A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa mechanical engineering researcher has co-authored a comprehensive review addressing the challenges of printing with paste-like materials and how a deeper understanding of the underlying physics could enhance manufacturing reliability. Published in the Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics, the paper synthesizes decades of research to provide a roadmap for 3D […]
A research team at Missouri University of Science and Technology has developed a light-driven 3D printing technique designed to streamline the creation of organs-on-a-chip—tiny tissue-like devices used for drug testing and medical research. “The human body has about 37 trillion cells, and nearly every one must be close to a capillary to survive,” says Dr. […]
Australian technology company specializing in metal additive manufacturing (AM) Aurora Labs Limited has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australian sovereign defence manufacturer Ares Armaments Australia Pty to advance research and development initiatives focused on design and rapid production techniques for small-arms ammunition and armaments using exotic metals. “Working alongside an […]
Printago, a cloud-based 3D print farm management company, has entered an exclusive partnership with Filametrics, a filament intelligence and inventory-tracking specialist, to launch a unified software ecosystem for high-volume additive manufacturing operations. The collaboration combines production automation with real-time material telemetry, creating the first end-to-end platform to link filament data directly to print job routing. […]
3DXTECH, a Michigan-based manufacturer of high-performance 3D printing materials for fused-filament fabrication (FFF) systems, has expanded its 3DXLabs development platform with FR-PC, a new flame-retardant polycarbonate formulated for electrical and automotive applications. Developed collaboratively through the 3DXLabs ecosystem, FR-PC is designed to meet the safety and reliability requirements of high-voltage components and achieves top-tier certifications […]
RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing event, will take place in Boston from April 13 to 16, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. Co-produced by SME and the TCT Group, the event will bring together industry professionals, researchers, and manufacturers for technical sessions, case […]
Apple, a U.S. consumer electronics company, has provided more details on how laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is used to manufacture titanium cases for its Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Series 11 models. The enclosures are produced from 100 percent recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder and fabricated to near-net shape, cutting raw-material use by about […]
Czech based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research,, and Swedish extrusion specialist Bondtech have introduced the Bondtech INDX, an eight-material multi-tool upgrade for the Prusa CORE One, at Formnext 2025. The system, jointly engineered from the outset, is designed to bring high-speed, low-waste multi-material printing to a compact single-head platform. Multi-material platform with rapid-heating Smart Toolhead […]
Flying at high altitudes or traveling in space exposes the human body to extreme changes in pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels—environments that traditional cell cultures fail to mimic. Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a 3D bioprinting method to study these effects. The initiative, led by Dr. Zhijian “ZJ” Pei from the College of […]
Treating medical emergencies in space is challenging, as immediate care is limited and returning to Earth is both costly and time-consuming. To address these constraints, a research team led by Professor Park Chan-heum from Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital has developed BioCabinet, a space biology research payload designed to produce living tissue in orbit […]
BigRep, a German manufacturer specializing in large-format fused-filament fabrication (FFF) systems, presented several new products and technologies at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, held from November 18 to 21. At Hall 12.1, Booth E129, the company exhibited its latest large-scale 3D printers—the ONE.5, VIIO 250, and DRYCON—alongside new sustainable filaments and a pellet-extrusion system developed in […]
Scientists at the University of Virginia have introduced a new kind of 3D printable material that is compatible with the body’s immune system. The innovation is expected to support safer implantable devices, next-generation drug-delivery systems, and even improved solid-state batteries. The findings were recently published in Advanced Materials by the Soft Biomatter Laboratory, directed by […]
Alquist, a specialist in 3D construction printing, announced a major expansion of its technology in partnership with retailer Walmart and other commercial retailers. The initiative includes more than a dozen projects nationwide, marking the largest deployment of 3D printed commercial building systems in U.S. history. To support this growth, Alquist has launched a new collaborative […]
Sanad, an international aerospace engineering and leasing company, together with Strata Manufacturing PJSC, Mubadala’s advanced aerospace structures unit, have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sindan, a UAE technology company focused on AI-driven additive manufacturing and industrial automation. The partnership will explore applying artificial intelligence, robotics, and 3D printing to enhance aerospace manufacturing […]
Software company CADSoftTools has unveiled ABViewer 16, a major update that brings advanced improvements to 3D visualization, precision measurement, PDF-to-DWG/DXF conversion, G-code generation, and editing tools—offering engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals greater efficiency, accuracy, and workflow flexibility than ever before. Advanced 3D and 2D Functionality ABViewer 16 introduces improvements in 3D model import and export, […]
The mechanical behavior of flexible filaments has historically limited how fast and reliably they can be 3D printed. Spanish materials developer Recreus approached the problem from a geometry and thermal-efficiency perspective, resulting in the Filaflex 2.20 System, a new platform built to support higher-flow, clog-free extrusion. “This system is currently patent pending, but Ignacio, the […]
Certified metal additive manufacturing company Hypermetal has expanded its production capacity through the acquisition of a Nikon SLM NXG XII 600 system. Based in Portugal, Hypermetal operates under EN9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards and supplies high-performance components to aerospace and defense programs. The new installation increases its ability to manufacture flight-critical metal parts at […]
Additive Center, a Dutch organization supporting industrial adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), has launched a pilot project with precision engineering company Melotte and software developer amsight to advance digital quality assurance in the semiconductor sector. Based in the Netherlands, the initiative aims to demonstrate how automated process control can enhance traceability, stability, and cost efficiency […]
Till Steinforth, a Master of Architecture student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a decathlete for the Husker track and field team, has created the program’s first fully 3D printed running shoe — a project that combines athletic insight, design training, and advanced manufacturing technology. “I saw a company from Germany, Zellerfeld, create casual 3D […]
Software-based, cloud AM company Assembrix Ltd., global tech company HP, digital spare-parts specialist Sparely, and Norway-based firm Korall Engineering AS have announced the completion of a coordinated series of secure, remote additive manufacturing (AM) operations across multiple global sites, resulting in certified spare parts now deployed in the oil and gas industry. This milestone demonstrates […]
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