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Coils to Conductors
The Complete Guide to Copper 3D Printing

3D printing with pure copper and space-age copper alloys is possible with a range of metal 3D printers and services. Check out our updated guide.

Oct 21, 2025
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Atlascan Pro
What Does “Accessible” Pro 3D Scanning Mean? Hexagon’s Has Some Answers

The answers involve hot-swappable batteries , a 4-million-points-per-second scanning speed, and bundled design software. Everything, that is, except the price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 21, 2025
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Healthcare Hits Print
Landmark Move: Medicare Will Now Cover Affordable 3D Printed Prosthetics

A huge win for additive manufacturing as it becomes both recognized and reimbursable for prosthetic devices.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 20, 2025
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The Keys to a Photorealistic Print
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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New Age Dawning
Stunning Bronze 3D Prints Are Just a Step Away: A Quick Start Guide

No bronze trophy, statue, or jewelry is out of reach with the various ways to 3D print solid bronze or bronze-looking 3D prints.

Oct 12, 2025
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3D Printer Security
Is Your 3D Printer a Security Risk? You Might Be Surprised

Recent real-world attacks prove that your printer could be a prime target for hacking, viruses, and IP Theft. Understanding its weak points is the first step to protecting your designs, your network, and your physical prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 30, 2025
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Built to Last
Come Rain, Shine or Snow: The Best 3D Printing Materials for the Outdoors

Find out which filaments are your best options for 3D printing UV-resistant and weatherproof parts and prints.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 21, 2025
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Sound Sleep
FDA Approves New 3D Printed Device for More Comfortable Sleep Apnea Treatment

Tens of millions of people suffer from disruptive snoring and sleep apnea creating a growing market for treatment devices that can be 3D printed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 18, 2025
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Better Casting Tools
Toyota’s New 3D Printed Tool for Its Yaris Hybrid Could Reshape How Cars Are Made

Toyota turns to a new aluminum material and 3D printing method to make large, complex die casting tools.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 15, 2025
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Race to Space
Boeing’s 3D Printing Breakthrough Cuts Satellite Production Time in Half

The aerospace leader's new technique prints features directly into satellite structures, a move that drastically simplifies manufacturing and shaves six months off delivery times.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 11, 2025
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To a Higher Standard
Inside the Audit: What It Really Takes to Earn the New ASTM 3D Printing Certification

ASTM’s new certification promises to raise the bar for 3D printing, giving manufacturers a global standard to prove quality and win customer trust.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 11, 2025
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Defense, Distributed
Is 3D Printing the Key to U.S. Military’s Drone Dominance? We Asked One Man Who Would Know

As the Pentagon calls for a massive increase in drone production, additive manufacturing is moving from the lab to the front lines and scaling up for production. The director of America Makes explains why this moment could finally "unlock" the technology's full potential.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 9, 2025
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Wax & Casting Materials
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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More Reusable Nylon
New HP MJF Material with 80% Reusability Makes 3D Printed Prosthetics 40% Cheaper

HP's new Nylon 11 material targets the prosthetic and orthotic devices industry offering a robust material and a lower overall per part cost.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Restoring Movie Magic
How the British Film Institute is Saving Film History with a Formlabs 3D Printer

From tiny cogs to complex guide rollers, the BFI is using an in-house 3D printer to reverse-engineer and produce impossible-to-find components, ensuring that screen heritage remains preserved.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Paying Off Big
Eaton Slashed Its Tooling Costs by Switching 90% of Fixtures to 3D Printing

By bringing Formlabs SLS and SLA 3D printers in-house, the manufacturing giant achieved a full return on investment in just nine months — three months ahead of schedule.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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AI-Assisted Engineering
Generative Engineering: The AI-Powered Future of How Things Are Made

Explore and validate multiple design options with generative design software that uses AI to deliver alternatives. See which software fits your needs.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 7, 2025
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Goodbye Filament
3D Printing’s Pellet Revolution: Why Hobbyists Are Being Left Behind

3D printing with pellets and recycled shreds instead of filament can cut material costs up to 90%, but it's not ready for your desktop just yet.

Aug 4, 2025
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Walk This Way
Are 3D Printed Sneakers Fashionable Now? I Bought a Pair to Find Out

Between sophisticated printers, materials, production capacities, celebrity endorsements, and a buying public that may finally be receptive to them, the stars are aligning for 3D printed footwear in 2025. I bought a pair for myself to see what all the fuss is about.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 10, 2025
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Strategy or Statement
Is Europe Finally Taking Additive Manufacturing Seriously? A New AM Manifesto States the Case

As global rivals invest heavily, Europe sets a new tone for coordinated action, but will real investment and quick political action follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 9, 2025
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