amsight, a software company specializing in quality management for industrial additive manufacturing, and Qualified AM, a technology and consulting company focused on certified AM production, have jointly published a new whitepaper titled “Quality Management and Certification in Additive Manufacturing.” The publication provides an in-depth examination of the standards, frameworks, and digital tools required to establish […]
Singapore is expanding its role in the global aerospace industry with the launch of the second phase of the Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab (SMJL), a collaboration between Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), British multinational company Rolls-Royce, and Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL). The initiative aims to strengthen manufacturing and maintenance capabilities […]
At The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Coningsby in Lincolnshire, engineers have used additive manufacturing (AM) to produce a temporary pylon assembly part, enabling a Typhoon jet to return to service while a permanent replacement is developed. The process began with precision-scanning the damaged component and sharing the data with the original manufacturer and […]
US-based 3D printer manufacturer Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,420,486 B2 for its “Multi-Scale System for Projection Micro Stereolithography.” Issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September 23, 2025, the patent protects a dual-resolution optical system that underpins the company’s microArch D1025 3D printer. The development […]
Netherlands-based life sciences lab equipment manufacturer AFYS3G has integrated 3D printer manufacturer BigRep‘s large-format 3D printing to enhance flexibility and reduce production costs. The company specializes in tools that handle and track biological samples, such as devices for labeling labware, scanning barcodes, thawing specimens, and mixing or heating samples. According to Harry Epping, Manufacturing Process […]
Global sportswear company Nike has launched its Air Max 95000, continuing the brand’s ongoing work with 3D printed manufacturing. The shoe debuted over the weekend at ComplexCon in Las Vegas and will release on November 28 through Nike’s SNKRS app and footwear 3D printing company Zellerfeld’s website. The Air Max 95000 builds on Nike’s longstanding […]
3D printing has been officially recognized as a reimbursable fabrication method for prosthetic devices under Medicare, marking a key regulatory milestone for digital manufacturing in healthcare. The decision was issued by the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) and the Pricing Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractors, which manage Medicare billing, coverage, and […]
Nanoe, the French company behind the Zetamix line of ceramic and metal filaments, has partnered with nuclear materials producer Orano to develop new anti-corrosion materials for additive manufacturing. To be showcased at Formnext 2025, the partnership has launched two new Zetamix filaments: 304L stainless steel and Monel 400, both custom-made for Orano. “One of the […]
Metal 3D printer developer Meltio has appointed Canadian metal AM company Sixpenny Additive as the first distributor and integration partner for its wire-laser directed energy deposition (DED) systems in Canada. The partnership expands Meltio’s North American footprint, bringing its robotic metal 3D printing solutions to Canadian manufacturers across industries from aerospace to heavy equipment. Gabriel Ortiz, […]
Cleaning and surface finishing systems manufacturer DyeMansion has acquired fellow Munich company ASM, adding ASM’s VX1 vapor smoothing system to its Print-to-Product workflow. The deal expands DyeMansion’s portfolio to span entry-level, mid-range, and industrial-scale surface finishing solutions. The acquisition follows a successful global sales partnership announced in 2024 and strengthens DyeMansion’s position in the vapor […]
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced Max Lobovsky, Co-founder and CEO of 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs, as the recipient of its Innovators Award, which is given to individuals who have contributed to developments in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Lobovsky will be presented with the Innovators Award at the 2026 AMUG Conference. On […]
UK-based 3D printing software developer Aibuild and robotics engineering startup Generative Machine Company have partnered to introduce an enhanced desktop 3D printing system that brings 5-axis additive manufacturing within reach of smaller users. The collaboration combines Generative Machine’s hardware design with Aibuild’s automation software, merging mechanical precision with intelligent process control. Having been limited to […]
Researchers from the Institute of Space Technology (IST) in Islamabad, in collaboration with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates, have developed a new production setup for continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite filament optimized for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. The system enables precise integration […]
Researchers from Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria and the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (Fraunhofer IKTS) in Germany have published a detailed study identifying and classifying strength-limiting defects in additively manufactured ceramics. Titled “Strength limiting defects in additively manufactured ceramics” and published via Open Ceramics, the paper provides a comprehensive classification system for describing […]
Researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) have developed a single-step reductive sintering process that allows binder jet additive manufacturing (BJAM) of steel using as-water-atomized powders. The method eliminates the conventional annealing stage used to refine powders before printing, achieving in-situ […]
Engineers in the U.S.-based Columbia University have developed a new technique to 3D print a three-course meal using multi-wavelength laser cooking. The approach tackles one of the field’s main challenges—replicating realistic textures—since most 3D printed meals are made from pastes, gels, or powders, which limit their resemblance to traditionally cooked food. In a study published […]
A team of engineering students at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder has developed a new way to recycle 3D printing waste, transforming discarded plastic into reusable sheets for hands-on projects across campus. Now part of the College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP), the effort reflects a growing push […]
Farsoon Europe GmbH, the European subsidiary of Farsoon Technologies, a Chinese manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems for metals and polymers, has opened its new Innovation Center in Sindelfingen, Germany. Located at Industriestraße 5/1, the site will serve as Farsoon’s permanent European headquarters and a dedicated hub for advancing additive manufacturing (AM) from prototype development […]
3D measurement system manufacturer Creaform has launched the HandySCAN 3D EVO Series, a new generation of handheld laser scanners. The line integrates a built-in touchscreen display and an onboard photo camera, combining augmented-reality visualization with advanced data-capture capabilities. This release arrives two decades after Creaform introduced the original HandySCAN 3D, which established handheld metrology as […]
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has become a strategic investor in the National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI), alongside The Saudi Arabian Industrial Investment Company (Dussur) and U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems. The partnership strengthens NAMI’s role in advancing additive manufacturing and localization across Saudi Arabia’s key industrial sectors, including energy, aerospace, automotive, […]
