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By now, more or less everyone seems to be aware, in one way or another, that the AI boom is straining global power grids and yielding insatiable demand for new...

Steinbach AG, a contract manufacturer specializing in technical ceramic additive manufacturing, has acquired two additional CeraFab S65 systems, bringing its total number of Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) printers to seven. The expansion increases the company’s capacity for series-quality prototyping and serial production of ceramic components. The additional systems extend the company’s LCM-based machine park, which […]

U.S. provider of composite shelter systems SelectTech Services Corporation has unveiled ForgeX, a fully expandable composite shelter created with American defense and aerospace firm AEVEX. The new system houses a climate-controlled additive manufacturing setup built for field environments where permanent facilities are scarce.  ForgeX allows military units and remote industrial teams to fabricate mission-critical tools, […]

For years, 3D printing in sports has been linked mostly with prototypes, concept shoes, and one-off experiments for elite athletes. Helmets, cleats, and footwear midsoles often took over the headlines,...

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, America Makes announced the winners of a $1.1 million Project Call, Austal USA named a new Vice President for Business Development and External Affairs,...

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), a government-funded research organization, has demonstrated a persistent interest in developing metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials for nuclear fusion applications, including multiple phases of...

Replique, a Mannheim-based production platform for industrial components founded in 2023 as an independent company by former BASF employees, has expanded its global manufacturing partnership with Alstom, becoming a worldwide supplier for multiple projects and subsidiaries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South America. Announced on January 13, 2026, the expanded collaboration builds on initial component projects […]

FARO Technologies and Creaform, both businesses of AMETEK, have announced a consolidation of their operations that will form two new business units: FARO CREAFORM and FARO INSIGHT. The reorganization, announced on January 13, 2026, combines FARO’s 3D Measurement business segment with Creaform, while FARO’s reality capture segment becomes a separate unit focused on data-driven insight […]

Chinese space launch company LandSpace has filed for an IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market, seeking to raise ¥7.5 billion (approx. $1 billion), at a time when AM is moving from a development tool into a core production technology for orbital launch vehicles. As reported, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) accepted the Beijing-based company’s application for […]

Virginia Tech Researchers Develop 3D-Printable Shape-Memory Ceramic-Metal CompositeJanuary 15

The UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is working on a federally funded research effort aimed at producing functional liver tissue using 3D printing. Supported by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the project is funded with up to $25 million over 5 years and is being conducted under a project known as Vascularized […]

Amaero, a manufacturer of high-value specialty alloy powders, has secured a US$3 million purchase order for refractory alloy materials from Australian cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited.  Amaero expects to deliver powders through Q3 and Q4 FY2026, supporting Titomic’s program with a major defense prime contractor. As part of the initiative, Amaero will also […]

Authored by Seurat’s CEO, Co-Founder & Co-Inventor, James DeMuth As 2026 begins, one truth is impossible to dismiss: manufacturing is not an industrial legacy. It’s national infrastructure, and the United...

Static mixers are everywhere; they’re the nozzles that you use to kit or Purr your bathroom. Factories all over the world, in automotive, consumer electronics, and industry, use millions of...

Aerospace and defense manufacturing is entering a pivotal era. The demands placed on metal parts have never been higher, driven by rising performance expectations, increasing system complexity, and an operating...

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is well-positioned to benefit from increased incorporation of AI and machine learning (ML) into its core processes, and 2026 should provide plenty of opportunities for...

The United States Air Force’s Hill Aerospace Museum is using 3D scanning and printing to preserve aviation history, streamline restoration, and modernize exhibits. By fabricating rare or obsolete components in-house, the museum has reduced costs and ensured historically accurate aircraft displays. “Ensuring historical accuracy is at the forefront in restoration and exhibits,” said Brandon Hedges, […]

Phillips Corporation, a U.S.-based supplier of manufacturing technology and services, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to deliver containerized hybrid manufacturing systems supporting expeditionary and sustainment operations. Announced by the company’s Federal Division, the award supports the Army’s Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Modification program, which […]

Australian metal powders specialist Metal Powder Works Limited has formalized a Powder Partnership Agreement with Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia’s largest shipbuilder, Austal Limited. The agreement strengthens an existing commercial relationship and establishes a framework for co-developing specialized metal powders for Austal USA’s additive manufacturing programs, including projects at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing […]

Tekna, a supplier of advanced materials and plasma systems for industrial applications, has received a CAD 2.0 million order for high-performance titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by a Tier-1 supplier serving the U.S. aerospace and defense sector and applies to deliveries scheduled throughout 2026. The agreement […]