Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin are developing a new 3D printing method called Holographic Metasurface Nano-Lithography (HMNL), aimed at making electronics packaging for semiconductor chips faster, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable. “Our goal is to fundamentally change how electronics are packaged and manufactured,” said Michael Cullinan, an associate professor in the Cockrell […]
The Spanish Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has established a pilot line for the 3D printing of ceramic devices intended for renewable hydrogen production and use. The facility, named Merce Lab (Manufacturing Energy Ceramic Devices), allows the production of solid oxide cells (SOCs) for fuel cells and electrolyzers at a pre-industrial scale, representing a […]
A construction research by Swinburne University of Technology is examining earth-based 3D printing as a response to Australia’s shortage of social and affordable housing. Funded through the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects Scheme, the work is being led by Dr Mohamed Gomaa from Swinburne’s School of Engineering and involves the development of a robotic printing […]
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) has partnered with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam, both in the United States, to create a satellite campus that will provide the educational foundation needed to grow a 3D printing sector on the island. The initiative aims to train […]
A light aircraft crashed at Gloucestershire Airport in Staverton after a 3D printed air induction component failed, leading to a loss of engine power. According to an Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) report, the accident involved a Cozy Mk IV aircraft, registered G-BYLZ, which crashed on 18 March 2025 at 13:04 GMT following an uneventful […]
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have introduced Image2Gcode, an end-to-end deep learning framework that generates printer-ready G-code directly from 2D images, removing the need for computer-aided design (CAD) models or slicing software. Published on arXiv, the study presents a diffusion-transformer model that converts sketches or photographs into executable additive manufacturing instructions, creating a direct link […]
Renishaw, a UK-based engineering technology company specializing in metrology and additive manufacturing systems, has partnered with Tekna, a Canadian materials producer, to make titanium 3D printing more efficient and cost-effective. Their collaboration centers on a coarser-cut titanium alloy powder optimized for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems. The larger particle size enables faster build rates, […]
3D printer OEM Stratasys has announced that its RadioMatrix radiopaque 3D printing material is now fully commercially available in the United States. Previously deployed in limited settings, the material can now be widely used by healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions for advanced medical imaging, education, and training purposes. According to the company, […]
3D printer OEM Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. Revenue for the quarter was $137.0 million, down 2.1% Y/Y from $140.0 million and down 0.8% Q/Q from $138.1 million in the previous quarter, underscoring the lingering caution in capital equipment spending that has weighed on much of […]
Designer Danit Peleg has introduced an experimental process for converting denim waste into a fully recycled, 3D printable textile, unveiling the early-stage work at Denim Première Vision in Milan. The project begins with production scraps sourced from Italian manufacturer PureDenim, known for its sustainability-focused denim innovations. The waste is shredded into fibers, blended with 100% […]
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, tablets have long been produced through standardized processes that leave little room for fine-tuning how a drug behaves once ingested. Chinese pharmaceutical technology company Triastek is challenging that model. By applying 3D printing to drug product development and manufacturing, the company is introducing a more controlled and predictable way to engineer oral […]
MakeGood, a nonprofit focused on disability design, has unveiled the 3D Printed Toddler Mobility Trainer, an affordable, open-source device that helps children with mobility challenges develop independence, coordination, and social skills. The device was developed in collaboration with industrial design firm LINK PBC and nonprofit partner TOM Global, with support from sponsors including Bambu Lab […]
A new study from RWTH Aachen University, published in Nature, presents a connected, digitalized approach to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) that demonstrates how cyber-physical systems can operationalize Industrie 4.0 principles in practice. The research introduces a three-layer framework—workpiece, assembly, and product—that structures how data, security, and stakeholder interactions function across manufacturing networks. Using data-driven […]
Global AI-powered manufacturing marketplace Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) announced its third quarter results for 2025 (Q3 2025), reporting a record quarter across revenue, gross profit, marketplace gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA. Posting its strongest quarter yet in Q3 2025, the global marketplace delivered solid top-line growth and firmer profitability even as manufacturers continued to navigate an […]
Researchers from the Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, working with the University of Science and Technology of China, have demonstrated a solid-state additive manufacturing route for producing aluminum-based nanocomposites that do not require post-heat treatment. Published on Springer Nature, the study introduces additive friction […]
3D printer OEM Stratasys launched an extensive suite of material and process innovations across its FDM, SAF, P3 DLP, and software platforms at Formnext 2025. Attendees were shown updates aimed at improving material flexibility, stabilizing print behavior, and reducing the amount of manual intervention that many additive workflows still require. These exhibitions also included the […]
A research team from Nanjing Tech University, a Chinese institution specializing in mechanical and power engineering research, has introduced a physics-informed neural operator (PINO) framework capable of predicting real-time distortion in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)—also known as Directed Energy Deposition-Arc (DED-Arc). Published on arXiv, the study presents PIDeepONet-RNN, a model that forecasts thermo-mechanical distortion […]
Base Materials, a UK-based developer of high-performance syntactic materials, has launched a large-format 3D printing service designed to give manufacturers a faster and more resource-efficient alternative to traditional tooling. The process replaces CNC-machined tooling boards with additively manufactured single-piece models produced without visible bond lines. In internal trials, the method cut material waste by up […]
U.S. based Oregon State University has developed a fast-curing, eco-friendly alternative to concrete. The clay-based material, which cures instantly as it is 3D printed, promises quicker, low-emission building of homes and infrastructure, potentially helping to address the global housing crisis while reducing the environmental impact of traditional concrete. The study, published in Advanced Composites and […]
Italian studio Essesi Design Studio has developed Nimble, a conceptual modular prosthetic fin designed to help amputees swim more effectively. The attachable device replaces a missing foot and lower leg, combining a lightweight carbon-fiber shell with a 3D printed flexible rubber lattice that generates thrust while reducing stress on the residual limb. “The Nimble prosthetic […]
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