3D Printing Materials
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…
Branch Technology CEO Ryan Lusk on Scaling Additive Construction for Mass Adoption
Chattanooga-based Branch Technology has spent the past decade refining a novel approach to large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) in construction, standing apart from other firms in both LFAM and additive construction…
RAPID 2025: Axtra3D Adds Additive Plus as Reseller, Launches Silicone Material
Axtra3D, the Charlotte-based OEM of additive manufacturing (AM) systems leveraging the company’s proprietary Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology, has announced that Additive Plus, a Los Angeles-based AM service and AM hardware…
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…
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,…
Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing Debuts at RAPID via Manifest Technologies
Manifest Technologies is showcasing its take on volumetric additive manufacturing at this year’s RAPID+TCT event, this week in Detroit, Michigan. Manifest, formerly known as Vitro3D, spun out of the University…
PostProcess Technologies Targets Chairside 3D Printing with DEMI X 200 Plus
PostProcess Technologies has released the DEMI X 200 Plus, a vat polymerization cleaning unit that integrates curing, rinsing, drying, and cleaning into a single device. This not only enhances operator…
Eden Tech & Microlight3D Collaborate on Nano 3D Printing for Microfluidics
French firms Microlight3D and Eden Tech are collaborating to develop a solution for those looking to design and produce microfluidic systems. Eden Tech’s FLUI’DEVICE software enables users to create and…
Specialty Manufacturer Plansee Pursue Refractory Metal 3D Printing via Incus
Austrian slurry stereolithography (SLA) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Incus has sold a Hammer Evo35 3D printer to Plansee. Also Austrian, Plansee specializes in MIM, powder metallurgy, and other manufacturing processes…
As Gold Soars and Diamonds Dip, PGI Bets on 3D Printed Platinum to Spark Jewelry Innovation
In the good old days of 3D printing hype, a new designer or artist was working with additive as a medium every week. People would try to get us to…
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…
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…
Puerto Rico University Gets $1.3M for Aluminum 3D Printing in Space
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (also known as Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, or RUM), has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Air Force through America Makes to…
3DPOD 246: 3D Printing at Oechsler, with Andreas Knoechel
Andreas Knoechel, Head of Program Management for Additive Manufacturing at Oechsler, is doing some real heavy lifting in production. German plastics manufacturer Oechsler was the pioneer behind 3D-printed shoes at…
X-Bow Now Totals $97M in U.S. Funding for 3D-Printed Propellant and Solid Rocket Tech
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded additional funding to X-Bow Launch Systems to support research and development of solid rocket motors. These motors represent a rapidly advancing area…
3D Printing by the Numbers: Free AM Research Webinar to Dig into Market’s 2024 and 2025 Financial Performance
The additive manufacturing (AM) sector is at a pivotal moment, with industry growth stabilizing after a year of uneven performance. To help businesses and professionals navigate the evolving market, Additive…
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,…
3DPOD 245: Advanced Metal 3D Printing Powders with Jacob Nuechterlein, Elementum 3D CEO
Metallurgist and materials scientist Jacob Nuechterlein founded Elementum 3D in 2014 based on a proprietary process for making powders that enhances both the powder and the final parts’ properties. Elementum…
CADmore Establishes First Cold Metal Fusion Facility in U.S.
Design and engineering firm CADmore will establish a CADmore Metal application center in South Carolina dedicated to the novel cold metal fusion (CMF) technology developed by Headmade Materials. Located in…
3DPOD 244: 3D Printing Elastomers with Cora Leibig, Chromatic 3D Materials CEO
Chromatic 3D Materials CEO Cora Leibig has extensive experience in the plastics industry. We discuss the volumes of polymers and other materials, as well as what is needed to transform…
3D Printing News Briefs & Events Roundup: March 8, 2025
Starting this week, we’re shaking things up a little! We’ll be combining our 3D Printing News Briefs with a more curated weekly list of 3D printing webinars and events to…
Caracol’s New High-flow Extruder 3D Prints Polymer at 75 Kg per Hour
Italian directed energy deposition (DED) and large-format polymer extrusion firm Caracol is set to unveil its new high-throughput xHF extruder. Designed for the Heron AM system’s robotic arm, the extruder…
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…
