Learn about the 7 main types and more than 20 subtypes of 3D printer technology, including FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, SLM, and many more methods of additive manufacturing.
Research proves that a 3D printed redesign of a traditional oil industry device can consolidate complex assemblies into a single, high-performance part.
While companies like FlyingBear race to automate the desktop FDM workflow, the industry is still searching for the 'gold standard' in reliable, lights-out production.
From 60% faster material testing to critical submarine components printed at sea, the U.S. Navy is moving past experimentation to build a self-sustaining, 3D printed frontline.
A Washington State proposed law would mandate that 3D printers have 'blocking technologies' to identify and stop firearm parts before they're created.
Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.
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Stop letting your build volume limit your creativity; master the simple "Cut" and "Split" tools to print massive, multi-part projects on any 3D printer.
Using 3D printing to create complex internal geometries, this prototype reduces overall material use while significantly improving heat transfer efficiency.
Our updated guide to the best 3D scanners from entry-level to industrial includes picks in 6 categories – many backed by hands-on reviews.
As the additive manufacturing job market matures, companies prize specific roles and production skills over general AM knowledge — creating an oversupply of talent and a shortage of openings.
How Cold Metal Fusion turns more brands of SLS machines into real metal production tools — without the six-figure price tag.
By reprogramming a patient’s own cells into functional tissue, this multi-year research program aims to eliminate organ waitlists and the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs forever.
By eliminating complex assembly and traditional lead times, this food-safe, single-piece nozzle demonstrates how additive manufacturing is ready for food manufacturing.
From aerospace-grade alloys to the hidden hurdles of metal FDM, discover why printing with aluminum is no longer just for industrial giants—and the critical steps you need to get it right.
The newly formed Mastrex ecosystem launches with a versatile lineup of six machines, offering a scalable path from entry-level desktop metal printing to high-output industrial production.
The Gauss MT90 swaps messy powders for proprietary "metal ink" cartridges starting at $150, bringing desktop metal printing to a potentially more affordable price point.
With the strategic takeover of Forecast 3D, Addman’s fleet surges to over 160 systems and adds a West Coast manufacturing powerhouse to expand polymer production.
Ecogenesis Biopolymers has launched a new genTPU filament derived from algae and plant oils.
Signed into law yesterday, the U.S, National Defense Authorization Act includes the new restrictions on 3D printer procurement, as it calls for streamlining qualifications of 3D printed parts.