Hand-curated links from trusted 3D printing publications, updated throughout the day.
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start with Makelab’s new website, and move on to commercialization of support-free metal 3D printing in South Korea. We’ll end with drug delivery...
A new factory in North Lincolnshire will use robots to 3D print concrete parts for construction when it opens next June. The facility will focus on producing components like foundations...
Last year, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a ban on certain components sourced from foreign suppliers, including Chinese firms, used in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Meanwhile, the FY...
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss BASF’s advancement in 3D printed catalysts and its impact on the future of industrial processes. The post BASF Brings 3D Printed Catalysts to Industrial Scale Production appeared on Fabbaloo.
Researchers from Politecnico di Torino and Maastricht University have developed a bioinspired scaffold design approach using a custom Voronoi path generator for extrusion-based 3D printing. Published in Biomaterials Science, the study introduces a Python-based software tool that enables the fabrication of irregular, biomimetic structures through melt electrowriting (MEW) and fused deposition modelling (FDM). The goal…
Researchers from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have created an ultra-thin optical film capable of enhancing light quality in LCD resin-based 3D printers, a development that may bring professional-grade precision within reach of budget systems used in medical, industrial, and consumer applications. Resin-based 3D printing, also known as vat photopolymerization, works by…
The U.S. Department of Energy‘s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) claimed the 2026 SME Aubin Additive Manufacturing Case Study Award at the SME AM Awards and TCT Awards Gala, held April 14 in Boston. The honor spotlights standout real-world deployments of 3D printing, and ORNL’s entry, focused on nuclear construction, impressed judges for its…
"We are advancing containerised manufacturing systems designed for tactical air mobility, forward operating bases, and expeditionary advanced base operations."
A new research paper looks for possible ways for bio derived photopolymer resins to make resin 3D printing more sustainable while keeping print speed and part quality intact. The post Researchers Examine Circular Paths For Bio Derived 3D Resins appeared on Fabbaloo.
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems’ NextDent Jet Base, NextDent Jet Teeth, and the NextDent 300 MultiJet printer have all passed the Class IIa threshold under Europe’s MDR 2017/745 framework, the region’s governing standard for moderate-risk medical devices. The practical effect is immediate: the full denture printing system can now be sold commercially throughout the…
North Carolina’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has delivered first flight-certified, non-flight-critical metal parts, produced in-house via additive manufacturing, improving downtime and readiness. Three platforms have already benefited: the weapons pylon fitting for the AH-1Z Viper, the repair fitting for the main landing gear on the V-22…
Researchers at POSTECH and the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have developed an AI framework that predicts the mechanical strength of metal 3D printed components in seconds, even in the presence of internal defects. Their work, published in Acta Materialia, offers a model designed not to eliminate flaws, but to work with them, a…
3D printing is no longer new. In fact, most manufacturers already know what it is, where it fits, and what it can do. But knowing the technology and actually scaling...
Metal additive manufacturing firm Velo3D has announced a sponsorship and technology partnership with Andretti Performance for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge races. The collaboration places Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while putting the company’s metal additive manufacturing capabilities to work in…
ExOne Global Holdings, an industrial additive manufacturing company focused on binder jetting, has announced a series of updates for its U.S. operations. The changes include the start of domestic manufacturing of its Spectra Mono-Z printhead in the Detroit area, alongside new pricing, maintenance, and support initiatives. The updates are intended to address customer concerns around…
Lincotek has obtained 510(k) clearance (K252081) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its SportLinc Syndesmosis Device, a sterile, single-use implant engineered to stabilize syndesmotic trauma of the ankle. The clearance marks a key step for the company’s Medical Division as it positions the product for commercial deployment with orthopedic OEM partners. “We…
Britain’s Defence Secretary has ordered an internal investigation into the British Army’s use of Bambu Lab FDM 3D printers to fabricate FPV attack drones during a live military exercise in Kenya. According to the DailyMail, defence minister Luke Pollard confirmed this month that a cyber assessment is now underway to evaluate the security risks attached…
Industrial 3D printing materials manufacturer 6K Additive has announced a campus expansion at its Burgettstown, Pennsylvania headquarters that will add four new buildings and scale annual powder production from 200 metric tons to 1,000 metric tons across 45 acres. The company broke ground on March 30. Two funding sources are backing the work: a $23.4…
The wait for PrusaSlicer 3.0.0 continues, but it may not be for much longer. The post PrusaSlicer 3.0 Could Arrive Within Weeks Following Extensive Code Overhaul appeared on Fabbaloo.
Modix announced a new, large-format 3D printer, the MAMA-1000. The post The Modix MAMA-1000 Combines Pellet and Filament Printing in Compact Large-Format System appeared on Fabbaloo.
Amnovis' US operations will be located in North Webster, Indiana.
A new Chinese patent application by Anycubic proposes tuning 3D printer noise reduction by speed range. The post 3D Printer Noise May Become Speed Aware appeared on Fabbaloo.
Skuld will work on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Rubble to Rockets (R2R) Program, which turns scrap metal into missile components. Skuld will help with alloy design, characterization, and...
As I wrote about earlier this month, the Trump administration has requested a record $1.5 trillion in Department of Defense (DoD) funding for FY 2027. In my post about what...
