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New 3D Printing System Makes Interactive Objects that Change Appearance Based on User Interaction

Many dynamic, interactive objects change their appearance through the use of electronics, like LEDs and screens. But if the object is squished, twisted, or pressed too hard, or exposed to…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 8, 2026: Seawall Funding, Defense Capabilities, Supports, & More

We’re starting with business in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, then moving on to defense. We’ll move on to young 3D printing entrepreneurs, and finish with some research out…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 16, 2026: Russell Indexes, Car Customization, & More

We’ve got a lot to cover in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, from business and additive manufacturing (AM) in Europe to automotive 3D printing, and generative design. Read on for…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 1, 2026: Prosthetics, Drug Delivery, & More

We’re focused on healthcare and research in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, including 3D printed prosthetics, patient-specific implants, drug delivery, and more. Read on for all the details! Students from…

3D Printing News Briefs, March 12, 2026: Linear Motor, Assistive Technology, & More

Conflux Technology’s 3D printed transmission oil cooler took to the track on a Multimatic Motorsports car; this story kicks off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Then, MIT researchers developed a…

MIT’s Enterprise Additive Manufacturing Program Heads to RAPID + TCT 2026

MIT will offer the class Enterprise Additive Manufacturing over the course of five days. Three and a half days will take place at MIT, while two half days will see the…

3D Printing News Briefs, February 7, 2026: Generative AI, USVs, Microgravity, & More

Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re starting with generative AI tools for 3D design from MIT, and then news about USVs. Moving on,…

Boston’s Additive Edge at Autodesk: MIT Experiments with 3D Printed Concrete

At the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston, experiments don’t stay on paper for long. Ideas are tested at full scale, sometimes overnight. Among the largest machines in the space is…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 22, 2025: AMUG Innovator, Corrosion, Recycling Initiative, & More

Exciting news to kick off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs: Formlabs Co-Founder and CEO Max Lobovsky is the recipient of the 2026 AMUG Innovators Award. Then, America Makes announced a…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 15, 2025: Thermal Simulation, Ceramic Fuel Cells, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Dyndrite and Ansys are collaborating on reducing risk in metal AM, and researchers from the Technical University of Denmark are 3D printing ceramic, coral-inspired…

MIT Researchers See 3D Printing Potential in FabObscura, a Tool for Animated Prints

MIT researchers have unveiled a new way to turn everyday objects into animated displays, no electronics required. A team at the university’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has…

Handheld 3D Printer Repairs Bone Like a Glue Gun — Tested in Rabbits, Planned for OR Use

A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. has created a handheld 3D printing device that works like a glue gun, but instead of glue, it prints bone-like material…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 5, 2025: Etsy Sellers, Kickstarter, Bridge Repair, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, MyMiniFactory is targeting former Etsy sellers with its new Premium Merchant Program. QuesTek added new titanium alloy modeling capabilities to its ICMD software…

3DPOD 260: John Hart on VulcanForms, MIT, Desktop Metal and More

John Hart is a Professor at MIT; he´s also the director of the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity as well as the director of the Center for Advanced Production Technologies….

3D Printing with Natural Materials on Display at Venice Biennale of Architecture 2025

The 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture is open to visitors from now until November 23rd, 2025. This year, the exhibition features over 300 contributions from more than 750 participants, including architects…

Reimagining Manufacturing: 3D Printing Poised to Play a Big Role in MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently launched a major new program called the Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM), “an Institute-wide effort” that will harness all the university’s capacity for…

MIT’s Xstrings: 3D Printing That Moves Like Magic

MIT‘s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has created a new way to 3D print objects that can move. Called Xstrings, this method prints cables inside the object so…

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Boston’s Additive Edge: MIT’s MechE Forges the Future of Manufacturing

MIT‘s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) is more than an academic hub, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of engineers and the industries that rely on them. MechE is…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 9, 2024: Concept Car, Afloat 3D Printing, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start with business, as Anisoprint appointed AM industry veteran Tuan TranPham as President of the Americas and APAC. Then we’ll move onto automotive…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 2, 2024: Recycled Glass Bricks, ISO Certifications, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, Formlabs’ Chief Product Officer addresses the safety concerns of low-cost 3D printing resins. UltiMaker achieved two important ISO certifications, and ABB Robotics has launched…

$1.8M Boost for MIT Alum’s Bioprinter Startup to Democratize Biofabrication

With roots at MIT, Biological Lattice Industries (BLI) is pushing biofabrication into new territory. Founded by MIT alum Filippos Tourlomousis, BLI just closed a $1.8 million funding round to roll…

All-in-One: New 3D Printing Method Controls Color and Texture with Single Material

A trailblazing 3D printing technique now allows precise control over color, shade, and texture, all with just a single material. This new approach, known as speed-modulated ironing, not only speeds…

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Tesla Veteran Kevin Kassekert Takes the Helm as VulcanForms’ New CEO

In a major leadership shift, VulcanForms has appointed Kevin Kassekert as its new CEO and Jay Martin as President. This change comes at a crucial time as the company moves…

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Boston’s Additive Edge: Inkbit’s Vision of Redefining 3D Printing with Material Innovation

At the heart of Inkbit’s innovation is a 3D printer that does more than print—it learns and perfects, creating intricate multi-material parts in a single, streamlined process. This vision-controlled technology,…