Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are working with US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to advance laser powder bed fusion for naval use. By closely managing process parameters, APL aims to demonstrate that the technology can consistently produce high-quality materials suitable for mission-critical components. Evaluating Reliability Metal AM has long been […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Standards developer ASTM International has partnered with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM) to help strengthen the US defense supply chain, with a dual focus on workforce readiness and advanced production capabilities. The agreement formalizes a joint effort […]
At ETH Zurich, a public research university, an interdisciplinary team led by Professor Mark Tibbitt has developed a 3D printable hydrogel infused with cyanobacteria—photosynthetic microorganisms that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into both organic biomass and stable, carbonate-based minerals. This innovation aims to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure […]
Velo3D, a U.S.-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) company, has signed a four-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Announced on June 4, 2025, the collaboration involves two NAVAIR federal labs: the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East). The partnership […]
3D printing startup Zellerfeld, in collaboration with designer Sean Wotherspoon—known for his use of unconventional materials and commitment to sustainability—has introduced Sean Double U, a footwear collection that includes a sneaker and a mule. Both models are produced in a single piece using Zellerfeld’s additive manufacturing process, which eliminates the need for adhesives or stitching. […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Vancouver-based 3D printing start-up 3DQue Systems has confirmed that its AutoFarm3D automation software is now fully compatible with Bambu Lab’s Developer Mode. The update enables users of Bambu’s P1, X1, and A1 series 3D printers to manage […]
Ricoh USA, the North American arm of the Japanese digital services multinational, has announced the formation of Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, LLC, a new legal entity dedicated to delivering FDA-cleared, patient-specific 3D printed medical devices at hospitals across the United States. The company, unveiled on June 17, 2025, will enhance Ricoh’s ability to meet growing […]
Authentise, a provider of data-driven manufacturing software, has announced new bundled pricing that integrates its agile manufacturing tools with Autodesk Fusion, aiming to simplify and expand access to end-to-end digital manufacturing workflows. The new offering will be available from July 2025, following a successful beta phase launched in February. The bundles, offered directly by Authentise, […]
Sandvik, a supplier of gas-atomized metal powders, and Additive Industries, developer of the MetalFab platform for laser powder bed fusion, have partnered to streamline powder handling workflows in metal 3D printing. The collaboration introduces a direct powder filling and transport solution using the Powder Load Tool (PLT), a 175-liter sealed hopper designed for integration with […]
Nike, the U.S.-based athletic wear company, has developed a 3D printed sports bra using a new material called FlyWeb. The garment is set to debut on June 26 during middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to break the 4-minute mile barrier in Paris. The product is Nike’s first application of additive manufacturing in performance apparel. FlyWeb […]
A consortium led by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), a state-affiliated applied research center, has completed the world’s first cryogenic proof pressure test of a laser-wire 3D printed titanium pressure vessel for spaceflight. Working with Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), KP Aero Industries, AM Solutions and Hanyang University, the team produced a 130 […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! French aerospace firm ArianeGroup has partnered with metal 3D printer manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions to bring large-format metal AM into its production of aerospace components. In the initial phase of the partnership, the manufacturer will supply its […]
Portugal-based startup Litehaus has secured €1.46 million in pre-seed funding to scale its 3D printing-enabled homebuilding platform. The company aims to lower construction costs, reduce build times, and improve sustainability in the residential sector. The round included participation from Explorer Investments—one of Portugal’s largest investment funds—UK-based Cornerstone VC, venture capital partner Pascal Levy-Garboua, and the […]
Somerset Community College (SCC), a Kentucky-based institution known for its applied engineering programs, will host a public demonstration of Floodbuster 1, the state’s first 3D printed concrete structure. The event will take place on Friday, June 27, at the KCTCS Additive Manufacturing Center in Somerset, with remarks beginning at 10:30 AM. Print operations will remain […]
Oerlikon Additive Manufacturing, a specialist in metal 3D printing and advanced materials, has. delivered its 25,000th 3D printed suppressor this month from its state-of-the-art, 125,000 square-foot facility in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA. Fabricated using Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion ((PBF-LB) and Oerlikon MetcoAdd nickel powder, these single-piece suppressors highlight additive manufacturing’s role in defense hardware. […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! British water company United Utilities is scaling up its use of 3D printing after completing a two-year programme that brought the technology into practical use across the water sector. The effort marked a shift from pilot trials […]
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth, University of Greenwich, and City St. George’s University of London have successfully 3D printed nacre-inspired composites using a multi-material inkjet-based 3D printing process that integrates hard and soft polymers with precise architectural control. Published in Scientific Reports in February 2025, the study investigates how material interface quality and print […]
Northumbria University, based in the UK, has been awarded over €250,000 through the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to support research into sustainable manufacturing methods for low-carbon, 3D printed construction materials. Under this grant, postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jyotirmoy Mishra will join the Northumbria team to develop geopolymer mortars derived from agricultural and industrial […]
A new congressional report accompanying the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s fiscal 2026 defense budget recommends the creation of a nationwide network of dual-use factories. Under the proposal, the U.S. Department of Defense would establish a Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network (CRMN)—a system of facilities designed to produce commercial goods during peacetime and switch to weapons during […]
Agenda setting ceramics 3D printing event AM Ceramics is returning to Vienna, Austria on 21–22 October 2025 for its 10th edition, bringing together leading voices in ceramic additive manufacturing at the TUthe Sky rooftop venue, at the heart of Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien). Organized by Lithoz, the conference continues to serve as a […]
