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Tuesday, April 21
Consumer

Did Industry Misjudge AM’s Value? Findings from AMGTA Explain The Bias

The 2026 edition of our AMA: Energy online conference returns on April 30th. Register now! The Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has published its 2026 Vision Paper laying out an evaluative framework for assessing AM’s resource efficiency across entire production systems. The paper’s central argument is that organizations consistently get the math wrong when they try…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

EOS acquires 100% stake in Metalpine

With this acquisition, EOS says it further strengthens its strategic focus on materials, particularly in response to the growing demand for titanium additive manufacturing.

TCT
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

AMA: Energy 2026: [INTERVIEW] How Large-Scale Metal AM is Helping Energy OEMs Break Free from Forging and Casting Delays

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. In this critical industry, a missing forged component does not just delay a shipment. It can ground an entire maintenance operation for the better part of a year. Forging…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

DyeMansion Teases Compact Powershot Post-Processing System

DyeMansion says it is developing a compact Powershot system that could bring industrial depowdering and surface finishing to smaller polymer 3D printing operations. The post DyeMansion Teases Compact Powershot Post-Processing System appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Scientists Create 3D Printed Neurons That Can Talk to Brain Cells

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed 3D printed neurons that can send signals to real brain cells and get a response back. According to the team, the printed structures could...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Death Spiral (or The End of the Fairchild Republic)

Previously, I wrote about the disruption of US military power. Since then, events have required a reassessment. The US is clearly in decline, and a death spiral is occurring that...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Forging the Future: USFR’s US$875 Million Bet on American Steel

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe examine how US Forged Rings’ massive North Carolina investment signals a new era of vertically integrated, US-based manufacturing. The post Forging the Future: USFR’s US$875 Million Bet on American Steel appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

SHINING 3D’s New Scanners: EinScan Rigil Lite, EINSTAR Rockit, and More

EINSTAR is an independent brand supported by SHINING 3D, a manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in high-precision 3D metrology. SHINING 3D focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and application of industrial 3D scanning hardware and software with high accuracy. SHINING 3D brings over 20 years of experience from the field of metrological 3D […] The post SHINING 3D’s New Scanners: EinScan Rigil Lite, EINSTAR Rockit, and More appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Skoltech Finds a Viable Path for 3D Printing Aluminum Bronze

Researchers from Skoltech, part of the VEB.RF group, and collaborating institutions in Russia and India have turned their attention to one of additive manufacturing’s most closely watched material frontiers: copper alloys. Their work shows that with carefully tuned process parameters, laser powder bed fusion can produce aluminum bronze components that match, and in certain cases…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Blue Ops Partners with HADDY to 3D Print Military Unmanned Surface Vessels at Scale

U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions Red Cat Holdings has announced a new collaboration between its maritime arm, Blue Ops, and robotic manufacturing company HADDY, signaling a new push to bring large-scale 3D printing into the production of military-grade Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). A New Manufacturing Blueprint for Maritime Defense Blue Ops,…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

New Creality IPO Prospectus Shows Record Revenue Alongside Competitive Pressure

Shenzhen-based 3D printer maker Creality has filed an Application Proof with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) for a main board listing, its third attempt to go public. If the listing proceeds, the company would be the first consumer 3D printing firm to trade in Hong Kong. According to a March 2026 prospectus, Chinese investment…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Researchers Automate Calibration For 3D Printer Swarms

A new research paper describes an automatic calibration method that lets multiple robotic 3D printers work together on the same build with less setup and better alignment. The post Researchers Automate Calibration For 3D Printer Swarms appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

From 3D Printing to Production: Why Post-Processing and Value-Added Services Matter in Additive Manufacturing

Discover why post-processing in additive manufacturing is essential for scaling from prototype to production. Learn how finishing services improve quality, performance, and consistency. The post From 3D Printing to Production: Why Post-Processing and Value-Added Services Matter in Additive Manufacturing appeared first on Shapeways Blog.

Shapeways Blog
Apr 21, 2026Added 3 months ago
Monday, April 20
Consumer

AMA: Energy 2026: Additive Manufacturing in Energy Is Moving Beyond Pilots Here’s What’s Actually Being Deployed

Additive manufacturing in the energy sector has spent the past decade in pilot mode. There is no shortage of case studies, proofs of concept, or conference presentations. What has been harder to establish is where the technology has crossed into repeatable use, and what conditions made that possible. A growing number of operators, OEMs, and…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Snapmaker U1 3D Printer: Hands-On Testing with Multicolor Print Examples

I first saw the Snapmaker U1 at a trade show, and what stood out immediately was how compact it felt for a toolchanging system. Seeing it in person already gave a sense of what Snapmaker was aiming for with this machine. Now, with the unit on my desk, it is time to see how it […] The post Snapmaker U1 3D Printer: Hands-On Testing with Multicolor Print Examples appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.

3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Rice Researchers Use Microwaves to 3D Print Electronics

Rice University researchers have found a way to 3D print using focused microwaves. Published in Science Advances, Professor Yong Lin Kong and his team believe the technology could be used...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

3D Printed Weapons Keep Showing Up in Crime

In the past few weeks, activity around 3D printed weapons in the U.S. has increased across several fronts. States including California, Colorado, New York, and Washington are moving forward with...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Design of the Week: Minimalist Tick Remover

This week’s selection is the Minimalist Tick Remover by Printables contributor override2231. The post Design of the Week: Minimalist Tick Remover appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Sinterit’s 3D Printing Academy Makes Serious Manufacturing Education Free and Accessible

Polish 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit has launched its free online 3D Printing Academy, and the premise will be familiar to anyone who has spent time in the AM industry. For all the noise around 3D printing, genuinely useful knowledge about specific technologies is surprisingly hard to come by. The Kraków-based manufacturer found that professionals trying…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

