Aibuild, a UK- and US-based software company developing autonomous additive manufacturing systems, has secured new strategic investment from Ford Otosan’s corporate venture arm Driventure and Turkey’s deep-tech fund 212 NexT. The round, led by existing investor IQ Capital, also included participation from ACT Venture Partners, Force Over Mass Capital, and Atlas Ventures. The amount was […]
Swedish automation machinery manufacturer Begner Agenturer is establishing a metal AM facility at its site in Falun in central Sweden, as part of a regional industrial development program. From the outset, the facility is intended to produce metal parts directly from digital design files, initially focusing on spare parts and prototypes. To support this work, […]
Google DeepMind, the London-based artificial intelligence research company owned by Google, has announced a partnership with the United Kingdom to accelerate scientific discovery and modernize public services through AI. Under the agreement unveiled in December 2025, DeepMind will establish its first fully automated research laboratory in the country next year. The facility will use robotics […]
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), a newly formed agency under the Ministry of Defence, will allocate more than £142 million this year to advance domestic drone and counter-drone technologies. The initiative aims to expand Britain’s uncrewed systems capabilities and enhance homeland security against emerging aerial threats linked to Russian activity in Europe. UKDI, launched in July […]
Forte3D, a 3D printing instrument producer founded by Alfred Goodrich and Elijah Lee, is transforming the production of classical instruments through advanced 3D printing technology. The company’s signature product, a carbon fiber cello, delivers the sound, feel, and look of a traditional Stradivarius-style instrument, while reducing production costs from around $3,000 to just $800. By […]
Dubai-based engineering company LEAP 71 has completed hot-fire tests of two 20 kN methane–liquid oxygen rocket engines developed in less than three weeks, moving from initial specifications to ignition. The engines were generated entirely by the company’s Large Computational Engineering Model, Noyron, without direct human design input. Both engines, a conventional bell-nozzle design and a […]
Nikon SLM Solutions, a German metal additive manufacturing company, has released SLM.Prep, a new data preparation software designed to unify and simplify build setup across all its selective laser melting systems. Developed through a multi-year program shaped by user feedback, SLM.Prep aims to enhance transparency, accuracy, and process control in metal 3D printing. The new […]
Each year, the 3D printing industry makes predictions about itself. Some are bold, some cautious, many familiar. What matters is not whether a forecast proves perfectly accurate, but whether the direction of travel becomes clearer when confronted with reality. Looking back at 2025 through the lens of 3D Printing Industry’s reporting, and comparing that coverage […]
Founded in 2011 out of Vienna University of Technology, Lithoz has grown into one of the key players in ceramic additive manufacturing. The company’s co-founder and CEO, Johannes Homa, says its vision remains consistent: to make additive manufacturing a genuine production process, not just a prototyping tool. During AM Ceramics, I interviewed the Lithoz CEO […]
Snapmaker, Chinese manufacturer of multifunctional 3D printers, has raised “tens of millions” in a Series B funding round co-led by major investment firm Hillhouse Ventures and Chinese technology company Meituan, with the investment intended to accelerate core technology R&D, global talent acquisition, and the expansion of its 3D printing ecosystem as the company prepares for […]
According to the World Economic Forum, Europe depends on China for 98% of its highest-performance magnets. If China stopped exports tomorrow, the continent’s wind turbines, EV motors, and defence systems would grind to a halt. MagNEO believes 3D printing can change that. These critical magnets, typically made from rare earth elements (REEs) like neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB), […]
Researchers at the U.S. private research universities Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts and Northwestern University in Illinois have developed a method for producing small, biodegradable tubular scaffolds using 3D printing. The scaffolds feature microscopic grooves and channels designed to guide cell growth, with the goal of supporting the regeneration of functional blood vessels. “I’m really […]
Hek Lab, a footwear-focused design studio working with additive manufacturing, has unveiled the EDDY model, a 3D printed shoe created specifically for everyday wear. The project responds to ongoing hesitation among consumers toward 3D printed footwear, which is often linked to unfamiliar materials, elevated pricing, long production timelines, and experimental aesthetics. Developed in collaboration with […]
PyroGenesis, a specialist in ultra-high-temperature processing and plasma-based engineering solutions, has announced the signing of an initial order for fine-cut titanium powder produced using its NexGen plasma atomization technology. The customer is a U.S.-based contract manufacturer focused on titanium AM applications within the consumer products and healthcare sectors. This latest agreement follows a previously disclosed […]
Stratasys, a U.S.-based manufacturer of polymer 3D printing systems, is powering Airbus production of more than 25,000 flight-ready components each year. The aircraft maker, which first adopted additive manufacturing for a spare crew seat component, now has over 200,000 certified Stratasys polymer parts in service across its global fleet. This large-scale integration marks one of […]
AME-3D, a UK-based additive manufacturing service provider specializing in rapid prototyping and low-volume production, has expanded its materials offering through the introduction of Windform composite materials developed by CRP Technology. The addition allows UK designers and engineers to access high-performance selective laser sintering (SLS) parts for advanced industrial applications where strength, lightweight performance, and thermal […]
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) , a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization supporting industrial additive manufacturing users through education and collaboration, has confirmed Ronen Hadar, Senior Director and Head of Additive Design & Manufacturing at The LEGO Group, as a keynote speaker for its 2026 AMUG Conference in Reno, Nevada, scheduled for March 15–19, 2026. Hadar will […]
Nihon Chuzo Co., Ltd., a century-old foundry and part of the JFE Group, a Japanese steel and engineering conglomerate, will install the country’s largest metal powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) 3D printer in April 2026. The system, developed by Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), a Chinese manufacturer of multi-laser metal 3D printing systems used in aerospace and […]
A mix of public vote and expert committees chooses the 3DPI Awards. This balance is intended to ensure the awards can scrutinise the whole 3D printing ecosystem and reduce the influence of popularity alone, grounding decisions in technical merit, market impact, and long-term contribution to the industry. Public nominations for the 2026 3D Printing Industry […]
Researchers at Kennesaw State University in the United States have found that adjusting 3D printing settings can nearly triple the strength of printed parts, paving the way for safer, more efficient designs in high-stakes applications like nuclear energy. The project, supported by the Summer Undergraduate Research Program and the Sophomore Scholars Program, is led by […]
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