England-based West Midlands Police has integrated 3D printing technology into its Fleet Services operations to manufacture bespoke interior vehicle components, streamlining maintenance and conversion processes for operational vehicles. Applying 3D Printing to Fleet Operations Daniel Starns, a Fleet Services vehicle technician, identified the potential for 3D printing after experimenting with the technology at home. The […]
The University of Windsor is constructing Canada’s first multi-storey, net-zero residence using 3D printing technology. Located at 1025 California Ave., the project demonstrates how research, technology, and collaboration can tackle housing and environmental challenges. Supported by a $2-million investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the residence will include seven […]
Director Guillermo del Toro relied on 3D printing to bring the intricate sets and practical effects of Frankenstein (2025) to life. Netflix’s behind-the-scenes documentary, Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson, showcases how this technology was essential in translating his gothic vision from concept to screen. 3D Printing Elevates Miniatures and Production Workflows The production of Frankenstein combined […]
Nikon Corporation has installed a Solukon SFM-AT1000-S automated depowdering system at the Nikon AM Technology Center Japan (NAMTC Japan) in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture. Announced on 27 November 2025, the investment expands the facility’s post-processing capabilities as Nikon prepares to support increasingly complex metal additive manufacturing applications across Japan and Asia. Opened in February 2025, the […]
MACH 2026, the UK’s largest exhibition for manufacturing technologies, will return to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 20–24 April 2026. Organized by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), a not-for-profit body representing the engineering and manufacturing community, the biennial event is expected to draw more than 30,000 professionals across five halls. The show […]
Barcelona based 3D printer manufacturer BCN3D Technologies has unveiled the Omega G2, its latest industrial FFF 3D printer, at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt. Announced on 19 November, the system introduces a new generation of factory-focused features aimed at automotive, manufacturing, engineering, and advanced prototyping users. The launch also marks the company’s first major product announcement […]
Researchers at the IMDEA Materials Institute, a Madrid-based research center focused on advanced materials and manufacturing technologies, have developed a cobalt- and nickel-based high-entropy superalloy (CoNi-HESA) optimized for additive manufacturing through Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). Published on November 18, 2025, in Materials & Design, the study outlines a new route for producing jet engine […]
Batch.Works, a London-based circular manufacturing company specializing in local, on-demand production using recycled and bio-based materials, has signed a strategic commercial partnership with E3D-Online, an Oxford-based engineering firm known for developing high-performance 3D printing hardware. The agreement aims to establish a scalable model for distributed, circular 3D printing farms across the United Kingdom and internationally. […]
Researchers from UK-based UCL Mechanical Engineering, led by Prof. Lee and Dr. Leung, have made significant strides in understanding how spatter forms and behaves during the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process. “This new understanding has helped us propose strategies to reduce defects and improve the surface quality of the printed parts,” the team explained. […]
Producer of advanced 3D printing materials 6K Additive is reinforcing its global leadership in metal powder and alloy production through a US$27.41 million financing package approved by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The funding will support domestic production of metal powders for AM and traditional powder metallurgy, serving critical sectors including defense, […]
AML3D Limited (ASX: AL3), an Australian developer of large-scale metal 3D printing systems, has received an order valued at approximately A$1.69 million for an ARCEMY X system from FasTech LLC, a US-based manufacturer supplying parts to the defense, aerospace, energy, and other high-demand sectors. The system will be supplied from AML3D’s U.S. Technology Centre in […]
Authentise, Kform, and OpenWerks have launched SPARC (Surge Production & Readiness Command), a new platform designed to give the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and major manufacturers real-time visibility into domestic production capacity. Unveiled on 20 November 2025 and initially funded by the Defense Logistics Agency, the system is built to help defense buyers act […]
Farsoon, a global manufacturer of industrial polymer and metal 3D printing systems, introduced the HT601P-2 at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt. The new large-format polymer powder bed fusion (PBF) machine is designed for high-volume production, building on the architecture of the Flight HT601P-4 to deliver continuous manufacturing, advanced process control, and improved part quality. Large-format dual-laser […]
PostProcess Technologies has launched the DEMI X 520, a new automated support removal system for industrial PolyJet applications. Announced earlier this month, the system builds on the established DEMI 430 platform and is designed to deliver higher consistency, improved throughput, and reduced manual labor for users in industrial and medical markets. The company says the […]
U.S. manufacturing is entering a decisive stage of expansion, with reshoring, automation, and large-scale investment reshaping its industrial base. The sector, valued at $2.9 trillion, would rank as the world’s eighth-largest economy if measured independently. This momentum will be on display at IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, organized by AMT – The […]
Quickparts, an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in prototyping, production parts, and supply-chain services, has completed a US$2.5 million upgrade to its Seattle, Washington headquarters. The investment establishes the site as an Aerospace and Defence Centre of Excellence, expanding capacity for high-fidelity stereolithography (SLA) and investment-casting pattern production. At the same time, the firm is introducing […]
Cubic Ink, a materials developer within the ALTANA Group specializing in resin-based 3D printing materials, presented a series of new photopolymers, a technology partnership with SK Industriemodell, and the scale-up of UV-curing resin production in the United States during Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, held November 18–21. The company operates as a manufacturer-independent, open-system supplier […]
Formnext 2025 marked the tenth anniversary of the world’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) trade fair, confirming the technology’s established role in industrial production. Held from 18 to 21 November in Frankfurt, the event drew 38,282 visitors, nearly half from outside Germany, and 804 exhibitors, 61 percent of them international. Covering roughly 50,000 square meters, the […]
Researchers at public research university Virginia Tech are teaching robotic arms to fabricate materials with natural, flowing geometries inspired by trees, shells, and bones. Backed by a three-year, $3.5 million NSF Future Manufacturing Research Grant, the team is advancing beyond traditional flat-layer, straight-line printing by enabling robots to deposit composite materials from multiple directions. This […]
CONSTRUCT3D, a UK-based developer of industrial additive manufacturing systems, has unveiled the Construct 2, its latest high-speed production 3D printer, at the Advanced Engineering Show in the United Kingdom. The system is designed for continuous 24-hour operation using advanced engineering polymers and introduces a new level of throughput for polymer-based manufacturing. Building on the company’s […]
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