Developer Creates 3D Printer That Uses Bitcoin Mining Heat for Bed Temperature Control
A developer known as PizzAndy has created a prototype 3D printer that uses heat generated from Bitcoin mining chips to control the printer... read more »
3D Printing News
Bringing you the latest 3D printing news from industry, academia and government projects all around the world. From press releases to research papers - come join us, and learn about the hottest trends in additive manufacturing.
Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio Rules
Mercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The... read more »
European Researchers 3D Print Glass-like Metallic Components for More Efficient Electric Motors
Researchers at Saarland University are developing new metallic glass alloys that could reduce energy losses in electric motors used in devices like drones... read more »
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Foam Composite That Absorbs 10 Times More Energy Than Standard Padding
Researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have created a hybrid foam material that can absorb up to 10... read more »
Corpus Christi Army Depot Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture UH-60 Black Hawk Fuel System Components
The Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas has begun using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement tail fins for the UH-60 Black... read more »
German Company rpm Develops 3D Printed Padding System for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Helmets
German manufacturing company rpm has developed a 3D-printed padding system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) helmets that replaces traditional foam materials with a... read more »
BMW Group Expands 3D Printing Operations Under New Leadership
The BMW Group has appointed Timo Göbel as the new head of its Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), focusing on further integration of 3D... read more »
Best Professional 3D Scanners 2026
Professional and prosumer 3D scanners occupy a different tier from the consumer-grade devices on our other pages. The key distinction is usually the... read more »
Best 3D Scanners for Large Objects 2026
If you want to scan large objects, such as vehicle body parts, or even architectural items, then you’re going to need a scanner... read more »
Best 3D Scanners for Medium-sized Items 2026
In this article, we will be taking a look at the best 3D scanners for scanning medium-sized items.
Revopoint Launches Spring Sale with Up to 15% Off 3D Scanners and Software
Revopoint, a manufacturer known for its range of structured-light and laser 3D scanners, is running a Spring Sale across its official website and... read more »
Printed Into the Part: Why Manufacturers Are Moving to 3D-Printed QR Codes
When medical device manufacturer CONMED started using Rize's additive manufacturing platform to embed QR codes directly into printed parts, the company's group manager... read more »
Best Small Format 3D Scanners 2026
If you want to create items for 3D printing, you need a 3D model to start with, and there are two ways to... read more »
Issey Miyake Eyes Introduces 3D Printed Sunglasses with Eight Concave Lenses
Issey Miyake Eyes has released UROKO, a pair of sunglasses featuring eight concave lenses arranged in two rows of four on each side... read more »
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage
Researchers from ETH Zurich, the Friedrich Miescher Institute in Basel, and the Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne have successfully produced elastic ear cartilage in... read more »
Sunnyday Technologies Announces Open-Source M3-CRETE 3D Concrete Printer
Sunnyday Technologies has released M3-CRETE, an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use across various work environments. The system features modular architecture... read more »
MIT Researchers Develop Multi-Material 3D Printer for Electric Motors
Researchers at MIT have created a 3D printing platform capable of producing electric motors using multiple functional materials in a single process. The... read more »
Denis Aminev Shares Open-Source 3D Printable Panoramic Film Camera Design
Russian photographer Denis Aminev has released an open-source design for a 3D-printable panoramic film camera called the Infidex 176 V. The camera uses... read more »
Researchers Develop New Design Method for 3D Printed Nitinol Structures
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid have developed a design-focused approach to improve the performance of 3D-printed nitinol... read more »
QinetiQ Completes First Flight with 3D Printed Titanium Component Made from Recycled Aircraft Material
QinetiQ, working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited (AMS Ltd.), has conducted what it says is the first flight of a helicopter containing a... read more »
