From the Workshop

Bambu Lab and MakerWorld have launched a global 3D printing design challenge seeking 24 printable solutions for the real needs of people with disabilities.

OTR Engineered Solutions aims to accelerate design decisions before tooling by using large-format 3D printing for off-road tire, track and wheel prototypes with OTR3DLab.

IMTS 2026 showed through concrete examples how FDM and additive manufacturing are becoming more integrated into automotive, robotics and production lines.

LLNL’s camera-based 3D-printing inspection system, highlighted on September 17, 2026, emphasizes monitoring defects during FDM production instead of searching for them afterward.

UltiMaker and Bioactivx have announced a new partnership aimed at bringing medical-grade filament and cleanroom FDM production for regenerative wound care closer to the point of need.

Learn how to build Marlin firmware with PlatformIO and Visual Studio Code while customizing your FDM printer’s board, sensors, temperature, and safety settings.

ABS vs. TPE: when should you choose ABS for a rigid body, heat resistance, and easier printing, and TPE for flexible protection, impact absorption, and vibration control?

Compare glass fiber reinforced filament and Copper PLA in terms of rigidity, appearance, heat, impact, outdoor use, and ease of printing.

Modix Generation 5 brings a new electronic architecture to BIG series large-format FDM printers for automatic tool changing, pellet extrusion and 45-degree printing.

Philips is offering free 3D-printable spare parts and accessory models for products such as OneBlade, and we examine what this means for FDM printing, repair, and product lifespan.