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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…

Global Materials Group Acquires Canadian Hardfacing Metal Firm, Boosting 3D Printing Portfolio

Consolidation in the additive manufacturing (AM) service bureau segment continues to take place. The latest news sees international provider Wall Colmonoy acquire Indurate Alloys Ltd., a Canadian supplier of hardfacing…

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Introducing Nikon AM Synergy, 3D Printing Service Morf3D Reorganized

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing, the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese tech leader Nikon, will reorganize its Morf3D subsidiary. Morf3D was a service bureau that worked for the most demanding clients in defense…

3D Printing Service with a Smile: Protolabs CEO Rob Bodor on the Company’s Future in AM

Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) is much more than a 3D printing company, it’s a comprehensive digital manufacturer. Nevertheless, precisely because the company has competencies in more or less every cutting-edge industrial…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 6, 2024: Resellers, Government Grants, & More

We’re starting with material news in 3D Printing News Briefs today, as Dynamism is now offering Tullomer super-polymer filament from Z-Polymers in North America. Then, ADDiTEC unveiled its new Hybrid…

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Inside the $5M Shapeways Deal that Never Happened

As Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW) headed toward bankruptcy, there were red flags for observers. In addition to the dropping stock price, the company’s regular financial reports showed numerous signs of a…

Shapeways Executives Resign as 3D Printing Service Files for Bankruptcy

One of the original 3D printing service bureaus, Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW), has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This filing follows the company’s exploration of strategic alternatives to address its financial…

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i3DMFG Picks Up 12 EOS M400-4 Metal 3D Printers

Oregon-based Integrated Manufacturing (also referred to as i3DMFG or i3D) will buy 12 EOS M400-4 metal printers. In total, the company will now have 36 EOS metal and polymer systems…

Würth Additive Group Partners with Raise3D and Henkel for Digital Inventory 3D Printing

At RAPID + TCT, Würth Additive Group (WAG) announced a strategic collaboration with Raise3D and Henkel to create a holistic additive manufacturing (AM) solution for customers. WAG is already a…

Ricoh Begins Clinical Study on 3D Printed Models and Launches On-site Print Services

At RAPID+TCT 2024, Japanese printing leader Ricoh showcased the inroads its making in additive manufacturing (AM) services and medical 3D printing. Perhaps most significantly, Stratasys Ltd. and Ricoh USA, Inc….

HP Unveils Metal Jet Production Service, New 3D Printing Offerings at RAPID + TCT 2024

HP, maker of the Jet Fusion and Metal Jet S100 additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystems, has made some big announcements at RAPID + TCT 2024 in Los Angeles (June 25-27), where…

Measure AM Value, Not AM Printers

In our previous article, “RIP 3D Printing. Long Live AM!” we suggested that the paradigm was shifting.  It is moving away from the printer OEM being the center of the…

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Four Reasons Why the Department of Defense is Outsourcing to Contract Additive Manufacturers

Equipment downtime is unacceptable. In the commercial environment, this results in loss of dollars and opportunities. On the battlefield, equipment downtime can be catastrophic and jeopardize the lives of servicemen…

3D Printing Service Replique Extends Seed Investment Round

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) 3D printing platform Replique previously spun out of BASF, partnered with truck manufacturer MAN to create a materials hub that we love. Now, the firm has…

Printerior Launches Large Format 3D Printing-as-a-Service

Printerior has started a large-format 3D printing service. The firm hopes to use sustainable materials for the furniture, interior design, and architecture markets. Printerior has its own large-format machines, which…

DyeMansion Launches Black Diamond Finishing Hub: AM Post-Processing as a Service

DyeMansion, a pioneer in post-processing solutions for polymer 3D printing, has announced its latest offering, the Black Diamond Finishing Hub. Essentially, the company is providing comprehensive industrial post-processing as a…

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3D Printing Serves as a Bridge to Mass Production in New Endeavor3D White Paper

Now that additive manufacturing (AM) has demonstrated itself as a production technology, the scale up for the industry may be found in bridge production. As evidenced during COVID-19, 3D printing…