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Why the Military’s Need for Cheap Drones Is Driving a $900M 3D Printing Boom
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Why 3D Print These Custom Mercedes SLR McLaren Exhaust Tips? 50% Cost Savings, Made in 5 Hours
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From Damaged Propeller to 3D Printed Propeller in 4 Days With Specialized Reverse Engineering Software
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New Shoebox-Sized 3D Printer for Ceramic Crowns Could Have Implications Beyond Dental
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Why the U.S. Is Betting $4.2M on Norsk Titanium to Solve Its Submarine Part Shortage
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This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide
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Jun 12, 2026
$70M in Federal Grants to Additive Manufacturing in the Last Year: How Can You Get Some?
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Why Nike is Dropping 8 Limited-Edition 3D Printed Air Max Sneakers This Year
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3D Printing Could Make Hydropower Finally Worth the Cost at 50,000+ U.S. Dams
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May 15, 2026
Slashing Waste by 90%: How Metal 3D Printing Solves Heavy Industry’s Spare Part Problem
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Apr 7, 2026
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Why the Military’s Need for Cheap Drones Is Driving a $900M 3D Printing Boom

A new market forecast from Additive Manufacturing Research details how surging defense demands and low-cost polymer printing may drive a sixfold expansion for the drone 3D printing sector by 2034.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 3, 2026
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SketchUp 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

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by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 21, 2026
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Our decision maker’s guide to the best metal 3D printers for small parts, batch manufacturing, and aerospace & defense. Plus, a metal 3D printing tech primer.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 7, 2026
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How to Build a 3D Printed DIY Drone That Actually Flies

From quick weekend projects to high-performance FPV builds: This all-in-one guide helps you choose the right 3D printing files, mastering the best filaments, and successfully launching your first 3D printed drone.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 25, 2026
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The Truth About “Food-Safe” 3D Printing Filament: Regulations, Risks & Real Options

Just because it's PLA doesn't mean it's safe for food contact. See which ones actually are and how to use them.

by Jillian Veader Jan 6, 2026
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Turn Plastic into Real Metal: The Secrets to Electroplating 3D Prints

Whether you're looking for a mirror-finish chrome or the structural integrity of copper, electroplating allows you to transform ordinary plastic prints into high-end metallic masterpieces.

by Nick Loth Mar 18, 2026
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This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide

Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2026
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Why the U.S. Is Betting $4.2M on Norsk Titanium to Solve Its Submarine Part Shortage

By backing Norsk’s wire-fed titanium process, the U.S. is testing whether additive manufacturing can solve real bottlenecks in maritime manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 15, 2026
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Why Nike is Dropping 8 Limited-Edition 3D Printed Air Max Sneakers This Year

Nike is testing a new initiative that uses additive manufacturing to create a flexible, digital platform for limited-run sneaker designs and customer personalization.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 1, 2026
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Cold Spray Could Cut Copper Rocket Nozzle Production From Months to Days

This hybrid solid-state manufacturing method bypasses laser-melting limitations to slash production lead times for complex aerospace components.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 26, 2026
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From Damaged Propeller to 3D Printed Propeller in 4 Days With Specialized Reverse Engineering Software

A Brazilian engineering team used 3D scanning, scan-to-CAD software, and ABS 3D printing to recreate a damaged four-blade propeller for an industrial cooling system in record time.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 18, 2026
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$70M in Federal Grants to Additive Manufacturing in the Last Year: How Can You Get Some?

Navigating America Makes’ collaborative project calls is becoming the defining strategy for securing a piece of the nation's surging additive manufacturing funding calls.

Jun 12, 2026
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The Brilliant Geometry Secret Behind Gaudí’s Architecture & Your Next Support-Free 3D Print

Eric Utley, applications engineering manager at Protolabs, explains the engineering principles behind Gaudí's architecture and how they can help you design better support-free 3D prints.

Jun 23, 2026
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New Shoebox-Sized 3D Printer for Ceramic Crowns Could Have Implications Beyond Dental

Shining 3D's new Ceramix-Nano is a dental crown-making appliance, rather than general-purpose 3D printer. Could this concept apply to other industries?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 18, 2026
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Divergent Bets Big on Defense with Massive New Printer & 64-Machine 3D Printing Super-Factory

The 'Monolith One' is a laser powder bed fusion 3D printer with 24 kW of laser power, which Divergent plans to use for defense and automotive part production. No, it's not for sale.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 18, 2026
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How Much Does a 3D Printed House Cost?

3D printed houses are popping up all around the globe, but are they the solution to housing prices? Let's take a look.

May 16, 2025
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Why 3D Print These Custom Mercedes SLR McLaren Exhaust Tips? 50% Cost Savings, Made in 5 Hours

Swedish exhaust specialist Ferrita used a Meltio robotic wire-laser DED system to produce two matching stainless-steel side-exhaust tip assemblies for a customized Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, reportedly halving the cost of conventional production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 26, 2026
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The Secret to Perfect Casting: It All Starts with 3D Printed Wax

From hobbyist projects to professional casting, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about 3D printing with wax.

by Nutan Jaeger Sep 6, 2025
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This is How Professionals Get Real-Looking, Full-Color 3D Prints

Want to create photorealistic 3D prints? We've compiled the top full-color printers for color, detail, and speed to help you produce striking results.

Oct 15, 2025
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American-Made 3D Printers, 20+ Leading U.S. Brands

It's never been more important to think about where your 3D printer is manufactured and how accessible spare parts and materials will be. Looking to manufacture in the U.S.? Get a 3D printer that's American made.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 22, 2025
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