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AM Rewind: The Biggest News and Trends of 2024
After a sluggish 2023, driven by persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions, 2024 has seen some recovery. Economic growth climbed from about 2.8 percent in 2023 to a modest 3.2 percent…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 28, 2024: Awards, Fast-Curing Silicone Ink, & More
We’re starting off with awards in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to some interesting AM materials news. Read on for all the details! SME Recognizes Manufacturing…
3D Printer Manufacturers, Please Race to the Bottom!
When discussing Chinese competition with Western firms, a frequently echoed refrain is, “We’re not going to race to the bottom” or “We can’t win a race to the bottom.” In…
Zhejiang’s Strategic Push in Advanced Manufacturing: 2027 Vision
On December 3, 2024, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economics and Informatization unveiled an implementation plan aimed at high-quality development in the industrial machinery sector by 2027. This initiative spans…
Steakholder Foods’ 3D Printed Steak to Hit the Taiwanese Market
Steakholder Foods (Nasdaq: STKH) is stepping into the Asian market with a new partnership. The Israeli firm has signed an agreement with Vegefarm, a Taiwanese company specializing in vegetarian and…
Farsoon Cuts Ribbon on 140,000-Square-Meter 3D Printing Facility
Farsoon Technologies (SHA: 688433), a leading Chinese manufacturer of laser powder bed fusion (PBF) printers, recently marked its 15-year journey with the grand opening of a new campus. The anniversary demonstrates…
Update: Velo3D Enters Forbearance Agreement as Debt Challenges Intensify
See the addendum to this article for an update from 12/12/24. Velo3D is set to lay off an additional 46 employees by the end of 2024 as part of its latest…
Could Axiom Space and India Disrupt the Global Space Market?
Axiom Space has set its sights on building the next space station to replace the International Space Station (ISS) and is currently in the early stages of developing its first…
New WASP Pellet 3D Print to Print Boat Interiors and More
WASP is always innovating and produces a range of machines, including large polymer and geopolymer delta printers, ceramics production lines, house printers, and now a large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF)…
Manufacturing World Fukuoka 2024: Exploring Innovation Across Industries
Mark your calendars for December 11-13, 2024, as Manufacturing World Fukuoka 2024 returns to Marine Messe Fukuoka, Japan, for its highly anticipated second edition. Following a successful inaugural event in…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 7, 2024: Acquisition, Serial Production, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, AMPCO Metal has acquired the Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, Pelagus 3D partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to fabricate a 3D printed spare part for the maritime…
Airtech to Supply Materials for KraussMaffei Large Format 3D Printers
Specialty manufacturer Airtech Advanced Materials Group is rapidly conquering the large and medium format 3D printing sector. The company has formed a partnership with Ascent Aerospace to incorporate its materials…
Printing Money Episode 24: Q3 2024 Earnings Review with Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald
Welcome to Printing Money Episode 24. Troy Jensen, Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald, joins Danny Piper, Managing Partner at NewCap Partners, once again as it is time to review the…
Creality Shines at Formnext 2024, Showcasing K2 Plus, New DIY Model and Accessories
Creality proudly participated in Formnext 2024, continuing its tradition of excellence as a long-standing exhibitor at one of the world’s premier trade fairs for additive manufacturing. This year, Creality highlighted…
UnionTech’s Additive Manufacturing Innovations Revolutionize Industry Applications at Formnext 2024
Frankfurt, Germany – Formnext 2024, the premier event for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, has played host to UnionTech’s groundbreaking showcase. The event, held from November 19th to 22nd…
Formnext Day Three: Rock & Zoll
The biggest news on day three was, of course, the reactions to the band at the exhibitor’s party. The soirée was well attended, with the crowd rocking on until early…
Farsoon at Formnext: What’s New in 3D Printing for 2024
With Formnext 2024 underway in Frankfurt, Farsoon Technologies (SHA: 688433) is showcasing a series of developments unveiled in the lead-up to the event. From advancing food-safe 3D printing for the…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 16, 2024: Feasibility Study, Mobile 3D Printer, & More
We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with a little business, including a new 3D printer launch, a feasibility study, an automotive partnership, and more. Then we move on…
Asian Manufacturing at Formnext 2024: 3D Printing Evolution and Impact
When Formnext opens its doors in Frankfurt this November, the event will showcase how the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has matured globally. Among the 850+ exhibitors gathering at this premier…
APWORKS Expands Scalmalloy 3D Printing with Farsoon and CNPC Partnerships
In the lead up to Formnext 2024, Airbus subsidiary APWORKS has teamed up with Farsoon Technologies and CNPC Powder to expand the production and application of Scalmalloy, APWORKS’ high-strength, corrosion-resistant…
Bambu Lab Europe’s CEO Cedric Mallet Talks the Hyper-growth of Desktop 3D Printing
Bambu Lab is fundamentally transforming the 3D printing industry in ways we can scarcely comprehend today. As we’ve previously discussed, Bambu has ignited a new arms race in desktop material…
And Then There Were 15: The Remaining Pure-play 3D Printing Companies on Global Stock Exchanges
In the early 2020s and until 2022, the 3D printing industry saw a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs). Many investors took advantage of the excitement around additive manufacturing (AM),…
LuxCreo Targets Medical Sector with FDA-Cleared 3D Printed Sleep Apnea Devices
Application-focused additive manufacturing firm LuxCreo is now moving beyond dentistry to tackle the medical device space. To do so, the company has partnered with EMA Sleep, Inc. to enhance the…
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…
