3D Printing Services

Acuity Surgical Picks AddUp FormUp 350 for Metal 3D Printed Implants

Ohio-based Acuity Surgical is moving towards standardizing on AddUp’s FormUp 350 systems. Acuity, a privately held spinal implant firm, stands out in the orthopedics world. Most companies in this sector…

Serving Creators, MyMiniFactory Pursues Harmonious IP Strategy with DC Universe 3D-Printables

With the emergence of fast, low-cost, and highly capable desktop 3D printers, the era of consumer 3D printing may finally be upon us. With it comes a whole host of…

Sandvik’s 3D Printing U-Turn: Why Is the Metals Giant Selling its BEAMIT Stake?

At the beginning of 2023, I wrote that Sandvik’s approach to 3D printing was excellent. At the time, it seemed that Sandvik’s path into 3D printing was very well executed….

All3DP Closes Financing Round Led by HZG Group

All3DP GmbH, owner of additive manufacturing (AM) industry publication All3DP.com and the Craftcloud marketplace, has closed a financing round for an undisclosed amount, led by new investor HZG Group, a…

3D Printing News Briefs, September 21, 2024: Process Monitoring, Earmolds, & More

We’re taking care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Sevaan Group has launched an additive manufacturing service and Farsoon Europe is partnering with MostTech to expand…

Additive Manufacturing Workforce Growth Stalls as Industry Faces Challenges

The additive manufacturing industry, long known for its rapid innovation and expansion, seems to be hitting a roadblock when it comes to workforce growth. Recent data reveals a slowdown in…

Decentralized Manufacturing Network 3DOS Launches 3D Printing Partnership with Blockchain Platform Sui

3DOS, a decentralized additive manufacturing (AM) network based in Silicon Valley, has announced a partnership with Sui, a Layer-1 blockchain and smart contract platform. 3DOS’s partnership with Sui leverages the…

3D Printing News Briefs, September 12, 2024: Scholarships, Pool Maintenance, Shoes, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, four graduate students received $10,000 scholarships from ASTM International, and 3DPRINTUK announced the first commercial launch of the Stratasys SAF printer in the UK….

3D Printing Contract Manufacturer Endeavor 3D Achieves ITAR Status

Endeavor 3D, the 3D printing contract manufacturer based in the Atlanta area, has achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) status, for both its polymer and metal additive manufacturing (AM)…

Würth Additive White Paper Explains the Synergy Between AM & Digital Inventories

In the latest Additive Manufacturing (AM) Research white paper, co-produced with Würth Additive Group (WAG), AM Research and WAG describe the emergence of the market for digital inventory platforms, as…

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Amid Leadership Change, 3DEO Secures $3.5M from Mizuho Bank to Fund Metal 3D Printing Growth

Metal hybrid 3D printing firm 3DEO has received a $3.5 million investment from Mizuho Bank, one of Japan’s and the world’s largest banks. Mizuho’s investment is part of the Bank’s…

3DPRINTUK Adds More HP 3D Printers & Dedicated MJF Maintenance Team

3D printing service provider 3DPRINTUK, which was acquired by fellow UK company Solid Solutions in 2023, has grown its portfolio of in-house Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) machines from HP. The…

The Three Market Laws of Additive Manufacturing

In the last article in this two-part series, I reflected on my tumultuous journey in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry and how that led me to understanding the dynamics of…

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Autentica Transforms the 3D Printing Ecosystem with Blockchain and NFTs

As a number of firms realize the concept of the digital inventory via 3D printing, they are beginning to differentiate themselves in terms of technological framework, market focus, and overall…

Atlas Copco’s 3D Printing Progress Signals the Potential for EOS’ New Additive Minds Campus

Around 18 months ago, Swedish industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco brought its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities in-house with the EOS P 396. EOS’ Additive Minds Academy consulting program, which specializes in…

3DPOD 215: Aleksander Ciszek, 3YOURMIND CEO

Aleksander Ciszek co-founded 3YOURMIND and has helped build the business over the past decade. In this episode of the 3DPOD, he discusses pivots, strategy, software, defense, energy, growth, and more….

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The Journey and Future of Additive Manufacturing at Daimler Truck | Daimler Buses

In 2015, Daimler Buses initiated a critical transition from using additive manufacturing (AM) primarily for prototyping to full-scale series production. This shift has not only transformed how parts are manufactured…

World’s First 3D Printed Marine Gangway Complies with Industry Standards

Namthaja, a Saudi Arabian 3D printing service provider, has unveiled the world’s first 3D printed marine gangway. The project represents an important milestone in the application of additive manufacturing (AM)…

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3DPOD 214: Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, Materialise CEO

Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, who previously led Materialise’s medical unit, has transitioned into the CEO role at the 3D printing service and software firm. In our discussion, we explore what makes…

3D Printing Financials: How Xometry’s Diversified Approach Fuels Growth

Xometry (Nasdaq: XMTR) continues to grow, reporting record revenue, gross profit, and margins in its second quarter of 2024 earnings. The company’s diverse portfolio of manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing,…

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European Arm of Shapeways Saved by Dutch Senior Management

The Dutch part of Shapeways has been saved from bankruptcy. The new company will shed some of its employees but will be able to continue in business. Curator Jeroen Tulfer…

“Amazon Web Services for Manufacturing”: Würth on Digital Inventory as Infrastructure for 3D Printing

Though the concept of virtual inventory for physical items is one that’s long been explored by the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, only in the last half-decade or so has it…

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Empowering Businesses with Additive Manufacturing Electronics Expertise from J.A.M.E.S

J.A.M.E.S, the platform for 3D printed electronics, offers guidance and support to companies seeking to integrate Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) technology into their business operations. The engineering team, specialists in…

Hinetics 3D Prints Heatsinks for Electric Aviation via Protolabs

Hinetics aims to help electrify flight. To achieve this, it needs high-performance components, including those for heat sinking. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Kiruba Haran, Hinetics makes electric motors for…