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Tuesday, April 28
Consumer

AMA: Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory Is Using Large-Format 3D Printing to Build the Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors

With AMA: Energy 2026 just around the corner, 3D Printing Industry is taking a closer look at the role of additive manufacturing in the energy sector. Nuclear construction is slow, expensive, and resistant to change, a combination that has constrained the industry for decades. US largest multi program science and technology laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory is…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 28, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Bambu Lab launches X2D dual-nozzle 3D printer targeting reduced post-processing and material waste

Bambu Lab has introduced the X2D, the second-generation system in its flagship X Series of desktop 3D printers. The new machine features a dual-nozzle extrusion system with mechanical switching, designed to simplify support removal, reduce material waste, and maintain consistent print quality over time. The system is positioned as a workflow-focused upgrade rather than a…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 28, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Can You 3D Print A Pinball Machine That’s Fun To Play?

It seems fair to say that pinball machines are among the most universally loved gaming systems known today, yet the full-sized ones are both very expensive and very large, while even the good quali…

Hackaday
Apr 28, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Turning a 2 ton robot into a 3D-printer

In this project I'm turning my industrial robot, an ABB IRB6400, into a 3D-printer. The data is streamed line by line to the robot and the extruder, which has it's own separate controller (RAMPS board). It was a real challange to get the robot's movements to sync up with the extruder but in the end we got some decent results. See the project details for a video of this project.

hackaday.io
Apr 28, 2026Added 1 month ago
Monday, April 27
Industrial

Prime3D Enables Full-Color Images in FFF 3D Printing

Is it possible to 3D print full-colour images with filament? Apparently, it is now. The post Prime3D Enables Full-Color Images in FFF 3D Printing appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

AMA: Energy 2026: Pelagus Makes The Case for Digital Inventory in Energy and Maritime

Energy meets innovation. Ahead of AMA: Energy 2026, 3D Printing Industry goes deep on additive manufacturing in one of the world’s most critical sectors. Energy giant Equinor once calculated that it was sitting on €2.5 billion worth of spare parts, “most of which will never be used,” a figure on-demand manufacturer Pelagus’ Abedin Gagani cited…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Eplus3D Shatters the Three-Meter Ceiling in Metal Powder Bed Fusion

Hangzhou-based metal 3D printing manufacturer Eplus3D has launched the EP-M3050, a metal powder bed fusion system that surpasses the long-standing three-meter barrier with a 3,050 x 3,050 mm build area, up to 256 lasers, and a five-meter Z-axis, making single-build production of industrial-scale metal components a commercial reality. “Scaling metal PBF beyond three meters is…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Volkmann launches vPort powder handling system for HP Metal Jet S100

Volkmann GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of metal powder conveying equipment, has introduced the vPort, a semi-automated, contained powder handling system developed in partnership with HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions. Announced on April 7, 2026, the system is designed specifically for the HP Metal Jet S100 series of binder jet 3D printers and is now available in…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

Design of the Week: AERIS Bike Saddle

This week’s selection is the AERIS bike saddle by Mahdi Naïm Studio. The post Design of the Week: AERIS Bike Saddle appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Colibrium Additive Secures NAVAIR Deal to Advance Metal AM Certification

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded Colibrium Additive, a subsidiary of GE Aerospace, a $31 million contract as part of its Additive Manufacturing Capability initiative. The program targets a persistent challenge in military aviation: accelerating the testing, qualification, and certification of metal additively manufactured components to keep fleet aircraft mission-ready. Building the…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

ICON launches ICON Prime defense unit to scale 3D printed construction for military and space infrastructure

ICON, a U.S.-based developer of robotic construction technologies and large-scale 3D printing systems, has announced the launch of ICON Prime, a dedicated defense and space-focused business unit. The new division is intended to deploy ICON’s additive construction systems for U.S. military infrastructure and NASA-led space programs, while supporting the company’s expansion into government and national…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

AMA Energy Insights:  Lithoz and Evove Redefine Lithium Extraction with SeparonicsTM

With AMA: Energy 2026 just around the corner, 3D Printing Industry is taking a closer look at the role of additive manufacturing in the energy sector. Lithium demand is accelerating as electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage become pillars of the global energy transiton. Yet much of today’s lithium supply still depends on brine extraction methods that…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Leiden’s Sensor-Free Microrobots Move Like Living Organisms

At Leiden University, Professor Daniela Kraft and researcher Mengshi Wei have built microscopic robots that move, navigate obstacles, and adapt to their surroundings, without sensors, software, or external control. This research opens up entirely new possibilities for biomedical applications. The concept didn’t come from engineering theory, it came from watching animals move. Worms and snakes continuously…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

