After a period in pre-launch, HeyGears has announced the public start of its crowdfunding campaign. The new G1 Series launches today on Kickstarter, with the campaign beginning at 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT, 4:00 PM GMT, 6:00 PM CEST). The launch introduces two models: the G1 and the more capable G1X. Marketed as the … Read more

Every 3D printed object begins as an idea. Before that idea becomes a part, figurine, or prototype, it must first be translated into a digital 3D model. For many makers, this translation is the most challenging step in the workflow. In recent years, desktop 3D printing has become easier in almost every other respect. Machines … Read more

Defense organizations are rethinking how they build, maintain, and adapt military equipment as supply chains come under increasing strain and operational demands evolve. Additive manufacturing—commonly called 3D printing—is emerging as a practical tool that helps meet these challenges. Below are eight reasons the technology is becoming essential for modern defense operations. #1: Field-Deployable Manufacturing Waiting … Read more

Ugee, a company best known for its drawing tablets and digital-creation tools, is expanding into the world of additive manufacturing with a 3D printer aimed at children and beginners. The Funbox is designed for ages 4 to 12 but also appeals to any user who wants a machine that works right out of the box … Read more

You read that right: a 3D‑printed umbrella that takes flight and follows you, keeping you dry while leaving your hands free. Designed and built by John Xu of the YouTube channel I Build Stuff, the project uses 3D printing to produce most of the structural parts and to create a lightweight but stable airframe that … Read more

The additive manufacturing sector has gained another strong endorsement from the aerospace industry. Houston, Texas-based hypersonic startup Venus Aerospace has closed a $91 million Series B financing round. Led by Mercury Fund, the financing included participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green Sands Equity and several other strategic … Read more

A stone game board used nearly two thousand years ago by the inhabitants of Roman Britain has been given a new lease on life through modern 3D technology. The project was carried out by researchers at Newcastle University working in collaboration with the Vindolanda Charitable Trust to preserve and reproduce the delicate find. The original … Read more

The pages of this book, Manual, don’t tell a conventional story. Instead of prose, the printed lines are G-code—the low-level instructions that tell a 3D printer how to move and build an object. Developed by Studio Darius Ou in collaboration with Benson Chong as part of their research initiative Hyperpress, the book contains a partial … Read more

Each year the oil industry produces vast quantities of surplus sulfur as a byproduct of refining crude oil. Environmental regulations require sulfur removal from fuels, but demand for conventional sulfur products—most notably sulfuric acid—has reached its limits. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, global sulfur production reached roughly 85 million metric tons in 2024, creating … Read more

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has completed the first concrete output of the Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission: Aires Tide, an AI-designed, 3D-printed flight test vehicle. Launched from a presidential Executive Order in November 2025, the Genesis Mission links national laboratory AI-enabled supercomputers to accelerate design and development. Using this integrated platform, teams from … Read more