German bicycle manufacturer Urwahn Bikes has released a limited edition version of its SOFTRIDE bicycle platform featuring a 3D printed titanium alloy frame. Rather than developing a new frame design, the manufacturer has applied the new process to the existing SOFTRIDE, keeping its geometry and structural concept unchanged and altering only the material system. This […]
Washington State House Bill 2321 has sparked debate by proposing new technical restrictions on 3D printers to stop them from producing a firearm or illegal firearm parts. Backed by multiple House sponsors, the proposal is still under committee review, making a full House vote uncertain. The bill reflects growing legislative attention on the role of […]
Mulliner, Bentley Motors’ bespoke and coachbuilding division, has completed Batur Convertible #4, featuring Bentley’s first use of 3D printed platinum alongside an extensive range of bespoke exterior and interior features. Developed through a client co-creation process, the vehicle demonstrates how additive manufacturing and precision craftsmanship are applied to low-volume luxury automotive production while retaining Bentley’s […]
Global sportswear company Nike is pushing the boundaries of 3D printed footwear with its latest Air Max 1000, developed in collaboration with 3D printing footwear company Zellerfeld. The new “Multicolor” edition represents a major leap in the brand’s additive manufacturing approach, allowing multiple colors to be printed directly into the shoe, a first for this […]
South Korea–based aerospace and defense company Innospace has produced a spherical titanium pressure vessel without internal supports using its proprietary low-overhang 3D printing method. The dome was fabricated with Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 and designed, simulated, and built using Oqton’s 3DXpert software on a standard Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion system, showing the feasibility of manufacturing […]
On a shopfloor, the difference between a promising build and a costly failure can come down to heat that drifts a few degrees over a long cycle. For DMG MORI, that reality is pushing metal additive manufacturing away from spectacle and towards the disciplines that have long governed machine tools: repeatability, serviceability, and a payback […]
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working with industry partner ARC Specialties, have developed and demonstrated a new high-throughput metal additive manufacturing process designed for producing large, near-net-shape components. The technique, termed Electroslag Additive Manufacturing (ESAM), combines electroslag strip cladding (ESC) with wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to achieve deposition rates several times higher than […]
A new UK research initiative announced today will investigate how additive manufacturing can be used to produce materials capable of operating in extreme environments, beginning with components required for fusion energy systems. The project, titled DIADEM (Design of Interfaces for Additively Engineered Metamaterials), focuses on developing manufacturing approaches for multi-metal components that are difficult to […]
Pennsylvania-based manufacturer developing accessible metal 3D printing systems Xact Metal announced it is expanding access to affordable metal 3D printing for small and medium-sized businesses while promoting a more decentralized approach to additive manufacturing. The company reported a 30% increase in orders for 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 and announced the appointment […]
For years, PETG has been the material many FDM users reach for when PLA is no longer enough. It prints easily and behaves predictably, producing parts that look good on the print bed. The problem comes later, when those parts are put to work. Drop them, load them, or bolt them into a moving assembly, […]
Tekna, a Canadian supplier of plasma-atomized metal powders and plasma processing systems, has received a purchase order valued at CAD 1.5 million for titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by an undisclosed Tier-1 supplier serving the U.S. defense sector, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026, according to a […]
The Danish Technological Institute and Heatflow have developed and tested a 3D printed cooling component for data centers that is intended to significantly reduce energy consumption for server and GPU cooling. Created as part of the European AM2PC research project, the solution uses passive two-phase cooling to remove heat without pumps or fans, while enabling […]
6K Additive, a producer of metal powders for additive manufacturing, has been selected as the preferred metal powder supplier to AGF Defcom for the production of firearm suppressors using 3D printing. The companies announced the agreement at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, establishing a supply relationship focused on high-performance metal powders used in metal […]
Cobra Golf, a company that designs and manufactures golf clubs, has introduced the 3DP TOUR Putter Family, a lineup of putters developed using additive manufacturing and multi-material construction. According to the company, the new putters are designed to increase stability and forgiveness through controlled mass distribution and center-of-gravity placement. Retail availability is scheduled to begin […]
New data from market intelligence firm CONTEXT shows the global 3D printing hardware market is increasingly split between growth at the low and high ends and contraction in the middle. Total hardware revenues rose 5% Y/Y in Q3 2025, but that headline number masks a widening split. On one side, entry-level systems priced at $2,500 […]
Open-source medical device developer Glia has produced and used an external fixator for severe fractures that is designed and manufactured inside the territory, using locally available resources. Used to stabilize complex bone injuries, the device is normally imported, typically costs more than $500, and depends on established supply chains and reliable power. In Gaza, where […]
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, a public research university in Glasgow, have developed a low-cost method to 3D print high-performance optical lenses for super-resolution microscopy, producing quality comparable to commercial glass for under £1 per lens. The breakthrough could make advanced imaging more accessible and enable fully customized optical systems for both research and […]
CurifyLabs, a company developing 3D printing technology for compounded medications, has launched its newest 3D compounding printer, the PharmaPrinter Aurum, designed to accelerate and modernize personalized medication production. Combining faster throughput, user-friendly operation, and integrated quality control, the Aurum aims to transform pharmacy workflows while maintaining precision and scalability for high-volume compounding. “CurifyLabs is transforming […]
U.S. defense weapon system Velo3D has joined the U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) under a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) to accelerate the development and qualification of 3D printed metal components. The collaboration focuses on providing alternatives to traditional manufacturing to help mitigate supply chain challenges affecting ground combat vehicles and […]
U.S. private research university Carnegie Mellon University has received up to $28.5 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop a 3D bioprinted, immune-compatible liver designed to temporarily support patients with acute liver failure, potentially reducing the need for full organ transplants and advancing regenerative medicine. “The goal is to create […]
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