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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…
Formnext Day Three: Rock & Zoll
The biggest news on day three was, of course, the reactions to the band at the exhibitor’s party. The soirée was well attended, with the crowd rocking on until early…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 1, 2024
We’ve got several webinars this first week of December, plus events all around the world, from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Austin, Texas to the UK, Barcelona and beyond. Plus, there…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 30, 2024: On-Demand Spare Parts, Shoes, & More
Kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Phase3D launched a real-time production control system for AM, and the Royal Netherlands Navy is using Ultimaker 3D printers for on-demand spare parts…
Seeding 3D Printing Across the World – Layoffs and Growth
We are experiencing an extended bout of layoffs across the industry. Partially the result of unimaginative management who are unable to think clearly in times of inclement weather there is…
A Niche with Staying Power: 3D Printing’s Impact on Entertainment, EOS’s Fabian Alefeld Weighs In
In the fast-paced world of 3D printing, where scaling and volume production dominate discussions, there’s a niche that returns to the technology’s innovative roots. Fabian Alefeld, Global Director of Business…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution, Part 3: PA 12 CF
In previous installments of this series, we explored how unfavorable economics for large materials companies and the effects of compounding have led to the rise of a thriving materials market….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution, Part 2: Compounding Value
In the previous installment of the series we briefly looked at how the market entry of many materials firms, open 3D printers and many other players in software lead to…
Bioprinting Strategies: The Robin Hoods of Wake Forest
Rue to those aspiring to be modern-day Robin Hoods of Wake Forest: the path to riches in bioprinting is fraught with challenges. It’s perplexing that the media has not fully…
AML3D Lands A$30M for Big Moves in the U.S. and Europe
AML3D (ASX: AL3) secured A$30 million ($20 million) to supercharge its global ambitions. With this funding, the Australian 3D printing company is set to more than double its U.S. manufacturing…
The Third World War & The Disruption of US Military Power
A Reddit user once remarked, “The most terrifying capability of the United States military remains the capacity to deploy a fully operational Burger King to any terrestrial theater of operations…
Meet Xell, xolo’s Budget-Friendly Bioprinter for Labs
Building on its expertise in volumetric bioprinting, xolo has unveiled Xell. This compact bioprinter brings rapid fabrication of complex structures without visible layers to research labs at an unprecedented price….
MAD 3D Printing is How Raven Space Systems Wants to Reinvent Space Manufacturing
When two graduate students at the University of Oklahoma set out to reimagine composite manufacturing in 2020, they probably didn’t anticipate how quickly their innovation would gain momentum. Fast forward…
Lockheed Martin Adds 16,000 Square Feet of 3D Printing to Texas Facility
Defense giant Lockheed Martin has unveiled a substantial increase in its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities with an expansion of its facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. The addition includes some 16,000…
Sperra to 3D Print Energy Infrastructure in California
Sperra, a concrete 3D printing company, focuses on constructing critical energy infrastructure rather than building houses or selling printers. The company has secured two significant contracts that will expand its…
3D Printing Financials: Nano Dimension’s Q3 Success Meets Activist Opposition
With its best third quarter ever, Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) proves that smart investments and tighter operations can deliver big results—even in a tough market. The Israeli-based company ended Q3…
Creality Shines at Formnext 2024, Showcasing K2 Plus, New DIY Model and Accessories
Creality proudly participated in Formnext 2024, continuing its tradition of excellence as a long-standing exhibitor at one of the world’s premier trade fairs for additive manufacturing. This year, Creality highlighted…
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…
And Then There Were 15: The Remaining Pure-play 3D Printing Companies on Global Stock Exchanges
In the early 2020s and until 2022, the 3D printing industry saw a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs). Many investors took advantage of the excitement around additive manufacturing (AM),…