Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have developed 3D printed models from patient-derived cells to simulate motor neurons in the lab. These structures, known as motor neuron organoids, are expected to support research into neurodegenerative diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and help explore treatment strategies without the need for invasive procedures. Understanding ALS […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! A new coral reef restoration initiative in Aqaba, Jordan, is combining large-scale 3D printing with marine biology in an effort to counter the rapid decline of coral ecosystems. Led by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the […]
Ukrainian startup Lemki Robotix, in collaboration with German 3D printing firm iSCALE 3D and Czech robotics company Zeykan Robotics, has developed a fully 3D printed off-road autonomous robot constructed entirely from recycled materials, which is reported as the first of its kind. Unveiled as a proof-of-concept at the 3D Print Expo in Lyon, France, the […]
Researchers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have introduced a compact, high-efficiency holographic tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (HT-VAM) system that leverages a MEMS-based phase-only light modulator. This development marks a significant advancement in addressing the light delivery limitations associated with volumetric 3D printing.Their work, detailed in a preprint on arXiv (June 2025) demonstrates […]
In this edition of SLICED, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we compile the latest developments across the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, including hospital-based device production, sustainable construction projects, and smart material innovations for implantable sensors. In today’s digest, updates span platform redesigns, strategic robotics collaborations, public beta testing for advanced filaments, and safety research […]
A 3D printed safety device has helped save the life of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver. Josef Newgarden was involved in a high-speed collision with Louis Foster during the recent Bommarito Automotive Group 500 race at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison Illinois. Newgarden, a two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion, collided with Foster on lap […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! A new North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) facility is using 3D printing, scanning, and digital modelling, within a single clinical environment to support customised medical care. Located in the Beckspool building on the former Frenchay Hospital site, […]
South Korean space company INNOSPACE has launched an Advanced Manufacturing Division specializing in the production of rocket engines and critical components for space launch vehicles through proprietary metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology. This move enhances the company’s production autonomy and scalability, enabling cost reductions, faster development cycles, and stronger competitiveness in the commercial launch sector. […]
Ameresco, energy solutions provider, has partnered with the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan, to launch one of the US Department of Defense’s first large-scale projects employing advanced 3D printing technology. Utilizing the Cellular Fabrication (C-Fab) process by advanced 3D printing platform Branch Technology, the project will design and manufacture customized insulation panels to […]
A research team from the Spanish Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Italian University of Foggia, and China’s Jiangnan University has developed 3D printed gummy supplements enriched with vitamins and minerals. Published in the Journal of Food Engineering, the study investigates the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) to address nutritional deficiencies through personalized supplementation. “Our […]
Over the past 30 years, the once-dominant U.S. Navy has steadily fallen behind the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in size and production capacity. In response, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is helping lead efforts to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding through additive manufacturing. The IALR’s campus in Danville, Virginia, recently hosted the […]
A recent social media post caught my eye, something that could be described as the antithesis of LinkedIn. Instead of the typical self-congratulatory product launch or inflated performance claims, it was a blunt video clip of a combustion chamber tearing apart under pressure. During hot-fire testing, an additively manufactured GRCop-42 combustion chamber failed and with […]
U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced plans to issue $92 million in new convertible notes, which will mature in 2030. The company has negotiated private subscription agreements with qualified institutional buyers for the offering. 3D Systems expects to finalize the sale of the new notes on June 23rd, 2025, pending standard […]
Neighborhood 91 in Pittsburgh is actively expanding as a comprehensive site that integrates multiple stages of the additive manufacturing (AM) supply chain. Located near Pittsburgh International Airport, the development is overseen by the nonprofit Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) on land owned by the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Of the 195-acre master plan, one building […]
Stanford researchers have taken a major step toward addressing one of the biggest hurdles in organ bioprinting: building realistic vascular networks capable of sustaining lab-grown tissue. Their new platform, published June 12 in Science, accelerates the design of these blood vessel systems and translates them into 3D printable models—bringing the promise of personalized, functional organs […]
At this year’s 3D Print Lyon, I participated in a panel discussion on consolidation, maturing customer demand, and material innovation. Joining me on the global trends panel were Cecile Laverriere, EOS Applications Engineer, Terry Wohlers, Distinguished Fellow of Advanced Manufacturing at ASTM, and Tuan Tranpham, President of AMER & APAC at Anisoprint. For more in-depth […]
During a recent tour of Materialise’s global headquarters in Leuven, I was given a rare glimpse into the company’s aerospace 3D printing operations. The Belgian software firm runs a contract manufacturing service that supplies fully certified components for the aerospace and aviation industries. Leveraging a fleet of FDM and SLS machines, the company produces a […]
Autodesk has introduced a new volumetric modeling API for Fusion, aimed at expanding the platform’s capabilities in lattice generation, topology optimization, and functionally graded materials. Announced on 13 June 2025 via the official Fusion blog, the update brings new workflows to developers for advanced design and simulation applications. Volumetric modeling in Fusion The new functionality […]
Farsoon Technologies, a leading Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, has introduced the FS621M-Cu—a large-format metal additive manufacturing platform specifically designed for copper and copper alloys. By integrating advanced laser technology with tailored process controls, this system is designed to meet the growing demand from aerospace innovators for reliable, large-scale printing of high-performance copper components. Copper alloys […]
Engineer Tsung Xu, working without formal training, designed and 3D printed a winged Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone that achieved an impressive 130-mile nonstop flight and approximately three hours of endurance during flight tests. Completed within just 90 days, this project represents a remarkable accomplishment in amateur aerospace engineering, showcasing endurance capabilities typically reserved […]
