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Researchers publishing in nonprofit organization ACS Nano have developed a 3D printable bio-active glass that could serve as an effective bone replacement material. In tests on rabbits, this material supported bone cell growth more effectively than plain glass and showed longer-term growth than a commercially available bone substitute.  “This work demonstrates an easy, low-cost way […]

Firefly Aerospace, U.S. private aerospace company, has announced plans to acquire SciTec, U.S. defense and intelligence technology company, in a transaction valued at approximately $855 million, consisting of $300 million in cash and $555 million in newly issued Firefly shares priced at $50 each. The deal is designed to integrate Firefly’s launch, lunar, and orbital […]

Velo3D, an AM technology company specializing in mission-critical metal parts, has expanded its collaboration with Innovative Rocket Technologies, a company focused on developing reusable launch vehicles. The partnership aims to integrate advanced metal additive manufacturing into iRocket’s production processes, enabling faster design updates after each reusable launch and supporting the manufacturing of Solid Rocket Motors […]

Researchers at the University of Michigan and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have demonstrated how to 3D print tubular structures that block vibrations using their internal geometry. The study, published in Physical Review Applied, builds on decades of theory and computational work to create materials that passively prevent vibrations from traveling through them. “That’s […]

Cross Industry Dynamics (CID), a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company, has unveiled Nuestra Memoria (“Our Memory”), a large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) public art project created in collaboration with Denver interdisciplinary artist Brian Labra Vergara. Commissioned by Adams County Latino Pride, the installation was presented at the Adams County Festival Latino in October 2025 to celebrate Día […]

Each October, the world turns pink to remind us of a difficult truth: breast cancer is still the most common cancer among women. While survival rates keep improving, the path...

A PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University was inspired by her friend’s arthritis struggles to come up with a better solution than a stiff finger brace. Her idea was a customizable...

In a lab in Lancashire, engineers are doing something that sounds almost poetic: turning pieces of retired fighter jets into raw material for the next generation of aircraft. British company...

Scott De Felice has been on a 25 year journey with Oxford Performance Materials. His company is a pioneer in PEKK, a very high-performance polymer with many properties that make...

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Aerospace engineering company Cummings Aerospace recently conducted a flight test of its Hellhound S3 at the Pendleton UAS Range in Oregon. The test supports the Department of War’s goal of asserting U.S. military drone superiority by leveraging 3D printing for faster, more cost-effective production. During the test, the man-portable loitering munition, equipped with an inert […]

Supplier of advanced materials Tekna Advanced Materials has become the first company to receive National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) accreditation for metallic powder manufacturing. The formal audit was completed in August, and the certificate was granted on October 15. “From day one, we saw this effort not just as an internal quality […]

The Atlanta VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) is now the first VA facility to provide advanced 3D printed casts and splints. Using the ActivArmor system, the facility can produce orthopedic devices that are customizable, waterproof, and breathable. These devices support a wide range of services, including Orthopedics, the Emergency Room, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Podiatry, and […]

Amnovis, a contract manufacturer focused on 3D printed medical devices, has marked its fifth anniversary with the delivery of its 100,000th 3D printed implant. Founded in June 2020 by Peter Mercelis and Ruben Wauthle, the company combines quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery for key industries. “From day one, we wanted Amnovis to be more […]

Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a technique enabling dentists to 3D print permanent zirconia crowns and other restorations within hours instead of days. Published in the Ceramics International journal, the method focuses on accelerating one of the most time-consuming parts of the process known as debinding, which removes […]

The Aviation AM Centre (AAMC), an EASA-approved aviation production organization, has become the first independent additive manufacturing company to qualify EOS metal 3D printing technology under its EASA Part-21/G approval. “This milestone marks our transition from design and prototyping to certified metal aircraft components for airlines, MROs, OEMs, and suppliers. Our licensing model also allows […]

This year, Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah, the flagship institution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church Educational System, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. In...

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Velo3D and Dyndrite have announced an integration partnership. NCDMM announced the Director for the new Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense, and...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) outlined how advanced construction technologies—from 3D printing and mass timber to high-performance concrete—are reshaping military infrastructure during a Capitol Hill briefing this week. The discussion covered a wide range of methods, including additive construction, high-performance cement and concrete mixes, geosynthetics, […]

British Cycling, the national governing body for cycling in Great Britain, has renewed its partnership with UK engineering firm Renishaw for a third consecutive Olympic and Paralympic cycle. The collaboration will concentrate on improving elite track cycling through advancements in aerodynamics, mechanical optimisation, and strength-to-weight engineering. “This is the point where we start rethinking what’s […]