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In our latest Anonymous Column, one reader gives their view on Western firms fumbling the desktop market.

Researchers from the Tennessee Technological University share the findings of two studies into 3D printed carbon-nanotube-based materials.

As the use of additive manufacturing for firearm suppressors surges, Sam Davies says we're witnessing an important shift in the industry’s collective consciousness.

The U.S. Marine Corps just ran a field exercise focused on strengthening combat readiness with additive manufacturing. Here’s how it went.

"Mere manufacturability, such as having an available material system or fitting within a build chamber, is necessary but not a sufficient reason for AM."

“Part of our motivation is seeing information that is incomplete.”

Global materials company Sandvik has left the 3D printing market; the Osprey must now fly from the Sandy Bay. Sandvik started engaging with the 3D printing market in the mid-2010s....

For 12 years, Creality has advanced accessible 3D printing technologies, enabling global users to turn ideas into tangible creations. What began as a desktop 3D printer manufacturer has evolved into...

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. The post Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 31, 2026 appeared on Fabbaloo.

We’re kicking things off with materials news in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Then it’s on to a hybrid manufacturing system for a maritime exercise, an expansion of industrial...

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe analyze how the strengthening Israel-UAE relationship is forging a strategic regional ecosystem centered on additive manufacturing and industrial supply chain resilience. The post How do Israel-UAE 3D Printing Partnerships Drive Section 41 R&D Tax Credit Eligibility? appeared on Fabbaloo.

Some news from Steakholder Foods: they are launching a new product in the US. The post Steakholder Foods Plans US Launch of Perfecta 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat Products appeared on Fabbaloo.

A newly published Chinese patent application describes a machine that can switch between FFF 3D printing and pen-based writing or drawing without manual toolhead replacement. The post Chinese Patent Targets Combined 3D Printer Plotter appeared on Fabbaloo.

A small corporate merger in the 3D print world took place this week. The post Atum3D and AMSYSTEMS Merge to Form Atum Systems appeared on Fabbaloo.

Recent reporting on the UPS MD-11 engine separation on Flight 2976 has understandably focused on the immediate question: what happened? The investigation will determine that, as it should. Serious engineering...

Creality 3D (HKEX: 3388) was officially listed today on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, becoming the first consumer 3D printing company to debut on...

Qualification is an indispensable step on the path to legitimization for any new technology, but it’s still just one step: markets tend to remain unswayed without a co-sign from an...

EOS has filed a patent application that could make polymer powder reuse in SLS more efficient. The post EOS Patent Targets Higher SLS Powder Reuse appeared on Fabbaloo.

Creality is no longer just launching individual 3D printers. It is building a wider 3D creation ecosystem. Alongside high-speed FDM machines such as the K2 Series, the company now connects multicolour and multi-material printing, 3D scanning, laser engraving, materials, recycling, cloud platforms, and creator communities into one broader workflow. Its 12th anniversary update puts this […] The post Creality 3D Printing Ecosystem: KliTek, AI Cloud, and K2/K3 Series appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

Stratasys buys Markforged, Sculpteo & 3D Prod merge, and AM's public companies report their financial performance for Q1 2026.

A new paper proposes that pellet-based Fused Granular Fabrication using recycled polymers, which could make dental and orthodontic models cheaper and greener. The post Study Tests Recycled FGF Polymers For Dental Models appeared on Fabbaloo.

Chinese 3D printing company HeyGears raised more than 300 million Yuan (roughly $44 million) in a new Series C funding round as it looks to expand beyond its industrial and...

The Revopoint POP 4 is a compact 3D scanner that combines blue laser and infrared scanning modes for different object types and workflows. In this hands-on review, I tested it with several real-world objects, including foot scans, a color scan, a scan-to-print shoe-stretcher experiment, and a tiny broken RC boat propeller that pushed the scanner […] The post Revopoint POP 4 Review: Hands-on 3D Scanning Tests and Results appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

Regulation may be the least fun part of 3D printed construction, but it determines whether 3DCP can move past demonstrations. The post Building Codes and Regulation May Determine the Future Growth of 3D Printed Construction appeared on Fabbaloo.

