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Saturday, June 27
Consumer

Bambu Lab Launches PLA Pure, a New Filament Engineered for Safer Home Printing

Shenzhen-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has introduced PLA Pure, a new filament developed for consumer 3D printing environments where safety, air quality and material traceability are priorities. The launch is positioned as a response to growing demand for cleaner, more transparent materials as desktop printers become increasingly common in homes, shared spaces and…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 27, 2026Added 3 months ago
Friday, June 26
Consumer

Beehive Orders 30 New EOS M4 ONYX Printers in $50M Deal

US-based propulsion manufacturer Beehive Industries has signed an agreement to buy 30 EOS M4 ONYX metal 3D printers for $50 million. The systems will be installed at the company’s Colorado and Tennessee facilities over the next 12 months, raising Beehive’s total fleet of EOS metal 3D printers to 50. That capacity is meant to support…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Why Qualification Is Becoming the Next Frontier for AM in Energy

The energy industry doesn’t have much room for failure. Components used in power generation often operate under extreme temperatures and pressures, sometimes for decades at a time. That’s one reason...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Solukon Releases SPR-Pathfinder PRO—and a Smart Software Strategy

Large-format LPBF darling Solukon Maschinenbau launches SPR-Pathfinder PRO, an upgrade to its depowdering software. This is a smart play because it enables the company to keep ahead of potential competition...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Titan America Launches xForm3D, a 3D Printable Concrete Technology

Cement and building materials company Titan America has launched xForm3D, a U.S.-patented 3D printable concrete technology designed for automated construction across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and coastal applications. The company positioned the product as a direct response to labor shortages, demand for faster project delivery, and the need for more affordable housing solutions. “This solution underscores…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

NCAME Partners with 6K Additive to Close the Data Gap Holding Back Cold Spray Repair

Researchers at Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) have launched a study with metal powder producer 6K Additive to evaluate how cold spray feedstock materials perform under demanding conditions, targeting the lack of mechanical performance data that has kept the technology from wider adoption in repair applications. “This project is about understanding…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Aalto University and Stanford Test a New Architecture for 6G Surfaces

Researchers at Stanford University and Aalto University have built and tested a 3D printed panel that simultaneously handles six wireless signals across different frequencies, angles, and polarizations, boosting signal strength and channel capacity, with no active components of any kind. The research was conducted by Mohammad M. Asgari, Shuai S. A. Yuan, and Viktar Asadchy…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 26, 2026Added 3 months ago
Thursday, June 25
Industrial

InfiMaker K1 Desktop 5-Axis CNC: AI Workflow, ATC, and Metal Machining

The InfiMaker K1 brings 5-axis CNC machining into a more compact desktop format for makers, designers, engineers, educators, and small workshops. Combining true simultaneous 5-axis motion, AI-assisted workflow, a 6-slot automatic tool changer, and an enclosed design, the K1 is positioned as a more approachable route into advanced CNC machining for personal workspaces, studios, classrooms, […] The post InfiMaker K1 Desktop 5-Axis CNC: AI Workflow, ATC, and Metal Machining appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

New Study Shows Electronics Could Be Manufactured Directly in Space

A team of researchers from Auburn University and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center has successfully demonstrated a new additive manufacturing (AM) process that could allow astronauts to manufacture electronic components...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

3D Print Gallery’s Fourth Exhibition Puts Sustainability and the Ocean at Centre Stage

Haarlem’s 3D Print Gallery is preparing to open its fourth exhibition this July, titled “An Ocean of Possibilities for Sustainability.” The show, running from 1 July for three months at De Koepel brings together four designers whose practice sits at the intersection of digital fabrication, natural systems and circular thinking. The exhibition is an initiative…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

equipal Secures £16.25m to Digitise UK Business Equipment Lending

UK-based fintech equipal has secured £16.25 million in combined equity and forward flow funding from Altum Capital Management, in a deal aimed at expanding its presence in the UK business equipment finance market. The raise, structured as a £1.25 million equity injection alongside a £15 million tiered forward flow facility, comes at a time when…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Zellerfeld Partners With Volumental to Advance Custom-Fit 3D Printed Shoes

Zellerfeld announced today that it is partnering with Volumental. Volumental’s foot-scanning solution will be used in Zellerfeld’s shoe 3D-printing platform. Volumental will receive an investment from Zellerfeld but remain independent....

