A team of researchers in Australia has taken a closer look at a problem that is becoming more visible in forensic casework: how to analyse 3D printed firearms when the usual methods no longer work. Led by scientists at Curtin University, the study focuses on the plastics used in consumer-grade 3D printers. These materials, most […]
California policymakers are targeting the intersection of consumer 3D printing and firearm production with a bill requiring 3D printers sold in the state to screen what they are asked to produce. Assembly Bill 2047, introduced by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, sets out a system built around software rather than hardware alone. At its core is the […]
Regenerative medicine specialist CollPlant has launched BioFlex, a ready-to-print bioprinting kit built on rh-collagen, aimed at researchers working on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The kit is designed for Digital Light Processing (DLP) bioprinting and targets two applications: tissue model biofabrication for drug discovery, and the development of engineered tissues and transplantable organs. It comes […]
California-based engineering firm Nikalex is pushing the frontiers of Titanium additive manufacturing by combining advanced AI-driven design with human engineering expertise. Originally focused on additive manufacturing for precious metals, Nikalex shifted its expertise to Titanium in 2023. The company applies the meticulous standards developed for Gold, Platinum, and Silver to industrial Titanium, enabling high-performance applications […]
A team from the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard won first place in the innovation category in the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition, underscoring the increasing role of additive manufacturing in tactical drone operations. The event, held February 17–19 at the Huntsville Test Range, brought together active-duty, National Guard, and […]
SYS Systems, a UK-based provider of additive manufacturing technologies and services and part of the Carfulan Group, has received “Number 1 Partner Status” across Europe, the Middle East and Africa from Stratasys, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems. The designation follows a reported 20% increase in 3D printing hardware sales and comes as SYS […]
Xometry, a digital marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers of custom manufacturing services, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. FY 2025 revenue came in at $686.6 million, up 25.9% from $545.5 million in FY 2024. Of that, Q4 contributed $192.4 million, a 29.6% increase Y/Y and a 6.5% […]
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, a NASCAR Cup Series team competing with Toyota Camry XSE race cars, has introduced large-format 3D printing to manufacture prototypes, tooling, and some functional components inside its race shop. The organisation installed two STUDIO 3D printers from BigRep after delays caused by outsourcing parts slowed testing and development during the racing season. […]
Battery chemistry has advanced significantly over the years, but the processes used to manufacture batteries have changed little. In a recent development, Miami-based startup Material Hybrid Manufacturing (MATERIAL) has developed HYBRID3D, a platform that 3D prints energy directly into components of virtually any shape or size. The company recently raised $7.1 million in Seed funding […]
Shenzhen-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab published usage statistics on its WeChat channels summarizing activity during 2025 across MakerWorld and MakerLab. Notes included with the figures state that the company’s official statistics cover print jobs initiated through its cloud system by users in China. Data without separate attribution comes from MakerWorld, the company’s model-sharing […]
I once described the AMUG Conference as agenda-setting. That was imprecise, but not in the way you might expect. The problem wasn’t that AMUG doesn’t shape what the industry talks about. It’s that agenda-setting implies a program committee deciding what matters. What actually happens is closer to collective reckoning. The room surfaces friction that practitioners […]
Tekna, a supplier of advanced materials and plasma systems for industrial applications, has reached a major production milestone: 1,000,000 kilograms of titanium powder. The achievement marks ten years of continuous growth and industrialization of titanium atomization, reflecting not only the volume produced but also the expertise, processes, and people driving Tekna’s success. “1,000,000kg is more […]
Researchers at Oregon State University’s Industrial Sustainability Laboratory have published a life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing the environmental impact of nickel powder produced from virgin and recycled feedstocks. The February 2026 report concludes that shifting from virgin nickel to recycled feedstock, alongside changes in atomization method and renewable energy inputs, can reduce global warming potential […]
Colorado lawmakers have introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense to manufacture firearms using 3D printers or CNC milling machines without a federal license. Titled House Bill 26-1144, the new bill prohibits the unlicensed production of completed firearms, unfinished frames or receivers, large-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire devices. Federally licensed firearm manufacturers would remain […]
Amaero Ltd, (ASX:3DA) (OTCQX: AMROF), a producer of refractory and titanium alloy spherical powders and manufacturer of near-net-shape components including Powder Metallurgy Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) services, reported revenue of A$7.76 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. Revenue increased 367% from A$1.66 million in the prior corresponding period. Revenue comprised A$6.74 million from […]
Filamentive, a UK-based supplier of sustainable 3D printing materials, has launched rPA12, a nylon 12 filament manufactured from 100% recycled Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) powder waste. The material is intended for industrial and professional FFF/FDM applications where PA12 is commonly specified. Multi Jet Fusion is widely used for producing PA12 components at scale in manufacturing […]
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the US Department of Energy responsible for managing the nation’s nuclear security enterprise, joined Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) on February 12 to open the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation, known as CAMINO. Located at the Science and […]
Croom Medical, an Ireland-based contract manufacturer of orthopaedic implants, has broken ground on a 38,000-square-foot expansion at its manufacturing campus in Croom, County Limerick. Called the Advanced Centre of Orthopaedic Technologies (ACOT), the project marks the largest single investment in the company’s 42-year history. Construction is now underway, with completion expected by the end of […]
Electric motors are essential components across automated manufacturing systems, yet their production and replacement typically rely on centralized facilities and complex supply chains. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a multimaterial 3D printing platform designed to fabricate fully functional electric motors onsite in a single manufacturing step. The approach could reduce […]
Michigan organization supporting advanced manufacturing Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD has made its Digital Transformation Center (DTC) available to companies beyond its membership network. Businesses can now submit 3D printing orders, gaining access to industrial-grade additive manufacturing equipment and specialized technical support. This expansion furthers Project DIAMOnD’s mission to make advanced manufacturing more accessible to small […]
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