The U.S. Navy is taking 3D printing beyond the workshop and into real-world operations. During the RIMPAC 2026 multinational naval exercise, ships are using onboard 3D printers to manufacture…
LEGO is investing in the future of manufacturing. The company recently opened its first dedicated Manufacturing Innovation Center, featuring an Additive Manufacturing Center where engineers will use advanced 3D…
The future of manufacturing is heading to space! SpaceX’s latest Transporter-17 mission carried advanced 3D printing technology designed to support future manufacturing and repairs in orbit. Instead of launching…
Keep your lungs safe and your smart home connected. BigTreeTech’s new DIY Panda Sense Pro tracks 3D printing emissions—including PM2.5 and VOCs—and integrates seamlessly with Klipper and Home Assistant.
We’ve all been there: you finally get your model perfectly sliced, you hit print, and then you wait. And wait. Even on today’s fastest core-XY machines, turning a digital…
A dramatic, high-contrast shot of a sleek gaming console with a crisp e-ink screen displaying live hardware stats. The faceplate is mid-assembly, with exposed 3D-printed mechanical brackets and a…
Centralized supply chains are a vulnerability. See why the U.S. Navy is decentralizing its maintenance by 3D printing composite fighter jet parts at forward operating bases, mirroring the necessity of local-first infrastructure.
For years, 3D printing had a reputation for being powerful—but frustrating. Beginners often faced steep learning curves involving manual calibration, failed prints, and endless troubleshooting. In January 2026, that…
A county-supported housing project in the East Lake-Orient Park community near Tampa, Florida is moving forward with plans to integrate 3D-printed construction into a new affordable neighborhood. The development…
NASA has officially approved the use of a fully 3D printed rocket frame for its upcoming Mars surface simulation tests, according to internal documents released this week. The rocket…