Polish filament manufacturer Rosa3D has launched two new foaming filaments: PLA LW Aero and TPU Flex LW. Both rely on active foaming chemistry – a blowing agent embedded in the filament – to expand the extrusion at printing temperatures.
El Paso Makes is launching a cloud-based engineering platform to bridge the digital divide, providing regional small-to-medium manufacturers with the secure, high-tier tools required to modernize the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.
UK-based Filamentive has announced that its PLA and PLA Matte filaments are now EN 71-3 + A2:2024 compliant, certifying them safe regarding the leaching of regulated elements should they be ingested or come into contact with children.
The news also serves as a reminder that the devil is in the detail with such things. The raw material is certified safe, but prints from it (which introduce the variables of specific printing parameters, environment, geometry, etc.) aren't, unless independently tested. As a starting point though, hats off to them.
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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.
PCBWay’s mechanical and enclosure design service is a ‘one-stop’ shop that includes a device’s outer casing, internal layout, and mechanical components.
The filament manufacturer is sprouting good news for those who are looking to stock up on any of their materials, bringing sunshine to budgets and rainbows of colors to be 3D printed. (I know, my flowery language isn't why you're here.)
So, here's what you probably *do* care about: ColorFabb is offering a 30% off sitewide on all their filaments, with the promotion running through March 29. So, if you were looking to stockpile biodegradable or food contact compliant filaments, among others, now's your time to do so before the promotion withers. (I'll see myself out.)
Free STLs are great, but sometimes it makes sense to look for paid models. Read about when it might be worth it and where to find them depending on what you need.
aiming to provide a "smoother purchasing experience". This allows the American filament manufacturer to offer faster regional shipping without import fees, plus clear pricing in local currencies.
To celebrate, Overture is sharing a 15% off storewide plus free shipping, with the promotion running through March 31. Use the code "HELLOEU" at checkout to take advantage.
The company highlights that customers from other EU countries – namely Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, and Poland – can continue using the brand's official Amazon stores.
MyMiniFactory’s acquisition of Thingiverse assumes a wave of anti-AI sentiment. But are plans to ban or block “AI” content justified, or even possible? I asked the folks who run some of the web’s biggest 3D printing repositories to find out.
Following our report from a fortnight ago, Chinese media and an official Weibo statement from Bambu Lab confirm a settlement has been reached after "friendly consultations." No specifics have been disclosed, though the agreement sees off the April 2 court date set out in the lawsuit.
The dispute began when Pop Mart sued Bambu Lab and MakerWorld for IP infringement regarding unauthorized Labubu 3D models. Bambu Lab has apologized for the "distress" caused and confirmed what we already knew – that it has removed all relevant content from its platform.
Repeatedly remelting and reforming thermoplastics isn't a great idea if you plan to use those parts in real-world jobs subjected to stress – but there's a place for it. Creality paints a mixed picture of scrap recycling and experimentation with custom recipes. But what would you use the system for, if you had one?
3D printed puzzle boxes are more diverse than you might think! See how 3D printing has inspired puzzling innovation and how to make your own.
Icon is no longer the only one who gets to run Icon's printers. The Austin-based construction technology company has announced the commercial availability of Titan, opening up its multi-story robotic concrete printing system to external parties.
3DMakerpro's Raven and Raven Max scanners aim to bridge the gap between hobbyist and high-end applications.
Creality will soon begin crowdfunding a desktop filament extruder that gives you the ability to recycle printing scraps and waste at home, turning it into fresh printable filament. But there are caveats, and plenty of history to say it’s not so simple.
Capable of cutting stainless steel, acrylic, wood, leather, and more, the Gweike MCore is a two-in-one desktop system for mixed-material production.
From budget-friendly single-nozzle systems to high-end toolchangers, here are the best multi-extrusion 3D printers for 2026 across five distinct categories.
New external kit from French filtration specialists Alveo3D adds ultrafine particle filtering to the Bambu Lab P2S’s native VOC-capturing charcoal-based filter.
Prusa Research is changing up its community referral program with a new offer of cash, plus Prusameters, and spools of Prusament on the line for owners who can get friends and family to buy the company’s machines too.