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We’re starting with a story about a grant for advanced nanoscale 3D printing in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then on to metal additive manufacturing (AM) for defense...
TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies explores why industrial AM products cost what they do.
Despite the very loud, indignant claims from American defense officials that the US hasn’t depleted a significant portion of its munitions stockpiles, the US has depleted a significant portion of...
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...
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...
This month, I attended a manufacturing industry event, like I often do. But instead of getting on a plane to New York City, or driving four hours to Youngstown, I...
United States Air Force Maintenance Squadrons deployed a Stratasys F900 machine and Antero 800NA to produce the components.
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.
"We can help manufacturers make faster, more informed decisions about where additive manufacturing can deliver measurable benefits."
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 and AM Research will present a live webcast, UAS Additive Strategies, on June 30, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern, and you can register here. The event is...
Lumafield believes Neptune Performance and Triton Performance turn X-ray CT into a 'continuous thread of quality intelligence' from prototype to high-volume production.
Schwarze completes a more than 40-year career which was dedicated to developing and advancing metal additive manufacturing technology.
The 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corporation efforts will validate a "C2 - command control" system for production orchestration to support the U.S. Department of War’s vision of delivering critical parts at the point of need.
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....
As China’s national college entrance examination (Gaokao) concludes, millions of students and parents are once again focused on university admissions and future career choices. Computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), and...
"Innovations like xForm3D will help expand what’s possible for the built environment.”
"RapidWings marks a strategic milestone for Massivit as we pivot from providing industrial 3D printers to delivering a much-needed defence manufacturing platform."
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...
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with a formal name change for an African industrial technology company that’s a major user of additive manufacturing (AM) in the oil...
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...
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.
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...
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...
At the Naval Postgraduate School‘s Joint Interagency Field Experimentation (JIFX) in May, ADDiTEC demonstrated how advanced manufacturing can support the future of defense sustainment through its HYBRiD-X expeditionary manufacturing platform....
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.
For years, additive manufacturing has searched for applications where its advantages clearly outweigh the limits of traditional production methods. Now, according to a new report from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM...
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...
Altum Capital provided the equity injection and funding capacity.
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.
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...
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.'
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...
Continuous Composites is assessing opportunities to apply its CF3D technology, advanced materials, and fibre-steered design capabilities within the Precision Strike Missile architecture.
"SPR-Pathfinder PRO reflects years of listening to the market and advancing our software in step with the most demanding AM applications."
NASA has selected Relativity Space as its commercial partner for a new Mars science mission scheduled for launch in 2028, giving another boost to one of the most well-known additive...
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In 1947, that fun-loving bunch, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, unveiled a concept called the Doomsday Clock, an attempt to measure how close humanity is to “a human-made global...
6K Additive is roaring ahead with a recycling solution for metals. Their path from scrap to powder is helping the US to be more resilient, produce powder locally and perhaps...
6K Additive CEO Frank Roberts speaks to TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies.
According to ExOne, the S-Print Pro occupies under 12m2 of floor space and boasts the accuracy and repeatability of its S-Max platform.
On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies is joined by Norsk Titanium VP of Engineering Jack Adams. Norsk Titanium is an FAA-approved and OEM-qualified supplier for structural titanium parts made with its high deposition rate additive manufacturing technology. The company utilises
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Mexico City on June 11th. It’s the largest FIFA tournament in history, with 48 teams competing over 104 matches. Instead of...
We’re focused on volumetric 3D printing, 3D printed insoles, and 3D printed prosthetics in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Read on for all the details! Researchers Using Holograms to...
Foundation Alloy has just raised $22 million in Series A financing. The alloy company is trying to create a platform that will enable the solid state manufacturing of alloys. In...
China’s additive manufacturing (AM) industry has spent years trying to reduce its reliance on foreign technology. In polymer 3D printing, domestic companies have already become major players. In metal AM,...
I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable,...
As desktop 3D printers become increasingly common in homes, Bambu Lab is focusing attention on something beyond print speed and hardware features. This week, the company launched a new filament,...
At just 14 years old, Neil Doherty is the youngest winner yet, and has been recognised for his inspiring progress in 3D printing.
There has been a lot going on in 3D printing for bicycles over the years. The most successful implementation so far is in bicycle seats. Carbon 3D printed seats are...