Over the past 30 years, the once-dominant U.S. Navy has steadily fallen behind the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in size and production capacity. In response, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is helping lead efforts to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding through additive manufacturing. The IALR’s campus in Danville, Virginia, recently hosted the […]
A recent social media post caught my eye, something that could be described as the antithesis of LinkedIn. Instead of the typical self-congratulatory product launch or inflated performance claims, it was a blunt video clip of a combustion chamber tearing apart under pressure. During hot-fire testing, an additively manufactured GRCop-42 combustion chamber failed and with […]
U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced plans to issue $92 million in new convertible notes, which will mature in 2030. The company has negotiated private subscription agreements with qualified institutional buyers for the offering. 3D Systems expects to finalize the sale of the new notes on June 23rd, 2025, pending standard […]
Neighborhood 91 in Pittsburgh is actively expanding as a comprehensive site that integrates multiple stages of the additive manufacturing (AM) supply chain. Located near Pittsburgh International Airport, the development is overseen by the nonprofit Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) on land owned by the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Of the 195-acre master plan, one building […]
Stanford researchers have taken a major step toward addressing one of the biggest hurdles in organ bioprinting: building realistic vascular networks capable of sustaining lab-grown tissue. Their new platform, published June 12 in Science, accelerates the design of these blood vessel systems and translates them into 3D printable models—bringing the promise of personalized, functional organs […]
At this year’s 3D Print Lyon, I participated in a panel discussion on consolidation, maturing customer demand, and material innovation. Joining me on the global trends panel were Cecile Laverriere, EOS Applications Engineer, Terry Wohlers, Distinguished Fellow of Advanced Manufacturing at ASTM, and Tuan Tranpham, President of AMER & APAC at Anisoprint. For more in-depth […]
During a recent tour of Materialise’s global headquarters in Leuven, I was given a rare glimpse into the company’s aerospace 3D printing operations. The Belgian software firm runs a contract manufacturing service that supplies fully certified components for the aerospace and aviation industries. Leveraging a fleet of FDM and SLS machines, the company produces a […]
Autodesk has introduced a new volumetric modeling API for Fusion, aimed at expanding the platform’s capabilities in lattice generation, topology optimization, and functionally graded materials. Announced on 13 June 2025 via the official Fusion blog, the update brings new workflows to developers for advanced design and simulation applications. Volumetric modeling in Fusion The new functionality […]
Farsoon Technologies, a leading Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, has introduced the FS621M-Cu—a large-format metal additive manufacturing platform specifically designed for copper and copper alloys. By integrating advanced laser technology with tailored process controls, this system is designed to meet the growing demand from aerospace innovators for reliable, large-scale printing of high-performance copper components. Copper alloys […]
Engineer Tsung Xu, working without formal training, designed and 3D printed a winged Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone that achieved an impressive 130-mile nonstop flight and approximately three hours of endurance during flight tests. Completed within just 90 days, this project represents a remarkable accomplishment in amateur aerospace engineering, showcasing endurance capabilities typically reserved […]
On the first day of the 2025 Paris Air Show, the UK Government announced a £250 million investment to support sustainable aerospace initiatives. The new funding includes £48.5 million for additive manufacturing projects led by Airbus and GKN Aerospace. £38 million has been designated to support the Airbus-led Digitally Enabled Competitive and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing […]
Colorado-based rocket manufacturer Ursa Major has received $32.9 million from U.S flight test company Stratolaunch. The multi-year contract will see Ursa Major develop and deliver 16 of its hypersonic Hadley H13 engines, following a series of successful flight collaborations between the two firms. Join AM defense experts on July 10th at Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, […]
Vinmec Healthcare System, a private Vietnamese hospital network, has performed a Total Femoral Replacement (TFR) using a patient-specific 3D printed implant on the world’s youngest recorded osteosarcoma patient. The implant was designed and manufactured domestically, making it the first such biomedical product developed entirely within Vietnam. Tran Minh Duc, a young boy from Ho Chi […]
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Researchers at North Carolina (NC) State University have developed a single-step laser-based method to synthesize hafnium carbide (HfC), significantly streamlining the production of this ultrahigh-temperature ceramics. Published in American Ceramic Society (ACS) journal, the study was led […]
A research collaboration between the University of California at Berkeley, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has led to the development of a charge-programmed deposition method for 3D printing ultralight, high-frequency antennas. The study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates a fabrication process that integrates conductive and dielectric materials […]
3YOURMIND, a software company specializing in on-demand and distributed manufacturing, has been selected from more than 400 applicants to join the 2025 cohort of the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator. The eight-month program, designed to integrate small and non-traditional players into the defense industrial base, launches on June 16 at the Paris Air […]
Etsy has introduced new rules that restrict how vendors sell 3D printed goods. In an update to its ‘Creativity Standards’, items produced using “computerised tools,” like 3D printers, laser cutters, or Cricut machines, must now be “produced based on a seller’s original design.” This marks a significant shift for the popular online marketplace, which published […]
EXOSKYN, a 3D printed sneaker inspired by human anatomy and designed by Lyon-based industrial designer Mahdi Naim for the emerging brand KORUX, is now featured on the international trend platform TrendHunter, where it earned a score of 9.6. This footwear presents a compelling option for those interested in the convergence of technology, design, and the […]
Researchers at the University of Bristol have conducted one of the UK’s first full-scale seismic tests on a 3D printed concrete structure, using the country’s largest shaking table to simulate the effects of a moderate earthquake. The study aims to better understand how 3D printed concrete structures behave under seismic stress, compare the seismic resilience […]
UltiMaker is increasingly aligning its strategy toward the defense sector, identifying field-ready FDM systems, open materials platforms, and NATO-compliant data security as key differentiators. Andy Middleton, SVP for EMEA and global marketing, confirmed the company’s trajectory in a discussion with 3D Printing Industry, noting that geopolitical instability and aging military infrastructure have accelerated interest in […]
