Electronics
Veeco Buys NXG XII 600 Metal 3D Printer for Semiconductor Applications
Veeco, a US-based semiconductor equipment supplier with $583 million in revenue, has acquired a 12-laser NXG XII 600 powder bed fusion 3D printer from Nikon SLM Solutions for semiconductor applications….
Key Processes of Additively Manufactured Electronics
The field of 3D-printed electronics, or additively manufactured electronics (AME) is rapidly evolving, with innovative processes continually expanding the range of possibilities for various applications. What all these emerging processes…
Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: Where Are They Now, Part 3
In March 2023, AM Research published the “Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: 10 Companies to Watch” report highlighting 3D printing companies with the potential to disrupt the additive manufacturing (AM) industry….
Electroninks’ “World-First” Copper Ink Opens Up New Potential for 3D Printed Electronics
Electroninks, the Austin-based manufacturer of metal organic decomposition (MOD) inks for additive manufacturing (AM) and semiconductor packaging, has introduced what the company claims is the “world’s first” commercially available copper…
Scrona and Electroninks Collaborate to Advance Semiconductor Packaging Innovation
Inkjet developer Scrona and conductive ink maker Electroninks are collaborating to advance semiconductor packaging. Electroninks produces silver, platinum, gold, and copper inks, which are non-toxic metal-organic decomposition (MOD) inks known…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 1, 2024: Conductive Silver Ink, Egg Whites, Wood Pulp, & More
We’re taking care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to news about a variety of different 3D printing materials, including egg whites. We’ll…
Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: Where Are They Now, Part 2
In March 2023, AM Research published the “Emerging AM Technologies Analysis: 10 Companies to Watch” report highlighting 3D printing companies with the potential to disrupt the additive manufacturing (AM) industry….
The J.A.M.E.S Community offers Exclusive Webinar Access to Members
The J.A.M.E.S platform provides a valuable resource for individuals interested in the field of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) and 3D printing. This includes a selected collection of webinars presented by…
Composite 3D Printing OEM Fortify Delivers 3D Printer to NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Fortify, the Boston-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of composite 3D printers, has delivered a FLUX ONE 3D printer to NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Leveraging Fortify’s proprietary Digital…
$10M Contract Goes to SWISSto12 to 3D Print RF Equipment for Maritime Use
3D printing-focused antenna manufacturer SWISSto12 has received a $10 million contract for RF equipment to be used at sea for an unnamed OEM. The company exemplifies an application-focused firm that…
Boston’s Additive Edge: Ric Fulop’s Bold Move with Desktop Metal Amid Industry Turbulence
Just days after Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) announced its merger deal with Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) on July 3, 2024, I visited the company’s headquarters to sit down with CEO…
US Air Force Awards Wright Electric to Develop 3D Printed Batteries for Drones
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Wright Electric a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop high-power output rechargeable batteries made with additive manufacturing (AM). Announced on…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 3, 2024: Thangs, CADchat, Metal Inks, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with some good news for Thangs, which is now the world’s largest 3D community. Moving on, CADchat announced a significant upgrade to its…
GM Leads $39M Series B for 3D Printed Battery Startup Addionics
GM Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Detroit auto giant, has co-led a $39 million Series B round into Addionics, an Israel- and UK-based company that makes 3D current…
Japanese Chemical Company Invests in NematX for Liquid Crystal Polymer 3D Printing
Swiss startup NematX has announced a strategic investment from POLYPLASTICS, a leading authority in high-performance engineering plastics. This collaboration marks a significant step in additive manufacturing (AM), blending POLYPLASTICS’ advanced…
Empowering Businesses with Additive Manufacturing Electronics Expertise from J.A.M.E.S
J.A.M.E.S, the platform for 3D printed electronics, offers guidance and support to companies seeking to integrate Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) technology into their business operations. The engineering team, specialists in…
Motorola and Red Wolf Technology Create 3D Printed Part Library for Cell Phones
Red Wolf Technology, a Utah-based firm that retrofits 3D printers to use its own software, has partnered with Motorola Mobility to create a library of printable files for tooling used…
3DPOD Episode 207: 3D Printed Electronics with Richard Neill, CEO of Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions
Rich Neill is refreshingly clear and direct about 3D printed electronics. His previous venture allowed him to start Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions with his own money, making him beholden to…
IDS and APES to Advance Electronics 3D Printing Sector via New Partnership
Integrated Deposition Solutions (IDS) is partnering with Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions. IDS is a company that specializes in DIW inks and has an aerosol 3D printing technology. If you haven’t…
Scrona Rolls out GEN3 Printhead for High-Precision Manufacturing, Raises $4 Million
ETH Zurich spin-off Scrona has raised $4 million through Convertible Loan Agreement (CLA) financing, bringing its total funding to $15.2 million. Known for its advanced technology that can create tiny,…
J.A.M.E.S: Pioneering the Future of 3D Printed Electronics through Innovation and Collaboration
J.A.M.E.S (Jetted Additively Manufactured Electronics Sources) is leading the advancement of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) technology. Through its collaborative platform, J.A.M.E.S brings together a diverse community of experts, fostering creativity…
Is XTPL the Microscale Maverick of Electronics 3D Printing?
Polish company XTPL‘s (WSE: XTP) micro-scale printing is keeping the edge in electronics and high-tech applications. At its core, XTPL’s patented 3D printers create ultra-fine conductive patterns for microelectronics, semiconductors,…
Handheld, Chip-Based 3D Printer Demonstrated in DARPA-Funded Project
In a study funded by organizations including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and University of…
3D Printed Heat Spreader Could Improve Efficiency of Electronics
The low-hanging fruit for decarbonization has long been improving the efficiency of existing systems, hence the justification for LED lights and ENERGY STAR certified appliances. While such minor moves are…