Sarah Saunders

3D Printing News Briefs, August 15, 2026: Sternum Implant, Cooling Cubes, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, a new Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence has been launched in Michigan. Surgeons in Israel created a 3D printed sternum implant to help…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 13, 2026: 510(k) Clearance, Dental Resin, Project Call, & More

We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with a little FDA news, and then a new dental material for the Axtra3D Lumia X1. We’ll end with the winners of…

Talking About the Need for Speed at MMX 2026

On the first day of the recent MMX 2026, the annual Members Meeting and Exchange held by America Makes in Youngstown, Ohio, someone asked me if I had any early…

New 3D Printing System Makes Interactive Objects that Change Appearance Based on User Interaction

Many dynamic, interactive objects change their appearance through the use of electronics, like LEDs and screens. But if the object is squished, twisted, or pressed too hard, or exposed to…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 8, 2026: Seawall Funding, Defense Capabilities, Supports, & More

We’re starting with business in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, then moving on to defense. We’ll move on to young 3D printing entrepreneurs, and finish with some research out…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 1st, 2026: Project Calls, Contact Lenses, Chairs, & More

We’re starting with the winners of two America Makes project calls in this first 3D Printing News Briefs of August! Then we’ll move on to AM quality control for aerospace,…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 30, 2026: Orthodontics, Digital Implants, & More

We’re starting with business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, followed by news about an in-house center for engineering digital implants. We’ll end with research about thermal cloaking. Read…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 25, 2026: Distribution, Board Game, & More

We’re starting with material distribution news in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then on to outer space. We’ll end with a story about an ancient board game. Read…

AM Research Data Shows 3D Printing Markets Increased from $4.29B in Q4 2025 to $4.35B in Q1 2026

Leading industry analyst firm Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research or AMR) has been providing market reports for the 3D printing/AM sector since 2013. It recently published the “Q1 2026 3DP/AM…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 22, 2026: Delisting, Wind Turbine Blades, & More

We’re covering business and energy news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Würth Additive Group has closed its doors, and BigRep delisted from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. RA Wind received…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 18, 2026: Patent, Concrete, Steel Components, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Massivit has opened its first European Service Center to support its RapidWings platform, and nScrypt was granted a patent for its high-viscosity material…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 16, 2026: Russell Indexes, Car Customization, & More

We’ve got a lot to cover in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, from business and additive manufacturing (AM) in Europe to automotive 3D printing, and generative design. Read on for…

3D Printing Markets Totaled $4.35 Billion in Q1 2026, AM Research Report Shows

According to the latest data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research or AMR), the 3D printing markets totaled $4.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The leading industry analyst…

Webinar Explores Metal Binder Jetting High-Temperature M247LC for Production

High-temperature nickel-based superalloys like MAR-M 247LC (M247LC), the low-carbon version of MAR-M 247, are used for casting in some of the most demanding applications in the world, including gas turbines,…

AMS X: Agenda Published for Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2027

From February 23-25, 2027, Additive Manufacturing Strategies will be back for its 10th iteration. The important AM industry business conference will once again return to New York City, though hopefully…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 11, 2026: Fundraiser, Strategic Guide, Dentures, & More

In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with relief efforts for the earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month. Then we’ll move on to a new white paper from…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 9, 2026: RIMPAC 2026, Software, Housing, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Massivit continues its focus on aerospace and defense manufacturing, and Meltio is collaborating with Phillips Corporation for RIMPAC 2026. Moving on to software, AMIS…

Mimaki & Cleeks Golf Club Collaborate for Miniature 3D Printed Golf Bag Collectibles

Japan-headquartered Mimaki Engineering launched its first full-color inkjet printer in 1996. Not long after, the company established its US-based Mimaki Inc. operating entity, which manufactures digital printing and cutting products, including…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 4, 2026: AMUG, Metacrystals, Coral Reefs, & More

We’re starting this 4th of July 3D Printing News Briefs with some AMUG news, and then moving on to business with DSH Technologies and materials with Markforged. We’ll end with…

Red, White, and Blue: Star-Spangled 3D Prints to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

I often do roundups of free 3D printed models for holidays, like Christmas, Halloween, and even the 4th of July, which all of America will celebrate tomorrow. Because I’ve written…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 1, 2026: Prosthetics, Drug Delivery, & More

We’re focused on healthcare and research in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, including 3D printed prosthetics, patient-specific implants, drug delivery, and more. Read on for all the details! Students from…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 27, 2026: Nanoscale 3D Printing, Defense Readiness, & More

We’re starting with a story about a grant for advanced nanoscale 3D printing in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then on to metal additive manufacturing (AM) for defense…

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DREAMing in Dayton: DREAM Symposium Covers AM, AI, Supply Chain, & More

This month, I attended a manufacturing industry event, like I often do. But instead of getting on a plane to New York City, or driving four hours to Youngstown, I…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 24, 2026: Name Change, Digital Foundry, & Yeast

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with a formal name change for an African industrial technology company that’s a major user of additive manufacturing (AM) in the oil…