Cornell research shows that underwater 3D printing can be used to build or repair ocean structures in place β DARPA-funded project aims to make underwater construction faster, cheaper, and safer Latest from Tom's Hardware 4 February 2026 at 17:03 Researchers based at Cornell University have developed a method for 3D printing concrete structures on the seafloor.
Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints β system catches errors in real time, uses modular design to work on different makes and models Latest from Tom's Hardware By:editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) 4 February 2026 at 14:00 A group of researchers has built an AI-powered system that uses five agents to monitor 3D printers and correct for errors after each printed layer.
US Marine Corps develops first 3D printed drone with no China-sourced parts, dubbed HANX β modular design makes it quick to adapt from reconnaissance to one-way attack, and other duties Latest from Tom's Hardware 1 February 2026 at 15:00 HANX, the first NDAA compliant drone, has been announced by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Scientists share design so you can make your own 3D-printable 'eFlesh' for robots β affordable, easy to produce, and highly-tactile robot sensor grips can be printed at home Latest from Tom's Hardware 31 January 2026 at 14:40 Scientists share plans for highly-tactile 'eFlesh' robot sensor grips
Grab a beginner-friendly Elegoo 3D printer on sale, starting from $169 β snag up to 27% off on top-rated Neptune rigs for seasoned hobbyists and novice builders alike Latest from Tom's Hardware 29 January 2026 at 20:52 There's a huge discount on two of Elegoo's most popular 3D printers right now, with a price drop of up to 27%. Both the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro and Neptune 4 Plus offer features ready for both beginners and enthusiasts.