3D Printing News Briefs, April 8, 2026: LiDAR Scanning, Vapor Smoothing, FDM Optimization, & More

By Sarah Saunders on Apr 08, 2026 09:30 am

We’ll kick off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some 3D scanning news from Artec 3D, and then move on to new America Makes Project Calls. Then, Raise3D and AMT are partnering for post-processing, and...

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When Creativity Has Meaning: How Young Makers Create Real Impact

By Team Creality on Apr 08, 2026 09:00 am

Some children discover the world early. Others discover how to reshape it. Across communities, a growing number of young creators are using technology not just to develop skills or earn money, but also to support...

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HADDY’s Large-Format Robotic 3D Printing to Power Red Cat’s Drone Boat Production

By Matt Kremenetsky on Apr 08, 2026 08:30 am

In May 2025, Joris Peels, as is his custom, wrote a prescient article about Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), i.e., drone boats. Listing a multifaceted range of cost advantages that maritime...

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Metal Base & Scrap Labs Usher in an Ultra-Low-Cost Sub-$10,000 Metal LPBF Evolution

By Joris Peels on Apr 08, 2026 08:00 am

Dutch firm Metal Base started a low-cost metal LPBF revolution last month. An ultra-low-cost metal laser powder bed fusion system was engineered by Tom Bakker. With a direct path to the powder bed and superior...

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