New AI-powered model from ASU predicts microstructures in metal AM

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Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Faculty members from Arizona State University‘s (ASU) School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence are working to solve a long-standing challenge in metal 3D printing: how to reliably predict the internal structure and strength of printed components. Their […]
Ada Shaikhnag

Aerial AM: Researchers from UCL, EPFL, Empa, and Imperial College Propose Drone-Based Construction Framework

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A study published in Science Robotics explores Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial AM), a construction method that uses flying robots equipped with advanced manipulators to build structures in remote, elevated, or otherwise inaccessible environments. The technique was developed by researchers from Swiss institutions EPFL and EMPA, in collaboration with Imperial College London and University College London. […]
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Solideon Secures $1.25M Air Force Contract to Bring Additive Manufacturing to the Front Lines

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US autonomous 3D micro-factories producer Solideon, has been awarded a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract from AFWERX, valued at $1.25 million. The contract will support the development of a single pallet additive manufacturing cell, designed to fabricate critical systems in expeditionary environments, helping address key operational needs of the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF). […]
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UMass and MIT Test Cold Spray 3D Printing to Repair Aging Massachusetts Bridge

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Researchers from the US-based University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Mechanical Engineering, have applied cold spray to repair the deteriorating “Brown Bridge” in Great Barrington, built in 1949. The project marks the first known use of this method on bridge infrastructure and aims to evaluate […]
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Nike Introduces the Air Max 1000 its First Fully 3D Printed Sneaker

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Global sportswear leader Nike is reportedly preparing to release the Air Max 1000 Oatmeal, its first fully 3D printed sneaker, with a launch tentatively scheduled for Summer 2025. While Nike has yet to confirm an official release date, industry sources suggest the debut may occur sometime between June and August. The retail price is expected […]
Paloma Duran

New Court Order in Stratasys v. Bambu Lab Lawsuit

2 weeks 4 days ago
There has been a new update to the ongoing Stratasys v. Bambu Lab patent infringement lawsuit.  Both parties have agreed to consolidate the lead and member cases (2:24-CV-00644-JRG and 2:24-CV-00645-JRG) into a single case under Case No. 2:25-cv-00465-JRG.  Industrial 3D printing OEM Stratasys filed the request late last month. According to an official court document, […]
Alex Tyrer-Jones

U.S.-Based Elmet Technologies Signs Strategic Supply Agreement with TANIOBIS

2 weeks 4 days ago
Elmet Technologies, a fully integrated U.S.-owned manufacturer of tungsten and molybdenum, has signed a strategic agreement with TANIOBIS GmbH, a German company specializing in high-purity niobium and tantalum materials. The partnership establishes a domestic distribution channel for C-103 (Nb-10Hf-1Ti) and FS-85 (Nb-28Ta-10W-1Zr) powders used in additive manufacturing, with provisions to expand into additional alloy formulations. […]
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SPI Technology by Progress Group Enhances Precision in 3D Printed Concrete

2 weeks 4 days ago
Progress Group, a company specializing in mechanical engineering and precast concrete systems, has introduced a proprietary 3D printing process known as Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI). Designed for large-format concrete parts, the SPI system achieves a layer resolution of three millimeters and is currently in operation at the company’s facility in Brixen, South Tyrol. At this […]
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New 3D Printing Facilities from Stratasys, Automation Intelligence, and Titomic Limited

2 weeks 4 days ago
Welcome to the latest edition of our 3D Printing facilities update, spotlighting key developments shaping the additive manufacturing (AM) landscape. In this edition, we focus on major facility launches from Stratasys, Automation Intelligence, and Titomic Limited. Expansions that signal new opportunities, respond to emerging demands, and highlight growing collaboration in the industry. Free registration is […]
Paloma Duran

Rocket Lab Reserves Metal 3D Printing Systems from Nikon SLM Solutions

2 weeks 4 days ago
Rocket Lab, a U.S.-based space systems company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nikon SLM Solutions to reserve two units of its upcoming ultra-large format metal 3D printing systems. The agreement signals an effort by Rocket Lab to expand its additive manufacturing capabilities for producing larger, high-performance components for aerospace applications. Free registration […]
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Biodegradable α-TCP/PLA/nMgO Composite Offers Custom Support for Bone Regeneration

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Researchers at Guangzhou Medical University have developed a biodegradable composite material for guided bone regeneration (GBR), combining high mechanical performance with patient-specific customization. The α-TCP/PLA/nMgO composite—composed of alpha-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP), polylactic acid (PLA), and nano-magnesium oxide (nMgO)—was engineered to provide spatial support during bone healing while degrading at a rate aligned with tissue regeneration. The […]
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