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3D Printing Breakthrough Reduces Waste While Enabling Complex DesignsJune 4

GKN Aerospace has implemented Interspectral’s AM Explorer software at its Engine Systems Centre of Excellence in Trollhättan, Sweden.  By integrating the process monitoring and quality assurance platform into its 3D printing operations, the aerospace group aims to boost efficiency and cut material waste. This, in turn, will unlock more sustainable aero-engine production while ensuring reliable […]

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a 3D printed pen that detects subtle tremors in handwriting, offering a potential tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease.  Co-authored by Professor Jun Chen, the device relies on magnetic particles and electrical signals to record small movements linked to the neurodegenerative disorder. The professor explained […]

Texas A&M University, a Public Research Institution, has secured $1.6 million in funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a new system that accelerates the assessment of quality and durability in 3D printed parts. As part of DARPA’s SURGE program, grantees are challenged to reduce evaluation times from 18 months to […]

Irish medical device manufacturer Croom Medical has revealed TALOS, a new laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) platform for 3D printing tantalum (Ta). The company’s press release hails TALOS as a breakthrough for medical implants and industrial applications.  Tantalum’s unique properties, including corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, mean it is well-suited for use in healthcare and engineering […]

A multidisciplinary team from the University of Virginia (UVA) has been selected to present their project, “Ecologically Active Structure,” at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The team comprises Ehsan Baharlou (Department of Architecture), David Carr (Department of Environmental Sciences), and Ji Ma (Department of Materials Science and Engineering). Their work […]

3DSage, a 3D animator and electronics hobbyist who designs functional devices inspired by pop culture, has created a working replica of the Metal Gear Solid codec. This fan-made device translates the game’s iconic communication tool into a fully operational electronic gadget, combining microcontrollers, 3D printing, and retro-inspired design. In the 1998 PlayStation title Metal Gear […]

Swiss biotech company TissueLabs has launched its most advanced bioprinter yet, the TissuePro. Built for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, the new machine features precise multi-material printing, more automation, and...

No amount of attention that the additive manufacturing (AM) industry devoted to the challenge of workforce development could be considered “too much” these days. Nowhere is this truer, perhaps, than...

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In this article, we review the Centauri Carbon, Elegoo’s first fully enclosed, CoreXY FDM 3D printer.  The Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer’s latest desktop FDM offering was revealed during RAPID + TCT 2024 and made commercially available in February 2025. It adds to the company’s open-architecture Neptune and OrangeStorm Giga lineup while complementing Elegoo’s affordable resin […]

Spanish 3D printing materials developer Recreus specializes in flexible TPU filaments for industrial additive manufacturing applications.  Operating out of its Elda HQ, the company entered the FDM 3D printing market in 2013 with its Filaflex TPU filament line. Over a decade later, Recreus has grown its Filaflex portfolio to incorporate a range of flexible products […]

Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer UltiMaker has launched the S6, a professional-grade 3D printer designed for engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. Combining high-speed capabilities, user-friendly operation, and flexible functionality, the S6 delivers performance suited for sectors including defense, education, and manufacturing. Priced more competitively than prior models, the S6 delivers industrial-grade performance without demanding costly infrastructure […]

Magnetic 3D Printed Pen Shows Promise for Parkinson’s DiagnosisJune 3

Deuter Introduces New Mountain Bike Pack with 3D Printed Spine ProtectionJune 3

UltiMaker Launches S6 3D PrinterJune 3

Eight years ago, standards organization ASTM International announced that it was looking for partners to help set up a center of excellence (CoE) in the additive manufacturing field. The resulting Additive Manufacturing...

UltiMaker launched its professional S5 3D printer back in 2018, and since then has also released the S7 and, just a few months ago, the S8. Today, the company continues...

The Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute (MxD) has released its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for 2025-2027, presenting a detailed roadmap to bolster the competitiveness, resilience, and cybersecurity of U.S. manufacturing.  Shaped by insights from manufacturers, technology providers, academic institutions, and government partners, the plan lays out a targeted investment strategy in digital engineering, factory modernization, […]

The Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute (MxD) has released its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for 2025-2027, presenting a detailed roadmap to bolster the competitiveness, resilience, and cybersecurity of U.S. manufacturing.  Shaped by insights from manufacturers, technology providers, academic institutions, and government partners, the plan lays out a targeted investment strategy in digital engineering, factory modernization, […]