Physicists at the University of Amsterdam 3D printed a Christmas Tree out of ice with a micrometer-sized water jet on a modified commercial 3D printer inside a vacuum chamber. Evaporative cooling freezes the water almost instantly. The technique's practical uses range from ice microfluidic devices structures to building ice-based forms in space.
Coming in at just 345g, the weight of a full 12-oz can of soda, the 3D printed and CNC machined crankset from Alugear is bound for production.
Pushing Boundaries - Pioneers of Advance Technologies, by Simone and Christoph Völcker offers a vivid, forward-looking exploration of innovation with 3D printing. Drawing on more than a decade of curating the 3D Pioneers Challenge, the book showcases visionary projects and expert insights across fields ranging from space exploration and architecture to fashion, automotive, and medical technology. Inspiring, accessible, and visually rich, Pushing Boundaries makes an ideal gift for any 3D printing enthusiast.
Surging as a surprisingly perfect Christmas gift, in-ear monitors (IEMs) have quietly dethroned wired earbuds and become the sound tech of choice for gamers, commuters, and anyone who wants the world to kindly hush. Because they sit deeper in the ear canal, a perfect fit is crucial for blocking noise. Enter 3D printing. Affordable IEM brand EPZ now says it's offering custom, ear-canal-specific 3D-printed resin shells across its lineup—just swing by an audiologist for professional ear impressions.
The latest science and all you need to know about 3D printer emissions to stay safe at work and at home, plus the top printers with built-in air filters.
With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.
Every quarter, Bambu Lab will award grants to a handful of “exceptional, enlightening, and executionable” projects, potentially giving technical and marketing support in addition to cash.
More details of Anycubic’s upcoming Kobra X shows the company's intentions to twist the single-nozzle multicolor printing experience into one of multi-material reliability and greater efficiency.
With the concrete shells now printed—the last taking just five days—Denmark’s Skovsporet project moves toward final completion in summer 2026.
Is moist filament killing your prints? Build a simple, yet effective, dry box on a budget, or see our top commercial picks!
The Liquid Blade 3D leverages one of the most popular (and moddable) desktop printers in existence - a smart move, but one that begs the question, who among us still has an Ender 3? Is it your daily driver, or a spare that'd be ideal to convert for new functionality? Let us know.
Overture3D says it's new Rock PLA series replicates organic grain patterns using marble dust for a clean, hassle-free print.
As is tradition, Prusament’s anniversary brings a new limited edition filament drop. This time, it’s close to the company’s signature Prusa Orange, but a little... extra.
Creality is now bundling its scanners with a 20% discount on Quicksurface, making professional "scan-to-CAD" more accessible.
Prusa Research's first-ever brand-matched filament is just the beginning with more brand collaborations already in the pipeline.
In an attempt to make the humble fountian pen just a bit more interesting through 3D printing, Indian company Endless Stationery just launched the Maze on Kickstarter. Each pen incorporates clear resin 3D printed barrel featureing a labyrinth of channels for the ink. Produced in collaboration with pen brand Arclayer Studio, each of the five model has its own internal geometry. Prices range from $79 to $99.
The company has teamed up with Czech game publisher Albi on this partially 3D printed strategy-racing hybrid. It's available now, but won't ship until next year.
Posted by CEO and co-founder Cornelius Schmitt, we see the UI of this mysterious machine, ready with models from the company's library and Zellerfoam material. They'd be the first to say they're a technology company, even if you think shoes when you hear the name, so this move tracks well.
The message to go with the teaser is about not needing to wait for samples – it's for designers to speed up the validation of their designs. It would be very interesting to be able to personally print a pair at home for personal use instead, though.
Biqu continues its aggressive expansion into the Bambu Lab ecosystem with a dedicated chamber heater and filtration unit designed to tackle the twin demons of warping and fumes.
Prusa’s new "Critical Infrastructure" editions of the Core One L and Prusa XL physically strip some features in order to guarantee an air-gapped secure workflow.