New localized 3D printing partnership boosts Saudi Arabia’s aerodef market

2 months ago
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) has partnered with US defense firm Lockheed Martin to begin producing 3D printed parts for the aerospace and defense (aerodef) sector in Saudi Arabia.  In its first phase, the project will focus on […]
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Washington University Team Develops Embedded Fingerprints to Track Ghost Guns and 3D Printed Parts

2 months ago
At Washington University in St. Louis, Netanel Raviv, assistant professor of computer science & engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering, is leading a cross-disciplinary team from computer science and biomedical engineering to address the misuse of 3D printing for untraceable firearms, or ghost guns. The group has developed a technique to embed digital fingerprints […]
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New Ursa Major Test Site Expands U.S. Solid Rocket Motor Capabilities

2 months ago
Rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major has initiated construction of a new 400-acre solid rocket motor test facility in Weld County, Colorado, marking a major step forward in the company’s capacity to design, produce, test, and certify large solid rocket motor (SRM) systems, including those used in standard missile programs, supporting both national and missile defense […]
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Max Eternity Unveils Finger Maus: A Wearable Computer Mouse

2 months ago
American artist, designer, and inventor Max Eternity, through his startup Mausware, has developed Finger Maus, a wearable computer mouse that fits on a finger, offering a lightweight, portable, and sustainable alternative to traditional mice. Launched in August on Indiegogo, the device provides precise control for laptops, tablets, PCs, and other digital devices while combining convenience […]
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Apple debuts new iPhone Air and Watch Series 11 with 3D printed parts

2 months ago
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Global consumer electronics company Apple has introduced the new iPhone Air and Apple Watch Series 11 using additively manufactured components. On the iPhone Air, the USB-C port is produced through 3D printing. Apple says the method makes the connector thinner […]
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid uses 3D printed die casting tool

2 months ago
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), a German research organization specializing in laser-based manufacturing, and MacLean-Fogg, a U.S. supplier of engineered metal components, have produced a large die casting tool inlay for Toyota using laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M). The project marks the first successful demonstration of large-volume tools with conformal cooling, made possible by […]
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Argive strengthens UK sovereignty with 3D printed microturbines

2 months ago
Argive, an Oxford-based microturbine and propulsion company owned by Alloyed Ltd, has developed two new turbines using additive manufacturing, reinforcing British sovereignty in critical propulsion technology. The A300 microturbine has already flown in tests powering MGI Engineering’s SkyShark one-way effector drone, while the larger A1100 has been successfully ground tested. The A1100 incorporates Alloyed’s nickel […]
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LEGO Debuts Mass-Produced 3D Printed Train with Precision FDR Technology

2 months ago
Danish toy manufacturer LEGO Group has unveiled its holiday lineup, headlined by the LEGO Icons Holiday Express Train—its first set to include a mass-produced 3D printed component. The part, a functional train component, combines standard LEGO connectors with a design enabled by additive manufacturing (AM). The 956-piece toy is designed as a festive display and […]
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VX9000 validated for multi-ton additive casting applications

2 months ago
Voxeljet, a German manufacturer known for its binder jetting systems in industrial foundry work, has completed validation trials for its VX9000 large-format 3D printer. Developed with GE Vernova and the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology (IGCV), the system was tested in summer 2025 at Baettr’s foundry in Sweden, where molds weighing up […]
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Streamlining SLA Post-Processing: PostProcess DEMI 4100 Integrated with Stratasys Neo800+

2 months ago
PostProcess Technologies, a provider of automated post-printing solutions for additive manufacturing (AM), reports the successful use of its DEMI 4100 automated resin removal system with the Stratasys Neo800+ stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, citing positive customer feedback. Customers in the automotive, industrial, and service bureau sectors have observed improvements in throughput, consistency, and workplace safety when […]
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