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HBD’s New Plant Adds to China’s 3D Printing Growth

As China strengthens its position in the global 3D printing market, metal additive manufacturing company HBD Additive Manufacturing has opened a new facility in Guangdong. The site expands HBD’s production…

Q5D’s Wiring Robot Could Save Carmakers $200 Per Vehicle

UK-based company Q5D Technology will launch what it calls the world’s first robotic system to automate the production of wiring harnesses, a part of every vehicle that’s usually made by…

Conflux 3D Prints Cooling System for Australia’s Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aircraft

In a major step toward zero-emissions aviation, Australian aircraft manufacturer AMSL Aero is developing one of the most ambitious electric aircraft in the world: Vertiia, a hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and…

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Desktop Metal Now Officially Part of Nano Dimension

In a deal that’s been brewing for months—and was even contested in court—Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) has officially closed its $179 million acquisition of Desktop Metal. The transaction, finalized on…

3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Resets After Losses

After a tough 2024, Velo3D (OTC: VLDX) is moving forward with a new strategy. The company, which built its reputation on cutting-edge metal 3D printing, just wrapped up 2024 with…

3D Printing Financials: Rocket Lab’s Record-Breaking Year and Over 20 Launches Coming in 2025

Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) closed 2024 with its best year yet. The company launched more rockets, signed more contracts, and expanded deeper into spacecraft and satellite production than ever before….

BellaSeno’s 3D Printed Breast Implants Keep Shape with 87% Fat Volume, Avoids Silicone Risks

At a medical conference in Austin this week, a new kind of breast implant took center stage. It is not made from silicone but from a 3D printed, fully resorbable…

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India’s $58M Space Fund Is a Boon for AM Innovation

India’s space industry is picking up serious momentum. With a projected $44 billion space economy by 2033, the country is aggressively expanding its capabilities, fostering private-sector participation, and reducing its…

CosmicMaker is Photocentric’s Space-Ready 3D Printer

Photocentric has unveiled a high-speed 3D printer designed for space. Dubbed the CosmicMaker, this machine was built to manufacture components directly in orbit, giving astronauts a new level of self-sufficiency….

Prometheus to Build Massive Rocket Motor Facility in Indiana

In a major move for the U.S. defense industry, Prometheus Energetics will build a massive 550-acre solid rocket motors (SRMs) and munitions facility in Bloomfield, Indiana. Construction is set to…

Supreme Court Says “Yes” to Regulating Ghost Guns—Including 3D Printed Guns

In a major decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court said that the government can treat ghost guns (including those made with 3D printers) like regular firearms. That means kits and…

3D Printing Financials: Prodways Ends 2024 with a Profit

After a tough couple of years, Prodways (EPA: PWG) is starting to bounce back. The French 3D printing company finally made a profit in 2024, improved its operating performance, and…

Thai Startup OsseoLabs to Cut Surgery Time with 3D Printed Magnesium Implants

A patient undergoing mandibular reconstructive surgery typically faces two separate operations: one to place a custom-fit titanium plate and another month later to remove it. But what if that second…

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Will Nano Dimension Be Forced to Buy Desktop Metal? Chancery Court Says “Yes”

For the latest updates (as of March 25, 2025), see the end of this article. Desktop Metal’s future is hanging in the balance. The company, once a major player in…

Lumafield Secures $75M to Boost CT Inspection for 3D Printing and Beyond

Industrial X-ray CT technology is changing how manufacturers catch product defects before they become expensive failures. This is particularly important for industries that rely on precision manufacturing, like 3D printing….

MIT’s Xstrings: 3D Printing That Moves Like Magic

MIT‘s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has created a new way to 3D print objects that can move. Called Xstrings, this method prints cables inside the object so…

3D Printing Financials: Nikon Bets on SLM Solutions for 2025 Growth

Nikon‘s (TYO: 7731) financial results for the third quarter reflect the challenges of a shifting market, but its investments in 3D printing continue to show promise. While the company’s legacy…

Daring AM: 3D Printing Antennas, Factories, and Rockets in Space

From 3D printed antennas rising 100,000 feet above Earth to futuristic orbital factories and metal parts made in space, 3D printing is reshaping how we build for space. In three…

New FABRX Study Says 3D Printed Pills Cuts Costs by 35%

For patients who need specially made medications, traditional pharmacy methods can be slow, expensive, and not always precise. FABRX is changing that with 3D printing, making personalized prescriptions faster, safer,…

3D Printing Financials: Stratasys Ends 2024 with Cost Cuts and Growth Plans

Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) has wrapped up 2024 with stronger margins but a full-year net loss. The polymer 3D printing leader navigated a year of economic headwinds, restructuring efforts, and shifting…

3D Printing Financials: AML3D and Titomic Bet Big on U.S. Growth

Australia’s leading metal 3D printing companies, AML3D and Titomic, are expanding fast, but their financial results show different paths. AML3D (ASX: AL3) delivered a 206% revenue increase, crossing the AUD…

Stratasys’ 3D Printing Takes on Cadavers in Surgery Training and Imaging

Stratasys and Siemens Healthineers have developed 3D printed, patient-specific anatomical models that replicate human tissue with incredible accuracy, transforming medical imaging, surgical planning, and education. Traditionally, surgeons have relied on…

3D Printing Financials: Xometry Grows Revenue, Faces Short-Term Margin Dip

Xometry (Nasdaq: XMTR) closed out 2024 on a high note, with growth in its 3D printing marketplace, best-ever gross margins, and positive adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and…

Shapeways Expands 3D Printing Portfolio with FDM

Shapeways is expanding its 3D printing capabilities with the launch of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a long-requested addition from its industrial customer base. Known for its cost-effectiveness, durability, and versatility,…