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ZB Designs’ Wigglitz line of 3D printed toys is demonstrating that additive manufacturing can meet high consumer demand, yet scaling production remains challenging. In 2025, Wigglitz sold more than 1.5 million units in December alone, pushing total retail annual revenue past $18 million.  CEO Zachary Bailey credited the company’s rapid growth to operational discipline and […]

Aeroptera, a student-led non-profit organization, is tackling a persistent challenge in scientific research: the high cost and limited availability of drones. Their first model, Lace, is nearly entirely 3D printed, offering an affordable, modular platform that researchers anywhere can build, customize, and repair. By combining open-source designs with 3D printing, Aeroptera aims to make drone […]

French designer Clara Berry has launched her first eyewear collection, Sasha, in collaboration with platform and production company specializing in 3D printed eyewear Visages, marking a new step in bold, functional eyewear design. The limited-edition collection debuted online and was showcased in a pop-up event in Paris on January 25. By leveraging additive manufacturing, Berry […]

In a recent study, scientists at U.S. federal research laboratory Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) demonstrated that metal properties in additive manufacturing can be deliberately adjusted during fabrication. By modifying laser scan speed while printing high-entropy alloys, the team showed how cooling rates influence atomic structure as the metal solidifies. The findings indicate that material […]

EOS, a company that develops industrial metal and polymer 3D printing systems, has expanded its U.S. manufacturing and logistics operations through a $3 million investment in central Texas. The expansion includes changes to its manufacturing campus in Pflugerville, Texas, and the opening of a new warehouse facility in Belton, Texas. According to the company, the […]

A Danish-led research project supported by the European Space Agency aims to demonstrate how lunar soil can be converted into conductive materials for electronics manufacturing directly on the Moon, reducing reliance on equipment and components transported from Earth. The initiative focuses on transforming oxygen-depleted lunar regolith into inks and powders suitable for printed electronics and […]

PyroGenesis, a specialist in ultra-high-temperature processing and plasma-based engineering solutions, has received a second order for one tonne of titanium powder from a U.S. minerals and metal technology company under a supply agreement signed in Q4 2025.  Produced via PyroGenesis’ NexGen plasma atomization process, the powder will support the development of high-performance titanium alloys for […]

European multinational aerospace corporation Airbus is adopting wire‑Directed Energy Deposition (w‑DED), a 3D printing technique, to manufacture large titanium components for its aircraft. Unlike other 3D printing technologies, w‑DED is practical for producing structural parts of substantial size because it builds components layer by layer from titanium wire, minimizing material waste, shortening production time, and […]

Autodesk, a US-based software company that develops design, engineering, and manufacturing tools used across architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media, is reducing its global workforce by approximately 7%, affecting around 1,000 roles. The decision was communicated internally by chief executive Andrew Anagnost and is linked to the completion of a multi-year reorganization of the company’s go-to-market […]

Ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) specialist Prodways Printers has signed an exclusive partnership with Lodestar3D, a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions in India, making the company the sole distributor of Prodways’ ceramic 3D printing solutions in the country.  The collaboration focuses on the MOVINGLight DLP systems, giving Indian aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial manufacturers local access […]

Luxembourg-based 3D scanning company Artec 3D has partnered with metrology software developer InnovMetric to integrate PolyWorks|Inspector into Artec 3D’s product ecosystem. The integration targets a persistent workflow problem in industrial inspection: friction between 3D scan capture and formal inspection, where data handoffs, reformatting, and manual alignment slow validation and introduce error. This integration enhances Artec […]

Fashion designer Susan Fang, in collaboration with former Dyson engineer Orelio De Jonghe, has created a series of 3D printed accessories for Apple’s latest devices, including iPhone and iPad covers, Apple Watch bands, AirPod enclosures, and Mac Mini shells. “We started with the question of ‘how can we make 3D printed accessories feel alive, with […]

Israeli 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension has announced its preliminary fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 revenue alongside business updates. Based on preliminary and unaudited results, the company said it expects Q4 2025 revenue to be between $35.0 million and $35.5 million, above the guidance range of $31.5 million to $33.5 million it issued in November 2025 […]

Danish digital orthopedic manufacturing company Create it REAL has partnered with Monterrey-based Vitalitecs to expand access to advanced digital production technologies for orthopedic devices across Mexico. Announced in January 2026, the collaboration aims to support the local production of patient-specific orthotics, prosthetics, and medical devices using 3D printing-enabled workflows. Under the agreement, Vitalitecs will operate […]

SWISSto12, a provider of satellite systems and RF technologies developed using additive manufacturing, has announced it will receive €73 million ($84.8 million) from European Space Agency (ESA) member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership. This investment is set to accelerate the HummingSat program and expand production capabilities for next-generation geostationary satellite systems. “We are proud […]

In 2025, the U.S. Navy transformed additive manufacturing (AM), from an experimental technology into a fully operational asset. By cutting production times by roughly 70% and strengthening industrial ties with AUKUS allies, the Navy established a flexible, distributed manufacturing network capable of supporting fleet readiness in real time. These gains were enabled by tighter qualification standards, […]

UK-based maritime technology company Armada Technologies has installed its Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier using a 3D printed component, as part of its effort to reduce the ecological impact of maritime operations. The LNG carrier is now operating with the component integrated into a critical subassembly of the […]

Czinger Vehicles, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of high-performance vehicles, has established a UK base of operations at MIRA Tech Park, a mobility research and development campus in the United Kingdom. The move forms part of the company’s UK investment and expansion strategy and places Czinger within an established automotive engineering environment that supports vehicle development, […]

Korean eyewear brand Breezm is bringing its 3D scanned, custom-fit glasses nationwide in the U.S. through its iPhone app, Breezm: Eyewear Made for You. Using facial scanning and AI-driven recommendations, the app adjusts frame sizing and pupillary alignment to ensure comfort and precision, letting customers choose from 80 colors and a variety of lenses—including progressive, […]

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced MechStyle, a new generative AI system designed to create personalized 3D objects that are both visually distinctive and mechanically sound. Unlike conventional generative AI tools that prioritize appearance alone, MechStyle integrates structural analysis into the design process, addressing a long-standing limitation in AI-generated 3D models: […]