Rankings

Once an exclusive tool for high-budget labs, selective laser sintering (SLS) has become a practical solution for modern manufacturing. The technology uses a laser to fuse plastic powder layer-by-layer, and historically, it was sidelined by high costs and operational complexity.…

From reconnaissance to strike missions, 3D-printed drones are moving from the factory floor to the front lines. Across the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and allied forces, additive manufacturing is enabling soldiers to build, repair, and adapt UAVs exactly where and…

The dental industry is one of the sectors that makes the most use of additive manufacturing to provide customized devices tailored to each patient. Using 3D scans or medical imaging data, dental professionals can create precise 3D models and print…

Not long ago, one engineer could take an additive manufacturing project from design file to finished part. That’s changed. As the technology has scaled, so has the number of people it takes to run it and the range of skills…

Most likely originating in ancient Rome, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, celebrated, as you know, on February 14. So, we’ve put together some ideas for STL files that you can 3D print at home. Whether it’s for your…

Large-format FDM 3D printing has moved well beyond niche or experimental use, with a growing number of manufacturers now offering machines capable of producing substantial parts in a single print without stepping into industrial price ranges. In this context, large-format…

2025 was an extraordinary year for 3D printing, with innovations reshaping fields as diverse as medicine, automotive, and aerospace. In this article, we’ve brought together a selection of our favorite videos from the year, where creativity and technology come together…

The holiday season has arrived, and makers everywhere are turning their printers into their own Santa’s workshops of festive magic. The holidays feel a little more special when something handmade is part of the celebration, and 3D printing makes it…

Across the world, designers, engineers, researchers, and artists are turning to 3D printing as a powerful tool for environmental restoration and regenerative manufacturing. Once viewed primarily as a prototyping technology, additive manufacturing is now enabling solutions that support biodiversity, rebuild…

3D printing is transforming the world of lighting design. Once seen as experimental, it is now a practical tool for creating complex shapes, reducing waste and enabling sustainable, on-demand production. From organic, nature-inspired forms to lamps made from recycled or…

This Halloween, take your costume to the next level with a unique, 3D-printed mask. Whether you’re going for spooky, stylish, or something in between, 3D printing gives you the freedom to create a look that’s entirely your own. Our collection…

Glass is one of the oldest materials on Earth, worked by humans more than 100,000 years ago. It was used to make tools and weapons, and over time, its applications multiplied. Looking around us today, glass is everywhere and exists…