3D Printers
How One Student’s Need to Focus Led to a New Kind of Fidget Toy
When Roy Steinberg was in high school, he struggled to find subjects that kept his attention. As a student with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), staying focused wasn’t easy until he discovered…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 26, 2025: Wax & Metal 3D Printers, 3D Printed Footwear & Apparel, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Airtech has acquired KIMYA’s high-performance AM filament portfolio and is integrating the materials into its own. Moving on, Multistation announced a strategic partnership with…
Daring AM: China’s Lunar Brick Machine Shows a Fast Track to Moon Construction
China is rapidly shaping the future of lunar construction, one brick at a time. In April 2025, researchers at the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) in Hefei, Anhui Province, revealed…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 23, 2025: Awards, Scalmalloy, & More
We’re starting with double awards for AMIS in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as the company was recently honored on both sides of the Atlantic! Moving on, BLT Europe announced…
ADDiTEC Adds LPBF 3D Printing to Portfolio with Launch of Fusion S at RAPID
At last week’s RAPID+TCT 2025 in Detroit, metal additive manufacturing solutions provider ADDiTEC announced that it was launching a new technology platform. The company already has Laser Direct Energy Deposition…
Prusa Core One: Innovating or Catching Up?
Disclosure: The Core One was provided to me by Prusa free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions expressed are…
Japan Unveils World’s First 3D Printed Train Station
Japan is now home to what we believe is the world’s first train station built with 3D printing technology. Located in Arida City, just south of Osaka, the new Hatsushima…
Velo3D Kicks Off New Strategy by Signing $15M Deal with Space Company
Velo3D (OTCMKTS: VLDX) just landed a five-year, $15 million deal with commercial space company Momentus (Nasdaq: MNTS). But this partnership is more than just a revenue boost; instead, it marks…
Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal AM Joins South Korea’s Defense Arsenal
Spanish multinational Meltio announced that South Korea’s Marine Corps Logistics Group has just become the first military unit in the country to roll out robot-based metal 3D printers powered by…
How Farsoon’s Metal 3D Printing Brought a 100-Year-Old Motorcycle Back to Life
Visitors at this year’s RAPID + TCT event in Detroit got to see an unexpected showstopper at Farsoon’s booth: a beautifully restored, vintage-inspired motorcycle known as the Pennsylvania 8. Nestled…
amsight Secures Funding and Lands Key Partnership to Power Smarter 3D Printing
Software startup amsight just hit two major milestones: it raised early funding and struck a strategic partnership with one of Germany’s top metal 3D printer makers. The Hamburg-based company completed…
RAPID Roundup: Software, Partnerships, Metal & Resin 3D Printing
This week, RAPID + TCT, the largest additive manufacturing trade show in North America, returned to Detroit, Michigan. As always, many AM companies take advantage of the opportunity by announcing…
Project Nexus to Use 3D Printing to Build Greener Bioreactors
A new UK-based collaboration uses 3D printing to change how bioreactors are made and used, focusing on reducing waste and making the biopharma industry greener. Launched with £1.9 million ($2.5…
RAPID 2025: Raise3D Launches New SLS and DLP 3D Printers
Raise3D, which designs and manufactures scalable, flexible, and high-performance 3D printing solutions, has announced the launch of two more at this week’s RAPID+TCT 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. After spending 10…
RAPID 2025: 3D Systems Rolls Out Smarter Tools for Real-World Production
At this year’s RAPID+TCT event in Detroit, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is making a strong statement: additive manufacturing (AM) is not just about new materials or machines, but also about…
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems Looks to Bounce Back in 2025
After a challenging year for the industry, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) ended 2024 with results pointing to a reset, laying the groundwork for future profitability. The company didn’t post strong…
APES Unveils Vision for 3D Printed Electronics Factory
Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions (APES) is a systems integrator, 3D printing service, and consultancy partner for additively manufactured electronics. 3D printed electronics machines have been around, but a truly scalable,…
MakerBot Gives Students a Head Start with 3D Printing
MakerBot is launching the MakerBot Gives Back Initiative, an ambitious pledge to donate $500,000 worth of 3D printing resources to schools, educators, and students in 2025. The goal is to…
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…
Low-cost “Suzy” Polymer Powder 3D Printer is Faster and Cheaper than Past Models
Polish laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) firm Sinterit has released a follow-up to its predecessors, Lisa and Nils, called Suzy, a $19,490 printer equipped with a 30W fiber diode laser….
Bambu Closes the Loop with New H2D 3D Printer
Bambu Lab has launched the much-anticipated H2D 3D printer, a $2,799 machine that also performs laser engraving, laser cutting, and plotting. It comes with a 10W laser, while a 40W…
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….
Flashforge AD5X Review: Multicolor TPU 3D Printing Made Simple
Disclosure:The AD5X was provided to me by Flashforge free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any additional compensation. All opinions expressed are my own,…
