desktop 3d printers
AMPulse Asia: China’s Consumer 3D Printing Boom Leads APAC Roundup
The first half of July brought continued investment into Asia’s additive manufacturing sector, with major funding rounds, manufacturing expansion, and new metal 3D printing systems leading the news. Elsewhere, companies…
UCLA 3D Prints Zinc-Ion Battery With Seven Times More Energy
Just days after researchers at the California Institute of Technology unveiled a 3D printed design for lithium-ion batteries, another university team has announced a different battery breakthrough using additive manufacturing…
AM Asia Watch: China Exported 2.46 Million 3D Printers in Four Months
China’s consumer 3D printer industry seems to be reaching a new level of global dominance. According to Chinese state media outlet China Global Television Network (CGTN), China exported 2.46 million…
Why California’s 3D Printer Bill Worries the Industry: David Tobin Says “It Regulates a Tool, Not the Crime”
California’s AB 2047, a bill aimed at stopping the use of 3D printers to make firearms and illegal firearm parts, has passed the state Assembly and is now headed to…
Creality Marks 12 Years with KliTek and AI-Powered Ecosystem Expansion
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…
Asia AM Watch: Creality Launches $177M Hong Kong IPO as HKEX Trading Debut Nears
Creality has formally launched its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), marking one of the biggest public market moves by a 3D printing company in 2026 and offering a new…
How AtomForm’s 12-Nozzle System Cuts Multi-Color FDM Transition Waste by Up to 90%
Pull up the print stats on multi-color FDM jobs. The number that stings isn’t time; it’s material efficiency. On six-color models, single-nozzle systems consume significant filament during transition flushing, expelling…
RAPID Roundup 2026: New Machines and Market Moves
RAPID + TCT 2026 wrapped up yesterday, but the show floor proved there’s a lot happening across the additive manufacturing (AM) space, especially when it comes to new hardware and…
Nonprofit “3D Printing Elves” Sees Demand Surge After Viral TikTok
A nonprofit in California is suddenly seeing a huge spike in demand for its 3D printed toys after a teacher’s TikTok post brought attention to the group’s work. The Fresno-based…
Bambu Lab Says 2025 Was a Breakout Year: 10 Million Monthly Users and Real Business Growth
Chinese 3D printer maker Bambu Lab reported strong results for 2025, showing that the company’s push into community and small-business 3D printing is working. The numbers suggest consumer 3D printing…
The Deskside Manufacturing Evolution
When the desktop 3D printing revolution reared its beautiful head in the 2010’s the world was still suffering from a housing boom hangover. Technoptimism seemed to be the path ahead…
Snapmaker Secures Series B Backed by Xiaomi Founder’s Network and China’s Investment Elite
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker has gotten a series B round. The round is led by Hillhouse Ventures and Meituan. Cowin Capital and Orient Securities Capital dipped in for another round,…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 22, 2025: Rebranding, Integration, Electronic Eyes, & More
We’ll start with a new software tool from AON3D in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then we’ve got a lot of business, from Conflux Technology and Prima Additive to…
Generative Machine Company Makes 5 Axis Desktop 3D Printing a Reality
Amidst many copycats, the Generative Machine Company is doing something truly innovative. This British startup is bringing to market 5 Axis Desktop Material Extrusion systems with help from software toolchain…
Creality Expands K Series With New K2 and K2 Pro 3D Printers
Creality has introduced two new models in its K series lineup, the K2 and K2 Pro, expanding on the company’s flagship range of desktop 3D printers. The launch comes a…
From Prototype to Production: The Comprehensive Journey of Additive Manufacturing
I have been professionally immersed in the world of 3D printing for the past 19 years, witnessing its evolution from massive, lab-based industrial machines to today’s desktop printers that excel…
Combinatory Manufacturing, Happening at Last?
In 2009, I introduced the concept of “combinatory manufacturing” while at Shapeways. This approach integrates 3D-printed components with conventionally manufactured ones to create end-use products. Unlike merely using 3D printing…
3DPOD 228: Filament and Print Services with Trent Esser, Printerior
Trent Esser founded Printerior with his partners and has since pivoted and redefined the company’s focus multiple times. Printerior operates as a 3D printing service that both sells and recycles…
Serving Creators, MyMiniFactory Pursues Harmonious IP Strategy with DC Universe 3D-Printables
With the emergence of fast, low-cost, and highly capable desktop 3D printers, the era of consumer 3D printing may finally be upon us. With it comes a whole host of…
Creality Launches Ender-3 V3 Plus: Bigger CoreXZ for Unprecedented Performance
Embracing a journey of innovation and excellence, Creality’s Ender-3 series has established a distinguished path in the field of 3D printing. From the entry-level Ender-3 V3 SE to the feature-rich…
Will There Be a Desktop Manufacturing Revolution outside of 3D Printing?
The desktop 3D printing revolution was an exciting time; additive manufacturing (AM) enthusiasts were the most interesting people at any party. Whether it was a technically inclined uncle, a classmate…
Does 3D Printing Herald the Democratization of Manufacturing?
The idea of democratization, broadly defined as giving power and access to the general public, is often applied to fields experiencing major shifts. Enter 3D printing, a technology brimming with…
Bambu Lab Launches Low-cost AI Mini 3D Printer with Four-Filament Capabilities
Bambu Lab has been a game-changer in the desktop 3D printing community. With a comprehensive software suite, continuous testing, and vibration reduction, the team has developed an exceptionally fast, fully…
3D Printed Mannequins, R2-D2s, Guitars, Drag Racers, & More at MRRF 2023
I’ve heard about it for years, but this summer, the stars finally aligned and I was able to attend a much-lauded 3D printing event in Goshen, Indiana: the annual Midwest…
