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Luigi Mangione Reportedly Used 3D Printed Ghost Gun to Kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione has been arrested on weapons charges and is believed to be the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson. It is now widely reported that the…
Activist Investor Murchinson Secures Four Board Seats at Nano Dimension
Electronics 3D printing and roll-up firm Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) continues to face hurdles as it embarks on the acquisitions of additive manufacturing (AM) competitors Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) and…
NSF-Backed $2.5M Grant Boosts Bioprinting Innovation in North Carolina
Fueled by a $2.5 million grant program, a handful of companies in North Carolina are using bioprinting to take on big challenges in regenerative medicine. The funding supports projects addressing…
US Army Researchers Explore Frozen Construction via 3D Printed Ice “Dollhouse”
A team of US Army researchers from the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has used a modified ceramic 3D printer to construct a toaster-sized structure made from liquid nitrogen….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: Recoating Machines
In previous installments of this series, we’ve examined how networks of companies developed key ingredients that evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of firms, making desktop 3D printing fit for purpose….
Could Axiom Space and India Disrupt the Global Space Market?
Axiom Space has set its sights on building the next space station to replace the International Space Station (ISS) and is currently in the early stages of developing its first…
AML3D Expands into Utilities with Sale of Metal 3D Printer to the Tennessee Valley Authority
AML3D, an Australian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems, has sold a 6700 Edition ARCEMY X machine to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the US’s largest public…
LEAM’s Clever Add-On Solution Is Making Large-Scale 3D Printing Work Smarter, Not Harder
Instead of creating new 3D printers, German startup LEAM Technologies upgrades existing large-format machines. Its proprietary Directed Energy Material Extrusion (DEMEX) system uses advanced light-emitting diodes (LED)-based technology to solve…
Former Formlabs Exec is New Quantica CEO
Inkjet 3D printer manufacturer Quantica has appointed Stefan Hollaender as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership change marks a pivotal moment in Quantica’s evolution, with the outgoing CEO,…
New WASP Pellet 3D Print to Print Boat Interiors and More
WASP is always innovating and produces a range of machines, including large polymer and geopolymer delta printers, ceramics production lines, house printers, and now a large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF)…
3DPOD 230: AM for Aerospace, Defense and More with Tim Simpson, NASA & Penn State
Tim Simpson is an advisor to NASA, Professor Emeritus at Penn State, and a consultant for Xact Metal. He is also associated with The Barnes Global Advisors, among numerous other…
ADDMAN Adds Continuous Composites Technology for Hypersonics and UAV Applications
ADDMAN Group and Continuous Composites are teaming up to reshape how aerospace and defense sectors create parts for hypersonic vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Through this partnership, the two…
ESA Funds Horizon Microtechnologies’ Metallized 3D Printed Electronics Parts
German small-scale manufacturing expert Horizon Microtechnologies has received the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Spark funding to apply its specialty metallization technology to space applications. The firm believes its parts can…
Ballistic Protection Gets a 3D Printing Upgrade at Germany’s Mehler
Mehler Protection is taking ballistic defense to the next level with PROTEC3D, a new product line that uses 3D printing to make lightweight armor components, like protective window frames, sensor…
Manufacturing World Fukuoka 2024: Exploring Innovation Across Industries
Mark your calendars for December 11-13, 2024, as Manufacturing World Fukuoka 2024 returns to Marine Messe Fukuoka, Japan, for its highly anticipated second edition. Following a successful inaugural event in…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 8, 2024
This week, we’ve got a number of webinars, on topics from 3D printing software and medical applications to printed electronics, PVC for industrial 3D printing, and more. There are also…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 7, 2024: Acquisition, Serial Production, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, AMPCO Metal has acquired the Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, Pelagus 3D partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to fabricate a 3D printed spare part for the maritime…
Could Axiom Space and India Disrupt the Global Space Market?
Axiom Space has set its sights on building the next space station to replace the International Space Station (ISS) and is currently in the early stages of developing its first…
AM Under Trump, First Thoughts: Reshoring
Constrained resources and the need to fight climate change have led to a new era of manufacturing focused on re- and nearshoring paired with supply chain resilience. In the battle…
The Problem with Valuations in Additive Manufacturing
Valuing additive manufacturing firms has always been challenging, and it’s now more complex than ever. This complicates investment decisions for both investors and corporations. Founders and shareholders are often uncertain…