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UC San Diego Health, the academic medical system of the University of California, San Diego, has performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully customized implant designed for a patient’s anatomy. By providing precise spinal alignment and minimizing disruption to surrounding structures, the personalized implant reduces surgical complications, accelerates recovery, and lowers […]

Researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology in Korea have developed a 3D printed tactile sensor using auxetic mechanical metamaterials (AMMs), offering high sensitivity, stability, and versatility for wearable devices, robotics, and healthcare monitoring. By leveraging the counterintuitive inward contraction of materials with a negative Poisson’s ratio, the platform promises to redefine real-time […]

Artec 3D, a Luxembourg-based leader in 3D scanning, has just unveiled Artec Studio 20 (AS20), and it’s more than just another software update. According to the company, this version is...

Cornell Researchers Develop 3D Printing Method for Enhanced SuperconductorsSeptember 3

Malin Marine Consultants (MMC), part of the Malin Group, working with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), has completed the second phase of the Marine Vessel Lightweighting programme, MariLight 2.0. A redesigned tapping ring, manufactured using large-scale additive processes, achieved a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 90% shorter lead times, and a 13% decrease […]

The energy sector spends billions on innovation. You can access the next wave, online and for free, if you reserve your place at AMA: Energy today. Nuclear energy is making a comeback in the United States. Ryan Dehoff, director of ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), believes 3D printing will play a vital role in this […]

Iteration3D, a France-based web platform for parametric model generation founded in early 2025, has launched its beta service for creating 3D printable files on demand. The site already hosts more than 600 STL files that users can download for free. Unlike traditional repositories of static designs, Iteration3D creates parts dynamically based on user-defined parameters, positioning […]

2025 has been a reset year for 3D printing, with deals closed, assets changing owners, and new initial public offerings (IPOs) signaling where growth may come from next. If the...

Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria have created a hook-and-loop fastening system for construction that allows building parts to be securely connected and later separated without damage. The system was developed through the ReCon project, which involved university institutes and company partners, and won gold in the research category of the […]

Vibe coding is an emergent practice where people use AI tools and Large Language Model (LLM) Chatbots to write code. An experienced developer could accelerate their work considerably through vibe...

Dual-use technologies serve more than one sector, often bridging the gap between commercial and defense applications. Additive manufacturing (AM), once seen primarily as a prototyping tool, is now maturing into...

Researchers at Imperial College London, working with engineers from ToffeeX in London, have published a new modelling framework in Springer Nature that enables the optimization of three-dimensional heat sinks at scales previously considered impractical. The approach abandons homogenization and grid-based methods in favor of an explicit multiscale representation, allowing accurate modelling of fluid and thermal […]

A government report published on GOV.UK, Factors affecting adoption of 3D Printing by SMEs: The case of Greater Manchester, based on survey data, interviews with five companies, and analysis of regional institutions, finds that small and medium-sized enterprises in the region remain constrained in adopting 3D printing. The research shows that cost pressures, shortages of […]

Swiss multinational Nestlé has rolled out a standardized 3D printing process across its UK manufacturing sites, including York, Tutbury, and Halifax, producing spare parts and replacement components in-house. The initiative aims to reduce costs, cut transportation-related emissions, and decrease reliance on external suppliers, with a target of producing over 5% of site inventory via 3D […]

Scottish Maritime Project Shows Promise for 3D Printed Ship ComponentsSeptember 2

“While Western companies fight for novelty, China fights for acceptance.” This observation, scribbled in my iPhone note app during Formnext Asia Shenzhen, held from August 26 to 28, captures what...

American manufacturing conglomerate Honeywell is leading a new UK Government-backed consortium to advance the 3D printing of qualified aerospace parts.  The £14.1 million research and development project, funded through the Government’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme, aims to strengthen Britain’s aircraft manufacturing supply chain while reducing CO2 emissions in the commercial aviation sector.  Honeywell will […]

Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Global engineering firm Renishaw’s metal 3D printing has helped Great Britain’s cyclist Matthew Richardson break the world record twice in the UCI Men’s Elite 200m Flying Start.  Competing at the Konya Velodrome in Turkey, Richardson stopped the clock at 8.941 […]

Chinese 3D printing developer Addireen Technologies has introduced the XH-M400G, a four-laser coordinated metal additive manufacturing (AM) system designed for high-precision production. With a 400 × 400 × 400 mm build volume and an adjustable 20–40 μm laser spot size, the machine supports continuous 24/7 operation and can produce complex features, such as micro-channels, in […]

German fluid-dynamic metrology device developer Vectoflow announced it has raised additional financing, with existing investors Bayern Kapital, WN Invest, and AM Ventures contributing again to support the company’s growth. The new funding will be used to expand series production of its 3D printed flow probes and to pursue certifications required for safety-critical aerospace applications, including […]