Danish digital orthopedic manufacturing company Create it REAL has partnered with Monterrey-based Vitalitecs to expand access to advanced digital production technologies for orthopedic devices across Mexico. Announced in January 2026, the collaboration aims to support the local production of patient-specific orthotics, prosthetics, and medical devices using 3D printing-enabled workflows. Under the agreement, Vitalitecs will operate […]
SWISSto12, a provider of satellite systems and RF technologies developed using additive manufacturing, has announced it will receive €73 million ($84.8 million) from European Space Agency (ESA) member states through the HummingSat ARTES partnership. This investment is set to accelerate the HummingSat program and expand production capabilities for next-generation geostationary satellite systems. “We are proud […]
In 2025, the U.S. Navy transformed additive manufacturing (AM), from an experimental technology into a fully operational asset. By cutting production times by roughly 70% and strengthening industrial ties with AUKUS allies, the Navy established a flexible, distributed manufacturing network capable of supporting fleet readiness in real time. These gains were enabled by tighter qualification standards, […]
UK-based maritime technology company Armada Technologies has installed its Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier using a 3D printed component, as part of its effort to reduce the ecological impact of maritime operations. The LNG carrier is now operating with the component integrated into a critical subassembly of the […]
Czinger Vehicles, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of high-performance vehicles, has established a UK base of operations at MIRA Tech Park, a mobility research and development campus in the United Kingdom. The move forms part of the company’s UK investment and expansion strategy and places Czinger within an established automotive engineering environment that supports vehicle development, […]
Korean eyewear brand Breezm is bringing its 3D scanned, custom-fit glasses nationwide in the U.S. through its iPhone app, Breezm: Eyewear Made for You. Using facial scanning and AI-driven recommendations, the app adjusts frame sizing and pupillary alignment to ensure comfort and precision, letting customers choose from 80 colors and a variety of lenses—including progressive, […]
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have introduced MechStyle, a new generative AI system designed to create personalized 3D objects that are both visually distinctive and mechanically sound. Unlike conventional generative AI tools that prioritize appearance alone, MechStyle integrates structural analysis into the design process, addressing a long-standing limitation in AI-generated 3D models: […]
German bicycle manufacturer Urwahn Bikes has released a limited edition version of its SOFTRIDE bicycle platform featuring a 3D printed titanium alloy frame. Rather than developing a new frame design, the manufacturer has applied the new process to the existing SOFTRIDE, keeping its geometry and structural concept unchanged and altering only the material system. This […]
Washington State House Bill 2321 has sparked debate by proposing new technical restrictions on 3D printers to stop them from producing a firearm or illegal firearm parts. Backed by multiple House sponsors, the proposal is still under committee review, making a full House vote uncertain. The bill reflects growing legislative attention on the role of […]
Mulliner, Bentley Motors’ bespoke and coachbuilding division, has completed Batur Convertible #4, featuring Bentley’s first use of 3D printed platinum alongside an extensive range of bespoke exterior and interior features. Developed through a client co-creation process, the vehicle demonstrates how additive manufacturing and precision craftsmanship are applied to low-volume luxury automotive production while retaining Bentley’s […]
Global sportswear company Nike is pushing the boundaries of 3D printed footwear with its latest Air Max 1000, developed in collaboration with 3D printing footwear company Zellerfeld. The new “Multicolor” edition represents a major leap in the brand’s additive manufacturing approach, allowing multiple colors to be printed directly into the shoe, a first for this […]
South Korea–based aerospace and defense company Innospace has produced a spherical titanium pressure vessel without internal supports using its proprietary low-overhang 3D printing method. The dome was fabricated with Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23 and designed, simulated, and built using Oqton’s 3DXpert software on a standard Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion system, showing the feasibility of manufacturing […]
On a shopfloor, the difference between a promising build and a costly failure can come down to heat that drifts a few degrees over a long cycle. For DMG MORI, that reality is pushing metal additive manufacturing away from spectacle and towards the disciplines that have long governed machine tools: repeatability, serviceability, and a payback […]
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working with industry partner ARC Specialties, have developed and demonstrated a new high-throughput metal additive manufacturing process designed for producing large, near-net-shape components. The technique, termed Electroslag Additive Manufacturing (ESAM), combines electroslag strip cladding (ESC) with wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to achieve deposition rates several times higher than […]
A new UK research initiative announced today will investigate how additive manufacturing can be used to produce materials capable of operating in extreme environments, beginning with components required for fusion energy systems. The project, titled DIADEM (Design of Interfaces for Additively Engineered Metamaterials), focuses on developing manufacturing approaches for multi-metal components that are difficult to […]
Pennsylvania-based manufacturer developing accessible metal 3D printing systems Xact Metal announced it is expanding access to affordable metal 3D printing for small and medium-sized businesses while promoting a more decentralized approach to additive manufacturing. The company reported a 30% increase in orders for 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 and announced the appointment […]
For years, PETG has been the material many FDM users reach for when PLA is no longer enough. It prints easily and behaves predictably, producing parts that look good on the print bed. The problem comes later, when those parts are put to work. Drop them, load them, or bolt them into a moving assembly, […]
Tekna, a Canadian supplier of plasma-atomized metal powders and plasma processing systems, has received a purchase order valued at CAD 1.5 million for titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by an undisclosed Tier-1 supplier serving the U.S. defense sector, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026, according to a […]
The Danish Technological Institute and Heatflow have developed and tested a 3D printed cooling component for data centers that is intended to significantly reduce energy consumption for server and GPU cooling. Created as part of the European AM2PC research project, the solution uses passive two-phase cooling to remove heat without pumps or fans, while enabling […]
6K Additive, a producer of metal powders for additive manufacturing, has been selected as the preferred metal powder supplier to AGF Defcom for the production of firearm suppressors using 3D printing. The companies announced the agreement at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, establishing a supply relationship focused on high-performance metal powders used in metal […]
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