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Sit. Stay. Measure.
3D printing tackles the ultimate challenge — shoes that stay on your dog.

If you can get your dog to stand still long enough to measure its paws with calipers, Finnish startup Bark & Sole has a treat for you: custom 3D printed dog shoes. These are engineered to fit each pup’s unique paw geometry (yes, even ankle circumference and dew claw placement), breed quirks, and gait mechanics, the company says. It's all about making sure Fido’s footwear doesn’t flop, twist, or fall off. Shoes range roughly from $40-$200 and ship worldwide.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Mar 2, 2026
Source: Bark & Sole
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Bone-Like Breakthrough
Materialise Launches PEEK CMF Implants, Broadening Material Options in Personalized Surgery

By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 18, 2026
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Keep 'em Rollin'
Velo3D Makes History as U.S. Army’s First Qualified 3D Printing Vendor for Ground Vehicles

Velo3D and Army engineers will begin printing and validating alternative spare parts for the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) supply chain to relieve current sustainment bottlenecks.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 11, 2026
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Mission: Flight Ready
Inside the U.S. Air Force’s READI Lab: 3D Printing Parts Suppliers Won’t

How a specialized four-person team at Robins AFB is leveraging 3D printing and reverse engineering to manufacture critical metal components that are no longer in production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 9, 2026
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The Rare-Earth Alternative
Rescuing the EV Supply Chain, New 3D Printed Electric Motors Need Far Fewer (or no) Rare Earths

With €25 million in new funding and innovative 3D printing techniques, researchers and startups are now achieving 98% efficiency in electric motors—while slashing the need for critical and rare minerals.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 4, 2026
Winter Printer Wonderland
The BBC 3D prints 700 tiny Olympic athletes, and sidelines the AI

in a refreshingly tactile twist in an age of algorithmic everything. The BBC has opted for 3D printers and painstaking craftsmanship in its Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics coverage promo. The trailer, "Trails Will Blaze", is a lovingly stop-motion world built from hundreds of individually 3D printed athletes skating, skiing, and tumbling across miniature Italian mountains. Watch the making of the promo here.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Feb 2, 2026
Source: BBC
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31-Hour Breakthrough
How ExxonMobil Turned to 3D Printing to Solve Its Leaky Part Problem

Research proves that a 3D printed redesign of a traditional oil industry device can consolidate complex assemblies into a single, high-performance part.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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Beyond the Horizon
From Lab to Fleet: Will the Navy’s 2025 3D Printing Wins Trigger Acceleration in 2026?

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 27, 2026
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A Loaded Issue
Lawmakers vs. Logic: Why Software Blocks Won’t Stop Illegally 3D Printed Guns (And What Actually Might)

A Washington State proposed law would mandate that 3D printers have 'blocking technologies' to identify and stop firearm parts before they're created.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 2026
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Save Money on Pro CAD Software
SketchUp 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of the new SketchUp 2026 to download for free? Read on to see what your options are and what's new in SketchUp.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 21, 2026
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Printing Spare Parts
Made-to-Order Organs: New $200M Program Aims to 3D Print Patient-Specific Livers

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 Carolyn Schwaar Jan 14, 2026
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Food Tech Focus
Custom Tooling for Food Tech, This Nozzle Went from Design to 3D Print in a Day

By eliminating complex assembly and traditional lead times, this food-safe, single-piece nozzle demonstrates how additive manufacturing is ready for food manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2026
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Print & Bake & Cook & Pour
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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Concrete Evidence
Europe’s Largest 3D Printed Housing Project Hints at How Far 3D Printing Houses Has Come

With the concrete shells now printed—the last taking just five days—Denmark’s Skovsporet project moves toward final completion in summer 2026.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 15, 2025
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Building the Future
The $4 Billion Shift: Why Construction Giants Are Betting on 3D Concrete Printing

The printer is only half the battle. From carbon-capturing evoZero to local soil blends, we dive into the advanced material science that is finally making 3D construction viable.

Dec 4, 2025
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Digital Flesh
Stratasys Launches First 3D Printing Material Designed to Look Like Human Tissue on Scans

Medical professionals and device manufacturers can now create patient-specific anatomically realistic models that behave like real tissue under CT or X-ray.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 2, 2025
Saddles to Grips
3D printing keeps rolling through (and improving) cycling gear.

A few years ago, 3D printed bike saddles were met with raised eyebrows. Then the 2025 Tour de France champ cruised to victory atop one, and suddenly the future of bike seats felt very… printed. Now ENVE wants your hands in on the action. Its new 3DXC grips ($45) replace traditional foam with a 3D printed resin lattice promising more comfort and control than its molded counterparts.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Nov 27, 2025
Source: ENVE
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Formlabs at Formnext
Cure Large Resin Parts in Under 60 Seconds With Formlabs’ New Form Cure L V2

Formlabs at Formnext will debut a new large cure machine, new engineering-grade resins, and updated software.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 13, 2025
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3D Printing at Arm's Length
From Houses to Rockets: Why Robotic Arm 3D Printing Is Now Nearly Everywhere

Robotic arm 3D printing – aka robotic additive manufacturing – is gaining ground as a flexible, efficient way to 3D print larger, faster, and cheaper.

Nov 9, 2025
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Getting a Perfect Fit Used to Be Hard, Body Scanning with Peel 3D Makes It Easy

Forget plaster casts and measuring tapes. Peel 3D's handheld scanners capture precise body data in minutes, unlocking a new world of custom-fit orthopedics, fashion, sports gear, and more.

Oct 30, 2025
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