A compact deployment mechanism developed at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) successfully activated aboard a commercial spacecraft on February 3, 2026, demonstrating how additive manufacturing techniques can reduce both expense and design complexity for future orbital antenna systems. The device, designated JPL Additive Compliant Canister (JACC), extended on Proteus Space’s Mercury One satellite, with an […]
A UK collaborative study between Spellman Care, the University of Leeds, and PRINTFOODS UK is investigating the potential application of 3D food printing technology for elderly residents on texture-modified diets. The research focuses on individuals following International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) standards, examining whether this technology could address challenges related to food safety, nutrition, […]
UK-based metal 3D printing powder manufacturer Metalysis has secured nearly €1 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) to tackle two problems that have long unsettled Western aerospace: where to source titanium, and how to produce it more cleanly. The ESA funding will support a 24-month project to develop the South Yorkshire manufacturer’s proprietary Fray, […]
B9Creations, a U.S.-based precision 3D printing manufacturer, and Würth Additive Group, the additive arm of Würth Group, have partnered to address one of industrial manufacturing’s most persistent headaches: keeping spare parts available without the cost and risk of maintaining physical stockrooms. The two companies announced a strategic partnership that combines B9Creations’ validated 3D printing technology, […]
Electric motors are among the most widespread energy-converting devices on the planet, and among the least efficient at small scales. A measurable share of the electricity they consume is lost as heat, a consequence of how conventional metal alloys respond to alternating magnetic fields. Researchers at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany, have spent four years […]
PrintPal, a 3D printing technology platform headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has launched PrintPal Tools, a suite of more than 15 browser-based tools for hobbyists, professional makers, and online sellers. All tools run entirely in a browser and can be accessed without installing software or creating an account. PrintPal Tools spans three categories: seller and business […]
3D scanner manufacturer 3DMakerPro is introducing the Raven series, a new line of LiDAR-based 3D scanners that deliver professional-grade accuracy in a portable, creator-friendly format. Featuring integrated LiDAR sensors and advanced imaging technology, the Raven is engineered to quickly and accurately capture rooms, scenes, and objects, generating high-quality 3D point cloud data ideal for applications […]
Researchers led by Keita Marumoto at Hiroshima University together with collaborators from Mitsubishi Materials Hardmetal Corporation, a manufacturer of cemented carbide tooling materials, investigated how laser irradiation strategies influence the microstructure and hardness of additively manufactured WC–Co cemented carbide. The results published in the International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials show that combining […]
NIDEC Machine Tool America, a company that supplies gear-making machines and manufacturing equipment, has rebranded its Additive Manufacturing division as Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, bringing several manufacturing systems under a single portfolio. The division includes LAMDA, a laser powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) metal additive manufacturing system; ABLASER, a laser micromachining platform; and BOND MEISTER, a […]
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have revealed the recipients of a newly funded initiative backed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech). Totaling $1.3 million, the initiative, titled Corrosion of Additive – Tested At Component Scale (CATACS), targets one of additive […]
Nikon AM Synergy, the engineering and manufacturing arm of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, has secured an Other Transition Agreement (OTA) contract with the U.S. Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) under the Foundry for Operational Readiness and Global Effects (FORGE) program. Although the amount remains undisclosed, the contract targets a persistent production challenge: metal components […]
ICON, a Texas-based construction technology company developing large-scale 3D printing systems, has commercially launched its Titan robotic construction platform. Announced on March 11, 2026, the new Titan program allows builders and construction companies to acquire ICON’s integrated 3D printing construction system, marking the first time the company has offered its full technology stack for direct […]
Additive manufacturing has come a long way in a short time, and TCT Asia 2026 is a decent measure of that. When the show opens at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on March 17 to 19, it will do so with 550 exhibitors across 55,000 sq. m., expecting more than 40,000 visitors […]
Future Form, a U.S. manufacturer producing precision-engineered components for the data center, medical, defense, nuclear, and aerospace industries, has introduced plastic 3D printing services to its manufacturing portfolio. The company will use an HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) system to support functional prototyping and final part production. This addition places the firm among a select […]
A mechanical engineer based in North Dakota and known online as PizzAndy has developed a prototype 3D printer that replaces conventional resistive bed heating with Bitcoin mining ASIC chips. Showcased on the Home Mining Podcast, the system embeds mining hardware beneath the print surface so that hashing activity generates heat while simultaneously mining Bitcoin. Development […]
Addiguru, a company that develops multi-sensor monitoring systems for metal additive manufacturing, has announced a series of collaborations with manufacturers and research organisations aimed at improving defect detection during 3D printing builds. Partners include Apex Additive Technologies, Renishaw, Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), LISI AEROSPACE Additive Manufacturing, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), and the Centre for […]
Shenzhen-based 3D printer provider Snapmaker has announced a release date for the U1, its upcoming desktop 3D printer. The machine goes on sale April 10 in most major markets, and takes aim at one of the more persistent headaches in consumer 3D printing: the waste and downtime that has long plagued multi-color printing. The issue […]
Lithoz, an Austrian manufacturer of ceramic 3D printers and materials, will debut three upgraded ceramic materials for industrial production at Ceramitec 2026 in Munich, Germany. Announced on March 9, 2026, the materials are optimized for serial production using the company’s lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM) technology. The company will also demonstrate its CeraFab System S320 3D […]
Ter Hoek, a precision manufacturing specialist based in Netherlands, has installed the XJet Carmel 1400C ceramic 3D printing system. The move brings NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, developed by Israeli firm XJet, into one of Europe’s established precision manufacturing environments, with target applications in aerospace, semiconductor, and medical technology sectors. “We’re excited to partner with Ter […]
Ireland-based University of Limerick Aeronautical Society High-Powered Rocketry Team (ULAS HiPR) has announced the design and development of what it describes as the country’s first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine. Named Lúin of Celtchar, the engine is the product of a collaboration between the ULAS HiPR student team, the University of Limerick, and Irish Manufacturing […]
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