Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! Canada-based McMaster University-spinout Tessella Biosciences has developed a new bioink that allows scientists to 3D print soft lung tissue capable of expanding and contracting like real lungs. Designed to remain stable at body temperature, the material enables more accurate in vitro […]
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has concluded its five-year MADE3D project, short for Manufacturing and Additive Design of Electric Machines by 3D Printing. This initiative explored new approaches to wind turbine generator design and manufacturing, using additive technologies to reduce rare-earth material dependency and improve the performance and scalability of […]
Stratasys, a developer of polymer-based additive manufacturing systems, has launched an updated version of its Fortus 450mc printer, commemorating a decade since the system’s original release in 2014. Designed for industrial use, the Fortus 450mc has remained in widespread operation, with 92 percent of installed units still active across aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. The […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! A team at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane has carried out a complex and high-stakes procedure to replace the majority of a man’s aorta after scans revealed it had swollen to an abnormal size. To prepare for […]
G-Tac Defense/Industry is harnessing filaments from Spanish materials developer Recreus in its defence and industrial manufacturing operations. The French 3D printing service provider began using Recreus’ Filaflex materials in 2021. Today, it relies on the ultra-flexible thermoplastic feedstocks to fabricate a wide range of goods, from drone parts and specialized military gear to factory safety […]
Novenda Technologies, a Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer, has secured $6.1 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of its advanced multi-material 3D printing platform for dental applications. The company aims to transform the dental industry by delivering more affordable, aesthetically refined, and higher-quality solutions through AM manufacturing. The funding round was […]
Amid mounting economic pressures and looming trade barriers, the global 3D printing industry is experiencing a shift in demand patterns and investment behavior, according to market intelligence firm CONTEXT. In the first quarter of 2025, total revenues across all system categories rose 5% year-over-year (YoY), driven by a 22% surge in Entry-level printer shipments. This […]
Synergy Additive Manufacturing, U.S.-based company specializing in high-power laser systems, has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The project aims to advance Extremely High-Speed Laser Cladding (EHLA) technology to enhance the lifespan and performance of titanium cylinder bores used in helicopter components—part of […]
Cycling brand Fizik’s One-to-One custom saddle program—developed in collaboration with bike-fitting experts gebioMized and powered by OEM manufacturer Carbon’s 3D printing technology—secured the Gold Award in the Components category at the 2025 EUROBIKE Awards. By seamlessly integrating dynamic rider data, automated design, and additive manufacturing, the program exemplifies scalable personalization in performance cycling. “It’s clear […]
Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo has released its first-ever remote management tool, Elegoo Matrix, a mobile application aimed at improving how users monitor and control their 3D printers. Available for download on iOS and Android, the app marks the company’s first move into multi-device remote management. Currently, there is no desktop or browser-based version. At […]
Researchers at the national-level Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, Anhui Province, have created a 3D printing system that uses lunar soil sourced directly from the Moon to construct habitats. This research aims to enable on-site building of lunar research stations, reducing reliance on materials transported from Earth. “This printing breakthrough has validated the feasibility […]
Oslo-based software company Sloyd has launched new features aimed at helping 3D printing enthusiasts turn quick ideas into printable objects. With the introduction of text-based model generation and export presets for 3D printing, the platform now makes it easier to go from prompt to STL without needing CAD experience. Sloyd runs entirely in the browser […]
Researchers from Zhejiang University and Taizhou University have developed 3D printed bone fixation implants that combine structural support with targeted antibiotic delivery. Led by Liwen Zhang, the team used stereolithography (SLA) to fabricate customized bone nails made from dental resin composites infused with ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic commonly used to prevent infections during surgery. Orthopaedic […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has officially launched its local network management tool, Bambu Farm Manager, after nearly a year in beta testing. Designed for users managing multiple 3D printers, the new software allows for full fleet control without relying on cloud connectivity. The platform became available for free download on May 27, 2025, […]
China has completed a successful test flight of its first turbojet engine produced entirely through 3D printing, according to a statement released by the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), a state-owned aerospace propulsion manufacturer. The flight occurred on Tuesday in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and reached an altitude of 4,000 meters (13,000 feet). […]
SLS4All, a Czech open-hardware initiative created by engineers Tomas Starek and Pavel Dyntera, has released the Inova MK1, a selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer designed for functional prototyping, educational use, and small-batch production. Developed over three and a half years, the system offers full control over hardware and software, with complete documentation made publicly […]
Lenbach Equity Opportunities III GmbH & Co. KG (LEO III Fund), a private equity fund managed by the Munich-based DUBAG Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Additive Manufacturing division of German machine tool manufacturer TRUMPF. The transaction covers the company’s Laser Metal Fusion (LMF) and Powder Bed Fusion (PBF/LPBF) operations. The divestment […]
The wait is over. Additive Manufacturing Advantage (AMAA) 2025 is now officially open*. This year’s edition convenes the most influential voices across aerospace, defense, and space to unpack the transformative role of additive manufacturing (AM) in next-generation supply chains, strategic deterrence, and orbital exploration. Following a multi-month research effort identifying 3D printing trends in aerospace, […]
Post-processing systems manufacturer PostProcess Technologies has been granted its 50th patent highlighting the company’s ongoing focus in automating one of the overlooked stages of additive manufacturing. Based in Buffalo, New York, the company has spent more than a decade developing in-house systems to automate support removal, resin cleaning, and part finishing, reducing the manual labor […]
Researchers from the University of Padova, the Joint Research Centre & the INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro have fabricated the first structured uranium-based monoliths using Digital Light Processing (DLP), a form of vat photopolymerization. This milestone in nuclear materials research demonstrates how complex uranium components can be directly printed using uranyl ions as photocatalysts. Published in […]
