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A UK collaborative study between Spellman Care, the University of Leeds, and PRINTFOODS UK is investigating the potential application of 3D food printing technology for elderly residents on texture-modified diets. The research focuses on individuals following International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) standards, examining whether this technology could address challenges related to food safety, nutrition, […]

A new report takes a closer look at how much 3D printing is actually being used in real production. The numbers point to a market that is already growing at...

When heavy industry runs into a parts problem, the bottleneck usually isn’t machining; it’s often castings and forgings. Those processes, essential for making large, heavy-duty metal components, can take months...

UK-based metal 3D printing powder manufacturer Metalysis has secured nearly €1 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) to tackle two problems that have long unsettled Western aerospace: where to source titanium, and how to produce it more cleanly. The ESA funding will support a 24-month project to develop the South Yorkshire manufacturer’s proprietary Fray, […]

The development of additive manufacturing has closely tracked broader trends in industrial digitalization. Additive manufacturing is digital at its point of origin. Geometry, process parameters, and machine instructions are all...

On its own, additive manufacturing (AM) may not need a new round of record-setting investment in order to move to new heights of scalability (whether or not any investors would...

BENTU Design 3D Prints Street Furniture From Demolished Urban Village WasteMarch 17

B9Creations, a U.S.-based precision 3D printing manufacturer, and Würth Additive Group, the additive arm of Würth Group, have partnered to address one of industrial manufacturing’s most persistent headaches: keeping spare parts available without the cost and risk of maintaining physical stockrooms.  The two companies announced a strategic partnership that combines B9Creations’ validated 3D printing technology, […]

Developer Creates 3D Printer That Uses Bitcoin Mining Heat for Bed Temperature ControlMarch 17

Electric motors are among the most widespread energy-converting devices on the planet, and among the least efficient at small scales. A measurable share of the electricity they consume is lost as heat, a consequence of how conventional metal alloys respond to alternating magnetic fields.  Researchers at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany, have spent four years […]

Nikon AM Synergy has received an Other Transition Agreement (OTA) contract from the U.S. Department of War (DoW) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The Foundry for Operational Readiness and Global Effects...

When Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) announced its upcoming webinar, “3DP/AM Market Insights: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview,” it pointed to a key issue for the industry: which sectors are...

Lithoz is kicking off the 2026 trade fair season with a powerful showcase of real-world applications of ceramic AM serial production capabilities alongside new material upgrades. The company is stepping...

Kristi Eveland Smith started as a competitive soccer player before moving into consulting, operations, and 3D printing. She’s now Vice President, Design to Production at Carbon 3D and has been...

PrintPal, a 3D printing technology platform headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has launched PrintPal Tools, a suite of more than 15 browser-based tools for hobbyists, professional makers, and online sellers. All tools run entirely in a browser and can be accessed without installing software or creating an account. PrintPal Tools spans three categories: seller and business […]

3D scanner manufacturer 3DMakerPro is introducing the Raven series, a new line of LiDAR-based 3D scanners that deliver professional-grade accuracy in a portable, creator-friendly format. Featuring integrated LiDAR sensors and advanced imaging technology, the Raven is engineered to quickly and accurately capture rooms, scenes, and objects, generating high-quality 3D point cloud data ideal for applications […]

Researchers led by Keita Marumoto at Hiroshima University together with collaborators from Mitsubishi Materials Hardmetal Corporation, a manufacturer of cemented carbide tooling materials, investigated how laser irradiation strategies influence the microstructure and hardness of additively manufactured WC–Co cemented carbide. The results published in the International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials show that combining […]

NIDEC Machine Tool America, a company that supplies gear-making machines and manufacturing equipment, has rebranded its Additive Manufacturing division as Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, bringing several manufacturing systems under a single portfolio. The division includes LAMDA, a laser powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) metal additive manufacturing system; ABLASER, a laser micromachining platform; and BOND MEISTER, a […]

Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio RulesMarch 16

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have revealed the recipients of a newly funded initiative backed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech). Totaling $1.3 million, the initiative, titled Corrosion of Additive – Tested At Component Scale (CATACS),  targets one of additive […]