Following the launch of the Revopoint Robot 3D Scanning System, 3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint is opening global pre-orders for its latest generation of 3D scanners, introducing the Revopoint INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro. Designed for both general-purpose and specialized scanning, the new line features upgraded hardware, expanded scanning modes, and improved connectivity. It supports […]
Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Creality is set to become a publicly listed company. Having submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the firm intends to be listed on the main board of Hong Kong. According to reports from China, the OEM initiated its IPO journey in January 2024, when it registered for guidance […]
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $25.5 million investment through its Future Manufacturing (FM) program to drive fundamental research and workforce training for the next generation of U.S. manufacturing. This year’s awards fund seven large research projects and nine seed projects across 36 institutions and companies. The FM program brings together diverse […]
The U.S. government research laboratory, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has installed a laser-powered metal 3D printer at its Flatirons Campus. The system can produce full-scale metal components for marine energy devices, enabling engineers to test designs that withstand the forces of waves, tides, and currents. Harnessing these forces is essential for ocean energy […]
Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Oregon State University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a real-time monitoring and control system for direct ink write (DIW) 3D printing of thermosetting polymers, designed to tackle challenges in managing the polymerization process. Join AM leaders and vertical experts at Additive […]
U.S. metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D has announced a new public offering, as well as its uplisting to the Nasdaq stock exchange. Based in Fremont, California, the company is offering 5,833,333 shares of its common stock at $3.00 each. This sale is expected to raise approximately $17.5 million before fees and expenses are deducted. Velo3D […]
U.S.-based University of Wyoming engineer Daniel Rau is addressing a major limitation in 3D printing: producing soft, flexible materials. Backed by the National Science Foundation, Rau’s lab is developing new methods to 3D print elastomers—stretchy, rubber-like substances—opening new possibilities for biomedical devices, wearable technology, and impact-resistant equipment. “There’s a lot of potential. You know, the […]
3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has been acquired by Quantum, a newly established company focused on growing strategic industrial assets through long-term investment and operational expertise. The deal comes less than three months after BCN3D filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May. In an official statement, the company confirmed that its operations will continue and all employees […]
Polymaker, a developer of 3D printing materials, has launched two high-temperature PLA filaments: HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF (glass fiber reinforced). Designed for superior thermal resistance, they are ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts exposed to elevated temperatures. PLA (polylactic acid) is one of the most widely used materials in FDM 3D printing, valued for […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Creality has expanded its ecosystem of 3D printing accessories with the launch of the SpacePi X4 Filament Dry Box, a high-capacity dryer designed to meet the needs of professional and engineering-grade users. Featuring dual independent drying chambers capable of holding up to four spools and reaching temperatures of up to 85°C, […]
As global defense needs evolve, Beehive Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial defense applications, highlighted the importance of domestic industrial capability for ensuring secure, reliable, and timely production of critical defense components. Its Chief Product Officer, Gordie Follin, testified on August 13 before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on […]
High-performance mobility innovator Vittori has partnered with metal additive manufacturing specialist Totum 3D and design-engineering firm ShapeUp Studios to develop, prototype, and produce titanium 3D printed components, advancing a three-phase strategy that begins with hypercars and later extends to premium eVTOLs and electric jets. “As others explore aerospace concepts, we’re putting titanium parts into production […]
Deep tech startup Cybosense BV has partnered with SenseGlove to develop self-healing, bioelectronic 3D printed smart gloves. Based in Delft, Netherlands, SenseGlove specializes in the production of wearable haptic gloves. Their products allow users to feel physical sensations in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments. Meanwhile, Cybosense, a spinout from the Technical University […]
The energy transition is forcing hard choices: extend the life of critical assets, build new capacity faster, and do both with tighter budgets and stricter sustainability targets. AMA: Energy 2025 brings together operators, OEMs, materials innovators, and standards leaders to show where additive manufacturing (AM) is delivering today, from the first in-core nuclear AM component […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Researchers at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have shown how stretchable conductive fabrics, along with commercial textiles such as nylon and polyester, can be turned into energy-harvesting devices by directly 3D printing polymers onto them. Published in Nano Energy, the study […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a small implant that can be triggered to release glucagon, a hormone used to raise blood sugar. Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the device is intended to provide backup protection for […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Texas-based construction 3D printing company ICON has released three one-bedroom homes for sale in Austin’s Mueller community through the Mueller Affordable Homes Program. Each 650 to 651 square-foot residence forms part of a larger development that will also bring nearly […]
The 13th Annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX), hosted by America Makes—the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute—took place August 5–6 in Canfield, OH. Nearly 420 participants from the Department of Defense (DoD), academia, and industry attended, making it the largest MMX to date. The program focused on advancing additive manufacturing (AM) through collaboration and knowledge […]
The Canadian public research university, University of Waterloo, has secured $10.9 million in grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Mitacs, along with additional support from industry partners in aerospace, automotive, and energy, to launch the Holistic Innovation in Additive Manufacturing (HI-AM 2.0) project. The initiative is designed to […]
Continuous Composites (CCI), a developer of composite 3D printing technologies, has received a $1.9 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from the U.S. Air Force to create a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool for Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D). The project, which began in November 2024 and will run through August 2026, is designed to […]
