Leonardo UK, a subsidiary of global defense manufacturer Leonardo Group, is increasingly integrating additive manufacturing across its operations. With 8,500 employees nationwide, the business is expanding its 3D printing operations to boost production capabilities and reshape Britain’s defense supply chain. Join leaders in defense and aerospace at AMAA 2025 on July 10th. Speaking at TCT […]
Join AM leaders in defense at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference. North Carolina-based titanium developer IperionX has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that could be worth up to $99 million. Issued under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the five-year agreement allows federal agencies to place orders for […]
5minlab, a software development studio, has released a standalone simulator that emulates fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing workflows in a detailed, interactive environment. 3D Printer Simulator, available at Itch.io, enables users to handle every stage of the process—from slicing a digital model to observing each layer’s deposition—without using physical materials. Users interact with a […]
A joint team from Peking University, ByteDance, and Carnegie Mellon University has released PartCrafter, an open-source generative AI system that turns a single RGB image into multiple structured 3D part meshes in seconds. Detailed in a 5 June 2025 arXiv preprint and a public project demo, the tool uses a compositional latent diffusion transformer to […]
TissueLabs, a Swiss biotech firm, has unveiled TissuePro, a bioprinting system engineered for sophisticated tissue applications. This new system builds upon the success of their introductory printer, TissueStart, and is designed to empower researchers to expand their work and address more intricate biological structures, ranging from regenerative medicine to soft robotics. Compared to previous models, […]
The world’s largest 3D construction printer, the BODXL, has been installed at a school construction site in Doha, Qatar. Built by specialist in 3D construction printing technology, COBOD International, and operated with Qatari-based international energy, concessions, and construction company, UCC Holding, the printer was unveiled at a VIP event this week. According to the company, […]
3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab’s newest firmware update for its A- and P-Series 3D printers has ignited backlash within the 3D printing community, with critics accusing the company of reinforcing its already closed ecosystem. Rolled out last week, the update introduces the controversial “Authorization Control” feature—rebranded as a security measure—alongside a new “Developer Mode,” a […]
Additive manufacturing has become a key pillar of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) strategy to strengthen Britain’s warfighting edge. This was reflected at TCT 3Sixty 2025, Britain’s largest 3D printing trade show. As the Birmingham NEC’s Hall 3 opened to the show floor last week, the MoD’s AM-focused Project TAMPA convened in an adjacent […]
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have developed a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process that embeds locally permeable or dense zones, complete with graded transitions, directly into metal parts. The method will be showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, 24–27 June 2025. Controlled permeability without post-processing “By changing […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Non-profit organization Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) is set to be acquired by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), which has agreed to take over the non-profit group’s operations and assets. Wi3DP has grown […]
Supernova Defense & Space is using Viscous Lithography-based Manufacturing (VLM) to enable new energetic material applications, specifically rocket motors and pyrotechnics. Additive manufacturing enables greater geometric complexity, unlocking performance gains in existing missile platforms and enabling future design miniaturization. I spoke with Nirup Nagabandi, the CTO of Supernova Defense & Space, about transforming energetics manufacturing […]
UltraThineer, a 3D printing-based dental product developed by Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), has demonstrated success in treating severe tetracycline staining through a recent clinical case. Dr. Tai Ha at Newport Beach Dental Studio applied UltraThineer’s no-prep, zirconia veneers to rehabilitate a 49-year-old patient dissatisfied with her smile due to deep intrinsic discoloration from childhood antibiotic […]
Meltio, a developer of laser metal deposition technology, and Phillips Corporation, a global supplier of manufacturing solutions, have reached a significant milestone in hybrid manufacturing. Phillips Corporation recently became the first Meltio partner worldwide to integrate the Meltio Engine Blue into a Haas CNC machine—a development that merges additive and subtractive manufacturing in a single […]
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and the University of Hawaii System recently formalized a collaborative initiative to enhance warfighter survivability and effectiveness. This partnership, strategically focused on leveraging biomaterials and advanced manufacturing capabilities, aims to strengthen defense efforts, particularly in support of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, which […]
The flagship conference series from 3D Printing Industry returns July 10th, 2025 with the second edition focused on Aerospace, Space, and Defense. Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space and Defense (AMAA) is a one-day virtual event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the frontiers of additive manufacturing in high-stakes environments. Through expert keynotes, […]
Xometry, a global AI-powered manufacturing marketplace, has announced the pricing of its $225 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030. This private placement, anticipated to close on June 12, 2025, is expected to yield approximately $217.0 million in net proceeds. These funds are primarily intended for the repurchase of existing convertible […]
Software company opdo has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform that aims to simplify the complex task of optical system design. With a focus on making optical engineering more accessible, the platform uses AI to generate detailed, manufacturable designs from a simple prompt, handling the process from start to finish in just minutes. Opdo was […]
Anti-Ruin, a modular 3D printed installation made from marble dust, is on display at the 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture, taking place from May to November 2025. Designed by London-based studio OZRUH and fabricated in collaboration with researchers from ETH Zurich, the project explores adaptive architecture through a system of reconfigurable stone blocks. It is […]
Researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have demonstrated a new method of 3D printing ice reinforced with natural fibers. Developed through a joint effort between ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) and the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), the technique is designed to support rapid, on-site construction in […]
US multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors is expanding its use of additive manufacturing (AM) from prototyping into low-volume production, starting with the Cadillac CELESTIQ. The luxury, hand-built electric sedan integrates more than 130 3D printed components—developed at GM’s Additive Industrialization Center (AIC) in Warren, Michigan—to support customized vehicle design. “When looking at whether to use […]
