Save Up to 15% on Revopoint’s New INSPIRE 2 and MetroY Series 3D Scanners

16 heures 43 minutes ago
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 […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

Creality to Go Public in New IPO, Most Recent Valuation at Half a Billion

18 heures 50 minutes ago
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 […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

NSF Funds $25.5M to Support Emerging Manufacturing Technologies

21 heures 53 minutes ago
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 […]
Paloma Duran

NREL Harnesses Laser-Powered 3D Printing to Advance Marine Energy

21 heures 56 minutes ago
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 […]
Paloma Duran

Researchers Develop Real-Time Monitoring System for DIW 3D Printing of Thermosets

21 heures 57 minutes ago
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 […]
Paloma Duran

BCN3D Is Saved

22 heures 44 minutes ago
In June, Barcelona-based BCN3D filed for bankruptcy. Now the firm has been saved, its assets have been bought by Quantum. Quantum is an investment vehicle for a group of firms...
Joris Peels

Velo3D Joins the Nasdaq Amid New $17.5M Public Offering

1 jour 13 heures ago
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 […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

University of Wyoming Lab Pushes Boundaries of Soft Material 3D Printing

1 jour 13 heures ago
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 […]
Paloma Duran

BCN3D Rescued following New Asset Acquisition

1 jour 13 heures ago
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 […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

Creality To Go Public

1 jour 14 heures ago
Creality is one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world. It probably ships more 3D Printers than anyone else. In a competitive market, the company has gone from...
Joris Peels

Can Polymaker’s New High-Temp PLA Handle the Heat? Hands-on with HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF

1 jour 18 heures ago
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 […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones