Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing network led by technology accelerator Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, has launched a new marketplace for additive manufacturing. The platform allows companies to submit jobs that are produced collaboratively by small manufacturers across Michigan, with secure transactions and protection of intellectual property. Jobs are allocated among the participating […]
EPFL, a research university and engineering school in Lausanne, Switzerland, has researchers who developed a 3D printing method that grows metals and ceramics inside a water-based gel. This approach produces dense yet intricate structures suitable for energy, biomedical, and sensing applications. Instead of using traditional metal powders, the method starts with a simple hydrogel and […]
During Geneva Watch Days, Swiss watch brand Horologer MING unveiled the Polymesh, described as the world’s first 3D printed titanium bracelet-strap hybrid. Designed to combine the “flow” of a metal bracelet with the flexibility of a fabric strap, the Polymesh is made entirely from grade 5 titanium and consists of 1,693 interconnected components produced in […]
Swedish software developer Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched the ATLASCAN Pro, a new handheld 3D scanner built for versatile industrial applications. Weighing just 1 kg, the ATLASCAN Pro combines multiple laser lines with a proprietary processing algorithm to perform 3D scanning and data acquisition across a variety of materials and surfaces. It provides high-speed, […]
A new research group at the University of Stuttgart is working on a study that involves 3D printing tissue directly inside the human body. Led by Dr. Andrea Toulouse from the Institute of Applied Optics, the project has received €1.8 million in funding from the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (CZS) through its CZS Nexus program. This funding has […]
Scientists in Switzerland have begun developing artificial corneas using 3D printing technology, in a project that could eventually help repair eye damage and restore vision for people affected by corneal disease or injury. The initiative is being led by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) in collaboration with the University of […]
ChoiceSpine, a provider of specialized spine surgery systems, has announced an expansion of its TigerShark Lateral Interbody System. Developed in collaboration with Stuart D. Kinsella, MD, MSTR of The Steadman Clinic, the updated implant line introduces new sizes designed to better match a variety of patient anatomies. “This line extension reflects a meaningful step forward […]
Italian 3D printer manufacturer Caracol has secured $40 million in Series B funding to expand its large-scale robotic manufacturing business and accelerate its international growth. The round was led by Omnes Capital and Move Capital Fund I, with participation from CDP Venture Capital’s Large Ventures Fund, other international funds, and several Italian institutional investors. Existing […]
3D printing software developer Dyndrite has partnered with Ansys, now part of Synopsys, to integrate advanced thermal simulation capabilities into metal AM workflows. The collaboration combines Ansys’ thermal processing simulation tools with Dyndrite’s Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Pro software. Its purpose is to help engineers predict and manage thermal effects that influence the quality […]
Belgium officially welcomed its first F-35 Lightning II fighter jet at a ceremony held at Jean Offenberg Air Base in Florennes. The milestone advances the country’s defense modernization and inaugurates a new industrial partnership centered on the F-35 engine, integrating additive manufacturing (AM) into Belgium’s aerospace supply chain. During the event, the Belgian government signed […]
Additive manufacturing in dentistry is maturing, but not uniformly. A new study from Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR) charts a market in which low-cost LCD vendors are moving impressive unit volumes while some suppliers still command a disproportionate share of revenue. It’s a two-speed system: diffusion at the desktop, monetisation in the validated stack. Scott Dunham, […]
Researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of Washington have developed a 3D printing method that replicates the directional mechanics of human tissue, bringing greater realism to medical simulation and surgical training. Human tissues are anisotropic, meaning their stiffness and elasticity vary by direction due to aligned collagen and elastin fibers. Conventional cast […]
Cambridge-based MIT researchers have developed FabObscura, a tool that turns everyday objects into animated displays without electronics. Building on traditional barrier-grid animations, the software supports complex patterns like zigzags, circles, and radials—and the team is now exploring taking these effects into 3D printing to create interactive, sculptural objects. “Our system can turn a seemingly static, […]
Vulcan, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced manufacturing systems, has introduced its MX Series, a line of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers aimed at making industrial additive manufacturing more accessible. With starting prices at $39,000, the MX100 is labeled as one of the most affordable metal 3D printers available, while maintaining industrial-grade performance […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register today for AMA: Healthcare 2025. French engine manufacturer Safran Aircraft Engines has installed three CeraFab S65 ceramic 3D printers from ceramic 3D printing specialist Lithoz at its Gennevilliers site near Paris. The new equipment will produce advanced ceramic casting cores for turbine blades in next-generation aircraft engines. […]
Xact Metal, a metal 3D printing company based in State College, Pennsylvania, reported more than 30 percent order growth in both the second and third quarters of 2025 compared with the same periods in 2024. The company attributes the increase to continued adoption of its powder-bed fusion systems by small and medium-sized manufacturers seeking lower-cost […]
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), from both the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) and the College of Engineering, are creating a 3D printed lung model that could transform how respiratory diseases are studied and treated. By combining engineering and biology, the team aims to replicate the complexity of human lungs more accurately […]
U.S.-based metal powder producer Continuum Powders and industrial 3D printing developer HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions (HP AM) have teamed up to accelerate the development of high-performance metal alloys using HP’s Metal Jet S100 Printing Solution. The partnership initially focuses on OptiPowder M247LC, a low-carbon, nickel-based superalloy designed for high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance in aerospace […]
Scheduled for 2025 in Salalah, Oman’s first 3D printed mosque will combine modern construction with traditional Islamic design. Known as the Al Khair Mosque Project, it is being developed by Adi Architects and 3D printing concrete provider Innotech Oman with support from Dhofar Municipality as part of the Dahariz Waterfront Development Plan. The project aims […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register today for AMA: Healthcare 2025. Researchers in Spain and the Netherlands have developed new hybrid bioinks that enable 3D bioprinting of artery models closely mimicking the layered structure and partial function of human blood vessels. The team at CIC biomaGUNE, part of the Basque Research and Technology […]
