All things 3D printing.
• Issey Miyake Eyes Introduces 3D Printed Sunglasses with Eight Concave Lenses March 4
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• HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions is getting ready to introduce something big for the additive manufacturing world. On March 31, 2026, the company will host a webinar offering a first look...
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• In the report “AM for Data Centers: a 3D Printing Market Opportunity” that I wrote last year for Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), I referenced Theodore Maiman, the man credited with...
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• Additive manufacturing may still be a relatively young industry, but the number of real parts being produced with 3D printing is growing quickly. According to a new report from Additive...
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• The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), a nonprofit organization that promotes industrial additive manufacturing education and collaboration, has announced a second keynote presentation for the 2026 AMUG Conference scheduled for March 15–19 in Reno, Nevada. Steve Fournier of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Scott Sawyer of Divergent will deliver the keynote on March 17, describing […]
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• Two industry initiatives focused on additive manufacturing adoption have announced the creation of the Additive Manufacturing Alliance, a framework intended to coordinate efforts supporting the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing. The alliance brings together Leading Minds, a consortium of additive manufacturing companies focused on industry awareness and communication, and the AM I Navigator, a maturity […]
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• Conflux Technology, an Australian engineering company that develops 3D printed heat exchangers, has completed a full-distance endurance race with a configurable transmission oil cooler installed on a Multimatic Motorsports race car. Built using its configurable core platform, the transmission cooler was adapted to the programme’s specific boundary conditions and produced in two weeks using metal […]
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• SEMA Garage, the product development and technology center operated by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), has partnered with BigRep America, the North American division of German large-format 3D printer manufacturer BigRep, to provide large-format 3D printing services to SEMA members across North America. Operating from the SEMA Garage facility in Diamond Bar, California, the […]
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• Toray Industries, Inc., a Japanese advanced materials manufacturer, has developed Toraypearl polyamide (PA) 12, a spherical PA12 powder designed for compatibility with powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printers. Announced on February 25, 2026, the material is engineered to improve surface smoothness and impact strength in polymer 3D printed parts. PBF is widely used in industrial […]
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• The Raptor Pro is a great 3D scanner option, if you have the money. The post Review: Creality Raptor Pro 3D Scanner appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Since you’re here, you know that makers don’t just consume—they create. They admire and tinker. For most makers, problems are like pancakes: Pull them apart, flip them over, and see what else they might become. An essential part of a delicious and nutritious breakfast is to PLAY with your “food.” That flavor burst from Crafting […] The post Serious Play @ The Eames Ranch appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Since 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded projects that leverage the high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities of the U.S. national laboratories to optimize manufacturing processes. The High-Performance Computing...
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• On March 24, 2026, Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) will host a free webinar that many in the industry won’t want to miss. Titled “3DP/AM Market Insights: 2025 Review and...
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• Additive manufacturing (AM) is a market in-itself. Still, more broadly, it can be viewed as one component of a shift in the productive economy towards interconnection by the Industrial Internet...
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• A new generation of more sophisticated desktop 3D printers is revolutionizing the 3D printing market. Bambu, Creality, and Prusa Research have leaped ahead over the past few years. More firms,...
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• California policymakers are targeting the intersection of consumer 3D printing and firearm production with a bill requiring 3D printers sold in the state to screen what they are asked to produce. Assembly Bill 2047, introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, sets out a system built around software rather than hardware alone. At its core is the […]
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• A team of researchers in Australia has taken a closer look at a problem that is becoming more visible in forensic casework: how to analyse 3D printed firearms when the usual methods no longer work. Led by scientists at Curtin University, the study focuses on the plastics used in consumer-grade 3D printers. These materials, most […]
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• Australian aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems has completed the inaugural flight of its DART AE hypersonic demonstrator, marking a significant step in Australia’s push to develop next generation high speed aircraft. The mission, titled That’s Not A Knife, lifted off at 7pm Eastern on February 27 aboard Rocket Lab’s HASTE vehicle from Rocket Lab Launch […]
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• Swiss performance footwear brand On has introduced the third generation of its Cloudmonster series, delivering three specialized models designed to match a variety of running needs. The new lineup: Cloudmonster 3, Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, and LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, builds on On’s signature CloudTec cushioning while integrating technologies tailored for energy return, responsiveness, and comfort. […]
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• Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a composite material capable of repairing itself over 1,000 times, demonstrating toughness beyond conventional fiber-reinforced composites used in aircraft, wind turbines, and turbine blades. The team estimates this approach could extend the operational life of standard composites from decades to centuries. “This would significantly drive down costs […]
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• Our favorite open source hardware certifications for February include assistive tech, a data logger, and DIY bat detector. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications for February 2026 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props. The post Growing the Future: Fungal Materials for Earth and Space appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Additive manufacturing has been discussed for decades as a technology with the potential to reshape how products are designed and produced. Expectations have often focused on what the technology could...
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• The US Army’s additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities have taken some time to catch up to those of the Air Force and Navy, but the catch-up phase now seems to be...
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• Additive manufacturing (AM) has long relied on a deep well of expertise that is notoriously hard to document. That expertise can be found in the nuances involved in setting up...
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• AMS 2026 may have been altered by flight delays and snow-covered streets, but once you made it, the energy felt anything but frozen. This year’s Additive Manufacturing Strategies, which wrapped...