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer designed for high-speed, high-temperature printing at an affordable price. In this hands-on overview, we explore its setup, key features, slicer workflow, and print results. With a sturdy frame, auto calibration, and practical extras like a dual-sided PEI plate and onboard camera, it stands out […] The post Elegoo Centauri Carbon Hands-on Testing, Results, CANVAS Upgrade appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.
If you are due to meet a member of the US government to pitch some 3D printing scheme or other idea, you’d do well to bring a copy of Freedom...
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight the critical differences that make animal prosthetics a specialized field requiring new approaches to 3D printed design. The post Rethinking Prosthetics: The Challenge of Four Legged Patients appeared on Fabbaloo.
A research team designed a photopolymer resin loaded with PEDOT:PSS and nano-graphite to achieve 3D printable electrical conductivity. The post Researchers Boost SLA Resin Conductivity With PEDOT:PSS appeared on Fabbaloo.
As the AMA:Energy conference returns on April 30th to highlight qualified parts, real-world deployment, and energy-sector constraints, hydrogen production and storage technologies are becoming an increasingly prominent focus. Previous discussions pointed to the challenges of scaling electrolysis systems, particularly in relation to material limitations, system complexity, and long-term reliability. Within this context, ceramic additive manufacturing…
A few months ago, a lightweight sensor system lifted off above a pod of humpback whales off the Icelandic coast, attached to a drone and designed around one straightforward premise: make marine mammal measurement faster, safer, and accessible without the logistical burden that typically slows field science down. That system was WHASER, developed by UK-based…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and New York-based startup Autonomous Resource Corporation have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to establish what they are calling the Exascale Foundry, a closed-loop system designed to bring AI-enabled manufacturing qualification and autonomous production to U.S. national security applications. The partnership pairs ORNL’s computational muscle and advanced manufacturing infrastructure with ARC’s…
The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! Construction 3D printing firm COBOD and cement company Cementos Argos have completed two 3D printed social housing units in La Unión, Antioquia, Colombia, handing over the keys to resident families in what the firms describe as the first 3D printed social housing…
The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! The Academy of Medical Sciences has awarded Dr. Robert Owen, a researcher at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy, a grant to study how physical surface geometry influences cell behavior, with the goal of building those cues directly into healthcare materials.…
Cantor Fitzgerald is showing up across two advanced manufacturing deals at the same time, acting as sole book-runner on a $50 million stock raise by Velo3D and also involved in...
The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! Custom 3D printed orthodontic brackets provider LightForce Orthodontics has launched LightBracket Metal, a patient-specific 3D printed metal bracket the company describes as the first of its kind. It extends LightForce’s individualized bracket system beyond ceramics and into the segment that accounts for…
A section of a next-generation marine propeller blade has been successfully 3D printed as part of the Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.P) project, a seven-month feasibility program exploring additive manufacturing for maritime propulsion. The component was produced using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) in Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB), with the milestone marking progress toward lighter,…
Eplus3D, a provider of metal additive manufacturing systems, has supported Hankook Precision Works in deploying metal 3D printing for tire sipes production. The collaboration has moved from initial evaluation to stable, repeatable production, with systems now in operation across multiple facilities. Tire mold manufacturing is increasingly turning to advanced production methods. Hankook Precision Works, a…
OrcaSlicer-BambuLab project would have restored cloud access to Orca fans.
Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer. The post Elegoo Releases Affordable CANVAS Kit for Multicolor Upgrade on Centauri 3D Printers appeared on Fabbaloo.
Noctua has released CAD files of many of their hardware components. The post Noctua Releases CAD Models to Support Hardware Integration in Custom Designs appeared on Fabbaloo.
This regulatory milestone enables the immediate commercialisation of the complete NextDent Jetted Denture Solution across the EU.
When your work involves a technological field, like additive manufacturing (AM), which still flies under the radar for most people, it can often feel like what you do every day...
Elegoo appears to be working on a way to keep a 3D printer’s build platform level while the job is already underway. The post Elegoo Patents Dynamic Build Platform Leveling appeared on Fabbaloo.
Align has built a multi-billion-dollar business out of 3D printed thermoforming inserts that are used for silicone clear aligners that gradually align your teeth. That model has been copied by...
The company suggests the new product marks a 'significant expansion of access' to individualised fixed treatment and establishes generative braces as a 'new category of care.'
The need for replacement parts that are in limited production—or out of production altogether—will always be a demand catalyst for additive manufacturing (AM). Unless the entire global economy at some...
Astrobotic has completed a series of hot-fire tests for its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine, with additive manufacturing (AM) playing an important role in how the engine was built. The...
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight PALFINGER’s strategic pivot into automation and how its collaboration with ICON could accelerate the future of digital construction. The post PALFINGER Expands into Robotic Construction with ICON Collaboration appeared on Fabbaloo.
Not sure if your partially used spool has enough filament left for your next 3D print? This simple Filament Remaining Calculator helps estimate how many grams and meters of filament remain on your spool based on total spool weight, empty spool weight, material type, and filament diameter. Use it as a quick planning tool before […] The post Filament Remaining Calculator: Estimate How Much Filament Is Left on Your Spool appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.