Faster HfC synthesis with NC State’s new single-step laser process

2 semaines ago
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Researchers at North Carolina (NC) State University have developed a single-step laser-based method to synthesize hafnium carbide (HfC), significantly streamlining the production of this ultrahigh-temperature ceramics.  Published in American Ceramic Society (ACS) journal, the study was led […]
Ada Shaikhnag

Ultralight 3D printed 19 GHz antennas reduce weight by 94% with new multi-material process

2 semaines ago
A research collaboration between the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has led to the development of a charge-programmed deposition method for 3D printing ultralight, high-frequency antennas. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates a fabrication process that integrates conductive and dielectric materials […]
Anyer Tenorio Lara

3YOURMIND Tapped by EU to Boost Defense-Ready Spare Part Production

2 semaines ago
3YOURMIND, a software company specializing in on-demand and distributed manufacturing, has been selected from more than 400 applicants to join the 2025 cohort of the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator. The eight-month program, designed to integrate small and non-traditional players into the defense industrial base, launches on June 16 at the Paris Air […]
Anyer Tenorio Lara

Etsy’s New 3D Printing Rules: Original Designs Only

2 semaines ago
Etsy has introduced new rules that restrict how vendors sell 3D printed goods.  In an update to its ‘Creativity Standards’, items produced using “computerised tools,” like 3D printers, laser cutters, or Cricut machines, must now be “produced based on a seller’s original design.”  This marks a significant shift for the popular online marketplace, which published […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

Mahdi Naim and KORUX Collaborate on EXOSKYN: A 3D Printed Sneaker Inspired by Human Anatomy

2 semaines ago
EXOSKYN, a 3D printed sneaker inspired by human anatomy and designed by Lyon-based industrial designer Mahdi Naim for the emerging brand KORUX, is now featured on the international trend platform TrendHunter, where it earned a score of 9.6. This footwear presents a compelling option for those interested in the convergence of technology, design, and the […]
Paloma Duran

University of Bristol Conduct First Full-Scale Seismic Test on 3D Printed Concrete Structure

2 semaines ago
Researchers at the University of Bristol have conducted one of the UK’s first full-scale seismic tests on a 3D printed concrete structure, using the country’s largest shaking table to simulate the effects of a moderate earthquake. The study aims to better understand how 3D printed concrete structures behave under seismic stress, compare the seismic resilience […]
Paloma Duran

UltiMaker Eyes 30% of Revenue from Defense as Demand for Deployable 3D Printers Grows

2 semaines ago
UltiMaker is increasingly aligning its strategy toward the defense sector, identifying field-ready FDM systems, open materials platforms, and NATO-compliant data security as key differentiators. Andy Middleton, SVP for EMEA and global marketing, confirmed the company’s trajectory in a discussion with 3D Printing Industry, noting that geopolitical instability and aging military infrastructure have accelerated interest in […]
Michael Petch

ASTM’s AM CoE unveils its latest cross-industry AM certification program

2 semaines ago
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Standards developer ASTM International has unveiled an AM certification program to establish a consistent and transparent qualification pathway for manufacturers across aerospace, medical, and other sectors. Developed by ASTM’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), the […]
Ada Shaikhnag

New Bambu Lab Patent Protects 3D Printer Heatbed Technology

2 semaines 1 jour ago
Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab, has patented a new 3D printer heatbed design.  Titled “Heated Bed of 3D Printer, and 3D Printer,” the patent was published internationally under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), a global treaty administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), on […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

Elegoo launches RFID ecosystem, invites user feedback for material authentication system

2 semaines 1 jour ago
Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo has introduced a new RFID Ecosystem for its FDM printers. The system is aimed at streamlining 3D printing workflows by enabling automatic recognition of tagged items and corresponding print parameters. It integrates an Elegoo-designed RFID reader with configurable RFID tags and is intended to automate tasks such as loading the […]
Rodolfo Hernandez

Divergent Joins U.S. Air Force’s $46 Billion EWAAC Initiative to Accelerate Defense Manufacturing

2 semaines 1 jour ago
Divergent Technologies, an AI-driven 3D manufacturing solutions provider, has been selected to participate in the U.S. Air Force’s Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC), a $46 billion multi-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) initiative. The program aims to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation weapons systems. Join AM defense experts on July 10th at Additive […]
Paloma Duran

KITECH cuts titanium 3D printing time by 40% using refined SLM parameters

2 semaines 1 jour ago
The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) has developed a Selective Laser Melting (SLM) method for stacking layers of titanium at a faster speed. The method consists in melting layers of metal powder with a high power laser, permitting complete manipulation of the material into complex shapes for advanced component manufacturing.  Join AM leaders on […]
Rodolfo Hernandez