Troops from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade are building and deploying 3D printed first-person-view (FPV) drones to gain a tactical edge on the battlefield. At the center of this initiative is Hawkeye Platoon, a unit within the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment. Specialising in reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition […]
Researchers from the University of Maryland, Georgia Tech and the University of Notre Dame, have introduced DissolvPCB, a novel 3D printing-based method to fabricate fully recyclable electronic circuits. Presented at UIST 2025, the technique combines polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) substrates and eutectic gallium–indium (EGaIn) liquid metal to create printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that can be […]
Haddy, a startup specializing in large-format 3D printing, has been selected—alongside three other companies—to participate in the 2025 Disney Accelerator. This program connects growth-stage businesses with The Walt Disney Company to explore how emerging technologies can enhance media, entertainment, and immersive experience design. Joining Haddy in the 2025 cohort are Animaj, a company utilizing an […]
A new review published on ScienceDirect by researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University and the China Academy of Space Technology provides a detailed account of in-space 3D printing progress using polymers and fiber-reinforced composites. The document identifies in-situ additive manufacturing as a transformative approach to fabricating space structures, bypassing launch constraints and enabling rapid production of […]
German construction firm Züblin and robot-assisted, on-site 3D concrete printing technology specializer Instatiq are scaling up on-site 3D concrete printing through a new joint venture, NELCON, which will offer these services more broadly—pending antitrust approval. The companies are currently deploying 3D concrete technology to build three apartment buildings in Metzingen-Neugreuth, Germany for housing provider GWG […]
Additive manufacturing is redefining the landscape of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) treatment by enabling personalized drug delivery, improved surgical planning, and tailored educational tools. A group of researchers from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Chitkara University, and Thincr Technologies compiled extensive evidence in a review published via ScienceDirect, highlighting how 3D printing is being used […]
Researchers at Baylor University and CisLunar Industries have developed a vertically integrated method to transform cast aluminum space debris into fully dense, structurally sound components using solid-state additive manufacturing. Their combined system—electromagnetic continuous casting followed by twin-rod additive friction stir deposition (TR-AFSD)—refines grain structure, consolidates defects, and produces pre-machined parts suitable for orbital or lunar […]
Elegoo, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, and STEM kits, has introduced Nexprint, an open-source 3D model platform aimed at simplifying model access and streamlining the printing process. Designed for users across skill levels, the platform supports browsing, downloading, and sharing models through a centralized interface. Nexprint integrates with Elegoo Slicer and […]
Aerospace propulsion firm Ursa Major has announced the creation of the Alliance for the American Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (AAAME), a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) for national security applications. Founding members include Dyndrite, EOS, and nLight, representing key players in defense, manufacturing, and advanced technology. Initially formed to address […]
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a technique that enables the precise creation of metallic structures with customized shapes and compositions. This technique offers scientists an unprecedented level of control over alloy design, making it possible to engineer materials with specific mechanical and functional properties. Potential applications range from biocompatible, high-strength […]
US-based propulsion system manufacturer Beehive Industries has unveiled the Rampart engine, a fully 3D printed propulsion system developed for use within the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) framework. Nicknamed “The Force Multiplier,” the engine is specifically designed for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) intended to operate alongside manned fighter aircraft in high-threat environments. It supports a broad […]
Private university Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) AMPrint Center has received a 10-year contract renewal from New York state to continue research and development in additive manufacturing. The funding—structured in two five-year phases with an initial $5 million allocation—will support work on 3D printing processes, materials, and applications, as well as industry partnerships and workforce […]
Help choose the 2025 3D Printing Industry Awards winners – sign up for the Expert Committee now! California-based medtech company Carlsmed Inc. has completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising approximately $100.5 million in gross proceeds. These proceeds are aimed at supporting manufacturing scale-up, commercial expansion, and growth of its aprevo platform for 3D printed personalized spine […]
Help choose the 2025 3D Printing Industry Awards winners – sign up for the Expert Committee now! Students from Aalborg University in Denmark have built a drone capable of transitioning seamlessly from flight to underwater navigation. Developed as part of their bachelor’s thesis in Applied Industrial Electronics, the hybrid drone was designed, fabricated, and tested over the […]
AMCM, a specialized metal 3D printer manufacturer within the EOS group, has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 150th machine. The system—an AMCM M 4K equipped with four 1 kW lasers—is set to be deployed in California’s aerospace industry, where it will be used to produce CuCr1Zr combustion chambers, critical components in […]
Motorsports company Andretti Global, part of the TWG Motorsports umbrella, has extended its collaboration with 3D printer OEM Stratasys, reaffirming its position as the Official 3D Printing Partner of Andretti INDYCAR. “The expansion of our partnership with Stratasys will significantly enhance our additive capacity and capabilities at Andretti Global. Armed with their latest industry-leading technologies, […]
Western Australia recently saw the completion of the first multi-storey home constructed using 3D printed concrete in Perth. Developed by Contec Australia, a construction firm specializing in advanced 3D concrete printing technology, this project demonstrates the application of robotic 3D printing technology in residential construction, offering potential advantages such as lower labor demands, accelerated build […]
At US-based Binghamton University, a multidisciplinary research team led by Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi is exploring new approaches to bacteria-powered biobatteries by integrating laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printing technology. Working in collaboration with Assistant Professor Dehao Liu, a specialist in LPBF from the Mechanical Engineering Department, the team used this metal AM method […]
Korean launch startup INNOSPACE has accelerated its in-house production of hybrid rocket components using metal 3D printing systems from Eplus3D. The company has deployed three metal Powder Bed Fusion (MPBF) machines to fabricate 13 core parts for its HANBIT rocket line, marking a key step toward serial production. The new Advanced Manufacturing Division at INNOSPACE’s […]
Aconity3D, laser-based 3D printing machines producer, has successfully developed and tested a cryogenic aerospike rocket engine—entirely designed by artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printed as a single, monolithic component using a high-performance aerospace copper alloy (CuCrZr). Remarkably, the engine passed its hot-fire test on the very first attempt. The engine was manufactured using Aconity3D’s AconityMIDI+ […]
