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Researchers at University College London are using artificial intelligence to speed up the analysis of metal 3D printing, a critical step in improving part quality and reliability. A new neural network, AM-SegNet, can quickly process X-ray images captured during printing, helping engineers better understand the process and enhance manufacturing outcomes for applications such as aerospace. […]

U.S.–based developer of robotic vending machines, Sweet Robo, has introduced ChocoPrint, a new chocolate-printing system, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, held from January 6 to 9. The machine represents the company’s first foray into on-demand food fabrication within automated retail. A New Era in Automated Treats ChocoPrint represents a major step forward for Sweet […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a legislative proposal that would make the state the first in the country to require 3D printer manufacturers to block the creation of guns and gun components. The bill is designed to curb the spread of so-called ghost guns, unserialized firearms that can be produced at home and […]

Aiming to remove workflow bottlenecks and improve visibility into every layer of production, Metal 3D printer manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions has introduced SLM.Prep, a unified data-preparation platform designed for the demands of modern multi-laser metal AM.  The system is the culmination of several years of development and incorporates feedback from users working directly with Nikon […]

Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed an ultra-fine 3D printing technique for fabricating vertically aligned nanolasers directly on semiconductor substrates. The approach enables high-density placement of optical components and is intended for use in future optical integrated circuits for computing, communications, and display technologies. The work was led by Ji […]

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed flexible, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells whose transparency and apparent color can be tuned without altering the light-absorbing material. Semi-transparent solar cells are often discussed in the context of windows and building-integrated photovoltaics, but in practice they tend to force a compromise. Most existing designs achieve transparency […]

A small 3D printer is now being used by clinicians at British Columbia Cancer Kelowna to create patient-specific tools for brachytherapy, enabling more accurate radiation delivery for people with cervical, vaginal, and recurrent endometrial cancers. “This was the dream of myself and a physician who has since moved back to Quebec,” said medical physicist Dr. […]

FUGO Precision 3D, a developer of 3D printing technology for dental manufacturing, has announced a strategic collaboration with South Korea’s Graphy, a developer of photopolymer materials for 3D printing, ahead of its official market debut at LMT Lab Day 2026 in Chicago. The partnership will integrate Graphy’s advanced photopolymer materials into FUGO’s centrifugal 3D printing […]

Engineers and scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with Stanford University, have developed a 3D nanofabrication technique that scales two-photon lithography (TPL) from a laboratory tool to wafer-scale production—retaining submicron precision while achieving throughput more than a thousand times faster than commercial systems.  The innovation, published in Nature, could accelerate manufacturing for […]

Researchers from McGill University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and at Drexel University have developed a new method for high-resolution 3D printing using the proboscis of a female mosquito as a biological nozzle. As per the research, the study describes what the authors call “3D necroprinting,” in which proboscides taken from laboratory-reared, uninfected and deceased mosquitoes […]

Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Creality has unveiled a major showcase at its during CES. The display combined new desktop creation products, interactive installations, and featured model demonstrations, highlighting Creality’s advancements in AI-driven and intelligent 3D fabrication. SPARKX i7 Launch and Smart Features Creality officially debuted the SPARKX i7 on opening day, marking the printer’s first […]

Formlabs, a 3D printer manufacturer, closed 2025 on a high note, reporting its strongest quarterly results to date. The company saw record sales across multiple product categories, with its Fuse series of selective laser sintering (SLS) printers driving significant growth, particularly in factory and production environments. Fuse Printers Driving Adoption in Production According to Chief […]

Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a U.S.-based manufacturer of large-scale 3D construction printers and proprietary building materials, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has not yet released a public statement explaining the circumstances behind the filing. Chapter 11 Filing Details Court records show that Black Buffalo 3D voluntarily submitted a Chapter 11 petition […]

Shimano, a Japanese manufacturer of bicycle components and drivetrain systems, has introduced the Pro Stealth 3D Saddle, a new addition to its Pro Stealth range that incorporates 3D printed padding to manage rider pressure across different riding positions. The saddle uses a multi-density mesh structure developed from pressure-mapping data collected during bike fitments, combined with […]

South Korean metal 3D printing manufacturer MetalPrinting has announced the novel GAUSS MT90 metal paste 3D printer at CES 2026. Unlike standard systems using lasers, powder beds, or binder spraying, the MT90 operates with paste based metal extrusion (PME), in which metal powder is formulated into a paste and extruded through a nozzle at room […]

Multiple Navy organizations have joined forces to bolster aircrew protection with a new application of additive manufacturing: a 3D printed version of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS).  The effort involves the Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205), Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), […]

PyroGenesis,a specialist in ultra-high-temperature processing and plasma-based engineering solutions, has delivered 3.5 tonnes of titanium powder to a U.S.-based minerals and metal technology company under a new supply agreement, using its patented NexGen plasma atomization process. The shipment marks the first in a recurring order arrangement, providing high-quality titanium feedstock to support critical industries—from aerospace […]

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have awarded $1.1 million through the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program to establish metal 3D printing equivalency and interoperability between U.S. and U.K. defense supply chains.  Funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering’s Manufacturing Technology […]

Netherlands-based deep science and engineering company Motion Imager has partnered with the Mechanics of Materials and Processing and Performance groups at Eindhoven University of Technology to accelerate volumetric AM from research-stage innovation to scalable production.  The initiative secured significant backing through a competitive selection run by the Materials Innovation Institute and Holland HighTech, which highlighted […]

Researchers from McGill University Health Centre Research Institute (RI-MUHC) are using virtual reality (VR) and 3D printing to study whether damaged lungs could one day be repaired rather than replaced through transplantation. In one of the institute’s laboratories in Montreal, the team is using VR headsets to examine detailed digital models of lung anatomy, moving […]