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Clever Design
Volkswagen uses AI and 3D Printing to Produce Lightweight Car Parts

VW, the German automotive manufacturer, has trained Artificial Intelligence to change how car components are made and is manufacturing the resulting parts using 3D printers.

by Hanna Watkin Jul 5, 2019
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Method to the Madness
MakerBot Method 3D Printer: Review the Specs

MakerBot has started shipping the MakerBot Method, a performance 3D printer that integrates industrial-grade features into a desktop-sized machine. Review the features and specs here.

by Tyler Koslow Apr 1, 2019
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Proven to Scale
3D Printing Could Make Hydropower Finally Worth the Cost at 50,000+ U.S. Dams

After a 3D printed turbine prototype successfully passed a grueling six-year continuous operational test, the ORNL-backed technology is now ready to scale, offering a cost-cutting blueprint to unlock clean energy at thousands of U.S. dams.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2026
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Tooling Around at BMW
How BMW Scales 3D Printing to 1.6 Million Prototype and Series Production Parts

BMW’s transition to automated, open-material additive manufacturing moves beyond prototyping to a fully integrated production ecosystem, potentially replacing traditional machine tooling with 3D printing across the entire vehicle lifecycle.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 7, 2026
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Auto Innovations
Subaru Slashes Tooling Time Over 50% with New Higher Speed Stratasys Print Head

A new Stratasys high-throughput T25 print head improves large-format FDM production, enabling Subaru to cut tooling development dramatically.

by Jonny Edge Jan 15, 2026
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Cube Cubo
WASP’s New 3D Printer is a Monster That Feeds on Recycled Plastic

The new WASP Cubo HDP boasts a massive cubic-meter-plus build volume and is designed to turn recycled plastic pellets into production-scale parts and furniture.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 24, 2025
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More Reusable Nylon
New HP MJF Material with 80% Reusability Makes 3D Printed Prosthetics 40% Cheaper

HP's new Nylon 11 material targets the prosthetic and orthotic devices industry offering a robust material and a lower overall per part cost.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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INSPIRE 2, MetroY & MetroY Pro Herald Next Generation of Revopoint 3D Scanners

August 20 sees the introduction of the INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro – Revopoint’s new generation of 3D scanners.

Aug 20, 2025
Featured image of Revopoint’s Latest Pro-But-Affordable 3D Scanner Easily Surpasses $1 Million on Kickstarter
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Revopoint’s Latest Pro-But-Affordable 3D Scanner Easily Surpasses $1 Million on Kickstarter

Raising more than 2,000% of its funding goal in just under two weeks, Revopoint is expecting its Trackit two-part scanner to be a hit.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 8, 2025
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Respectfully Modernizing
Iconic Harris Tweed Turns to 3D Printing to Modernize in a Tradition-Preserving Way

Harris Tweed weaves affordable 3D printing and part-consolidation via CAD software into a centuries-old craft.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 29, 2025
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Educated Guess
How Much Is the 3D Printing Industry Really Worth in 2025?

These top eight 3D printing market research reports differ widely — what’s behind the big gaps and which report should you follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar May 19, 2025
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The Means of Production
American Manufacturers: Buy a 3D Printer or a 3D Printing Company?

U.S.-based space manufacture Momentus opted not to just buy 3D printers from Velo3D, it saw a much bigger opportunity.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 17, 2025
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Just Launched!
All the Top Professional 3D Printers Launched in 2025

It's been a slow start to 2025 for 3D printer launches but the pre-Rapid TCT launch season is just ramping up. Take a look!

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 13, 2025
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Off to the Races
UltiMaker’s Just-Launched S8 Is Its Fastest Ever

Exclusive interview with UltiMaker product manager reveals the innovations behind the company’s updated flagship FDM 3D printer that's just as fast as Bambu Lab's X1E.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 11, 2025
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Lighter, Better, Faster
GE Catalyst Turboprop Engine with 3D Printed Parts Gets FAA Certification

GE greenlights for production a game-changing engine with multiple 3D printed parts contributing to best-in-class performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 3, 2025
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CAM On the Go
Onshape’s New Cloud-Native CAM is Cooler Than You May Think

By leveraging the cloud, Onshape CAM Studio eliminates the efficiency barriers of installed, file-based systems to deliver faster results accessible anywhere.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 27, 2025
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Full Smile
Multicolor, Multi-Material Denture 3D Printer New From 3D Systems

The NextDent 300 offers realistic dentures direct from the 3D printer with no assembly and promises to accelerate production at dental labs.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 20, 2025
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Interview CEO of EOS
After Selling 5,000 3D printers, EOS’ Marie Niehaus-Langer on What’s Next

In January 2025, EOS reached a new milestone by installing its its 5,000th industrial 3D printer. We spoke to CEO Marie Niehaus-Langer at the DLD conference about innovation, industrialization, and future trends.

by Anatol Locker Jan 29, 2025
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Domestic Solutions
Start-Up Granted Millions to 3D Print Concrete Domes for the Ocean Floor

Government grant money has been flowing into one small California 3D printing company that has big plans to become the foundation of sustainable energy projects.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 6, 2024
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3D Printed Patterns
Formlabs Expands into Metal Part Casting with New Resin

A new material and workflow for industrial investment casting foundries aims to lower the cost and labor of making patterns and molds.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 6, 2024
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