US-based think tank ASTRO America together with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Florida State University’s InSPIRE program, has named five finalists for its inaugural Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge. The initiative seeks to identify advanced sensor and monitoring technologies that enhance quality assurance in aerospace and defense manufacturing. The finalists, eddy current array […]
Military drone manufacturer Firestorm Labs has raised $47 million in Series A funding. Led by U.S. venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA), the round included investments from key defense backers such as Lockheed Martin Ventures, Decisive Point, Washington Harbour Partners, Booz Allen Ventures, and others. The total also includes $12 million in venture debt […]
Researchers at EPFL and Uppsala University have developed a novel technique that enables the fabrication of composite materials via volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM), overcoming long-standing limitations in the field. Published in ACS Materials Letters, the study demonstrates how post-printing hydrogel infusion can convert transparent VAM-printed parts into functional composites with high filler content. Overcoming transparency […]
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a 3D printable concrete incorporating diatomaceous earth (DE), a fossil-based material derived from ancient microscopic algae. This mixture aims to improve structural performance and increase carbon dioxide (CO₂) uptake, addressing environmental concerns associated with conventional concrete. From Algae to Architecture: A Smart Mix for CO₂ Capture Concrete […]
In this edition of SLICED, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we compile the latest developments across the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, including collaborations in Japan and large-format materials testing, significant 3D platform installations, and a landmark machine-tool merger. Read on for updates from Formlabs, DMG MORI, Interfacial, CEAD, Laempe Mössner Sinto, Herborner Pumpentechnik, and […]
A 3D printed patch designed to promote heart muscle regeneration is being developed by a bioengineering professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This project aims to address a critical medical challenge by offering a potential new treatment option for heart attack survivors, whose damaged heart tissue currently lacks the ability to repair […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! 3D printing material provider Polymaker has released Fiberon PA612-ESD filament engineered for use in industrial settings where both mechanical durability and electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection are required. The filament is formulated with a nylon 612 base reinforced by carbon nanotubes (CNT) […]
IN-VISION Technologies AG, an Austrian optics company and Design House Partner of Texas Instruments, has launched new high-performance electronic subsystems for the native 4K and 2K DLP chipsets, expanding access to advanced digital micromirror device (DMD) technology for developers and researchers across sectors such as 3D printing, lithography, and biotechnology. The open hardware platforms are […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! 3D printer OEM Stratasys has introduced P3 Silicone 25A, a new 3D printing material developed in partnership with Japanese chemical company Shin-Etsu. Engineered for use with the Stratasys Origin One DLP platform, the material is designed to overcome long-standing challenges in […]
Continuous Composites (CCI), a composite 3D printing technology developer, has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract from the U.S. Air Force to advance the development of high-performance composite materials using its proprietary Continuous Fiber 3D (CF3D) technology. The project is structured in two phases, aiming to demonstrate CF3D’s potential for aerospace applications. What is Continuous […]
Health Canada, the federal regulatory authority, has approved U.S. medical device startup Nanochon’s clinical trial design, authorizing the launch of a first-in-human study for its 3D printed Chondrograft knee implant. The trial will assess the implant’s ability to repair damaged cartilage and reduce recovery times for patients with limited treatment options. This approval represents a […]
Brazilian footwear brand Havaianas will debut its first 3D printed flip-flops this August during Copenhagen Fashion Week. Developed in collaboration with Zellerfeld, a company specializing in 3D printed footwear, the launch marks Havaianas’ entry into additive manufacturing. The new Havaianas x Zellerfeld flip-flop features signature elements such as the brand’s rice grain-textured footbed, along with […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed 3D printed plastic structures that can sense when they are stretched, compressed, or damaged, and adapt accordingly. Made from a high-performance plastic reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT), these smart lattices could be used […]
At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, the concrete sculpture Duality of Skin and Core showcases the creative use of colored iron oxide pigments in 3D printed architecture. Developed by Assistant Professor Cristina Nan and architect Mattia Zucco from Eindhoven University of Technology, in collaboration with German specialty chemicals company LANXESS and Dutch 3D printing firm […]
Researchers from the University of Groningen have developed a low-cost, scalable method for detecting faults in wind turbine blades using 3D printed models, vibration analysis, and machine learning. The study demonstrates how scaled replicas of the NREL 5MW blade, fabricated with PLA, can be used to simulate damage scenarios and accurately classify structural faults using […]
Impact Innovations, German cold spray AM specialist, has reached a key milestone by installing over 100 Cold Spray systems across more than 30 countries. In Q2 2025 alone, the company delivered eight new EvoCSII units, marking a record-breaking quarter and expanding its global footprint. These systems were deployed in countries including Germany, the United States, China, […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! UK-based fusion company First Light Fusion has partnered with Irish medical device manufacturer Croom Medical to produce tantalum components for its high-pressure fusion hardware using additive manufacturing. These 3D printed parts have been shown to match the performance of conventionally machined […]
Velo3D, a U.S.-based metal 3D printer manufacturer, has announced it is advancing its material qualification process for C103 Niobium and Ti-6Al-4V Titanium powders manufactured by Amaero Ltd, a manufacturer of high-value specialty alloy powders. This decision follows the successful completion of a key testing milestone conducted by Auburn University’s National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence […]
Nurol Makina, an armored vehicles producer, and MetalWorm, a robotic additive manufacturing specialist, have collaborated to successfully produce a key armored vehicle component using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology. The part met all required standards after rigorous laboratory and field testing, demonstrating WAAM’s potential as an alternative manufacturing method for defense applications. The component—approximately […]
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! 3D printer OEM Stratasys’ largest European supplier SYS Systems has seen a sharp rise in demand from dental clients, recording a 350% increase in sales. Much of the increase is tied to the use of the OEM’s J5 DentaJet 3D printer […]
