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We’re focusing on additive manufacturing business news today, as both Velo3D and PostProcess Technologies announced changes to their Boards of Directors. Sandvik Metal Powder has a new president, and Klas…

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Airtech has acquired KIMYA’s high-performance AM filament portfolio and is integrating the materials into its own. Moving on, Multistation announced a strategic partnership with…

SyBridge Technologies, a contract manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) based in the Chicago suburbs, has announced plans to more than double the dedicated manufacturing space at its headquarters. One…

Andreas Knoechel, Head of Program Management for Additive Manufacturing at Oechsler, is doing some real heavy lifting in production. German plastics manufacturer Oechsler was the pioneer behind 3D-printed shoes at…

Have you ever had a hobby, like baking or knitting or even 3D printing, that you thought about turning into a business? While this may be a pipe dream for…

March 11 marks the official launch of the Creality Hi Combo, a cutting-edge multicolor 3D printer that makes high-quality, multi-material printing more accessible than ever. While multicolor 3D printing has…

For a company that has historically been one of the most iconic brands in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, Carbon manages to fly somewhat below the radar these days. The…

Spanish startup Reinforce 3D has scored a significant win by partnering with Bauer Hockey, a major player in ice hockey equipment, producing everything you need—except the ice. The sticks-to-skates company…

OPPO has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Find N5, demonstrating a significant step forward in the ongoing push for slimmer, more durable foldable devices. With a folded thickness of…

The ‘creator economy’ is probably most easily recognized in the spheres of media, art, and fashion. New platforms with tools that seriously reduced marketing campaign expenses, amplified reach, and enabled…

We’re starting off with some event news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as AMUG has announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 conference, and Dyndrite starts its World Tour…

In this episode of the 3DPOD, we take a deep dive into 3D printing for golf. Cobra PUMA Golf has gone further than other firms, employing Multi Jet Fusion, binder…

As companies like Backflip and 1000 Kelvin have demonstrated, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a key enabling technology for increasing the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) at an exponential rate….

In 2009, I introduced the concept of “combinatory manufacturing” while at Shapeways. This approach integrates 3D-printed components with conventionally manufactured ones to create end-use products. Unlike merely using 3D printing…

Despite the doom and gloom that some experienced in 2023, the past year has been transformative for additive manufacturing (AM), with numerous stories capturing the attention of professionals and enthusiasts…

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…

Trent Esser founded Printerior with his partners and has since pivoted and redefined the company’s focus multiple times. Printerior operates as a 3D printing service that both sells and recycles…

In a significant development for Zellerfeld, the company has collaborated with Nike to create the new Nike Air Max 1000. While it remains uncertain if the sneaker will be released…

Design lab OXMAN is on a mission to make products “by, for, and with Nature while advancing humanity,” moving from human-centric to nature-centric design. It recently unveiled a new technology…

With the emergence of fast, low-cost, and highly capable desktop 3D printers, the era of consumer 3D printing may finally be upon us. With it comes a whole host of…

ELSTM has released the Orca, a shoe made with various 3D printed materials. It features a foaming TPU midsole, a mesh upper, and an outer TPU shell. The midsole also…

We’re starting 3D Printing News Briefs today with seed funding news from a historic research program, and then moving on to technology awards. Then it’s on to a 3D printed…

Rapper and producer A$AP Rocky has collaborated with PUMA and Carbon to create a shoe. The Mostro 3D “Red” is available today at Dover Street Market, Nubian, and SNEAKERSNSTUFF, as…

Adidas has teased a new 3D-printed shoe, sending it to shoe photographer Tyler Mansour, also known as Arab Lincoln, who showcased it on his Instagram. Tyler introduced the shoes by…