Dragon Scale Soprano Recorder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• NUKDDD shares: Unleash your musical spirit with this one-of-a-kind soprano recorder, adorned with intricate dragon scale detailing along its entire length • Crafted with precisio

Open Hardware · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 1 min · 185 words

Spinning Magic Flower Wand #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• gobotoru shares: The Magic Flower Wand is a charming magical accessory featuring a spinning flower and a spiral stem • Perfect for multi-color printing without an AMS, it is desi

Open Hardware · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 2 min · 221 words

8-in-1 fidget toy scepter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• YGG0309 shares: A scepter composed of 8 fidget toys, hope it brings you some fun I have tried printing with both PLA and some PETG, you can choose according to your preference On

Open Hardware · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 2 min · 228 words
Bambu Lab Reports 10M Monthly Users in 2025

Bambu Lab Reports 10M Monthly Users in 2025

• Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld platform reached 10 million monthly active users. • The growth reflects a shift toward community‑driven 3D printing. • The company focuses on small‑busines

Digital Casting Evolves with Intrepid Automation's Integrated Robotics

Digital Casting Evolves with Intrepid Automation's Integrated Robotics

• Intrepid Automation brings digital casting to traditional foundry processes. • 3DPOD episode showcases integration of robotics, software, and data analytics. • Digital automation

Caltech Appoints New President Amid 3D Printing Growth

Caltech Appoints New President Amid 3D Printing Growth

• Caltech appoints Ray Jayawardhana as president amid rapid research funding shifts. • Jayawardhana brings experience from Johns Hopkins and a focus on interdisciplinary innovation

AllSeason Hand seed Spreader #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Andy94 shares: A versatile handheld spreader designed for year-round use. • Perfect for spreading grass seed and fertilizer during the growing season, and salt for ice and snow i

Open Hardware · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 220 words

USB cable organizer Box tray #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Gorilla24 shares: USB Cable & Charger Organizer - Elegant Design for Drawer or Cabinet Order meets style: This organizer brings system to your cable and charger collection. • The

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 211 words

Retro Radio & Lamp Book Nook #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Shared by Joak1m on MakerWorld : Bring a touch of 1950s nostalgia to your bookshelf. • This model transforms the Google Nest Mini or Alexa Echo Dot* into a classic mid-century ta

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 238 words

SNAPTOR | The clamp that keeps biting #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Svengineer shares: SNAPTOR, durable strength! • Printed in one piece and activated with a single snap, the SNAPTOR is a compact clamp that’s always ready to bite. • Its integrate

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 177 words
Six Fault Lines That Will Reshape Additive Manufacturing, 2026-2028

Six Fault Lines That Will Reshape Additive Manufacturing, 2026-2028

• Sovereignty rules in procurement create platform barriers, demanding traceable hardware provenance and component origins. • Certification is shifting from part-level to system-le

Twisty Fidget Ball_12-segment-Easy Print #3Dprinting #3DThursday

• ahptc618 shared this project on MakerWorld! • Twist Fidget Ball, Slime Ball, Pull Toy 12-piece design, the bottom is reinforced with small circular pads, easy to print The build

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 273 words

Masky Blade: Retractable blade tape cutter #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• npopson shares: Masky Blade is a compact tape cutter built for fast, clean cuts on almost any type of tape. • It expands on the original Masky, which was built for masking tape,

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 212 words

California's New Bill Requires DOJ-Approved 3D Printers That Report on Themselves

• California’s AB-2047 mandates DOJ‑approved 3D printers with firearm‑blocking tech for general‑purpose machines. • Only printers on a DOJ‑maintained roster can be sold; non‑listed

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 207 words

Stained Glass Lamp #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Build a stained glass inspired lamp with tap and Bluetooth controls! • Guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/stained-glass-lamp Use translucent filament to give the shades a stained

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 190 words

Cross-Axis Triple Helical Gear Fidget Spinner #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Weekly 3D printing showcase featuring community designs and slicer settings. • This week’s highlight: Cross‑Axis Triple Helical Gear Fidget Spinner by AbyssalCactus. • Printed on

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 164 words
Unlocking Big Part Manufacturing for the Energy Sector: How EPRI's Convergent Approach Proves the Potential of Large-Area DED 3D Printing

Unlocking Big Part Manufacturing for the Energy Sector: How EPRI's Convergent Approach Proves the Potential of Large-Area DED 3D Printing

• Hydropower fleet over 2,200 plants, 65 years old, relies on large bespoke parts hard to source. • Supply chain strains: long lead times, disappearing suppliers, aging infrastruct

Gargoyle Candle Holder & Valet Tray #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• osmoze shares: Bring the haunting beauty of gothic architecture to your home with this sculpted gargoyle. • This versatile piece features a winged sentinel holding a multi-purpos

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 179 words

Sink Caddy | Soap Dish - With Drainage #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• Woh_George shares: A compact sink caddy designed to keep sponges, scrubbers, and soap elevated, dry, and organized. • Mount it directly to your faucet using the optional clamp, o

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 217 words

Pegboard Pencil Holder #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• user_3950642260 shares: The original intention was to design a pen holder that could be hung on a pegboard, but it turned out it could hold anything, and the more I put in it, th

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 236 words

Parametric Lid with protrusions #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• FunOrNothing shares: This model is useful if you lose a bottle cap. • All dimensions can be made to your desired size download the files on: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2368

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 278 words

Forest Brew Mug #3DThursday #3DPrinting

• HTH_Creations shares: The Forest Brew Mug is a whimsical, tree-stump-inspired drink holder designed to bring a bit of the forest to your desk or workshop. • Shaped like a carved

Open Hardware · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 227 words

Takeaways From MILAM 2026: Defense's Growing Role in Driving 3D Printing - Part II

• MILAM 2026 highlighted shift from factory-based to field-deployable additive manufacturing. • Defense demand focuses on rapid deployment, quick setup, and on-site part production

Using 3D Printed Breadboards to Accommodate Wide Boards

Using 3D Printed Breadboards to Accommodate Wide Boards

• Off‑the‑shelf breadboards are limited, lacking support for wide development boards. • Ludwin’s 3D printable breadboard adds a large hole, enabling ESP32 and other wide boards. •

Quickparts Introduces DuraKor, ThermaKor, and Vapour Smoothing to Bridge Prototype and Production

Quickparts Introduces DuraKor, ThermaKor, and Vapour Smoothing to Bridge Prototype and Production

• Quickparts launches DuraKor, ThermaKor, and vapor smoothing to streamline prototype‑to‑production transition. • DuraKor offers high impact, chemical resistance, and low permeabil

Duke University's Research Strategy and 3D Printing

Duke University's Research Strategy and 3D Printing

• Duke’s strategy leverages federal funding uncertainty, healthcare innovation, and advanced manufacturing trends. • 3D printing is positioned as a key driver for biomedical, engin

3D Printer Surveillance

• NY’s 2026-27 budget bill mandates 3D printers to include blocking tech that blocks firearm designs. • The algorithm scans every print file, refusing prints flagged as potential f

Cybersecurity · February 12, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 174 words
Forget IPA for SLA print washing, Prusament Resin Cleaner is better in every way

Forget IPA for SLA print washing, Prusament Resin Cleaner is better in every way

• Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM offers a safer alternative to IPA for SLA print washing. • DPM is far less flammable, with a higher ignition temperature than IPA. • Lower volatility