Steinbach AG, a contract manufacturer specializing in technical ceramic additive manufacturing, has acquired two additional CeraFab S65 systems, bringing its total number of Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) printers to seven. The expansion increases the company’s capacity for series-quality prototyping and serial production of ceramic components. The additional systems extend the company’s LCM-based machine park, which […]
U.S. provider of composite shelter systems SelectTech Services Corporation has unveiled ForgeX, a fully expandable composite shelter created with American defense and aerospace firm AEVEX. The new system houses a climate-controlled additive manufacturing setup built for field environments where permanent facilities are scarce. ForgeX allows military units and remote industrial teams to fabricate mission-critical tools, […]
Replique, a Mannheim-based production platform for industrial components founded in 2023 as an independent company by former BASF employees, has expanded its global manufacturing partnership with Alstom, becoming a worldwide supplier for multiple projects and subsidiaries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South America. Announced on January 13, 2026, the expanded collaboration builds on initial component projects […]
FARO Technologies and Creaform, both businesses of AMETEK, have announced a consolidation of their operations that will form two new business units: FARO CREAFORM and FARO INSIGHT. The reorganization, announced on January 13, 2026, combines FARO’s 3D Measurement business segment with Creaform, while FARO’s reality capture segment becomes a separate unit focused on data-driven insight […]
Chinese space launch company LandSpace has filed for an IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market, seeking to raise ¥7.5 billion (approx. $1 billion), at a time when AM is moving from a development tool into a core production technology for orbital launch vehicles. As reported, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) accepted the Beijing-based company’s application for […]
The UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is working on a federally funded research effort aimed at producing functional liver tissue using 3D printing. Supported by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the project is funded with up to $25 million over 5 years and is being conducted under a project known as Vascularized […]
Amaero, a manufacturer of high-value specialty alloy powders, has secured a US$3 million purchase order for refractory alloy materials from Australian cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited. Amaero expects to deliver powders through Q3 and Q4 FY2026, supporting Titomic’s program with a major defense prime contractor. As part of the initiative, Amaero will also […]
The United States Air Force’s Hill Aerospace Museum is using 3D scanning and printing to preserve aviation history, streamline restoration, and modernize exhibits. By fabricating rare or obsolete components in-house, the museum has reduced costs and ensured historically accurate aircraft displays. “Ensuring historical accuracy is at the forefront in restoration and exhibits,” said Brandon Hedges, […]
Phillips Corporation, a U.S.-based supplier of manufacturing technology and services, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to deliver containerized hybrid manufacturing systems supporting expeditionary and sustainment operations. Announced by the company’s Federal Division, the award supports the Army’s Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Modification program, which […]
Australian metal powders specialist Metal Powder Works Limited has formalized a Powder Partnership Agreement with Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia’s largest shipbuilder, Austal Limited. The agreement strengthens an existing commercial relationship and establishes a framework for co-developing specialized metal powders for Austal USA’s additive manufacturing programs, including projects at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing […]
Tekna, a supplier of advanced materials and plasma systems for industrial applications, has received a CAD 2.0 million order for high-performance titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by a Tier-1 supplier serving the U.S. aerospace and defense sector and applies to deliveries scheduled throughout 2026. The agreement […]
Senvol, a company that develops software for analyzing additive manufacturing process and material data, has received funding from the U.S. Navy to lead a research program focused on sensor fusion in metal additive manufacturing. The effort will examine whether in-situ monitoring data can be used to predict material performance for parts produced using metal wire […]
After more than a decade in the market, Carbon is experienced enough to know where to focus. The shift is away from expansion and spectacle, and towards making polymer additive manufacturing behave like an industrial system. Philip DeSimone, Carbon’s co-founder and now part of the Office of the CEO, spoke at length about cost curves, […]
Dutch startup Metal-Base has announced the pre-launch of The Metal 1.0, a compact Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer priced below €10,000. The system is scheduled to launch via Kickstarter in Q1 2026 and is positioned to lower the barrier to entry for industrial metal additive manufacturing. Based in Geldrop, the two-year-old company […]
Siemens, a German industrial technology company focused on automation, electrification, and industrial software, and NVIDIA, a U.S.-based developer of GPUs and AI computing platforms, have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership centered on industrial artificial intelligence. According to the companies, the collaboration combines NVIDIA’s AI computing platforms with Siemens’ industrial software and hardware to […]
ADDMAN, a North American additive manufacturing service provider offering polymer and metal 3D printing, machining, and injection molding, has acquired Forecast 3D, a polymer additive manufacturing company based in Carlsbad, California. Forecast 3D will operate within the acquirer’s Polymer division. The transaction increases polymer production capacity, digital infrastructure, and West Coast manufacturing presence. Founded more […]
Roboze, a company developing additive manufacturing systems for processing superpolymers and composite materials, has obtained Japan’s Nannen-sei certification for components produced in ULTEM 9085 using its ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED and ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT platforms. The certification confirms compliance with the Ministerial Ordinance Technical Standards for Railways issued by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and […]
Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) is accelerating research in metal additive manufacturing through partnerships with Australian-based metal AM specialist Amaero and American shipbuilder Austal USA. These collaborations aim to rapidly test advanced aerospace powders, such as Nb-C103 and Ti-6Al-4V, while developing reliable material data for naval shipbuilding. By leveraging NCAME’s end-to-end […]
DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in large-scale additive manufacturing (AM), has reinforced its focus on flexible, efficient, and sustainable production through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) by securing ISO 45001 certification from DNV. The recognition highlights the company ‘s robust occupational health and safety protocols as it scales its WAAM operations. Peter Richards, CEO of DEEP […]
Researchers at University College London are using artificial intelligence to speed up the analysis of metal 3D printing, a critical step in improving part quality and reliability. A new neural network, AM-SegNet, can quickly process X-ray images captured during printing, helping engineers better understand the process and enhance manufacturing outcomes for applications such as aerospace. […]
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