Researchers at the University of Freiburg have introduced a process for volumetric 3D printing that enables complex multi-material parts and microscale internal channels to be produced in a single curing step. The method, called Embedded Extrusion-Volumetric Printing (EmVP), was detailed in a peer-reviewed study published in Nature Communications and integrates embedded 3D printing (EMB3D) with […]
James Bruton, a UK-based engineer and YouTuber, has completed an omnidirectional bike using 3D printed components, aluminum extrusion, and a self-balancing control system. The design features two omni wheels mounted at 90 degrees to one another, enabling the vehicle to travel in any direction, including directly sideways. Bruton reused the front wheel from a one-wheel […]
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), in collaboration with reactor developer Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has developed and deployed large-format 3D printed polymer composite molds to cast high-precision concrete structures at the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor. The forms, fabricated using carbon-fiber-reinforced ABS, are being used at Kairos Power’s Oak Ridge campus in […]
CRG Defense, a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company, has acquired the ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT, a large-format 3D printer manufactured by Italian firm Roboze. This acquisition makes CRG one of the first companies worldwide (and the second in the U.S.) to adopt this system. The addition aims to enhance CRG’s capacity to produce aerospace-grade polymer […]
Northrop Grumman is integrating additive manufacturing across its space systems to reduce lead times, lower costs, and enhance the design flexibility of certified parts. At the recent Additive Manufacturing Advantage Aerospace (AMAA) 2025 conference, Andrew Thompson revealed that Northrop 3D prints hundreds of thousands of parts annually. The global aerospace, space, and defense manufacturer is […]
Aibuild, a UK software company specializing in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), has expanded its partnership with Massive Dimension, known for its robotic 3D printing extruders, by launching MD Software. This offering merges Massive Dimension’s extrusion hardware with Aibuild’s reliable, industry-tested software platform. MD Software incorporates Aibuild’s features—including parametric slicing methods, analytical tools, and automated design […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! Researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a 3D printed robot that mimics the mechanical complexity of muscles and bones using just one material. Inspired by elephants, the robot combines soft, flexible components with rigid, load-bearing structures without […]
Dyndrite, a software company specializing in GPU-accelerated digital manufacturing tools, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with aerospace propulsion firm Ursa Major. The agreement follows a six-month technical evaluation in which Dyndrite’s LPBF Pro software surpassed Ursa Major’s existing toolchain. The software will now support Ursa Major’s metal additive manufacturing operations, including material development, part […]
TANIOBIS GmbH, a specialist in niobium alloy powders, is targeting Europe’s accelerating NewSpace sector with materials engineered for high thermal loads in aerospace propulsion and structural hardware. The company says its niobium-based AMtrinsic powders are intended to meet rising demand for components that must maintain mechanical integrity when exposed to temperatures above 1000 °C—conditions that […]
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has commissioned two 3D printing systems—an electron beam machine from Swedish manufacturer Freemelt, and a laser-based system from metal 3D printer manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions—at its newly launched Central Support Facility (CSF) to produce advanced components for future fusion power plants. “Fusion represents the future of energy – […]
Global automotive manufacturer BMW Group is advancing its circular economy goals by repurposing waste from its additive manufacturing processes. At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, Germany, and other sites worldwide, used 3D printing powder and components are recycled into filament for the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process and granulate for Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF), […]
Berlin based design automation company trinckle, has officially launched its fixturemate software within Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro platform. Following the announcement of their strategic partnership earlier this year, the release marks the first live milestone in their effort to simplify additive manufacturing (AM) workflows by integrating design automation tools directly into the production environments. Integrating […]
Meltio, Meltio, a Spain-based manufacturer of wire-laser metal 3D printing systems, has reported a surge in real-world industrial applications across automotive, aerospace, defense, mining, and energy sectors during the first half of 2025. The company reports its Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology is being used globally to manufacture and repair metal components on demand, helping […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! The US Department of Energy (DoE)’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has completed successful testing of two 3D printed stainless steel capsules in the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). Supported by the DoE’s Office of Nuclear Energy’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing […]
Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has unveiled the EXP 15, a concept car showcased at its new design studio that blends the brand’s early Grand Tourer heritage with advanced technologies like 3D printing and virtual reality. The EXP 15, though not slated for production, previews the design and technology of Bentley’s all-electric model launching in 2026, […]
Thingiverse, a major platform for digital design sharing, is increasing its efforts to restrict access to 3D printed firearm blueprints following a New York investigation that uncovered a significant number of downloadable weapon design files on the site. In response, the company has deployed automated tools designed to detect and remove such content. “Thingiverse is […]
Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI), an Ohio-based non-profit business accelerator, has purchased a Carmel 1400M Metal 3D printer from Israeli additive manufacturing OEM XJet. The system, which leverages XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, will be installed at Humtown Products, a YBI partner and America Makes member based in Columbiana, Ohio. YPI will use its new 3D […]
In this article, we review the Artisan, a dual-nozzle FFF 3D printer that features modular CNC machining and laser engraving/cutting capabilities. Made by Shenzhen-based Snapmaker, the 3-in-1 manufacturing unit combines a sizeable workspace with a powerful 40W laser and 200W CNC module capable of cutting a broad range of woods, metals, and plastics. Released in […]
Leader 3D printing materials manufacturer SUNLU marks its 12th anniversary with the launch of the AMS Heater, a filament dryer that mounts onto the Bambu Lab AMS. According to SUNLU, the novel filament dryer allows users to dry filament inside the AMS while printing in multicolor. Designed to replace the AMS upper cover, the heater […]
American shipbuilder Austal USA has purchased an ARCEMY Small Edition metal 3D printer from Australia’s AML3D in a deal worth approximately AU$1.2 million (USD$0.78 million). AML3D’s proprietary Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM) technology powers the system, which will be installed at the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE). Austal USA, a subsidiary of the […]