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

ORNL’s Origami-Inspired Process Cuts Composite Fabrication Costs by 90%

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory‘s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility have developed a hybrid additive manufacturing process that takes its structural logic from origami, printing directly onto flexible fabric substrates to produce flat panels that fold into finished three-dimensional components, without any mold required. The work, led by Steven Guzorek of ORNL’s Manufacturing Science Division, is…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Rheinmetall UK Integrates FFF Into Challenger 3 Production

Rheinmetall UK, a primary land defense contractor for the British Army, has formalized additive manufacturing as its baseline production method for air ducting components within the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank program. The decision, detailed in a case study authored by Julian Wright, Technology Programmes Manager – Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land, marks a shift from…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

TPM Exits HP 3D Printing to Sharpen Focus, Hands Business to Master Graphics

South Carolina-based technology solutions provider TPM has completed the sale of its HP 3D printing and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies division to Master Graphics (M5D), the company’s self-described leading HP 3D printing partner in the United States. The transaction was announced on June 10, 2026, with all customer contracts, service agreements, and support relationships transferring to…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 25, 2026Added 3 months ago
Wednesday, June 24
Industrial

ORNL Origami Creates Large Foldable Structures

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is using a hybrid 3D printing method to make foldable panels. At the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at ORNL, researchers turned...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Fathom CEO Rush LaSelle on Why Additive Manufacturing Is Growing Up

For years, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry promised to reinvent production. But as the technology matured, the real challenge turned out to be proving that 3D printed parts could be...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Why Medical Device Development Requires More Than a Single Manufacturing Process

Learn how 3D printing, bridge manufacturing, and injection molding work together to accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and support scalable production. The post Why Medical Device Development Requires More Than a Single Manufacturing Process appeared first on Shapeways Blog.

Shapeways Blog
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Open Community License v1.1: The New Plugin System, More Examples, and Your Questions Answered

Five months ago, we released the CORE One CAD files under the Open Community License. Since then, thousands of projects have been published under OCL, now including Research groups at UC Berkeley and MIT. We've also gotten a lot of feedback... The post Open Community License v1.1: The New Plugin System, More Examples, and Your Questions Answered appeared first on Original Prusa 3D Printers.

Original Prusa 3D Printers
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

E3D launches Bastion coated gears for Bambu Lab printers

UK-based extrusion system specialist E3D has launched Bastion Coated Gears, a hardened steel extruder gear and hobb upgrade for Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers. The new components are compatible with the Bambu Lab X1C, X1E, P1P, and P1S. Bastion Coated Gears combine precision-machined hardened steel gears and hobbs with E3D’s Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. E3D…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Rheinmetall Uses Ducting Made with Minifactory for Challenger 3 Tanks

Rheinmetall UK is using Minifactory Material Extusion as the primary production method for tank ducting on the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank program. The Challenger 3 is the UK’s formidable...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

SMRRF 2027 To Be Held at Manchester Metropolitan University

The Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival (SMRRF) has confirmed its 2027 edition for 6–7 March at the Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University. Organized by the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation (SMF), a registered charity supporting neurodivergent young people in STEM, the event draws engineers, educators, hobbyists, and industry professionals over two days. The 2026 edition attracted more than…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 24, 2026Added 3 months ago
Tuesday, June 23
Industrial

ExOne Bets on Smaller Foundries with the S-Print Pro

ExOne has released the S-Print Pro, a more affordable-than-usual compact system for foundries. The company hopes that this will make its system more accessible to new customers and to customers...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Flashforge Creator 5 Hands-On: 4-Toolhead 3D Printer, TPU Shoes, and Multi-Colour Test Prints

