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How to Win at 3D Printing Acquisitions: the Sandvik Example
As the 3D printing market continues a new phase of growth, this time fueled more likely by large, existing holders of capital, we will see more interesting plays by larger…
Construction 3D Printing Startup ICON Lays Off 20% of Staff
To kick off 2023, tech companies have been ramping up the industry-wide layoffs that were a major factor sparking recession fears in 2022. ICON, the Austin-based, moonshot additive construction (AC)…
Velo3D Validates Distributed 3D Printing for Oil and Gas
One of the competitive edges inherent in additive manufacturing (AM) that giant global corporate operations seem most intrigued by is the potential to create distributed supply chains. At the same…
Entire Nanosatellite 3D Printed within Single nScrypt 3D Printer
Under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II research grant with the Space Force, Sciperio relied on 3D printers from its sister company nScrypt to make small six unit…
Miss Singapore Takes Miss Universe Stage Adorned with 3D Printed Orchids
Usually when we talk about 3D printed costumes, it’s in reference to cosplay, movies, Halloween, and even the theatre, but not often for beauty pageants, with the exception of Miss…
DWS Addresses Dental, Consumer, and More with Novel 3D Printers and Materials – AMS Speaker Spotlight
DWS is an expanding Italian company, globally active in the design and production of professional 3D printing systems in the dental, manufacturing, jewelry, and fashion design industries. DWS’ mission is…
Realize Medical Gets 510(k) Clearance for VR Surgical Planning Software
Previously, we wrote about how Ottawa, Canada-based Realize Medical partnered with Logitech to use its stylus in Elucis VR software, which tool allows doctors to present CT and MRI files…
Snapmaker Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for Artisan 3-in-1 Printer
There were more than 3,200 exhibitors at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is one of the most influential technology events in the world…
Northrop Grumman Brings Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to the Hypersonics Arms Race
The U.S. is in the midst of a hypersonics arms race. Craft traveling five times or more the speed of sound in a guided way could change warfare. In a…
High School Students to Send Micro Metal 3D Printed Experiment to ISS
A team of students from Valley Christian High School in San José, California, will send an experiment to the International Space Station (ISS) in February 2023. As part of the…
Lens Free Optical Scanner (LFOS): Achieving Higher Standards in SLS/SLM 3D Printing – AMS Spotlight
Abstract In traditional Additive Manufacturing (AM) using selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM), the microstructural characteristics of the finished parts are determined by various process parameters, such…
Thermal Management: A Necessary Innovation for 3D Printing – AMS Speaker Spotlight
In the manufacturing industry, the laws of physics are the great playing field leveler. Unconcerned with money, marketing, or good intentions, first principles innovation can create big leaps in performance…
Reebok and Dior Debut 3D Printed Shoes at Paris Fashion Week
Adidas, Carbon, and Oechsler have really been in the lead in 3D printing shoes. But, New Balance, Nike and others have tried, as well. It looks like the sneaker heads will have…
UltiMaker Releases First 3D Printer in Nearly 5 Years: the S7
UltiMaker has released its first 3D printer since the company was formed as a merger between MakerBot and Ultimaker. The S7 is a dual-nozzle machine with a 330 x 240…
Riddell’s 3D Printed Helmet Liners Are the MVPs of the NFL Playoffs
When Josh Allen took the field for the NFL’s Wildcard round vs the Miami Dolphins, most people saw a typical helmet. However, if you looked closer, you will notice a…
NSF Wants to Turn Plastic Waste into 3D Printed Homes
As part of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Convergence Accelerator program, 16 multidisciplinary teams will receive $11.5 million in funding to advance the circular economy. Australia’s national science agency, Commonwealth…
Who Will Drive the Next Wave of AM Adoption? – AMS Speaker Spotlight
Manufacturing today is caught between its past and its future. Battle-tested methods of manufacturing are well understood and replicable, but fragile supply chains, aging equipment, and diminishing skilled labor are…
How to Win at 3D Printing Acquisitions: the Sandvik Example
As the 3D printing market continues a new phase of growth, this time fueled more likely by large, existing holders of capital, we will see more interesting plays by larger…
Is Markforged Preparing for a Buyout?
With a new year comes a new severance package for executives at Markforged (NYSE: MKFG). The metal and carbon fiber 3D printing company filed a form 8-K published on January…
End-to-End 3D Printing Software and What it Means for AM in 2023
The year is 2023, and we’re finally on the cusp of the end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) software dream. This is a moment that we, as an industry, have collectively been…
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