Dr. Mansoor Khan, researcher of Texas A&M University is advancing the use of 3D printing to produce medications tailored for children, addressing long-standing challenges in pediatric dosing. By creating dose-flexible tablets, his approach ensures that children receive the exact amount of medication required for their age and weight, eliminating the need for pharmacists to manipulate […]
Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi’an, working with Wuhan University of Science and Technology, the National University of Singapore, and Trinity College Dublin, has demonstrated a non-contact ultrasound method for laser additive manufacturing. Published in Nature Communications, the work shows that transmitting ultrasound below 20 W·cm² through a gas medium refines grains and enhances mechanical performance […]
The U.S. Department of War has awarded $39.6 million to three companies to strengthen the nation’s solid rocket motor (SRM) production base. The funds, granted under Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA), go to additive manufacturing specialist Materials Resources LLC (MRL) of Ohio; materials processing specialist ICF Mercantile LLC (ICF) of New Jersey; […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Particle-free metal ink producer Electroninks has partnered with Manz Asia introducing a silver ink formulation for digital inkjet printing in semiconductor packaging. Curing under LED-UV light at 365 nanometers, the material is designed for 2.5D and 3D structures where precision and […]
Carnegie Mellon University has presented LLM-Drone, a system that combines large language models (LLMs) with drones to expand additive manufacturing into settings where conventional 3D printing cannot operate. Published in Springer Nature, the study shows how drones equipped with magnetically interlocking blocks can assemble structures described through text prompts, achieving 90 percent build accuracy in […]
A review published on ResearchGate by researchers at the University of Windsor analyzes how machine learning (ML) is being applied to direct energy deposition (DED) and wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). Covering studies published between 2010 and mid-2025, the review shows that research activity expanded rapidly after 2020, with methods such as deep learning, fuzzy […]
Researchers at Aalen University’s LaserApplicationCentre (LAZ) are refining process monitoring for powder bed-based laser melting of metals (PBF-LB/M), a central additive manufacturing technology for producing complex, high-performance metal parts. The team uses high-speed and high-resolution cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems to analyze dynamic and static aspects of the melting process, enabling early detection of […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. The UK defence sector is missing out on major savings by failing to adopt additive manufacturing as a mainstream production method, an industry leader has warned. Highlighted at the DSEI defence and security exhibition in London last week, Craig Pyser, chair […]
Children’s Nebraska, the state’s only free-standing pediatric hospital, recently used 3D printing to produce a custom superhero action figure for a five-year-old cancer patient. The Omaha-based non-profit operates 231 beds and more than 50 specialty clinics, providing care for children from Nebraska, western Iowa, South Dakota, northern Kansas, and northwestern Missouri. Departments across the hospital, […]
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global (HMT), a developer of hybrid additive manufacturing solutions, has showcased its AMBIT XTRUDE polymer composite 3D printing system during Trident Warrior 2025, the largest advanced manufacturing military exercise in US history. The event took place at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) facility in Monterey, […]
A consortium of world-leading industry and research partners has launched a project to develop the world’s first digitally enabled, additively manufactured (AM) marine propeller. By combining AM with digital twin technology, the initiative aims to transform how critical maritime components are designed, produced, and certified. Transforming maritime manufacturing Backed by Innovate UK through the Clean […]
UltiMaker, Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer, has unveiled its new Secure Line of 3D printing products designed for defense and high-security environments. The launch includes the UltiMaker S6 Secure and S8 Secure, two systems aimed at delivering trusted, on-demand production across land, sea, and air operations. The Secure Line is positioned as a tactical asset, enabling […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. US-based investment group Arc Impact Acquisition Corporation has secured key assets of Desktop Metal and is reviving the business as an advanced manufacturing platform. At the center of the plan is a combination of binder-jet technologies for metals and ceramics, polymer […]
ActivArmor, a U.S.-based creator of custom 3D printed waterproof casts and splints, has joined forces with Additive3D Asia, a provider of industrial-grade additive manufacturing solutions. This partnership makes Additive3D Asia the first distributor of ActivArmor products in Singapore, delivering advanced, hygienic, and patient-specific orthopaedic devices to clinics, hospitals, and specialists. “We are excited to introduce […]
Divergent Technologies, AI-driven 3D manufacturing solutions provider, has closed its Series E financing, raising $290 million at a $2.3 billion valuation. Led by Rochefort Asset Management, the round includes $250 million in equity and $40 million in debt. The funding will support scaling the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end digital manufacturing platform that […]
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have successfully 3D bioprinted miniature placentas, opening a new path for investigating pregnancy complications. The study, published in Nature Communications and led by Associate Professor Lana McClements with first author Dr Claire Richards, highlights the potential of this technology in addressing conditions such as preeclampsia, which affects […]
Designer Alexander Wang has introduced the Griphoria, a stiletto produced through 3D printing in partnership with on-demand design platform Hilos. Debuting in his spring 2026 collection, the shoe unites multiple resin densities into one form, featuring a seamlessly integrated outsole and heel—created without the need for molds, CAD files, or excess material. “I have never […]
A new German research project is working to overcome the long-standing difficulty of 3D printing high-strength aluminum alloys for aerospace applications. The AlaAF initiative, supported with €1.17 million from the Federal Ministry of Education, Technology and Space (BMFTR) under the Action Plan for Research into the Universe and Matter (ErUM), brings together the Technical University […]
3D printing footwear company Zellerfeld has launched GEN3, its latest 3D printing system ,that combines higher speed, efficiency, and design flexibility. The company’s long-term goal is to transition from factory-made to 3D printed shoes, with a focus on personalization and more sustainable production. “Our first generation, MONO1, got us to hundreds of pairs. Then, GEN2 […]
US company that designs and manufactures bicycles Trek has unveiled the AirLoom, which uses 3D printed lattice structures to redefine how a saddle interacts with a rider’s body. By addressing uneven pressure, hotspots, and friction, it provides lasting comfort across racing, gravel, and casual riding, demonstrating how 3D printing can enhance both fit and performance […]
