UK establishes £400 million innovation body to accelerate defence technology adoption

1 mês 2 semanas ago
The United Kingdom has launched a new organisation within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to centralise and accelerate military innovation efforts. The United Kingdom Defence Innovation (UKDI) body will manage a ringfenced annual budget of at least £400 million to fund the development and deployment of advanced technologies. Its creation forms part of the government’s […]
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Firestorm to Deploy HP’s 3D Printing Technology in Field-Ready Mobile Units

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Firestorm Labs, a San Diego–based provider of modular, rapidly deployable unmanned aerial systems manufactured using additive technologies and advanced manufacturing systems, has secured exclusive distribution rights from HP Inc., a technology company specializing in printing and computing solutions, for its mobile Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology. That agreement positions the San Diego developer as […]
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Chronic wound healed in 2 weeks with AI and unique 3D printed fat graft

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Doctors at the University of Toledo Medical Center are exploring a new way to treat chronic wounds, using the patient’s own fat. For this approach, physicians begin by taking high-resolution images of the affected area which are […]
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Renishaw and IMR Collaborate to Advance Metal 3D Printing for Satellite Optics

1 mês 2 semanas ago
UK-based engineering firm Renishaw has announced a collaboration with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) at their facility near Dublin to develop advanced process parameters for metal 3D printing of freeform optical components used in laser-based satellite communications. This project, part of a Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) initiative led by freeform optics manufacturer mBryonics, aims to […]
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Contour3D’s hybrid duplex cuts build time and boosts energy efficiency

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Australian concrete 3D printing firm Contour3D has built a duplex in Sydney that combines large-scale concrete printing with lightweight modular construction. Named Genesis, the project introduces a new approach to homebuilding at a time when Australia is […]
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UT Austin Researchers Develop Light-Controlled 3D Printing Technique for Mixed-Material Objects

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) have developed a 3D printing method that replicates nature’s integration of soft and hard materials—such as the bone cushioned by cartilage. By using different colors of light to switch between flexible and rigid properties, the method allows for the fabrication of multi-material objects in a […]
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ExxonMobil and LSU Students Redesign Machinery with Metal 3D Printing

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Engineering students at Louisiana State University (LSU) have completed a capstone project sponsored by ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge Complex to redesign a component used in rotating industrial equipment. The effort involved support from Nikon SLM Solutions, a developer of integrated metal additive manufacturing systems, and Howco Additive, a service provider offering design-for-additive-manufacturing (DFAM) expertise and production […]
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Admatec and Formatec resume operations under new ownership and names

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Admatec and Formatec, two Dutch firms specializing in ceramic additive manufacturing and injection molding, have resumed activities under new legal entities after filing for bankruptcy in April 2025. Now operating as Admatec Additive Solutions B.V. and Formatec Advanced Products B.V., the companies continue under the leadership of former Admatec director and co-founder Michiel de Bruijcker. […]
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Creality’s SpacePi X4 Filament Dryer Now Shipping at $199

1 mês 2 semanas ago
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Creality’s new addition to its 3D printing lineup, the SpacePi X4 filament dryer, is now in stock and shipping globally. Priced at MSRP of $199, the SpacePi X4 builds on earlier models in the series to offer a more advanced drying solution for users handling multi-color printers, engineering materials, or small […]
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McLaren Collaborates with Divergent Technologies on 3D Printed Suspension for the McLaren W1

1 mês 2 semanas ago
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 […]
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New NVIDIA AI System Segments 2D Images into Editable 3D Models

1 mês 2 semanas ago
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 […]
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UltiMaker unveils MakerBot Nebula, an AI-driven learning platform for 3D printing in K–12 classrooms

1 mês 2 semanas ago
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, […]
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New study: 3D printed breast tissue mimics milk secretion for first time

1 mês 2 semanas ago
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 […]
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