Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (UW–Platteville) have developed a method to repurpose dairy waste into sustainable 3D printing materials. Professors John Obielodan and Joseph Wu recently received a U.S. patent titled “Development of Bio-Composite Materials for 3D Printing Using Milk Proteins.” The technology uses proteins from spoiled milk to create bioplastics, offering a new […]
Charles Wade, a fourth-year PhD student in CU Boulder’s Department of Computer Science, has developed OpenVCAD, a software package that uses functions and code to define both the shape of a 3D object and how different materials are distributed within it. “There’s certainly a history of multi-material design study and practice that existed well before […]
Researchers at the U.S.-based University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to advance colorectal cancer research and drug discovery. The 3D in vivo–mimicking human colon is designed to enhance precision and personalized medicine while reducing reliance on animal testing, offering a more ethical, accurate, and cost-effective alternative. In […]
Bambu Lab has launched the P2S, a new desktop 3D printer designed to bring the precision and intelligent monitoring of its flagship H2-series to a compact, affordable platform. Priced at $549 (excl. tax) in the US, £479 (incl. tax) in the UK, and €519 (incl. tax) in the EU, the printer is available now. A […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archireef, a nature technology company specializing in marine ecosystem restoration. The agreement outlines a joint commitment to research and projects focused on restoring coral reef habitats and protecting marine biodiversity across Abu Dhabi’s coastal areas. Under this partnership, EAD […]
Researchers at Virginia Tech, led by Associate Professor Prahalada Rao from the College of Engineering, are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) combined with wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) could enhance the production of submarine and aircraft components by detecting and correcting flaws during printing. The approach seeks to make fabrication faster and more reliable than traditional […]
A team led by Washington State University (WSU) has developed a miniature processor and 3D printed antenna arrays that could serve as the foundation for next-generation, flexible, and wearable wireless systems. The innovation promises improved efficiency in communication technologies across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and space. The research, recently featured in Nature Communications, demonstrates […]
ALOFT AeroArchitects and Spectrum Networks LLC are using Markforged’s composite 3D printing systems to manufacture certified aircraft components, Nano Dimension has announced. Produced for government, VIP and private aircraft worldwide, Spectrum Networks is using Markforged’s FX10 3D printers and Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) to produce certified cabin items such as lighting housings, replacement fixtures, panels […]
A new study from the Tokyo University of Science reveals a machine-learning-assisted method that dramatically improves the accuracy of carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn 3D printing, reducing geometric errors by nearly 80%. Published in Composites Part C: Open Access, the research by Junro Sano and Ryosuke Matsuzaki demonstrates how an explainable AI model can automatically correct […]
A team of researchers from Bangladesh and China has published a comprehensive review on how light-based additive manufacturing technologies are reshaping photonics. The paper, titled “Photonic systems in 3D printing,” was authored by Khan Rajib Hossain, Tao Wu, Md Abu Shyeed, and Md. Rahamatolla, and appeared in ChemPhysMater in 2025. It surveys the latest advances […]
Researchers publishing in nonprofit organization ACS Nano have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that could serve as an effective bone replacement material. In tests on rabbits, this material supported bone cell growth more effectively than plain glass and showed longer-term growth than a commercially available bone substitute. “This work demonstrates an easy, low-cost way […]
Firefly Aerospace, U.S. private aerospace company, has announced plans to acquire SciTec, U.S. defense and intelligence technology company, in a transaction valued at approximately $855 million, consisting of $300 million in cash and $555 million in newly issued Firefly shares priced at $50 each. The deal is designed to integrate Firefly’s launch, lunar, and orbital […]
Velo3D, an AM technology company specializing in mission-critical metal parts, has expanded its collaboration with Innovative Rocket Technologies, a company focused on developing reusable launch vehicles. The partnership aims to integrate advanced metal additive manufacturing into iRocket’s production processes, enabling faster design updates after each reusable launch and supporting the manufacturing of Solid Rocket Motors […]
Researchers at the University of Michigan and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have demonstrated how to 3D print tubular structures that block vibrations using their internal geometry. The study, published in Physical Review Applied, builds on decades of theory and computational work to create materials that passively prevent vibrations from traveling through them. “That’s […]
Cross Industry Dynamics (CID), a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company, has unveiled Nuestra Memoria (“Our Memory”), a large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) public art project created in collaboration with Denver interdisciplinary artist Brian Labra Vergara. Commissioned by Adams County Latino Pride, the installation was presented at the Adams County Festival Latino in October 2025 to celebrate Día […]
Aerospace engineering company Cummings Aerospace recently conducted a flight test of its Hellhound S3 at the Pendleton UAS Range in Oregon. The test supports the Department of War’s goal of asserting U.S. military drone superiority by leveraging 3D printing for faster, more cost-effective production. During the test, the man-portable loitering munition, equipped with an inert […]
Supplier of advanced materials Tekna Advanced Materials has become the first company to receive National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) accreditation for metallic powder manufacturing. The formal audit was completed in August, and the certificate was granted on October 15. “From day one, we saw this effort not just as an internal quality […]
The Atlanta VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) is now the first VA facility to provide advanced 3D printed casts and splints. Using the ActivArmor system, the facility can produce orthopedic devices that are customizable, waterproof, and breathable. These devices support a wide range of services, including Orthopedics, the Emergency Room, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Podiatry, and […]
Amnovis, a contract manufacturer focused on 3D printed medical devices, has marked its fifth anniversary with the delivery of its 100,000th 3D printed implant. Founded in June 2020 by Peter Mercelis and Ruben Wauthle, the company combines quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery for key industries. “From day one, we wanted Amnovis to be more […]
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a technique enabling dentists to 3D print permanent zirconia crowns and other restorations within hours instead of days. Published in the Ceramics International journal, the method focuses on accelerating one of the most time-consuming parts of the process known as debinding, which removes […]
Recent comments