3D Printing
VBN Components Expands Horizons with Biocompatible 3D Printing Materials
VBN Components is a Swedish firm specializing in wear-resistant additive manufacturing (AM) materials, a niche that could become a significant market. Industries such as tooling, mining, and industrial equipment require…
UpNano Lands €7M to Advance 2PP 3D Printing
Known for its hardware that can 3D print microscopic structures, UpNano has become an ally for industries like biomedicine and electronics. Now, the Austrian startup has landed a capital boost…
3D Printing News Unpeeled: Logic Gates, Mobile Printing and F-35B Repair
Researchers have made a logic gate that does not use semiconductors. Jorge Cañada & Luis Fernando Velásquez-García have used a PCL doped copper gate instead of semiconducting materials. This could replace…
Conflux Gets $11M for 3D Printed Heat Exchangers in Series B Round
Conflux Technology, an Australian startup that specializes in deploying additive manufacturing (AM) to produce heat exchangers, has brought in $11 million in its Series B round, led by Breakthrough Victoria,…
Ferrari Introduces 3D Printed Structural Parts in F80: A First for Its Road Cars
Ferrari has introduced the F80, a supercar that demonstrates significant advancements in power, design, and technology. What distinguishes the F80 is its integration of 3D printing technology, marking the first…
Zero Gravity, Big Impact: Ken Savin Talks Redwire’s Space Bioprinting Breakthroughs
In space, microgravity isn’t just a challenge—it’s an advantage. Redwire, known for pioneering space-based biomanufacturing, made history by sending the first bioprinter to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2019….
3DPOD 223: High Volume Contract Manufacturing with Janet Dickinson, Endeavor 3D COO
Janet Dickinson entered 3D printing after a career spanning over 25 years in IT and Operations. She joined Endeavor 3D as its CRO and now serves as the COO of…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: October 20, 2024
It’s another packed week of 3D printing webinars and events, focused on topics from industrial AM and investment casting to ceramics, customized medical solutions, quality and regulatory compliance, AM use…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 19, 2024: Supply Chain, 3D Printed Stairs, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, Wayland Additive has released its Wayland Connect software. The Ivaldi Group developed a report on the impact of additive manufacturing on the supply chain. A…
AM Ventures Firms Headmade and DyeMansion Extend Post-processing for 3D Printing Tech
Ahead of Formnext 2024, advancements from both Headmade Materials and DyeMansion, two companies backed by AM Ventures, have highlighted the growing maturity of post-processing in 3D printing. These developments showcase…
From Tesla to Metal 3D Printing: VulcanForms’ New CEO Shares His Blueprint
Kevin Kassekert’s appointment as CEO of VulcanForms marks a bold change for the company. A seasoned leader, Kassekert has worked in some of the most transformative industries of our time—from…
MatterHackers Expands Portfolio to DED 3D Printing via Meltio’s Metal 3D Printers
Southern California-based MatterHackers, the largest 3D printing retailer in the U.S., has announced a strategic partnership with Spanish metal 3D printing company Meltio in order to increase growth in the…
Stratasys Turns Waste Powder into Parts with SAF Sustainability Upgrade
3D printing has been touted for over a decade as a “green” manufacturing technology. Using a layer-wiser approach to produce a part, material can be saved. Allowing for geometrically complex…
GM Invests $10M in Forge Nano’s EV Battery 3D Printing Tech
GM Ventures, the investment arm of the Detroit auto giant, has invested $10 million into Forge Nano, the original equipment manufactuer (OEM) of atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment used for…
NAMIC’s Global Additive Manufacturing Summit Tackles AI & AM
On day two of the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)’s Global Additive Manufacturing Summit, the focus is on AI, design, design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), and more. Many are excitedly exploring…
Swarovski and xolo’s Crystal-Clear Leap into 3D Printing
Swarovski is no stranger to the fusion of craftsmanship and innovation, having perfected the art of crystal cutting and design since its founding in 1895. Now, the company is taking…
AM Investment Strategies 2024: A Strategic Look into the Future of 3D Printing
Once again, Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), in collaboration with Cantor Fitzgerald, is providing the necessary insights to stay ahead in the 3D printing industry as its key players and stakeholders…
Velo3D Cuts More Jobs Amid Financial Struggles and Potential Board Maneuvering
Velo3D is set to lay off an additional 46 employees by the end of 2024 as part of its latest workforce reduction plan. According to a Form 8-K filing dated…
NAMIC’s Global Additive Manufacturing Summit: Innovation, Sustainability, and Strategic Collaboration in Singapore
Once again, we joined business people and researchers from around the world in Singapore for Global Additive Manufacturing Summit. Singapore’s national 3D printing partner, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster…
Visitech Opens First US DLP Light Engine Factory in Texas
Norwegian digital light processing (DLP) system manufacturer Visitech has opened its first professional DLP light engine factory in the United States. The facility, located in Allen, Texas, is set to…
Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner Launches on Kickstarter: The Blue Laser 3D Scanner for Only $649
The Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner brings a breakthrough in blue light scanning technology. Combining hybrid multi-line blue lasers and full-field structured light, the MetroX 3D scanner is designed for professional…
All-in-One: New 3D Printing Method Controls Color and Texture with Single Material
A trailblazing 3D printing technique now allows precise control over color, shade, and texture, all with just a single material. This new approach, known as speed-modulated ironing, not only speeds…
With New Form 4L 3D Printers, Formlabs Opens Up Material Ecosystem
Traditionally, in 3D printing, there have been both open and closed approaches to printers, software, and materials. Some companies prefer a closed and locked-down system, offering fewer options, more ties…
Amazon and Holcim Back 14Trees to Drive 3D Printing in Construction
What if the future of construction wasn’t about building faster but building smarter? Construction innovator 14Trees is turning that idea into reality, now backed by a major investment from Amazon’s…