Metal 3D printing has become very good at melting powder, but what happens as that metal cools and solidifies has been left largely to chance. For anyone working in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), the result is familiar: residual stress,…

HP Multi Jet Fusion technology has long been associated with large-scale industrial production. With the new HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200, HP is bringing that same technology to a compact format designed for smaller workspaces and tighter budgets. In this…

In September, we put Meshy 7.1 through the 3Dnatives Lab and looked at what the slicer actually receives when you turn a photo into a 3D model. For simple objects, Meshy did what it promised, and every surface the camera…

Bambu Lab has plenty of new developments to share with the industry! After unveiling its R1 laser cutter and announcing the upcoming release of its first 3D scanner, the company is once again turning its attention to 3D printing with…

From November 17 to 20, 2026, Formnext will bring together all the key players in additive manufacturing, and so far, 790 exhibitors are expected in Frankfurt. To help you navigate the event, 3Dnatives has revamped its dedicated ecosystem for the…

If you’ve spent any time around 3D printers, you’ve probably heard of PETG, short for polyethylene terephthalate glycol. It’s a modified version of PET, the plastic used in water bottles. PETG sits halfway between PLA and ABS: it’s almost as…