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Toyota Joins Japan’s Space Race with $44M Rocket Investment in Interstellar
Toyota is backing Japan’s rocket ambitions with a ¥7 billion ($44.3 million) investment in Interstellar Technologies as part of its Series F funding round. Interstellar, a company aiming to make…
Game-Changing $115M for Aspect Biosystems’ Bioprinted Tech
Pioneering solutions for metabolic and endocrine diseases, Vancouver-based Aspect Biosystems raised $115 million in Series B funding to advance its bioprinted tissue technology. Led by investment firm Dimension, the round…
Firehawk Lands $60M for 3D Printed Rocket Fuel, Backed by 1789 Capital—and Donald Trump Jr.
Firehawk Aerospace, a Texas company redefining rocket propulsion with 3D printing, has raised $60 million in a Series C round led by venture capital firm 1789 Capital, where newly appointed…
New AM Projects Get $2.1M Push from America Makes
America Makes has awarded $2.1 million to six new projects to tackle some of the biggest challenges in additive manufacturing (AM). The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Defense…
AML3D is Fast-Tracking 3D Printed Parts for U.S. Navy Submarines
AML3D‘s (ASX: AL3) advanced 3D printing technology is now a critical link in building U.S. Navy submarines, marking Australia’s growing role in the AUKUS defense pact. This trilateral security pact…
Italy’s Da Vinci Bridge Reinvented with 3D Printing and Stone Waste
Italy’s city of Bari has inaugurated a new 3D printed, self-supporting bridge that, for the first time, uses waste materials from stone processing. This structure, known as Da Vinci’s Bridge,…
Quebec Man Admits to Hate Speech and 3D Printed Gun Scheme
A Quebec man has admitted to promoting antisemitic hate speech while trying to manufacture guns with 3D printers. On December 13, 2024, 38-year-old Pascal Tribout pleaded guilty to multiple charges,…
3D Printing and Dentistry: 2024’s Progress, 2025’s Promise
Few industries have embraced technology as naturally as dentistry did with 3D printing. From faster workflows to new materials, additive manufacturing has cemented itself as a cornerstone of modern dental…
A Tough Yet Transformative Year: 2024 in 3D Printing Financials
Amid a year of dramatic shifts, the financial landscape of the 3D printing industry had moments of transformation and adaptability. Supply chain challenges, rising costs, and shifting market demands made…
From Lab to Lifeline: Anthony Atala’s Vision for Bioprinting at WFIRM
Anthony Atala is transforming the future of medicine—not just with a scalpel, but with a bioprinter. As the director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), he’s pushing…
Steakholder Foods’ 3D Printed Steak to Hit the Taiwanese Market
Steakholder Foods (Nasdaq: STKH) is stepping into the Asian market with a new partnership. The Israeli firm has signed an agreement with Vegefarm, a Taiwanese company specializing in vegetarian and…
Solukon’s New Two-Ton Cleaner Lands First Customer in AMCM
A new system is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in depowdering for metal 3D printing, tackling components that weigh over two tons and have intricate designs. Unveiled at Formnext…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Nanoscribe Finds a New Home with LAB14 After Being Sold by BICO
Nanoscribe has officially become part of the LAB14 Group after being sold by BICO for €26 million. This sale was part of BICO’s strategic plan to focus on life sciences,…
Virginia Tech Lands $1.1M to Bring 3D Printed Affordable Housing to Virginia
Virginia Housing is betting $1.1 million that advanced 3D printing technology can solve the state’s housing challenges. The non-profit has granted these funds to the Virginia Center for Housing Research…
3D Printed Fish Fillets Head for Commercialization in Singapore and Beyond
Overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution have strained marine ecosystems to their breaking point, leaving industries and consumers scrambling to find sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood. Enter UMAMI Bioworks and Steakholder…
€20 Million Lifeline? Anzu Partners’ Strategic Bid to Acquire Voxeljet
After being downgraded to over-the-counter trading in early 2024, voxeljet has agreed to sell its business to Anzu Partners in a deal valued at €20 million. Aimed at securing its…
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems Faces Challenges, Bets on Innovation
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) closed its third quarter of 2024 with mixed results, navigating macroeconomic pressures while leaning on innovation to shape its future. The company reported a challenging sales…
