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U.S. metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D has announced a new public offering, as well as its uplisting to the Nasdaq stock exchange.  Based in Fremont, California, the company is offering 5,833,333 shares of its common stock at $3.00 each. This sale is expected to raise approximately $17.5 million before fees and expenses are deducted. Velo3D […]

U.S.-based University of Wyoming engineer Daniel Rau is addressing a major limitation in 3D printing: producing soft, flexible materials. Backed by the National Science Foundation, Rau’s lab is developing new methods to 3D print elastomers—stretchy, rubber-like substances—opening new possibilities for biomedical devices, wearable technology, and impact-resistant equipment. “There’s a lot of potential. You know, the […]

3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has been acquired by Quantum, a newly established company focused on growing strategic industrial assets through long-term investment and operational expertise.  The deal comes less than three months after BCN3D filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May. In an official statement, the company confirmed that its operations will continue and all employees […]

Creality is one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world. It probably ships more 3D Printers than anyone else. In a competitive market, the company has gone from...

Back in 2017, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of desktop manufacturing solutions Snapmaker, based in Shenzhen, China, launched its flagship product on Kickstarter: a system that could be purchased as a...

When rockets or jet engines fire up, their parts face unimaginable stress. Temperatures can rise above 2,000°F, and under that kind of heat, most metals quickly weaken or break apart....

AML3D (ASX: AL3) has published its annual results for the year ended June 2025, highlighting both the challenges of scaling up advanced manufacturing and the company’s ambitions in the defense...

In the classic tune Shook Ones Pt II by Mobb Deep, we get introduced to “all of those who wanna profile and pose,” but when the going gets tough, they...

Polymaker, a developer of 3D printing materials, has launched two high-temperature PLA filaments: HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF (glass fiber reinforced). Designed for superior thermal resistance, they are ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts exposed to elevated temperatures. PLA (polylactic acid) is one of the most widely used materials in FDM 3D printing, valued for […]

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Creality has expanded its ecosystem of 3D printing accessories with the launch of the SpacePi X4 Filament Dry Box, a high-capacity dryer designed to meet the needs of professional and engineering-grade users.  Featuring dual independent drying chambers capable of holding up to four spools and reaching temperatures of up to 85°C, […]

As global defense needs evolve, Beehive Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial defense applications, highlighted the importance of domestic industrial capability for ensuring secure, reliable, and timely production of critical defense components. Its Chief Product Officer, Gordie Follin, testified on August 13 before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on […]

High-performance mobility innovator Vittori has partnered with metal additive manufacturing specialist Totum 3D and design-engineering firm ShapeUp Studios to develop, prototype, and produce titanium 3D printed components, advancing a three-phase strategy that begins with hypercars and later extends to premium eVTOLs and electric jets. “As others explore aerospace concepts, we’re putting titanium parts into production […]

Deep tech startup Cybosense BV has partnered with SenseGlove to develop self-healing, bioelectronic 3D printed smart gloves.   Based in Delft, Netherlands, SenseGlove specializes in the production of wearable haptic gloves. Their products allow users to feel physical sensations in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments.  Meanwhile, Cybosense, a spinout from the Technical University […]

The energy transition is forcing hard choices: extend the life of critical assets, build new capacity faster, and do both with tighter budgets and stricter sustainability targets. AMA: Energy 2025 brings together operators, OEMs, materials innovators, and standards leaders to show where additive manufacturing (AM) is delivering today, from the first in-core nuclear AM component […]

University of Wyoming Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Study 3D Printing of Soft MaterialsAugust 19

Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Researchers at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have shown how stretchable conductive fabrics, along with commercial textiles such as nylon and polyester, can be turned into energy-harvesting devices by directly 3D printing polymers onto them. Published in Nano Energy, the study […]

Software startup Helio Additive, based in Changshu, China, wants to take the guesswork out of extrusion-based 3D printing, and make it more reliable and scalable through simulation. Its intelligent software...

Moisture may not sound like a big deal, but in FDM 3D printing, it can ruin a print. Filaments absorb water from the air, and once that moisture hits the...

Disclosure: The XL was provided to me by Prusa free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions expressed are my...

Jake Volnov started DrukArmy to help the Ukrainian war effort. DrukArmy lets individual service members request parts, describe a use case or need, design parts, or order parts. These parts,...