As expected, the Trump administration's 10% tariff on goods from China will affect some of the consumer prices of 3D printing. The first direct sign we’ve spotted is at Bambu Lab, which has increased hardware prices in its US webstore by approximately 3%, which we have confirmed is a result of the imposition.

The Jan. 2025 update of Autodesk Fusion debuts a new way to nest your polymer powder bed fusion builds called True Shape 3D Nesting. Alexander Oster, Autodesk's director additive manufacturing, says that Fusion is now "the most compelling 3D nesting solution for polymer additive manufacturing ... and fully compatible with all mainstream SLS/MJF printers." True Shape is a voxel-based arrangement method for a higher packing density and part placements that considers the "no build zones" specific to particular 3D printers — ideal for companies with multiple polymer powder technologies.

EIBOS 3D, the filament and filament dryer maker, just filed a US patent for its new dual-spool dryer, Polyphemus, that solves the problem of uneven spool drying. The new device sits spools on rollers and gently rotates them over the main heating unit — like perfectly roasting a marshmallow over a campfire — to avoid "spot deformation, melting, and other unwanted effects" when heat-drying filament, the company says.

Move over five-star resorts: Raphaël Emine just opened the world’s tiniest, trendiest hotel… for bugs. Using WASP’s high-tech ceramic 3D printers, the artist created beautiful luxury penthouses for the insect elite. Think honeycomb suites, wormhole corridors, and spiderweb balconies – nature’s version of avant-garde architecture. Who knew termites had such refined taste? But watch the insect Airbnb tour for yourself, or visit the 'Entomological Utopias' at Marseille’s Parc Maison Blanche.

Like most things Gucci, I can't tell if these shoes are hideous or gorgeous. At least the 3D printing is fabulous! The Gucci Cub3d sneaker from the Spring Summer 2025 collection features a distinctive sole, created using the selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing technology. The 3D printed lattice structure was "inspired by the polyhedron," the company says. Gucci 3D Footwear Designer Matteo Burzio shared on LinkedIn that the shoe's Net pattern was designed using Rhino and Grasshopper CAD software. Hurry, there are only 20 pairs for sale.

Ford will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as Red Bull’s technical partner for powertrains with 3D printed parts compliant with the sport's new technical regulations. Ford says it will print parts for the drive train that can't be made using traditional manufacturing. The company has already 3D printed about 1,000 parts for Red Bull. "Everything is aerospace level, every part is life or death," says Ford's powertrain engineering manager Christian Hertrich in a gripping new promotional video from Ford showcasing its use of metal laser powder bed fusion for critical parts.

In an article about the Core One imminently shipping, we polled readers on their buying intentions, with 35% responding they're waiting for the kit version to become available.

Well, 35-percenters, it's here. Along with the review embargo lifting on Friday afternoon (did you read our first impressions, yet?) Prusa Research started pre-orders for the Core One kit, with shipping due to begin in March.

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