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• Australian metal additive manufacturing firm AML3D (ASX: AL3) has reported approximately A$16.5 million ($11.7 million) in orders in hand in its half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2025,...
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• Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage March 2
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• The hottest toy in 2017 was undoubtedly the fidget spinner, which initially began as a tool to help students with ADHD and special needs relieve anxiety and refocus their energy....
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• Al and I were talking on the podcast today about a sweet 3D printed wide-format camera build, and we got to musing on why we 3D-print. For Al, it’s an …read more
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• We’re kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some business news, as Meltio has announced a sales partner in the U.S. and Immensa has joined Shell’s Energy Transition Campus....
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• The latest crop of crowdfunding campaigns contains tools for crafting, 3D printing, a new marketplace, and geeky hardware. The post Cool Crowdfunding: Printer Safety, Letterpress Restoration, Retro Computing, and More appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Nickel-based superalloys and music (Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, for starters) were best in the 1930s. Inconel and Hastelloy were invented in that decade, along with Scotch tape, the car...
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• The first report for Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR) that I wrote solo was about the AM market opportunity in semiconductor capital equipment (semicap) components. Published in early 2024, the report...
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• AMUG 2026 puts the spotlight on the people and partnerships driving additive manufacturing forward. According to AMUG’s pre-conference overview, this year’s agenda reflects cross-industry collaboration, hands-on learning, and tangible business...
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• At Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) 2026, which just wrapped up in New York City yesterday, AM I Navigator and the Leading Minds consortium announced a new alliance aimed at accelerating...
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• Makera CAM and Carvera's 4th axis accessory make desktop CNC milling even more accessible. The post Makera Carvera Air Makes Milling a Breeze appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Sunnyday Technologies Announces Open-Source M3-CRETE 3D Concrete Printer February 27
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• Chip packaging refers to all parts of a semiconductor device aside from the die (the “chip”) itself. As this IBM explainer nicely puts it, “In a nutshell, chip packaging provides...
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• Generative AI is rapidly moving beyond digital experimentation and into real manufacturing environments — but the key challenge remains: can AI-generated 3D models move seamlessly from creation to production? At...
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• Stratasys has been working on digital anatomy for a number of years now. The company wants to make models that look and feel like the real thing. For doctors and...
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• Several months ago, 3DPrint.com Executive Editor Joris Peels made a good case for aftermarket car parts as a potential high-growth opportunity for additive manufacturing (AM), specifically in the context of...
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• We’ve still got a month left in Q1, but I’ve already come back to the theme of the role of additive manufacturing (AM) in the ‘sustainability-as-security’ thesis — a topic...
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• In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props. The post Identifying Lost LEGO Sets with LEGO Master Builder, Sam Suksiri appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Looking for a compact CNC router small enough to fit in your garage? Here are three great space-making options from Yeti Tool, Maslow, and Inventables. The post The Spacemakers — CNCs That Won’t Take Your Whole Garage appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• One of the more promising 3D printing technologies that hasn’t quite yet had its spotlight is volumetric 3D printing. Researchers from the Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, have developed a …read more
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• If you want smooth top surfaces on your 3D printed parts, a common technique is to turn on ironing in your slicer. This causes the head to drag through the …read more
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• Denis Aminev Shares Open-Source 3D Printable Panoramic Film Camera Design February 24
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• MIT Researchers Develop Multi-Material 3D Printer for Electric Motors February 26
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• One of my favorite expressions is “Hurry up and wait,” because it perfectly captures one of my least favorite scenarios to have to live through. You rush to get ready...
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• Infrastructure projects are just as important as housing to the additive construction (AC) market segment, and structures used for underwater applications like coastal resilience have steadily become one of the...
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• I’m super glad that Filamentive is making filament from recycled PA 12. We all know that in all polymer powder bed fusion processes, there is waste. Some can be recycled...
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• Xometry (Nasdaq: XMTR) just delivered a milestone quarter and also announced a major leadership change. The company posted record results and made it clear it feels confident about the future....
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• Maker Dzingof was doing tonnes of electroplating of desktop and other 3D prints years ago with his Metalizzr project. I’ve been playing, a lot less successfully, with electroplated 3D prints...
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• Robert Quattlebaum makes high-end interactive Lumanoi light sculptures from wood, acrylic, and custom circuitry. The post Meet the Maker: Robert Quattlebaum of Lumanoi appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Framework's Laptop 13 isn't just a capable machine, but one you can repair and keep using indefinitely. The post Review: Framework Laptop 13 appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time At Make: we’ve cheered, and sometimes steered, two decades of rapid evolution in digital fabrication tools for home, hobby, and business use. But this year is an astonishing one. Make: Vol. 96 is all about the latest digital fabrication tools! Join us live as we talk […] The post Make: Live – Inside Volume 96, The Digifab Issue appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• UV Printing at home!? That's what you get from the Kickstarter-smashing eufyMake E1. The post Review: eufyMake E1 UV Printer appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• The Adv Cardputer from M5Stack retains the best features of the previous version, and adds some sensible upgrades. The post Review: M5Stack Cardputer Adv Version (ESP32-S3) appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .
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• You have a part that needs different colors or different material properties — with a multi-color 3D printer, no problem. You can also laboriously switch filaments on a single-color printer. …read more
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