Scientists at Donghua University in Shanghai, home to the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Fiber Materials, have developed transparent polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ) aerogels that combine ultralow thermal conductivity with exceptional optical clarity. The work, published in Nature Communications, describes how carefully controlled sol–gel chemistry enables printable inks that yield aerogels with 97% transmission of visible to […]
Prodways, a French manufacturer of industrial 3D printers, has worked with HRL Laboratories in California to investigate how polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) can be additively manufactured without introducing critical defects. Using the ProMaker L5000 digital light projection (DLP) system, HRL scientists fabricated carbosilane-based composites and monitored their transformation into silicon-oxycarbide (SiOC) ceramics. The research established size […]
Phasio, a software platform for quoting, order management, and workflow planning in additive manufacturing, has partnered with Dyndrite, a developer of computational geometry and automation software for digital production, to deliver what they describe as the first fully digital HP Multi Jet Fusion workflow. The collaboration integrates Phasio’s customer-facing system with Dyndrite’s MJF Pro build […]
A team from Tel Aviv University and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems has demonstrated the first lithium-ion battery produced entirely through inkjet drop-on-demand (DoD) 3D printing. The study, published in the Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, shows how the technique enables precise, layer-by-layer printing of a cathode, separator, and anode, resulting in a fully functional cell. […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Automated post-processing systems manufacturer Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has partnered with Prototal Industries to integrate automated post-processing into Prototal’s AM operations. The agreement includes the installation of AMT’s vapor smoothing and depowdering equipment across Prototal’s European facilities, starting with sites in […]
A team from KU Leuven,a leading Belgian research university, has demonstrated the first omnidirectional 3D printing of PEDOT:PSS aerogels, enabling stretchable interconnects and high-aspect-ratio thermoelectric (TE) pillars. The research, led by Francisco Molina-Lopez, was published in Advanced Science. The new method integrates direct ink writing (DIW) with in-place freeze-drying to produce free-form, porous PEDOT:PSS structures […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Paris’s public hospital network is bringing industrial 3D printing into its training programs through a new partnership with French manufacturer Lynxter. Based at Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP)’s in-house 3D printing platform PRIM3D, the project will test the use of silicone printers […]
Researchers at MIT and the Polytechnic University of Milan have developed a low-cost, AI-driven monitoring platform for 3D bioprinting that improves tissue reproducibility, reduces material waste, and lays the foundation for intelligent, automated fabrication of complex biological structures. “A major drawback of current 3D bioprinting approaches is that they do not integrate process control methods […]
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have combined binder jet additive manufacturing (BJAM) with advanced post-processing to produce leak-tight ceramic components, addressing a longstanding challenge in ceramic 3D printing. ORNL reports that this is the first known leak-tight joint created using AM, paving the way for scalable BJAM assemblies. […]
The BFI National Archive, a film and television archive managed by the British Film Institute, uses the Formlabs Form 3L, a large-format 3D printer acquired in 2022, to reproduce obsolete equipment parts and develop prototype components, including film reels, cores, spacers, and guides. The process begins with the EinScan Pro HD 3D scanner, which captures […]
U.S.-based medical device company Airway Management has received FDA clearance for the Nylon flexTAP, described as the world’s first digitally printed single-point midline oral appliance for sleep apnea. The device, manufactured in the U.S., combines the company’s patented Vertex Technology with a design intended for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By […]
Architecture and design firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) collaborated with the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and D-Shape to present projects at the World Design Congress (WDC) 2025 that emphasize 3D printing as a tool for environmental and architectural innovation. The firm showcased applications of 3D printing in marine ecosystem restoration, urban […]
3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint recently launched its Trackit Optical Tracking 3D scanner, which is now available for purchase on the company’s official website. In this article, the 3D Printing Industry engineering team put the Trackit through its paces. Revopoint’s newest offering adds to the company’s POP, MINI, INSPIRE, MIRACO, and RANGE series product lineup. It […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has approved 3D Spark’s CO₂ reporting tool for spare parts production, integrating it into AM workflows after validating its accuracy. The decision reflects a broader shift in industry, where manufacturers are under mounting pressure to […]
Lunia 3D, a Cardiff-based 3D printing company, has marked its fifth anniversary with a major investment in Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. The move positions the Welsh firm for its next stage of growth, bringing high-volume powder-based production in-house for the first time. Founded in 2020 by childhood friends Ken Pearce and Yousef Ahmed, Lunia […]
Polish compact selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer specialist Sinterit has announced that FIT Additive Manufacturing Group in Germany, one of its key shareholders, has placed an order for more than thirty Lisa X and Suzy 3D printers. In addition, FIT has provided a working capital loan to support Sinterit’s next growth phase. Carl Fruth, […]
3D printer manufacturer Formlabs is preparing to launch Form Now, an on-demand 3D printing service that enables users to upload designs, select from a range of professional-grade materials, and receive finished parts without owning a 3D printer. Turnaround times are expected within five days, making 3D printing more accessible for individuals and businesses looking to […]
Irish orthopedic manufacturing specialist Croom Medical has introduced Biofuse, a 3D printed porous ingrowth technology for orthopedic implants. Developed using laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, the platform allows OEMs to integrate lattice structures directly into implant geometries, in line with ASTM F1854 standards. “By combining dense and targeted porous regions in a single manufacturing […]
Pac-Dent, a manufacturer of preventive care, has acquired Ackuretta Technologies, a Taiwan-based developer of dental laboratory and chairside 3D printing hardware. This acquisition supports Pac-Dent’s goal of creating an open, interoperable ecosystem that integrates materials, software, and hardware—including printers, companion devices, and workflow tools—to streamline 3D printing for clinicians and labs globally. “The most important […]
Caracol AM, the Italian developer of large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) solutions, has officially opened its U.S. headquarters and production facility in Austin, Texas. The new 6,000 sq. ft. site will function as a hub for assembling, testing, and delivering the company’s robotic AM platforms to the North American market. It also includes a production and […]
