Asia
Nanjixiong Launches ¥200M Fund for Chinese 3D Printing Startups
In my previous article, “Funding for China’s 3D Printing Sector Grows Amid Global Uncertainty”, I briefly mentioned the impressive plan of Nanjixiong, a well-known additive manufacturing (AM) news site in…
Nikon Backs Ai Build’s Smart 3D Printing Software in $8.5 Million Series A
When there’s a gold rush, the best bet is to invest in picks and shovels. When it comes to the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, that means backing the software that’s…
Korean Food Giant Taps T&R Biofab to Bioprint New Plant-Based Meats
South Korean food behemoth CJ CheilJedang has joined forces with bioprinting expert T&R Biofab (Kosdaq: 246710), signaling a game-changing merger of food production and cutting-edge 3D bioprinting technology. This collaboration…
Tiffany & Co.’s New 3D Printed Store Facade Is Woven from Fishing Nets
Singapore’s Changi Airport, celebrated for its world-class facilities that meld nature, entertainment, and retail experiences — including a butterfly garden, the tallest indoor waterfall, and a canopy park — has…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 14, 2023: Smart Gloves, Architectural Ceramics, & More
We’re starting off 3D Printing News Briefs with research about vat photopolymerization for high viscosity resin, and then 3D printed smart mesh gloves. Robotics and 3D printing in architectural ceramics…
3D Printing in India: Tracing the Journey and Envisioning the Future
Although countries like the US, Germany, and China have extensively adopted additive manufacturing (AM), India has been slower to do so. Nonetheless, the potential of AM to propel socio-economic growth…
The Current Market Landscape of Metal 3D Printing in Japan
Japan’s metal additive manufacturing (AM) sector is at a crossroads, caught between a ‘wait-and-see’ approach and the potential for widespread adoption. This article is the second in a series that…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 7, 2023: 3D Printed Submarine Parts, Model Sharing, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Bartlett Maritime Corporation and Additive Engineering Solutions are 3D printing submarine parts, and Bambu Lab is launching a new model 3D sharing site. Then…
JEOL’s Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer is Neighborhood 91’s Newest Resident
JEOL, a global leader in electron optics and advanced technology solutions, has unveiled its JAM-5200EBM Electron Beam-Powder Bed Fusion system at Cumberland Additive’s Neighborhood 91, an advanced manufacturing production campus…
MELD Partners with Sumitomo to Expand Large-format Metal 3D Printing in Japan
In a significant move that underscores the growing global interest in large-scale metal 3D printing, MELD Manufacturing Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Corporation. The Fortune 500 global…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 4, 2023: Advanced Ceramics, Tooling Study, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Germany’s largest AM bureau has invested in Dimensionics Density’s technology, 3DCeram Sinto and Sintx Technologies are collaborating to develop materials and technologies for advanced…
Divergent 3D, Pelagus 3D, and More at the 2023 NAMIC Global AM Summit
The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)’s Global AM Summit in Singapore attracts a diverse international audience, aiming to establish the city-state as a pivotal player in the additive manufacturing…
US Air Force and Japan Building Leader Back Branch Technology’s Construction 3D Printing
Branch Technology celebrated an expansion of its investor base, marking a significant stride in the company’s growth journey. Recently, Global Brain, the investment arm of Japan’s Tokyu Construction, joined Branch’s…
Xact Metal to Bring Its Metal 3D Printers to Japan via New Partnership
Xact Metal, the metal additive manufacturing (AM) original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specializing in affordable powder bed fusion (PBF) platforms, has entered an exclusive partnership with System Create Co. to sell…
Chinese 3D Printed Medicine Company Triastek Lands $20.4M in Pre-C Round
Triastek, the leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for pharmaceuticals based in Nanjing, China, has completed a Pre-C financing round worth $20.4 million dollars. Led by Guoxin International Investment, a Chinese…
China’s BLT Metal 3D Printing Sales up Almost 60% YOY
Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), one of China’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the metal additive manufacturing (AM) space, has released its financial results for the first half (H1)…
Bambu 3D Printer Killers: Peopoly Unveils the Magneto X with Magnetic Levitation
Peopoly, a manufacturer of stereolithography (SLA) and masked SLA (mSLA), has entered into the material extrusion space with the launch of Magneto X. This desktop fused filament fabrication (FFF) system…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 23, 2023: Research Awards, Dental Veneers, Gaming, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, technologies developed by ORNL researchers won six R&D research awards, Rolls-Royce delivered its first of four Coach-built Droptail models with 3D printed elements, and Boston…
Japanese Materials Company Buys M. Holland 3D Printing Division
In the latest acquisition news for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, Interfacial Consultants LLC announced its acquisition of M. Holland Company’s 3D Printing group. With this move, Interfacial’s parent company,…
The History of 3D Printing in Japan
Japan has long held a leading position in global manufacturing and is celebrated for its unparalleled quality control and cutting-edge technologies. Although its achievements in traditional manufacturing are widely acknowledged,…
The Evolution and Global Influence of NTT DATA XAM Technologies in Japan
In Japan’s fast-paced world of additive manufacturing (AM), NTT DATA XAM Technologies (XAM) emerges as a beacon of innovation and quality. With a history of over four decades and a…
Laser Wars: Eplus3D Releases 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer
Chinese metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturer Eplus3D has unveiled its latest innovation: the EP-M1550. The new system is the company’s first 16-laser metal 3D printer, announced at TCT…
Nikon SLM Solutions Debuts with GKN Aerospace Deal and Corporate Rebranding
In a significant corporate development, Nikon SLM Solutions has officially replaced what was once known as SLM Solutions. The rebranded company has marked its new chapter with a high-profile sale…
Bambu Lab Launches Low-cost AI Mini 3D Printer with Four-Filament Capabilities
Bambu Lab has been a game-changer in the desktop 3D printing community. With a comprehensive software suite, continuous testing, and vibration reduction, the team has developed an exceptionally fast, fully…
