Asia
Chinese Students Strengthen Military Training with 3D Printed Laser Gun Triggers
As the new academic year kicks off across China, the traditional rite of military training for first-year university students is in full swing. Xi’an Jiaotong University, located in the historic…
Whose Binder Jet 3D Printing is Apple Using to Make Smartwatches?
Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), the Cupertino-based tech behemoth, is once again set to revolutionize an industry, this time targeting manufacturing. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the company is testing…
Creality Launches CR-10 SE 3D Printer, Empowering Advanced Users
Creality, a leading name in the 3D printing industry, is proud to unveil the CR-10 SE, a state-of-the-art 3D printer designed to meet the needs of advanced users. In response…
How Can 3D Printing Impact the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
Just as AM as a whole is being used as a tool to ensure more flexible, sustainable supply chains, 3D printing will be used to do the same for microchip…
Stimulating 3D Printing Supply Chains: Resilient and Portable
Recently, 3D printing has been intensely examined by governments, military planners, and large corporations. The focus is on enhancing supply chain resilience, especially in light of potential disruptions such as…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 23, 2023: Sales & Distribution, Parametric Modeling, & More
In business news today, nano3Dprint announced its latest strategic distribution partnership in Asia, Snowbird Technologies is Meltio’s newest sales partner, and EOS North America launched its AMTurnkey Service. Continuing with…
3D Printed Homes Begin Sales in Japan
While COBOD has dominated the field of additive construction (AC) globally, other firms have begun to compete on both national and international levels. In Japan, Serendix became the first company…
How Has the Microchip Shortage Impacted the 3D Printing Supply Chain?
It’s no secret that issues related to the semiconductor supply chain have impacted industry globally, including the additive manufacturing (AM) sector. The exact effect on AM has yet to be…
Hankook Unveils Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Hub in Korea’s Daejeon Tech District
Hankook Precision Works, a subsidiary of the Hankook & Company Group (formerly Hankook Tire), has inaugurated the “3D Printing Convergence Technology Center” at the Korea Engineering Lab in the Yuseong…
India’s First 3D Printed Post Office Opens for Business
While additive construction (AC) is booming the world over, India is among a handful of countries that leads the pack for widespread and high-profile adoption. Most recently, the nation inaugurated…
Bambu Lab 3D Printers Become Possessed, Raising Questions about the Cloud
Bambu Lab has made waves in the desktop 3D printing industry with its rapid material extrusion systems. However, Bambu Lab’s cloud solution recently suffered a massive outage, occurring across two…
Indian Space Agency Powers up with AddUp’s Magic 800 DED Metal 3D Printer
In a move to amplify its aerospace and additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has acquired a Magic 800 Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machine from French…
Farsoon Technologies: Transforming 3D Printing via Openness
In recent years, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has seen significant advancements, with China emerging as one of the leading countries in the global AM sector. One company at the…
Spanish OEM Meltio Enters Indian Market to Distribute Metal 3D Printers
Meltio, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of metal wire directed energy deposition (DED) platforms, has made IRTI Robotics its first official sales partner in India. IRTI (Iconics Research & Training…
Funding for China’s 3D Printing Sector Grows Amid Global Uncertainty
As things return to a state of semi-normalcy from COVID-19, we are experiencing a contraction in market liquidity. We witnessed excessive currency issuance during the pandemic and several SPAC mergers…
Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi Enters AM with Print-and-Cure 3D Printer
Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has entered the 3D printing industry with the Mijia 3D printer. Not only is the LCD-based digital light processing (DLP) system unique, in that it combines…
ASICS and LuxCreo Reimagine Footwear with New 3D Printed Sandal
Building on their collaborative journey, renowned sports footwear brand ASICS and 3D printing solutions innovator LuxCreo have released the Actibreeze Hybrid Sandal, available at a retail price of $80. Designed…
China’s Latest Ban on Drone Equipment Exports Highlights Murkiness of Trade War with US
On July 31, 2023, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that it plans to expand its export controls policy on certain equipment critical to global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) supply…
Myanmar Rebels Rely on 3D Printed Guns to Fight Military Junta
When a German-Kurdish gun designer posted his designs for a semi-automatic pistol on DEFCAD, did he realize that his FGC-9 gun design would wind up being printed in huge numbers…
BLT: A Pioneering Force in Chinese Metal 3D Printing
In the rapidly evolving landscape of additive manufacturing (AM), Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. (BLT) has emerged as a trailblazer, offering comprehensive solutions for metal additive manufacturing technology. Established…
AM PravaH Introduces Affordable Simulation to 3D Printing
Key to the industrialization of additive manufacturing (AM) is the use of simulation software at various steps in the 3D printing process. Computer aided engineering (CAE) giants have begun tackling…
Building a Lunar Future: Beihang University’s Bold Steps into Space-Based Construction 3D Printing
Researchers from China’s Beihang University want to be at the forefront of space exploration. By combining transportation science, aerospace technology, and construction engineering, they aim to lay the foundations for…
Why We Need to Reexamine the Chinese 3D Printing Market Now
The Chinese additive manufacturing (AM) market has emerged as a formidable force in the global 3D printing industry, witnessing exponential growth and remarkable success stories in the past decade. Today,…
Creality Introduces Sermoon D3 Pro, Revolutionizing the 3D Printing Industry
Creality, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, the Sermoon D3 Pro. A Red Dot Prize winner, this cutting-edge 3D printer…
