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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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Polymer Powder to Part
The Manufacturer’s Guide to MJF from Prototypes to End-Use Parts

A straightforward guide to the benefits and tradeoffs of MJF for those sourcing 3D printed parts for functional use. We cover the tech, parts, services, and printers.

Jul 3, 2025
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UltiMaker Offers $4K Educator Grants, New Nebula AI Platform to Expand 3D Printing in Classrooms

Aiming to expand access to 3D printing for K–12 educators and student, UltiMaker announces grants and new AI-powered Nebula platform.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 30, 2025
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Beauty Just Got Better
Digital Goldsmiths: Top 3D Printers to Revolutionize Your Jewelry Workflow

3D printing has transformed the jewelry-making process. So which is the best 3D printer for jewelry professionals and hobbyists? Find out!

by Nutan Jaeger Jun 26, 2025
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Bag a Quality Bargain
10 Cheap 3D Printing Services to Cut Your Costs

Professional 3D printing on a hobby budget is still possible even though tariffs on Chinese products have made it a bit less so. Check out our recommendations for saving.

by Jillian Veader Jun 24, 2025
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Spot Repair
Study Finds 3D Printing to Repair Aging Bridges Could Save Billions and Keep Traffic Flowing

Cold spray 3D printing can replace welded and bolted plates for faster and more efficient infrastructure repair.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2025
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Too Big to Print?
The World’s Largest 3D Printer Set to Build the World’s Largest 3D Printed Building in Qatar

Custom COBOD construction printers just started work on the first of two 20,000-square-meter schools in Qatar.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 12, 2025
Featured image of Iconic Harris Tweed Turns to 3D Printing to Modernize in a Tradition-Preserving Way
Respectfully Modernizing
Iconic Harris Tweed Turns to 3D Printing to Modernize in a Tradition-Preserving Way

Harris Tweed weaves affordable 3D printing and part-consolidation via CAD software into a centuries-old craft.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 29, 2025
Featured image of Pantheon 3D Printed This Motorcycle in a Week on This 3D Printer
Survived the Jump Test
Pantheon 3D Printed This Motorcycle in a Week on This 3D Printer

Canadian 3D printing startup, printed all the structural components for a fully functional motorbike — and the viral video proves it holds up to the ride.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 28, 2025
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High-Tech For Your Feet
How 3D Printing Production for Sports Shoes Can Work

HP and Something Added want to push the boundaries of athletic shoe design with 3D printing. All3DP talked to HP's François Minec about the collaboration and how other business can benefit from it.

by Anatol Locker May 28, 2025
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Go Big, Don't Go Home
Large-Scale 3D Printing Services: Our Top 10 Picks

Our recommendations for large-scale 3D printing services include local and global providers that 3D print large objects for professional use.

by Ile Kauppila May 23, 2025
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CEADboat
New Factory Can 3D Print Fishing Boats in 88 Hours

Large format polymer 3D printer and material manufacturer CEAD aims to disrupt the boat-building business with its new specialized factory.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 20, 2025
Shock Absorbed
Renault is redefining car bumpers with 3D printing.

The automobile press is enamoured with the new Renault Savane 4x4 concept car. We like the 3D printed lattice bumpers. They're not conventional bumpers, but "shock-absorbing stops" (shown below under the brake light) that enable drivers to bump something without causing any damaging to the car. Will they make it into production? We'll see.

by  Carolyn Schwaar May 20, 2025
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Featured image of How Much Does a 3D Printed House Cost?
One Large Deposit
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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