– the act of 3D printing affect the aesthetics? That’s exactly what Impossible Works: The Book of 3D Printed Art, by respected industry journalist Michael Molitch-Hou, sets out to document.
Over some 350+ pages, Molitch-Hou shows 3D printing’s influence on sculpture, architecture, fashion, and industry, “documenting the geometry, materials, and ideas that define this movement.” Available to back now on Kickstarter, with early signed-editions as well as an extremely limited run of 75 with 3D printed covers. A digital edition arrives this year, with physical copies following in 2027.
A larger 3D printer build volume means less compromise in a part’s design, functionality, and performance.
Anycubic's expansive Spring Event and "Fantastic Weeks" sales include a varied mix of discounts on 3D printers, materials, and bundles, including a drop that sees the new purge-saving multicolor printer, the Kobra X, down to $279.
Planters are more than pots for your plants: They're decor! Read on for awesome 3D printed planter designs to keep your plants thriving.
Prusa has delivered a firmware update for the MMU3 that cuts filament change times by up to nine seconds per swap – enough to shave hours off complex multicolor prints.
Or rather, Rocky's version of him. If you've read or watched Project Hail Mary (both book and movie are great, thank you for coming to my TED Talk), you'll know I'm talking about the alien with whom Gosling's Ryland Grace attempts to save a couple of planets.
But back to 3D printing.
The movie's promo material includes a 3D printable version of the model that Rocky creates to communicate with Grace. You can download two versions of the file, as well as a guide in case you're looking for tips.
Our version, with Prusament's Galaxy Black, manages the xenonite effect quite well.
After a flat 2024, the global industrial additive manufacturing market has bounced back with 5.6% growth in 2025, topping €11B, according to the latest report by AMPower. They forecast 13.5% CAGR through 2030 – that would make it a €21B+ market.
Key findings include desktop polymer systems up 30%+, as print farms start giving traditional industrial machines a run for their money, plus defense, space, and consumer driving metal AM with 20%+ growth over four years. Despite tariff uncertainty causing growth to undershoot last year's forecast, things are looking up.
Snapmaker has confirmed April 10, 2026, as the date its U1 toolchanger will be available in stock across global warehouses, marking the printer's official transition from crowdfunded preorder to an in-stock, ready-to-ship product.
which begs the question: are you stocking up? Or, more precisely, how? What's your printing purchase persona?
In a world with an ever-growing roster of filaments, it's not easy for them to stand out. One way to do it? Adding a splash of dramatic or witty flair with a goofy, eye-catching name.
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.
Discover the best sites to download free 3D printer files. Whether you're a home hobbyist, 3D designer, or someone using a professional print service, our guide has you covered.
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.