AMUG Honors Six Additive Manufacturing Leaders with 2026 DINO Award

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has named six new recipients of its DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) Award, one of the industry’s most recognized honors for long-term contribution and community service. The announcements were made at the 37th annual AMUG Conference, held March 15–19, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The DINO Award is not given for…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

AMA: Energy Insights Nanoe outlines ceramic additive manufacturing opportunities for new energy applications

As the AMA:Energy conference returns this week to focus on qualified parts, real-world deployment, and energy-sector constraints, ceramic additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly relevant to these discussions. At the AMA: Energy 2025, speakers highlighted the challenges of moving beyond prototyping toward certified components capable of operating in extreme environments. In this context, Nanoe presented its…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

Rotational 3D Printing Can Create Programmable Shape Morphing Lattices

Researchers developed a rotational 3D printing method that builds lattices with programmable shape morphing, an advance that could quickly advance 4D printing. The post Rotational 3D Printing Can Create Programmable Shape Morphing Lattices appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

VBN Components Used for Cemented Carbide Slurry Pumps

Swedish firm VBN Components has been making high-performance, high-wear additive powders for a number of years now. Usually working with high-carbide-content materials, the company has brought the hardest 3D printing...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

LOOP 3D Reveals 3D Printer Designed for Industrial Uptime

LOOP 3D Additive Manufacturing has released the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2. This version has been improved to meet the needs of manufacturing clients. The printer is meant to be...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 27, 2026Added 1 month ago
Sunday, April 26
Industrial

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 26, 2026

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. The post Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 26, 2026 appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 26, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

A Museum Dig, Brought to Life with 3D Printing

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a team inside the Frontier Tech Lab has built one of the most engaging examples of additive manufacturing (AM) in education right now. Led by...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 26, 2026Added 1 month ago
Saturday, April 25
Industrial

JetZero and Airplane Manufacturing Disruption

Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how JetZero is combining advanced materials, 3D printing, and AI to reshape aircraft production and fuel efficiency. The post JetZero and Airplane Manufacturing Disruption appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 25, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

ELEGOO Makes Its Mark at RAPID + TCT 2026 With Jupiter 2 and Unexpected CANVAS Debut

Chinese 3D printing brand ELEGOO used its presence at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston to unveil two headline products: the Jupiter 2, an ultra-large format resin printer, and the CANVAS multicolor system for its Centauri Carbon platform, the latter making its first public appearance at the show. Hardware in the Spotlight The Jupiter 2…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 25, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

Farsoon adds ALM materials and new PEBA production

The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has expanded its open materials ecosystem to include three industrial polymer powders from EOS’ subsidiary Advanced Laser Materials (ALM). The ALM partnership adds three powders to the qualified lineup. HT-23 is a PEKK-based blend reinforced with carbon…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 25, 2026Added 1 month ago
Friday, April 24
Industrial

Colibrium Additive Gets $31 Million NAVAIR Contract

Colibrium Additive has been awarded a $31 million contract by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract is part of the Additive Manufacturing Capability initiative, focused on qualification and...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

The Additive Chicken Coop, Part I: Million Dollar Petri Dishes

After decades of tinkering with our individual technologies, billions were poured into speculative claims and optimism. Now the attention is gone, and sometimes it can seem like we’re surrounded by...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

HP Stock Jumps on 3D Printing Buzz

HP (NYSE: HPQ) had its best day in over a year this week, with shares jumping more than 7% on Tuesday. Interestingly, the move was quickly tied to 3D printing,...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

New CONTEXT Data Shows Structural Shifts Reshaping AM Hardware

The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! Market intelligence firm CONTEXT has published its Q4 2025 analysis of global 3D printer hardware shipments, with growth concentrated at opposite ends of the price spectrum. The numbers point to a market that has stopped growing uniformly and started reorganizing around two…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago
Industrial

Wavelength-Dependent SLA: 3D Printed Action Plots

Researchers have introduced “3D printed action plots” to map how resin cure responds to different wavelengths, offering a new tool for dialing in vat photopolymerization. The post Wavelength-Dependent SLA: 3D Printed Action Plots appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago
Consumer

3D Printed Battery Powers Predictive Maintenance in Steel Production

A collaborative initiative called 3Dstore, spearheaded by the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) alongside the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and steelmaking giant CELSA, has brought an unconventional solution to a persistent industrial challenge: unplanned machinery failures. The consortium has engineered a monitoring system driven by a solid oxide battery fabricated through additive manufacturing,…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 24, 2026Added 1 month ago