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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have introduced Image2Gcode, an end-to-end deep learning framework that generates printer-ready G-code directly from 2D images, removing the need for computer-aided design (CAD) models or slicing software. Published on arXiv, the study presents a diffusion-transformer model that converts sketches or photographs into executable additive manufacturing instructions, creating a direct link […]

Renishaw, a UK-based engineering technology company specializing in metrology and additive manufacturing systems, has partnered with Tekna, a Canadian materials producer, to make titanium 3D printing more efficient and cost-effective. Their collaboration centers on a coarser-cut titanium alloy powder optimized for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems. The larger particle size enables faster build rates, […]

3D printer OEM Stratasys has announced that its RadioMatrix radiopaque 3D printing material is now fully commercially available in the United States. Previously deployed in limited settings, the material can now be widely used by healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions for advanced medical imaging, education, and training purposes. According to the company, […]

3D printer OEM Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. Revenue for the quarter was $137.0 million, down 2.1% Y/Y from $140.0 million and down 0.8% Q/Q from $138.1 million in the previous quarter, underscoring the lingering caution in capital equipment spending that has weighed on much of […]

Designer Danit Peleg has introduced an experimental process for converting denim waste into a fully recycled, 3D printable textile, unveiling the early-stage work at Denim Première Vision in Milan. The project begins with production scraps sourced from Italian manufacturer PureDenim, known for its sustainability-focused denim innovations. The waste is shredded into fibers, blended with 100% […]

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, tablets have long been produced through standardized processes that leave little room for fine-tuning how a drug behaves once ingested. Chinese pharmaceutical technology company Triastek is challenging that model. By applying 3D printing to drug product development and manufacturing, the company is introducing a more controlled and predictable way to engineer oral […]

MakeGood, a nonprofit focused on disability design, has unveiled the 3D Printed Toddler Mobility Trainer, an affordable, open-source device that helps children with mobility challenges develop independence, coordination, and social skills. The device was developed in collaboration with industrial design firm LINK PBC and nonprofit partner TOM Global, with support from sponsors including Bambu Lab […]

A new study from RWTH Aachen University, published in Nature, presents a connected, digitalized approach to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) that demonstrates how cyber-physical systems can operationalize Industrie 4.0 principles in practice. The research introduces a three-layer framework—workpiece, assembly, and product—that structures how data, security, and stakeholder interactions function across manufacturing networks. Using data-driven […]

Global AI-powered manufacturing marketplace Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) announced its third quarter results for 2025 (Q3 2025), reporting a record quarter across revenue, gross profit, marketplace gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA. Posting its strongest quarter yet in Q3 2025, the global marketplace delivered solid top-line growth and firmer profitability even as manufacturers continued to navigate an […]

Researchers from the Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, working with the University of Science and Technology of China, have demonstrated a solid-state additive manufacturing route for producing aluminum-based nanocomposites that do not require post-heat treatment. Published on Springer Nature, the study introduces additive friction […]

3D printer OEM Stratasys launched an extensive suite of material and process innovations across its FDM, SAF, P3 DLP, and software platforms at Formnext 2025. Attendees were shown updates aimed at improving material flexibility, stabilizing print behavior, and reducing the amount of manual intervention that many additive workflows still require. These exhibitions also included the […]

A research team from Nanjing Tech University, a Chinese institution specializing in mechanical and power engineering research, has introduced a physics-informed neural operator (PINO) framework capable of predicting real-time distortion in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)—also known as Directed Energy Deposition-Arc (DED-Arc). Published on arXiv, the study presents PIDeepONet-RNN, a model that forecasts thermo-mechanical distortion […]

Base Materials, a UK-based developer of high-performance syntactic materials, has launched a large-format 3D printing service designed to give manufacturers a faster and more resource-efficient alternative to traditional tooling. The process replaces CNC-machined tooling boards with additively manufactured single-piece models produced without visible bond lines. In internal trials, the method cut material waste by up […]

U.S. based Oregon State University has developed a fast-curing, eco-friendly alternative to concrete. The clay-based material, which cures instantly as it is 3D printed, promises quicker, low-emission building of homes and infrastructure, potentially helping to address the global housing crisis while reducing the environmental impact of traditional concrete. The study, published in Advanced Composites and […]

Italian studio Essesi Design Studio has developed Nimble, a conceptual modular prosthetic fin designed to help amputees swim more effectively. The attachable device replaces a missing foot and lower leg, combining a lightweight carbon-fiber shell with a 3D printed flexible rubber lattice that generates thrust while reducing stress on the residual limb. “The Nimble prosthetic […]

Austrian medical training and innovation firms Addion and Eyecer.at have begun using 3D printer OEM Stratasys’ Digital Anatomy Solution to create 3D printed anatomical eye models for training in eyelid surgery. Leveraging Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing technology, Addion is producing detailed 3D printed replicas of the human eye and surrounding tissues, including skin, muscle, and […]

Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd (BLT), a global provider of metal additive manufacturing solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with AMT3D, a South African company specializing in industrial 3D printing systems. Effective September 17, 2025, the partnership covers Sub-Saharan Africa and authorizes AMT3D to provide sales, application support, and local technical service for selected […]

DNV, a global independent energy expert and assurance provider, has released a revised edition of its additive manufacturing (AM) standard DNV-ST-B203, extending its scope to polymer parts and adding new sustainability and qualification requirements. Developed under the ProGRAM Joint Industry Project (JIP), the update aims to accelerate the secure and sustainable adoption of 3D printing […]

Facebook parent company Meta has introduced SAM 3D, a new technology designed to transform 2D images into highly detailed 3D representations of objects, humans, and entire scenes. By accurately capturing both shape and pose, SAM 3D enables interactive three-dimensional modeling suitable for applications ranging from e-commerce and physical therapy to robotics. The system reconstructs geometry […]

As one of the world’s leading CNC machine tool manufacturers, DMG MORI is strengthening its position across both conventional and additive manufacturing (AM). At Formnext 2025 (November 18–21, Frankfurt), the company presented new developments that push hybrid and powder bed technologies closer to true industrial-scale production. With its LASERTEC DED hybrid and LASERTEC SLM systems, […]