Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (Nikon AM), a California-based subsidiary of Nikon SLM Solutions focused on digital manufacturing technologies, is partnering with the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program to advance additive manufacturing for naval shipbuilding and repair. As part of the initiative, the MIB Program will fund placement of its first ultra-large format Nikon […]
In additive manufacturing, the printing step often gets the spotlight, but it’s the quieter, final stage of post-processing that can make or break efficiency. For many organizations, this step remains manual, slowing throughput, introducing safety risks, and creating bottlenecks that stand in the way of scalable production. More and more, companies are turning to automated […]
As global electrification gains momentum, the battery industry is under growing pressure to boost production efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and build more resilient supply chains. To address these challenges, many companies are exploring advanced manufacturing methods. Among them is Sakuu, a Silicon Valley-based developer of battery printing equipment and technologies. Join AM: Energy tomorrow, a […]
With demand for more sustainable and efficient energy solutions growing across Europe, the ORGANIC project, coordinated by AIMEN Technology Centre, is tackling a key challenge in wind energy manufacturing: producing large, high-performance turbine blades that are both recyclable and industrially reliable. By combining bio-based materials, generative design, and artificial intelligence within large-format additive manufacturing (AM), […]
A study published on arXiv details how researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a reinforcement learning framework that enables robots to manipulate granular media such as sand into target shapes. The system trains a robotic arm with a cubic end-effector and a stereo camera to reshape loose material into forms including rectangles, L-shapes, […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. German machinery maker ARBURG will be winding down its additive manufacturing business ARBURGadditive’s operations by the end of this year. The company said it will stop selling its Freeformer 3D printing system on 31 December 2025, bringing an end to […]
Living on the Moon is often imagined through habitats and rovers, but the real bottleneck is infrastructure: without reliable power and communications, no outpost can survive the lunar night. With the Artemis program preparing to return astronauts to the south pole, the question of how to power and connect a base has moved from theory […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) has partnered with US defense firm Lockheed Martin to begin producing 3D printed parts for the aerospace and defense (aerodef) sector in Saudi Arabia. In its first phase, the project will focus on […]
At Washington University in St. Louis, Netanel Raviv, assistant professor of computer science & engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering, is leading a cross-disciplinary team from computer science and biomedical engineering to address the misuse of 3D printing for untraceable firearms, or ghost guns. The group has developed a technique to embed digital fingerprints […]
Rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major has initiated construction of a new 400-acre solid rocket motor test facility in Weld County, Colorado, marking a major step forward in the company’s capacity to design, produce, test, and certify large solid rocket motor (SRM) systems, including those used in standard missile programs, supporting both national and missile defense […]
American artist, designer, and inventor Max Eternity, through his startup Mausware, has developed Finger Maus, a wearable computer mouse that fits on a finger, offering a lightweight, portable, and sustainable alternative to traditional mice. Launched in August on Indiegogo, the device provides precise control for laptops, tablets, PCs, and other digital devices while combining convenience […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Global consumer electronics company Apple has introduced the new iPhone Air and Apple Watch Series 11 using additively manufactured components. On the iPhone Air, the USB-C port is produced through 3D printing. Apple says the method makes the connector thinner […]
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), a German research organization specializing in laser-based manufacturing, and MacLean-Fogg, a U.S. supplier of engineered metal components, have produced a large die casting tool inlay for Toyota using laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M). The project marks the first successful demonstration of large-volume tools with conformal cooling, made possible by […]
Argive, an Oxford-based microturbine and propulsion company owned by Alloyed Ltd, has developed two new turbines using additive manufacturing, reinforcing British sovereignty in critical propulsion technology. The A300 microturbine has already flown in tests powering MGI Engineering’s SkyShark one-way effector drone, while the larger A1100 has been successfully ground tested. The A1100 incorporates Alloyed’s nickel […]
Danish toy manufacturer LEGO Group has unveiled its holiday lineup, headlined by the LEGO Icons Holiday Express Train—its first set to include a mass-produced 3D printed component. The part, a functional train component, combines standard LEGO connectors with a design enabled by additive manufacturing (AM). The 956-piece toy is designed as a festive display and […]
Voxeljet, a German manufacturer known for its binder jetting systems in industrial foundry work, has completed validation trials for its VX9000 large-format 3D printer. Developed with GE Vernova and the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology (IGCV), the system was tested in summer 2025 at Baettr’s foundry in Sweden, where molds weighing up […]
PostProcess Technologies, a provider of automated post-printing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM), reports the successful use of its DEMI 4100 automated resin removal system with the Stratasys Neo800+ stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, citing positive customer feedback. Customers in the automotive, industrial, and service bureau sectors have observed improvements in throughput, consistency, and workplace safety when […]
Anatomy Warehouse, a supplier of anatomical teaching resources, has entered an exclusive partnership with Germany-based Erler-Zimmer to introduce advanced 3D printed anatomical models to classrooms and training centers across the U.S. Created with Monash University in Australia and produced in Germany, the Erler-Zimmer 3D Anatomy Series is transforming access to realistic, high-quality anatomy tools for […]
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi have developed an ingestible capsule that can collect samples of bacteria from the small intestine, offering a clearer picture of the gut microbiome than stool tests alone. Named CORAL, the capsule is built to reach […]
Lithoz, an Austrian company specializing in ceramic 3D printing, is manufacturing aluminium nitride (AlN) heat exchangers for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems in megawatt-class aircraft. The work forms part of the EU-funded TRIATHLON project, which aims to create more robust, low-emission, low-maintenance powertrains to support the decarbonization of aviation and improve system sustainability. Ergon Research designed the […]
