3D Printing Services
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…
O’Neal Subsidiary UPM Buys Fabrisonic for Ultrasonic 3D Printing
Metal services company United Performance Metals (UPM) has acquired Fabrisonic, a firm specializing in ultrasonic welding for 3D printing dissimilar materials and creating gradient parts up to six feet by…
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…
Sintavia Buys AMCM Metal 3D Printer with nLight Lasers
Additive manufacturing (AM) service specialist Sintavia recently received a $10 million investment and is already putting the funds to use. The company has purchased a twin-laser AMCM M290-2, equipped with…
Nikon’s AM Expansion from California to Japan and Beyond: CEO Hamid Zarringhalam Weighs in
As we recently argued in a 3DPrint.com PRO article, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has quickly gone from a prominent player in the metal additive manufacturing (AM) sector to become one of,…
Reshoring Resources for Additive Manufacturing
Reshoring is the process of returning the production and manufacturing of goods to the company’s original country. According to a 2024 article by Forbes, approximately 66% of U.S. companies outsource…
3DPOD 242: Additive Manufacturing Then and Now with Andrew Graves, Stratasys
Andrew Graves began his career as a Design Engineer before joining 3D Systems in 1990. After pioneering stereolithography in the UK for F1 teams and aerospace firms, he helped establish…
Stifel AM-Forward Fund Invests $10M of Subordinated Debt into Sintavia
The Stifel North Atlantic AM-Forward Fund, initiated as a part of the AM Forward program established under the Biden Administration, has announced that it has poured $10 million into Florida-based…
Analysis: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Spotlights Vertical Value Creation
A slowdown in the industry and particularly a tightening of access to capital following the additive manufacturing (AM) industry’s peak special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) phase in early 2021 is…
Communicating Vessels: Four 3D Printing Markets
Of late, I’ve been considering the 3D printing market not as a single, unified industry but as four distinct markets, each with its own needs. Rather than segmenting the market…
When Innovation Meets Reality in 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing has long promised to revolutionize industries, offering groundbreaking solutions across aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and more. However, the road from bold innovation to practical application has proven to…
3DPOD 239: Joe Calmese, ADDMAN President & CEO
Joe Calmese talks to us about the financing of additive manufacturing, machine prices, and utilization. He runs ADDMAN, a large, high-end service bureau that produces many critical components, including defense…
A Stroll through Neighborhood 91: The First 3D Printing Industrial Campus
Launched by Allegheny County Airport Authority, Neighborhood 91 (N91) is the world’s first dedicated additive manufacturing (AM) industrial campus. As such, it represents a unique step forward for the 3D…
Foundry Lab Direct Offers On-demand Casting
New Zealand microwave foundry company Foundry Lab has announced Foundry Lab Direct, an on-demand casting service. The company aims to deliver cast parts directly to customers, targeting short-run production, prototyping,…
Individual Power, Institutional Opportunity
The ‘creator economy’ is probably most easily recognized in the spheres of media, art, and fashion. New platforms with tools that seriously reduced marketing campaign expenses, amplified reach, and enabled…
Shaping the Future of 3D-Printed Medical Devices Through Quality Management and Reimbursement
Quality and regulatory compliance is crucial for 3D printing in healthcare as it ensures safety, efficacy, and reliability of the technology, ultimately benefiting the patient. Consistent, high-quality 3D-printed products foster…
Shaping Tomorrow’s Manufacturing, Today
The ADDMAN story is one of collaboration and purpose. Our employees work every day to simplify manufacturing processes and help companies bring their innovations to market faster. Founded in 2021,…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 25, 2025: ESG & Sustainability, Layoffs, Furniture, & More
We’re starting off with some event news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as AMUG has announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 conference, and Dyndrite starts its World Tour…
3D Systems and Daimler Buses Team up for Spare Part Production
3D Systems and Daimler Truck and Buses have introduced a new way to produce spare parts using 3D printing. Their solution decentralizes production, allowing parts to be printed on-demand, closer…
Investing in Tooling Innovation is Key to Reshoring Success
Outsourcing and retirement have dramatically shrunk the manufacturing workforce in the U.S., creating a challenge to efforts at reshoring production production. Pictured here is a toolmaker assembling an injection mold,…
Hike Medical Adds AI to AM to 3D Print Custom Orthotics
As companies like Backflip and 1000 Kelvin have demonstrated, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a key enabling technology for increasing the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) at an exponential rate….
The Importance of Services in 3D Printing: Steady Growth and Promising Potential
Additive manufacturing services are often underestimated in our industry, with the spotlight focusing on hardware, software, and the products they enable. Industry coverage and public perception frequently center on major…
Rosotics Shifts Focus from Metal 3D Printer OEM to Space 3D Printing-as-a-Service
Rosotics—formerly a Mesa, Arizona-based startup dedicated to manufacturing and selling large-format metal 3D printers—has announced a significant restructuring that involves not only a change in location but also go-to-market. The…
Women of i3DMFG: Building Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation
As a proud member of Women in 3D Printing, i3DMFG™ is committed to promoting women into leadership roles where they can drive strategic initiatives and spearhead advancements in additive manufacturing. From overseeing…