Canon Production Printing has filed a European patent application for a different way to remove support material from UV inkjet 3D printed structures. The post Canon Patent Targets Easier Inkjet Support Removal appeared on Fabbaloo.

Researchers have developed a recyclable photopolymer resin that can be printed, melted, and printed again. The post Recyclable Resin Could Bring Sustainability To High Resolution SLA appeared on Fabbaloo.

For decades, manufacturing has mostly been controlled by countries with huge factories, lower labor costs, and industrial systems that took years, sometimes decades, to build. But Utrecht University human geographers...

The MX300 boasts a 300 x 300 x 350 mm build volume and dual 500W lasers.

WEC is said to have achieved successful results during previous phases of their collaboration, with the two companies now embarking on a scale-up of their efforts.

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, America Makes announced the winners of its JAQS-SQ Project Call. Axtra3D is partnering with Keystone Industries to expand its dental material ecosystem, while BigRep...
This article is Part 2 of a three-part series based on 3DPrint.com’s visit to nScrypt’s Orlando headquarters and conversations with Ken Church. Walking through nScrypt’s facility in Orlando last summer,...

The companies hope it will be more transparent and scalable than current methods and processes.

Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor spotlight how MING’s 3D printed titanium Polymesh strap leverages sub-70-micron additive manufacturing and complex lattice geometries to redefine luxury watchmaking while qualifying for significant R&D Tax Credits. The post Polymesh and the New Geometry of Watchmaking in MING’s 3D Printed Titanium Strap appeared on Fabbaloo.

Engineers at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) have demonstrated how cold spray additive manufacturing could be used for the production of copper rocket nozzles. According to NMIS senior technologist Calum Hicks, the project "marks an important milestone in demonstrating how advanced manufacturing can be applied to complex rocket

The Quill Vogue Soluble Core Wash has been developed to remove soluble support material from complex, carbon fibre-wrapped geometries up to 90% faster than conventional methods.

The contract establishes Norsk Titanium as a trusted supplier for critical structural components.

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have 3D printed sacrificial molds to create a self-sensing soft continuum robot that reconstructs its shape with machine learning. The post NTU 3D Prints Self-Sensing Soft Continuum Robot appeared on Fabbaloo.

SHINING 3D is moving forward again with its plans to go public in China, after restarting its Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) initial public offering (IPO) review process and filing updated...
Compare SLM aluminium and 17-4 PH stainless steel for aerospace and defense. Learn when to prioritize lightweight design vs strength for optimal performance. The post When to Trade Mass for Muscle: Aluminium vs 17-4 PH Stainless Steel appeared first on Shapeways Blog.

"Ideal for large products, but also for series production of smaller parts, they are a perfect addition to our existing machines."

A very long time ago, in 2023, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry was enraptured over the attempts by a large chunk of its publicly traded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to...

What developments in 3D printing could truly disrupt the industry? The post Ten Potential Disruptions That Could Reshape the 3D Printing Industry appeared on Fabbaloo.

Researchers have shown a much more efficient holographic approach to volumetric 3D printing. The post Phase Light Modulators Could Make Volumetric 3D Printing Far More Practical appeared on Fabbaloo.

Trinckle 3D has published a pair of German patent applications that point toward a very specific problem in additive manufacturing: how do you let less experienced users customize 3D printed parts without letting them break the part? The post Trinckle Patents User Guided 3D Printing Configuration appeared on Fabbaloo.

The deal, which is expected to close in H2 2026, does not include Markforged's Metal Binder Jetting product line.

It’s Triggy is a YouTube channel showcasing engineering builds and how-tos. From testing whether wood glue is stronger than wood, to how to make polynomial curves, and how to make a rocket from...

Robotics is among the most intriguing long-term prospects for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, something I recently wrote about in the context of BLT and China’s buildup of industrial robotics...

Equipping today’s warfighter with the most advanced technology is paramount, driving increased prioritization and investment in drone development and advanced manufacturing training within the Department of War (DoW). In this...

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Hubbell’s $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries and the integration of 3D printing technology signal a transformative era for electrical infrastructure innovation and R&D Tax Credit opportunities. The post Hubbell’s US$3 Billion NSI Industries Acquisition Could Reshape Electrical Infrastructure and Lighting appeared on Fabbaloo.
