3D printing is redefining dentistry, bringing precision, speed, and accessibility that traditional methods can’t match. From cutting patient visits to addressing the global shortage of dental technicians, digital manufacturing is reshaping how dentures are made and delivered. To understand this transformation, I spoke with Chris Kabot, the new VP of Dental at 3D printer OEM […]
US spacecraft company Portal Space Systems has conducted what it describes as a first-of-its-kind test for the commercial space industry, successfully operating a solar thermal propulsion (STP) system at full power and high temperatures inside a vacuum chamber. The demonstration validated key elements of the technology used in Supernova, the company’s spacecraft designed for long-duration […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register today for AMA: Healthcare 2025. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new aluminum alloy that could change how lightweight, high-strength parts are 3D printed. Described in Advanced Materials, the study takes advantage of how metals solidify during laser powder bed fusion, a […]
About a year ago, 3D printer manufacturer Markforged updated its FX10 composite printer with a print engine adapter that allows printing with two stainless steel filaments. A recent feature with automotive shop Graham Rahal Performance (GRP) shows the system being used for both composite and metal parts. The combination of 3D printing and traditional fabrication […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register today for AMA: Healthcare 2025. A study by Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) and the Khaos Foundation found that classroom 3D printers can increase indoor pollutants, but health risks remain low with low-emitting equipment. Published in Building and Environment, the study examined how fused filament fabrication (FFF) […]
Exeter-based Rapid Fusion has appointed Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies (PADT) as its first U.S. reseller, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion. The partnership, announced on October 7, 2025, aims to introduce Rapid Fusion’s robotic large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) systems to the American market, beginning with aerospace and defense customers in the […]
America Makes, the U.S. national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM), and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have announced a new open project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech). The initiative, titled Corrosion of Additive – Tested At Component Scale (CATACS), will […]
Shenzhen-based 3D printing software company CBD-Tech’s CHITUBOX has introduced what it calls its “most ambitious update yet,” merging its Basic and Pro applications into a unified platform and rolling out major performance improvements. The release also debuts a new subscription tier designed for users whose needs fall between casual hobbyists and full-scale production. The overhaul […]
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a stereolithography (SLA)-based 3D printing process for silica glass that operates entirely without organic binders. The study, published on ScienceDirect, demonstrates the fabrication of centimeter-scale mesoporous silica structures through photo-induced sol-gel reactions, using only inorganic precursors and low-cost digital light processing (DLP) equipment. The process eliminates […]
Caracol AM, a global developer of robotic large-format additive manufacturing systems, has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with RusselSmith, a Nigerian provider of asset integrity and advanced manufacturing solutions. The agreement focuses on the deployment, development, and commercialization of Caracol’s Vipra AM robotic wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology across West Africa. Building a regional […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register today for AMA: Healthcare 2025. Students from Australia’s The Nature School in Port Macquarie have developed a 3D printed prosthetic hand that will represent the country at the Be the Change Summit in Japan. Led by 13-year-old student Lois Agnello and guided by science and technology […]
Private equity firm Jet Investment Group has made its fourth venture capital investment, leading a €1.8 million funding round for Headmade Materials, a German start-up developing 3D printing technology for the mass production of metal components. Jet Investment contributed €1 million, while the remaining €0.8 million came from Matterwave, AM Ventures, and the European Innovation […]
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) will oversee a $1.66 million project aimed at improving inspection and qualification procedures for complex 3D printed parts. The initiative, funded through the QTIME program by America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), will concentrate on laser powder bed […]
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, man has been charged after allegedly attempting to supply 3D printed firearm components to an individual he believed was acting on behalf of al-Qaida, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on September 24. Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, faces federal charges for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization […]
Researchers at Northwestern University and Case Western Reserve University have unveiled a digital twin framework designed to optimize laser-directed energy deposition (DED) using machine learning and Bayesian optimization. The system integrates a Bayesian Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network for predictive thermal modeling with a new algorithm for process optimization, establishing one of the most […]
For nearly a decade, the 3D Printing Industry Awards have recognised the people, companies, and technologies shaping the additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem. Voted on by thousands of professionals from across the world, the Awards celebrate achievement and innovation across more than 20 categories, from hardware, software, and materials, to applications in aerospace, medical, automotive, and […]
Additive manufacturing is redefining what’s possible in medicine, from custom implants and bioprinted tissues to agile hospital production networks. As healthcare systems face pressure to do more with less, 3D printing is emerging not just as a tool for innovation, but as an infrastructure for resilience. Our online event AMA: Healthcare 2025 brings together the […]
Researchers at the University of Maryland have demonstrated that nanoscale 3D printing can be used to fabricate high-aspect-ratio microneedles that eliminate clogging during embryo microinjection. The results, published in Nature Communications, show that additive manufacturing via two-photon laser writing enables precise, monolithic needle designs that outperform both conventional glass needles and printed controls in serial […]
Australian robotics engineering startup Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology have developed a semi-autonomous robot named Charlotte that blends robotics and 3D printing to build structures directly from raw materials. The developers say it is designed to speed up construction, lower costs, and reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional building methods. A prototype of Charlotte […]
American titanium manufacturer IperionX has received an additional $25 million from the US Department of War (DoW) to scale its efforts to rebuild a domestic titanium supply chain in the country. Issued through the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, the latest funding lifts total government obligations under the company’s $47.1 million contract to […]
