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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded more than $1.8 million to 18 small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The funding will support research and development of new products and services in areas such as AI, AM, standards, semiconductor devices, and other key technologies. […]

U.S. based University of Arizona’s Mach-X engineering team has secured a $5 million U.S. Army grant to develop an alloy manufacturing process that integrates 3D printing and machine learning. The initiative targets the production of critical components for hypersonic vehicles, which travel at least five times the speed of sound. “This grant reflects how the […]

The UK government has announced that the UK Space Agency (UKSA) will be absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) by April 2026. The decision is framed...

QIDI Launches Q2 3D Printer for Home Users with Industrial-Grade FeaturesAugust 20

We’ve been fascinated by the idea of Push Button Metal for a few years. Rather than a $1 million machine that needs lots of stations and preparation, affordable, easy-to-use metal...

Following the launch of the Revopoint Robot 3D Scanning System, 3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint is opening global pre-orders for its latest generation of 3D scanners, introducing the Revopoint INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro.  Designed for both general-purpose and specialized scanning, the new line features upgraded hardware, expanded scanning modes, and improved connectivity. It supports […]

Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is all about materials, from recycled metal replacements and a new high-strength alloy to microstructure control in nickel-based superalloys and more. Read on for all...

Velo3D has taken a big step forward. On August 19, 2025, the company announced that it raised $17.5 million through a public stock offering and officially uplisted its shares to...

Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer Creality is set to become a publicly listed company. Having submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the firm intends to be listed on the main board of Hong Kong.  According to reports from China, the OEM initiated its IPO journey in January 2024, when it registered for guidance […]

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $25.5 million investment through its Future Manufacturing (FM) program to drive fundamental research and workforce training for the next generation of U.S. manufacturing. This year’s awards fund seven large research projects and nine seed projects across 36 institutions and companies. The FM program brings together diverse […]

The U.S. government research laboratory, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has installed a laser-powered metal 3D printer at its Flatirons Campus. The system can produce full-scale metal components for marine energy devices, enabling engineers to test designs that withstand the forces of waves, tides, and currents. Harnessing these forces is essential for ocean energy […]

Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Oregon State University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a real-time monitoring and control system for direct ink write (DIW) 3D printing of thermosetting polymers, designed to tackle challenges in managing the polymerization process. Join AM leaders and vertical experts at Additive […]

In June, Barcelona-based BCN3D filed for bankruptcy. Now the firm has been saved, its assets have been bought by Quantum. Quantum is an investment vehicle for a group of firms...

Purdue University Partners with Thermwood to Integrate Simulation with Large-Scale 3D PrintingAugust 20

U.S. metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D has announced a new public offering, as well as its uplisting to the Nasdaq stock exchange.  Based in Fremont, California, the company is offering 5,833,333 shares of its common stock at $3.00 each. This sale is expected to raise approximately $17.5 million before fees and expenses are deducted. Velo3D […]

U.S.-based University of Wyoming engineer Daniel Rau is addressing a major limitation in 3D printing: producing soft, flexible materials. Backed by the National Science Foundation, Rau’s lab is developing new methods to 3D print elastomers—stretchy, rubber-like substances—opening new possibilities for biomedical devices, wearable technology, and impact-resistant equipment. “There’s a lot of potential. You know, the […]

3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has been acquired by Quantum, a newly established company focused on growing strategic industrial assets through long-term investment and operational expertise.  The deal comes less than three months after BCN3D filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May. In an official statement, the company confirmed that its operations will continue and all employees […]

Creality is one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world. It probably ships more 3D Printers than anyone else. In a competitive market, the company has gone from...

Back in 2017, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of desktop manufacturing solutions Snapmaker, based in Shenzhen, China, launched its flagship product on Kickstarter: a system that could be purchased as a...

When rockets or jet engines fire up, their parts face unimaginable stress. Temperatures can rise above 2,000°F, and under that kind of heat, most metals quickly weaken or break apart....