A new 3D design platform called Prompt2CAD is enabling users to convert plain-language furniture descriptions into parametric 3D models, without requiring CAD experience. The platform connects natural language to parametric geometry through Claude AI, which interprets plain-text descriptions and converts them into structured 3D models rendered in real time via Three.js. A user can type […]
3D printer manufacturer Raise3D has partnered with Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a specialist in automated post-processing for industrial 3D printing, to extend professional finishing capabilities to users of its RMS220 selective laser sintering (SLS) system. The move signals a deliberate push toward closing the gap between prototyping and true end-use part production. “Our partnership with […]
Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Creality has introduced the Filament Maker M1 and the Shredder R1, a paired desktop system that lets users shred 3D printing waste and extrude it back into usable filament on Indiegogo. Anyone who has spent serious time around a 3D printer knows the guilt that comes with it. Failed prints pile […]
Argonne National Laboratory, a research center operated by UChicago Argonne, for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has submitted the first draft of an ASME Code Case proposing Laser Powder Bed Fusion as a permitted manufacturing process for high-temperature nuclear reactor components. If adopted, the proposal would strengthen the nuclear supply chain, reduce manufacturing lead […]
Metal 3D printing technology provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has announced that its BLT-S400 platform surpassed 100,000 units of copper alloy components in cumulative output as of March 2026, what the company describes as the first publicly documented evidence of repeatable, large-scale copper additive manufacturing at industrial volumes. Copper’s Built-In Manufacturing Problem Copper’s high performance […]
Velo3D, a metal additive manufacturing firm, has received a $9.8 million, five-year IDIQ contract under the Defense Logistics Agency’s JAMA Pilot Parts Program, a federal initiative designed to speed up the integration of 3D printed parts into Department of War sustainment operations. The contract creates a procurement channel allowing the DLA to source certified additively […]
Researchers have reviewed the use of polysaccharide-based microneedles (PMNs) for cancer immunotherapy, examining how additive manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, can support the development of transdermal drug delivery systems. The study, published in Glycoscience & Therapy, focuses on the role of natural polymer materials in enabling minimally invasive treatment approaches that combine drug delivery with […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has reached a settlement with toymaker Pop Mart over copyright infringement claims tied to unauthorised Labubu character files uploaded to its file-sharing platform, MakerWorld. The deal was struck ahead of what would have been a closely watched trial scheduled for April 2, 2026, at the People’s Court of Pudong […]
China has approved its 15th Five-Year Plan, setting economic and industrial priorities through to 2030. Manufacturing sits at the centre. Advanced materials, artificial intelligence, industrial software, and high-end equipment all feature prominently. Additive manufacturing is not named in the headline text and that absence is instructive. Where Additive Manufacturing sits in the 15th Five-Year Plan […]
Researchers at University College London (UCL) and Brunel University London have developed a custom aluminum alloy that outperforms industry-standard materials in metal additive manufacturing. The researchers also used a novel combination of real-time imaging techniques to watch exactly how it forms, layer by layer, at the microscopic level. The implications reach well beyond the lab, […]
Australian metal additive manufacturing company AML3D Limited has secured an order to produce five high-demand, non-safety critical replacement components for use in active US Navy submarines. Valued at approximately AU$2.61 million (US$1.84 million), the agreement was signed with BlueForge Alliance, a US nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and sustaining the US Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base. […]
Tripo AI, an artificial intelligence company building 3D foundation models and world models for spatial understanding and interactive content creation, has announced $50 million in new funding and introduced a new generation of model architectures designed to generate production-ready 3D assets directly in native three-dimensional space. Backed by Alibaba and Baidu Ventures, the round will […]
Tethon 3D, a US-based advanced materials and manufacturing company focused on high-performance ceramic materials, has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property assets from 3DFortify to expand its capabilities in advanced materials and technical ceramics. Announced today, the deal covers patents and enabling technologies originally developed by Fortify, a venture-backed materials company known for high-performance composite […]
AMufacture, a Portsmouth-based 3D print contract manufacturer, has appointed Andrew Jameson as chief financial officer. The company said the senior hire comes as it expands its capabilities, team, and customer base in response to rising demand for additive manufacturing solutions. Jameson joins the business with senior financial and corporate advisory experience across oil and gas, […]
Häfner & Krullmann, a German specialist in plastic spool manufacturing, is broadening its product lineup to meet the demands of modern 3D printing technology. The company has engineered precision-engineered 1 kg spools tailored for printers that incorporate multi-material systems (MMS), including Bambu Lab‘s Automatic Material System (AMS), which enable parallel filament feeding for more efficient […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies launched two new large-format metal powder bed fusion systems at TCT Asia 2026: the FS812M-U and the FS1311M-U. The FS812M-U builds on the manufacturer’s established 800-series platform, keeping the 810 x 810mm build area intact while extending build height to 1,700mm and shaving 41% off the machine’s physical footprint […]
Welcome to the latest edition of our 3D printing jobs and career moves update for the additive manufacturing sector. In this edition, we’ll highlight recent developments and movements in the industry’s workforce, shedding light on the dynamic landscape of the additive manufacturing sector. Read on for recent appointments and facility openings at Conflux Technology, RadTech, […]
Australian 3D printer manufacturer AML3D (ASX: AL3) has reported its first-half 2026 (H1’26) financial results for the half-year ended December 31st 2025. Revenue came in at AU$3.2 million, down 30.4% Y/Y from AU$4.6 million in the prior corresponding period. Management says the drop was largely a timing issue. Project timeline extensions have pushed a significant […]
Legacy Effects, US visual effects studio, transformed how physical production assets are built during the making of Superman 2025 by integrating Bambu Lab‘s X1C 3D printing systems mid-production into nearly every corner of their fabrication workflow. The result was a faster iteration, lighter stunt suits, and camera-ready parts that once required slower, costlier processes, all […]
Rapid Fusion, an Exeter-based large-format additive manufacturing company, is targeting a €1 million expansion after signing an exclusive agreement with Aivox, an Italian engineering and innovation consultancy, to enter the Italian market. The deal focuses on customers in architecture, fashion, medtech, and Northern Italy’s naval sector. The British manufacturer already supplies equipment to customers in […]
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