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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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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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Industrial Sustainability
New Bio HT PLA Offers the Elusive Combo: Industrial Strength & Sustainability

Filamentive Bio HT offers 160°C heat resistance and industrial strength in a bio-based PLA that requires zero annealing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 23, 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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Growth Move
Addman Scales Up: Acquisition of Forecast 3D Adds Huge U.S. Polymer Printing Capacity

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 7, 2026
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Scan and Deliver
Want Faster, Error-Free 3D Prints from Your Scans? Experts Show You How in 5 Steps

Today, one of the main barriers to adopting scanning isn’t cost, it’s confidence. HP’s Michel Georges Encrenaz and Creaform’s Gabrielle Williams share expert advice for turning real-world objects into ready-to-print files.

by Adam Kohut Nov 13, 2025
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Beast Mode
3D Systems’ New Monster Resin Printer Is 72x Larger Than Formlabs Form 4

Sure, comparing industrial to desktop tech is unfair, but it effectively puts the SLA 825’s monster footprint into perspective.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 12, 2025
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Ready, XJet, Go
XJet Unveils Carmel Pro, Drops Significant Barrier to Advanced Metal and Ceramic 3D Printing

XJet is ready to unveil the Carmel Pro at Formnext 2025, with researchers and SMEs firmly in mind.

by Jonny Edge Nov 4, 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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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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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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Don't Try This at Home
We Compared Prices From 9 Online CNC Services, Found $800+ Difference

Cut through the clutter of a broad internet search with our curated list of top online CNC service providers that we put to the test.

Jul 31, 2025
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Boosted Blender
New Blender 4.5 LTS Adds Point Cloud Object, Improves Mainfold Boolean Operations

Blender now deepens its toolset for dedicated 3D modelers, aiming to make routine tasks faster and complex operations more reliable.

by Shawn Frey Jul 16, 2025
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Educated Guess
How Much Is the 3D Printing Industry Really Worth in 2025?

These top eight 3D printing market research reports differ widely — what’s behind the big gaps and which report should you follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar May 19, 2025
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Raise the Power
Raise3D’s New SLS 3D Printer Stands Out in Power & Speed

Although details are sparse, Raise3D's new SLS appears to have a vastly more powerful laser and significantly faster build rate than the current benchtop SLS competition.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 8, 2025
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Scan Anything, Anywhere
The New FreeScan Trak Nova, a Swiss Army Knife of Scanners

Shining 3D launches its most advanced industrial portable scanning solutions in the new FreeScan Trak Nova and FreeScan Trak ProW.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 5, 2025
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You get what you pay for!
How Much Should CAD Design Cost?

Need someone to design your part for 3D printing? There is a growing number of options and services at a wide range of prices.

by Nutan Jaeger Jan 31, 2025
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Cold As Ice
Dry Ice Blasting Away Metal Part Supports For 80% Less Machining

Machine maker Toolcraft just launched a system for removing support structures from additively manufactured metal components.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 28, 2025
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All the Best Professional 3D Printers Launched in 2024

Dozens of professional 3D printers launched in 2024 spanning nearly every technology, but only a few stood out from the crowd offering real innovation and delivering what customers have been asking for. Take a look.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 30, 2024
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Leave It to the Pros!
Services to Design & 3D Print Your Parts: Our 10 Picks

Need a part designed and 3D printed? A new breed of contract manufacturers has you covered from concept to prototype to production.

by Nutan Jaeger Dec 5, 2024
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