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Prusa Research has developed a new license, the Open Community License (OCL). A lot of standard open source and other licensing types have not been made with hardware in mind,...

Titomic Partners with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Develop Cold Spray Technology for Battery Electrode ManufacturingDecember 19

Industrial 3D printing materials manufacturer 6K Additive has completed an initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), raising A$48 million through the sale of CHESS Depositary Interests (CDI) priced at A$1.00 each.  At that offer price, the company entered the public market with an initial market capitalization of approximately A$267 million and an […]

Read part one of the 3D printing industry year in review here. If the first half of 2025 clarified direction, the second half enforced constraints. Between July and December, additive manufacturing was shaped both by technological ambition and tempered by balance sheets, procurement rules, and institutional risk tolerance. The tone of reporting shifted accordingly. Corporate […]

Space is a vacuum, we’ve all heard that before. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely empty, just that it has an extremely low amount of particles and matter. Stars emit...

LEAP 71 has reached a major milestone in space propulsion, successfully hot fire testing two different rocket engines that were designed by software and fully 3D printed. The engines, each...

Custom 3D printed models tailored to individual patients are helping surgeons remove oral cancers with greater precision, according to new research from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). In 92 percent of head and neck surgeries that used a […]

Finnish healthtech startup CurifyLabs was founded in 2021 with the mission of transforming how we make personalized medicines. It combines specialized software, high-quality ingredients, and automated 3D printing production to deliver...

Saab Partners with Divergent Technologies to Build 3D Printed Aircraft FuselageDecember 18

The significance of critical minerals to global geopolitics is showing no sign of slowdown as we approach the new year; if anything, it looks like 2025 was just the very...

Auburn University, a public land-grant research university, has strengthened its advanced manufacturing portfolio with the addition of a CF3D Enterprise system from Continuous Composites, now installed at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus. The new capability reinforces the Huntsville site’s position within a rapidly expanding regional hub for hypersonic research and development. This investment […]

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has introduced the Let’s Make It Fund, a grant program designed to empower makers by providing financial, technical, and promotional support for ambitious projects. The initiative reflects the company’s longstanding belief that innovation flourishes when creators collaborate and inspire one another.  Early supporters of Bambu Lab’s X1 demonstrated how […]

Carfulan Group, an advanced manufacturing solutions provider based in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has reported record revenues of £22.3 million for the past twelve months, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. The company attributed the growth to increasing demand for automation, additive manufacturing, and precision-measurement technologies, alongside a rise in defence-sector investment. Operations are […]

Fitasy, a technology company based in Indianapolis, has announced a new scan-to-print process that allows users to create custom-fit 3D printed shoes using a smartphone. The technology aims to provide footwear tailored to individual foot shapes and sizes, addressing issues related to standard sizing methods. Fitasy’s technology was developed by a team of engineers, material […]

Artist Michelle Larsen has announced that, in 2026, dimensional 3D wall art and 3D printable sculptural design will emerge as influential elements in retail décor, commercial interiors, and cinematic visual environments. Larsen notes a growing industry emphasis on depth and tactile visual impact. “Dimensional art is beginning to shape the next design cycle,” she said. […]

Titomic Limited, an Australian company specializing in cold spray additive manufacturing, has confirmed the sale of its Titomic TKF 623 System to a prominent automotive manufacturer. The acquisition underscores the automotive industry’s increasing embrace of advanced AM technologies that improve productivity, performance, and operational efficiency. “We are proud to support a leader in the automotive […]

PrintPal, a Chicago-based AI-powered 3D design platform, has reached 100,000 users just eight months after launching in April 2025. The company says the milestone reflects growing   demand for tools that allow users to create 3D models without traditional CAD software or technical training. Founded by Peter Lebiedzinski, PrintPal enables users to generate 3D models […]

German machinery manufacturer ALD Vacuum Technologies has developed its novel EBuild 850 electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) system for production of large metal components.  At its core, the EBuild 850 uses an electron beam in a vacuum to melt metal powder within a build volume of 850 × 850 × 1000 mm³, enabling the […]

In preparation for our annual review of the year in 3D printing, I’ve been going through the archives. This year, in addition to the deeper monthly reviews, we’re also publishing this two-part executive summary. The first six months of 2025 read like a downcycle with a very specific bid: defense and propulsion as demand anchors, […]

Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is a bit of a mixed bag, including stories about standards, ballistics 3D printing, dental aligners, and more. Read on for all the details! DNV...