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Update: Velo3D Enters Forbearance Agreement as Debt Challenges Intensify
See the addendum to this article for an update from 12/12/24. Velo3D is set to lay off an additional 46 employees by the end of 2024 as part of its latest…
Flexibility Is the Bottom Line: Touring the Visitech Americas DLP Light Engine Factory
Visitech, a leader in optics for digital light processing (DLP) and powder bed fusion (PBF), recently expanded its footprint in the U.S. with a new factory in Allen, Texas. This…
Farsoon Cuts Ribbon on 140,000-Square-Meter 3D Printing Facility
Farsoon Technologies (SHA: 688433), a leading Chinese manufacturer of laser powder bed fusion (PBF) printers, recently marked its 15-year journey with the grand opening of a new campus. The anniversary demonstrates…
Cracking the Case: How Police and Science Took Down a 3D Printed Gunsmith
It started with a tip in January 2022. Police in the West Midlands region of the UK launched Operation Captiva after receiving information that something suspicious was happening in one…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: The Factory of the Future (or Luvocom 3F PPS CF 9938)
Previously in this series, we’ve discussed major companies entering the market, the power of compounding, competitive dynamics within the industry, and materials tailored for specific applications. Now, we examine how…
3D Systems Sells Geomagic Software Division to Hexagon AB
Additive manufacturing (AM) stalwart 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced the sale of its Geomagic assets to Swedish software giant Hexagon AB for $123 million. The deal includes Design X,…
Chromatic Validates Chemical Safety of its 3D Printing Facility
Isocyanates are highly reactive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) often released during the manufacturing and processing of materials such as mattresses, polyurethane products, car seats, adhesives, and paints. These compounds pose…
Additive Contractor Endeavor 3D Forms Strategic Partnership with CADMore
Endeavor 3D, an Atlanta-based contract manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) services, has announced a strategic partnership with CADMore, an engineering design firm based in South Carolina. The partnership enables…
USS Somerset Employs Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing to Overcome Mission Challenge
It’s no secret that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is steadily ramping up its use of 3D printing and doing so in increasingly critical areas and at crucial times….
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)…
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…
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