AMA: Energy: Ivaldi Group: Turning Supply Chain Risk Into a Strategic Advantage

Ahead of AMA: Energy 2026 on April 30th, 3DPI is turning the spotlight on the use of Additive Manufacturing in the energy sector. The additive manufacturing industry has spent years proving that 3D printing can move beyond prototyping into operational supply chains. For heavy industries, mining, energy, maritime, the case is becoming clearer, but the…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

MIT’s VisiPrint Uses AI to Show Exactly How a 3D Print Will Look Before It’s Made

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed an AI-powered preview system that shows users exactly how a 3D printed object will look before a single layer is extruded, tackling one of the most persistent sources of waste in the fabrication process. The study was led by senior author Stefanie Mueller, associate professor of EECS…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Meshy Closes the 3D Printing Loop With AI-to-Physical Manufacturing

Meshy.ai, a generative AI platform focused on 3D content, has connected its model-creation tools directly to Formlabs’ Form Now print-on-demand service. The partnership, debuted publicly at the RAPID + TCT 2026 conference in Boston, represents what both companies describe as the first time an AI generation pipeline has been fully linked to professional-grade physical manufacturing,…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Georgetown Engineers Pectin-Based Bone Grafts to Replace Metal Implants

Bone grafting is among the most frequently performed surgical interventions globally. Yet despite their prevalence, these surgeries carry real risks, infection, nerve damage, hemorrhage, and the body’s outright rejection of foreign materials. At Georgetown University, Styliani Alimperti, an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology at Georgetown’s School of Medicine, is engineering 3D…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Why GE Aerospace Is Pouring €110M Into European Factories Right Now

Aerospace manufacturer GE Aerospace has announced €110 million in capital investment across European manufacturing operations, alongside plans to hire more than 1,000 workers across the continent this year. Italy receives the largest allocation at €77 million, with the remaining €33 million split across Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, and Romania. The investment breakdown tells…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

LPBF Aluminum Alloy Adds Heat Resistance And Ductility

Researchers unveiled an LPBF aluminum alloy that stays strong and creep resistant up to 400C with no heat treatment. The post LPBF Aluminum Alloy Adds Heat Resistance And Ductility appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Members Only: RAPID + TCT Recap & Stratasys CEO talks AM optimism and perspective

Conversations, launches and tidbits from the show floor, for this month's Members Only bonus episode of the Additive Insight podcast, TCT Editors Laura Griffiths and Sam Davies recap their time in Boston at RAPID + TCT. We get into key themes, new machines and software, the illusion that trade

TCT
Apr 20, 2026Added 3 months ago
Legislation

Is 3D printing the problem?

Several states including CA and NY are passing laws to deal with gun violence by disabling your 3D printer

makezine.substack.com
Apr 20, 2026Added 2 months ago
Sunday, April 19
Consumer

Hyperion Robotics Opens New Factory to Scale UK Infrastructure

Finnish concrete 3D printing specialist Hyperion Robotics has chosen Flixborough, near Scunthorpe, as the location for its first UK concrete manufacturing facility. The specialist has signed an agreement with Swedish company LKAB Minerals to set up a prefabricated concrete production plant on LKAB’s industrial site in North Lincolnshire. Named Forge I, the factory is scheduled…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 19, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 19, 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 19, 2026 appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 19, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

HOOPS AI reaches general availability with new features to tackle the CAD-ML gap

Introduced as a technology preview in late 2025, Tech Soft 3D has officially launched HOOPS AI framework purpose-built to integrate CAD data into machine learning (ML) pipelines. The product is now generally available, building on a successful beta program with over 30 companies. The launch addresses a problem that has long complicated work for engineers…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 19, 2026Added 3 months ago
Saturday, April 18
Industrial

The Beginning of Prompt-Based Manufacturing? A Look at Wonder 3D

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight how AI-driven tools like Wonder 3D are speeding up design workflows while expanding opportunities for R&D tax credits across digital fabrication. The post The Beginning of Prompt-Based Manufacturing? A Look at Wonder 3D appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 18, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

Australia Turns to 3D Printing to Rebuild Its Sovereign Supply of a Critical Naval Alloy

A consortium of Australian universities, research institutions, and an advanced manufacturing firm has launched a collaborative initiative to tackle a pressing challenge in naval defense: the domestic production of nickel aluminum bronze (NAB), a high-performance alloy essential to marine propulsion systems. The project, backed by funding from the Queensland Defence Sciences Alliance (QDSA), brings together…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 18, 2026Added 3 months ago
Consumer

FABULOUS and AMT Certify a Complete SLS Workflow for Food-Contact 3D Printed Parts

French materials developer FABULOUS and UK-based post-processing specialist Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) have jointly validated a complete workflow for producing food-contact-compliant parts using SLS 3D printing. The process pairs FABULOUS’s DETECT PA11 bio-based polyamide material with AMT’s PostPro Pure vapor smoothing consumable, and has been confirmed by an accredited independent laboratory against both U.S. FDA…

3D Printing Industry
Apr 18, 2026Added 3 months ago
Friday, April 17
Industrial

BambuStudio Update Adds Color Mixing

Bambu Lab has introduced a new feature to enable multiple colour shades. The post BambuStudio Update Adds Color Mixing appeared on Fabbaloo.

Fabbaloo
Apr 17, 2026Added 3 months ago
Industrial

RAPID Roundup 2026: New Machines and Market Moves

RAPID + TCT 2026 wrapped up yesterday, but the show floor proved there’s a lot happening across the additive manufacturing (AM) space, especially when it comes to new hardware and...

3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Apr 17, 2026Added 3 months ago