Anzu Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm, announced that ExOne Global Holdings has brought together binder jet 3D printer manufacturers ExOne and voxeljet under a single holding structure. The combined organization will integrate operations to offer a broader product range, enhanced aftermarket support, and global printing services. ExOne Global Holdings will maintain its subsidiaries in Germany, […]
Researchers at Nanjing Tech University have created an AI model that predicts metal temperatures in real time during 3D printing, offering a way to improve the consistency and quality of 3D printed parts. Led by Mingxuan Tian of the School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, the study introduces a physics-informed machine learning system capable of […]
Ohio-based construction 3D printing company Vitruvian is building a series of 3D printed homes in Chauncey to expand housing options in Appalachian Ohio. The project is funded by the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP) through an Appalachian Community Grant from the Ohio Department of Development. It forms part of SAOP’s broader mission to improve access […]
London-based product design and development consultancy ITERATE and US 3D printer OEM Carbon are collaborating to bring customized, high-performance sports equipment to a new level of personalization. By combining ITERATE’s human-centered design approach with Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology, the partnership enables products tailored to individual athletes while supporting more sustainable, on-demand production. Designing […]
CurifyLabs, a company developing 3D printing technology for compounded medications, has released its next-generation software platform, CurifyLabs Create. The system is designed to give pharmacists greater flexibility to design and modify formulations when needed. Compounding—the preparation of customized medicines for patients whose needs are not met by standard drugs—has long depended on manual, time-intensive processes. […]
PROTEOR, a company specializing in prosthetic innovation and 3D printing for the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) sector, has announced a collaboration with Mariia Yelizarova, Head of Operational Excellence at TrainAI (RWS), along with One World Strong and Unbroken Ukraine. The partnership aims to expand access to prosthetic care for veterans and civilians in Ukraine who […]
Global standards organization ASTM International and European Association of Manufacturing Technologies CECIMO, representing AM Europe, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ASTM International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM) to foster stronger collaboration between Europe and the U.S. in advancing additive manufacturing standards, certification, and workforce training. The agreement builds on AM […]
Australian company specializing in large-scale metal 3D printing AML3D Limited has received an order valued at approximately A$4.5 million for two custom ARCEMY systems from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., specializing in ships, submarines, and defense technology. AML3D expects the custom NNS ARCEMY systems to be installed […]
In Inner Mongolia’s Tengger Desert, a modular 3D printed shelter called Desert Ark, developed by creative agency designRESERVE, provides housing for volunteer rangers working on desert restoration projects. The structure combines prefabricated 3D printed units with off-grid systems, supporting operations in extreme temperatures and challenging conditions. “As China’s first 3D concrete printed structure in a […]
U.S.-based metal powder producer Continuum Powders announced that INDO-MIM, a U.S.-based additive manufacturing service provider, has qualified its OptiPowder Ni718 material for use on the HP Metal Jet S100 binder jet system. During testing, INDO-MIM produced sintered components with densities above 98% of theoretical values, consistent hardness measurements (74–79 HR15N), and tightly controlled carbon levels […]
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU), Professor Sangjin Jung has launched a two-year research project supported by a $200,000 National Science Foundation Engineering Research Initiation grant. His work focuses on developing design strategies that make metal components more resilient to minor imperfections, aiming to boost manufacturers’ confidence in the reliability of 3D printed parts. “Real […]
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (UW–Platteville) have developed a method to repurpose dairy waste into sustainable 3D printing materials. Professors John Obielodan and Joseph Wu recently received a U.S. patent titled “Development of Bio-Composite Materials for 3D Printing Using Milk Proteins.” The technology uses proteins from spoiled milk to create bioplastics, offering a new […]
Charles Wade, a fourth-year PhD student in CU Boulder’s Department of Computer Science, has developed OpenVCAD, a software package that uses functions and code to define both the shape of a 3D object and how different materials are distributed within it. “There’s certainly a history of multi-material design study and practice that existed well before […]
Researchers at the U.S.-based University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to advance colorectal cancer research and drug discovery. The 3D in vivo–mimicking human colon is designed to enhance precision and personalized medicine while reducing reliance on animal testing, offering a more ethical, accurate, and cost-effective alternative. In […]
Bambu Lab has launched the P2S, a new desktop 3D printer designed to bring the precision and intelligent monitoring of its flagship H2-series to a compact, affordable platform. Priced at $549 (excl. tax) in the US, £479 (incl. tax) in the UK, and €519 (incl. tax) in the EU, the printer is available now. A […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archireef, a nature technology company specializing in marine ecosystem restoration. The agreement outlines a joint commitment to research and projects focused on restoring coral reef habitats and protecting marine biodiversity across Abu Dhabi’s coastal areas. Under this partnership, EAD […]
Researchers at Virginia Tech, led by Associate Professor Prahalada Rao from the College of Engineering, are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) combined with wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) could enhance the production of submarine and aircraft components by detecting and correcting flaws during printing. The approach seeks to make fabrication faster and more reliable than traditional […]
A team led by Washington State University (WSU) has developed a miniature processor and 3D printed antenna arrays that could serve as the foundation for next-generation, flexible, and wearable wireless systems. The innovation promises improved efficiency in communication technologies across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and space. The research, recently featured in Nature Communications, demonstrates […]
ALOFT AeroArchitects and Spectrum Networks LLC are using Markforged’s composite 3D printing systems to manufacture certified aircraft components, Nano Dimension has announced. Produced for government, VIP and private aircraft worldwide, Spectrum Networks is using Markforged’s FX10 3D printers and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) to produce certified cabin items such as lighting housings, replacement fixtures, panels […]
A new study from the Tokyo University of Science reveals a machine-learning-assisted method that dramatically improves the accuracy of carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn 3D printing, reducing geometric errors by nearly 80%. Published in Composites Part C: Open Access, the research by Junro Sano and Ryosuke Matsuzaki demonstrates how an explainable AI model can automatically correct […]
