British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive has partnered with California-based manufacturing technology firm Divergent Technologies to develop a series of 3D printed suspension components for the McLaren W1, the company’s latest high-performance hybrid supercar. This collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to produce structurally optimized parts—such as the front upper wishbone, aero-profiled lower wishbone, and front upright—engineered to […]
GPU manufacturer NVIDIA has introduced PartPacker, an AI-based system designed to generate editable 3D models from a single 2D image. Unlike traditional methods that produce unified meshes, PartPacker creates part-based models, allowing individual components to be edited or animated separately for increased flexibility. The system is intended to support workflows across various fields, including 3D […]
UltiMaker, a provider of 3D printing hardware and software for education, manufacturing, and defense sectors, has launched MakerBot Nebula, an AI-powered differentiated learning platform for K–12 classrooms. Now available in beta, the platform integrates 3D printing, personalized instruction, and teacher support in one system designed to address classroom needs shaped by evolving standards, technology use, […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! A group of scientists from ETH Zurich, the University of Colorado, and UC San Diego have built a 3D printed model of human breast tissue that secretes milk-like proteins, offering a new way to study lactation and […]
Additive Manufacturing is reshaping the future of the energy sector: nuclear, renewables, oil & gas, turbomachinery, and beyond. From next-gen energy storage to topology-optimized turbine components, from printed heat exchangers to on-demand part replacement in extreme environments, AM is no longer a lab experiment: it’s a strategic tool. AMA:Energy convenes global experts who are advancing […]
New York-based IT multinational International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has patented a method for designing 3D printed buildings in virtual reality (VR). The document (US12340150B2) was originally filed in June 2021 and published in December 2022. Last week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted the patent, meaning it is now legally enforceable. […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense. Researchers at Wake Forest University and University of Miami have developed a way to 3D print insulin-producing human islets using a bioink made from alginate and decellularized pancreatic tissue. The work was presented at the ESOT Congress […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! American multinational technology corporation Microsoft has opened an AI Co-Innovation Lab to help companies apply artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world challenges with a particular focus on manufacturing. Located at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, the lab was […]
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems, in partnership with French MedTech firm TISSIUM, has secured FDA approval for a bioabsorbable, 3D printed device designed to treat peripheral nerve damage. This approval validates the polymer’s clinical effectiveness and paves the way for its use across a wide range of medical treatments. Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space […]
Shining 3D, a 3D scanning technology provider, has launched the EinScan Rigil, a Tri-Mode laser 3D Scanner designed for professional and industrial use. Combining computing, wireless connectivity, and hybrid light technology, this device is built to deliver precision and flexibility for a variety of applications from automotive aftermarket customization to cultural heritage preservation and academic […]
Dimension Ortho, a provider of 3D printed orthotics, has entered into a partnership with Rothman Orthopaedics, a major U.S.-based orthopedic practice recognized for its work in musculoskeletal care. This collaboration will enable Rothman to implement Dimension Ortho’s platform for customized bracing and fracture care across its clinical network, with the goal of elevating patient care […]
Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space & Defense is next week, learn from industry leaders at this one day online event. Final free registration spots – secure yours now. Aspire Space, a Luxembourg-based developer of reusable space transportation systems, and LEAP 71, a Dubai-based engineering company, have joined forces to develop a new large reusable launch vehicle […]
Getting a metal part manufactured quickly and affordably often means juggling multiple vendors. Shanghai-based 3D printing service provider IN3DTEC changes that by offering metal 3D printing, finishing, and dimensional verification as part of a single, cost-efficient solution. Designed to handle everything from prototypes to custom projects, IN3DTEC’s unified platform serves teams across industries with flexible […]
Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space & Defense is next week, learn from industry leaders at this one-day online event. Final free registration spots – secure yours now. A new international standard named ISO/IEC 25422:2025 has been published to improve how 3D printing data is structured and exchanged. It defines how digital files should be formatted […]
Ventura-based footwear startup Koobz announced a $6 million funding round this week, bringing its total seed capital raised from $1.2 million last fall to $7.2 million. The round was led by Uncork Capital, with participation from Cake Ventures, V1.VC, Karman Ventures, Antler, Pathbreaker Ventures, and Anorak Ventures. The funds will be used to open a […]
New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), an equity-funded startup specializing in advanced rocket propulsion, has successfully completed a series of hot fire tests for its Mjölnir rocket engine. The engine, produced using additive manufacturing (AM), features a full-flow staged combustion cycle, one of the most efficient designs for liquid rocket propulsion. This makes Mjölnir well-suited for reusable […]
The UK Government has unveiled its new Modern Industrial Strategy, a 10-year plan to boost business investment, productivity, and long-term economic growth. Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space & Defense is next week, learn from industry leaders at this one-day online event. Final free registration spots – secure yours now. The policy paper prioritizes eight high-potential […]
E3D, a UK-based developer of extrusion systems for 3D printing, has announced that its High Flow ObXidian hotends are now available for purchase directly through Bambu Lab’s online store. The hotend was developed in close collaboration with Bambu Lab for use with its X1 and P1 series 3D printers. The High Flow ObXidian HotEnd integrates […]
Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space & Defense is next week, learn from industry leaders at this one-day online event. Final free registration spots – secure yours now. Automated post-processing systems manufacturer Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has partnered with TriMech Group to expand access to its automated post-processing systems across the US and Canada. As part […]
Researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are advancing a synthetic lichen system designed to enable autonomous construction on Mars. Led by Dr. Congrui Grace Jin, the project utilizes the Red Planet’s native soil, known as regolith, to create building materials without the need for human intervention. Funded by NASA’s Innovative Advanced […]
