3D Printing
The Great AM Reset: Why Applications Will Decide Who Survives
For decades, the AM industry has been powered by an exciting narrative of endless growth and disruptive potential. We celebrated every new technology, every injection of capital, and every bold…
APES Partners with Great Lakes Semiconductor to Scale Advanced, Additive Chip Packaging
Terminologically, additively manufactured electronics (AME) occupies similar space in the realm of tiny components that additive construction (AC) occupies when it comes to large components: it’s a single phrase that…
Bambu Lab Says 2025 Was a Breakout Year: 10 Million Monthly Users and Real Business Growth
Chinese 3D printer maker Bambu Lab reported strong results for 2025, showing that the company’s push into community and small-business 3D printing is working. The numbers suggest consumer 3D printing…
3DPOD 294: Digital Casting and More with Ben Wynne, Intrepid Automation
Ben Wynne is focused on bringing digital automation into traditional casting and heavy manufacturing through his work at Intrepid Automation. He explains how the company connects design, tooling, robotics, and…
3D Printing Financials: Materialise Reports Strong Finish to 2025, Led by Medical Growth
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) closed out 2025 with a solid fourth quarter, showing stronger profitability, steady revenue growth, and continued momentum in its medical business. While some parts of the company…
The 3D Printing Pioneers’ Journey from HZG Group: From Bavaria to the World
In Lichtenfels, two hours’ drive north of Munich, there is a globally recognized 3D printing center with a modern infrastructure and many companies focusing on this future technology. At the…
Automation Alley To Compete With Service Bureaus
Automation Alley is a Michigan-based innovation cluster trying to foster collaborative learning and development around technology and manufacturing. Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile Manufacturing on Demand) is an Automation Alley…
Additive Manufacturing’s Next Chapter: From Prototype Tool to Operating Model
Additive manufacturing is shedding its legacy reputation. While it remains the go-to for prototyping, its potential now extends beyond. Today, it’s increasingly used to support real production requirements, helping teams…
AMS 2026: The Gift of a Good Strategy
First things first, folks: if you’re planning on attending AMS 2026, February 24-26 in NYC, and you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here. We’ll consult some ghosts of…
Printing Money Episode 36: Recent 3DP/AM Deals and More with John Barnes (TBGA & MPW)
Welcome to Printing Money Episode 36! For this episode Danny is joined by a new guest, John Barnes (Founder and President, The Barnes Global Advisors, Founder and CEO, Metal Powder…
From Print Farm to Toy of the Year: ZB Designs’ Plastic Empire Takes 3D Printed Fidgets Mainstream
Zack and Berkley Bailey, Co-Owners of ZB Designs, started their business with one 3D printer as a side hustle while still in college. On February 13, 2026, in New York…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 21, 2026: Vapor Smoothing, Brain Models, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with material and post-processing news from Quickparts, and some more post-processing news from AM Solutions. We’ll end with researchers at the…
The Barnes Global Advisors is at AMS
The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), the additive manufacturing (AM) consultancy based in Pittsburgh, is a pillar of the AM industry. TBGA’s expertise is sought by AM OEMs across the globe,…
Targeted Applications, Expanded Platform: XJet’s Strategic Vision for AM’s Next Chapter
The additive manufacturing sector has undergone a period of “creative destruction” over the past months, moving beyond a “growth at all costs” mentality into an era of consolidation and strategic…
Materialise To Manufacture PEEK CMF Implants
Materialise will implement PEEK (polyetheretherketone) craniomaxillofacial (CMF) implants. Materialise has been doing CMF implants for decades. SLA and titanium implants, as well as the workflow software to produce them and…
Next-Gen CAD/CAM Tool Accelerates Development of Innovative AM Electronics Applications
3D-printed electronics is an emerging field that combines additive manufacturing techniques with the integration of electronic components to produce previously unachievable results. It enables the creation of complex, customized electronic…
Scaling AM Suppressor Production: Oerlikon AM & ATLIX Rise to the Challenge
End-of-barrel suppressors, oftentimes referred to as silencers, function by capturing and redirecting high-pressure propellant gases through carefully engineered internal structures and channels. By disrupting the gas flow before it exits…
3D Printing News Briefs: February 19, 2026: Market Data, Africa, Metal Parts for Defense, & More
We’re starting with some business news for you in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! The Wohlers Report 2026 is now available, Carbon announced its new Chief Technology Officer, and Farsoon…
From “Magic” to Metal: How Intrepid Automation Wants to Make 3D Printing Matter at Scale
Ben Wynne still talks about 3D printing the way people do when they’ve felt that “wow” moment up close. Back in the early 2000s, he was working at HP’s advanced…
LPBF Woven Nitinol Opens New Possibilities for Stents and Actuators
Nitinol is a very exciting material in and of itself. The alloy is almost a metal elastomer and is known for its strength, super elasticity, and shape memory properties. Originally…
Unlocking Big Part Manufacturing for the Energy Sector: How EPRI’s Convergent Approach Proves the Potential of Large-Area DED 3D Printing
The U.S. hydropower fleet, more than 2,200 plants averaging 65 years of age, relies on large, bespoke components that are increasingly difficult to source. Long lead times, disappearing suppliers, and…
Controlled Powder Production for Advanced Research Applications
Modern physics experiments and high-value industrial applications increasingly depend on custom, high-performance materials. These often require strict constraints such as radiopurity, controlled microstructure, and repeatable powder behavior in metal additive…
Takeaways From MILAM 2026: Defense’s Growing Role in Driving 3D Printing – Part II
At the recent Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase (MILAM 2026), additive manufacturing wasn’t just being discussed as a production strategy; it was being packaged for deployment. A big…
From Vision to Volume: The Next Chapter for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has spent years navigating skepticism, hype cycles, and industrial validation. Now, the industry finds itself at a decisive turning point. The conversation has shifted away from futuristic possibilities…