Today, we take a closer look at the Flashforge Creator 5, a four-toolhead FDM 3D printer designed for users who need reliability, material versatility, and consistent performance. Flashforge is a long-established manufacturer known for robust engineering and a steady stream of new hardware releases, and the Creator 5 is positioned as a machine built for […] The post Flashforge Creator 5 Hands-On: 4-Toolhead 3D Printer, TPU Shoes, and Multi-Colour Test Prints appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Q5D and Molrix To Supply US Army With Harness Robots

Q5D Technologies and Molrix will offer their advanced harness production manufacturing units to the US Army. One production cell will be used for the SkyFoundry project, while two further systems...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Additive Manufacturing Cuts Months to Weeks for Royal Navy in Australia

When Royal Australian Navy submarine HMS Anson required replacement components during a routine Submarine Maintenance Period (SMP) at HMAS Stirling, the conventional supply chain wasn’t an option. British defence technology QinetiQ stepped in, using additive manufacturing to design, produce, and deliver the parts in four weeks, a process that would typically take months or years. …

3D Printing Industry
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Stratasys Targets Rail Certification Gap with New Flame-Retardant FDM Material

Additive manufacturing has long promised to transform how rail operators manage spare parts, yet certification hurdles have kept most materials on the sideline. Stratasys is addressing that gap directly with the release of FDM PA6/66-GF30-FR, a flame-retardant, glass-fiber-reinforced nylon developed specifically for end-use production in rail and transit environments. The material meets EN 45545-2 HL2…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Markforged Launches Onyx GF for Factory Floor Visual Management

U.S. FDM 3D printer manufacturer Markforged has announced Onyx GF, a chopped glass fiber-filled nylon that adds functional color to its established Onyx material family. Available in six colors — red, yellow, blue, green, gray, and white — the material is aimed at manufacturers who use color-coded tooling and fixtures for error-proofing, hazard signaling, and…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Anantara Dhigu and rrreefs Install 3D Printed Reef Structures in the Maldives

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, nestled in South Malé Atoll, has installed 13 flower-shaped reef structures on its lagoon floor in partnership with Swiss reef restoration company rrreefs, an effort to counter coral decline in one of the world’s most ecologically fragile marine zones. The Theyra Maa installation, built from 3D printed fired terracotta clay and…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

AMPOWER and TAAG Partner to Link AM Market Intelligence with Industrial Production Expertise

AMPOWER and TAAG have partnered to address the disconnect between market intelligence and industrial production in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector. AMPOWER, founded in Hamburg in 2017 by Dr. Maximilian Munsch, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, and Dr. Eric Wycisk, advises clients on AM market strategy, technology studies, and operational adoption, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), investors, and…

3D Printing Industry
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Personalized Healthcare with Digital Manufacturing: From Orthoses to Surgical Tools and Anatomical Models

Discover how digital manufacturing enables personalized healthcare through patient-specific orthoses, surgical instruments, and anatomical models. Learn how medical innovators accelerate development, improve customization, and bring products to market faster. The post Personalized Healthcare with Digital Manufacturing: From Orthoses to Surgical Tools and Anatomical Models appeared first on Shapeways Blog.

Shapeways Blog
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

AMPulse Asia: Major Funding Rounds Lead APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup

The first half of June saw additive manufacturing activity across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, and Australia. Here are 15 developments worth watching, from TDK’s planned acquisition...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 23, 2026Added 3 months ago
Monday, June 22
Industrial

Phase3D closes oversubscribed $2.9 million funding round

The company says the investment marks a 'deliberate and exciting' new chapter for Phase3D, with a plan in place to move from a 'high-mix custom build model to standardised product manufacturing at scale.'

TCT
Jun 22, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Phase3D’s In-Situ Monitoring Lands $2.9M in Oversubscribed Round

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) for production at scale appears to be steadily increasing, as evidenced by recent announcements like EOS’s sale of 30 M4 ONYX systems to...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Jun 22, 2026Added 3 months ago