Energy
Norwegian Oil Leader 3D Prints Critical Subsea Part
Amid rising resource scarcity and the urgent need to lower greenhouse gas emissions, the concept of circular economy is growing in importance. Countries are initiating plans to make their economies…
Distributed 3D Printing Has Arrived: Markforged CEO Shai Terem Explains New Digital Source Platform
I think Shai Terem is onto something: “What did Apple do? They came with great hardware, great software, and they connected the content creators to it — they went to…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 16, 2023: Certification, Fuel Cells, Microalgae Ink, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re kicking things off with business, as former Waymo legal executive David Tressler joins 6K as its Chief Legal Officer. Moving on, MakerVerse received…
Saudi Arabia’s NAMI to Begin Qualifying 3D Printed Oil & Gas Parts
National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation Company (NAMI), an AM services bureau based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) capital of Riyadh, announced at the AM Conclave in Abu Dhabi…
Will BASF Sell or Spin out its 3D Printing Unit?
BASF recently announced impressive growth for its 3D Printing Solutions division, reporting a 39% increase for the period and a 51% rise in its materials business. Following a 43% year-over-year…
Shell Certifies 3D Printed Valve from Bonney Forge
The international classification society DNV has issued CE certification to Shell and US-based manufacturer of fittings and valves, Bonney Forge, for a 3D printed gate valve. Shell and Bonney Forge…
Nuclear Researchers to Use Freemelt EBM Metal 3D Printer for Materials
Freemelt, known for its open architecture electron beam 3D printers has recently secured an order for its Freemelt ONE system from the Institute for Nuclear Research (ATOMKI) in Hungary. This…
US Navy Awards AML3D $2M Contract to 3D Print Submarine Part
AML3D, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of wire additive manufacturing (AM) platforms based in Adelaide, Australia, has won a $2 million contract from the US Navy to print a non…
Canada Announces over $20M to Help BC Businesses Access 3D Printing
At the end of July, the Canadian government announced it will disburse over $20.8 million in funding intended to make it easier for research organizations and businesses in British Columbia…
America’s Solar Revolution Will Be 3D Printed
Alongside and interdependent to the AI-driven growth of the semiconductor sector, the industries supporting the energy transition will collectively offer the most promising investment opportunity for at least a generation….
3D Printing News Briefs, July 22, 2023: Renewable Energy, Construction, Shoes, & More
We’re kicking off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with additive construction, as RCAM Technologies will purchase a gantry robot system from CyBe Construction and PERI 3D Construction has begun work…
Würth Additive’s Digital Inventory to Serve Auto Repair Industry via New Task Force
As we often mention, there are two interrelated macro trends driving forward the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) globally: supply chain insurance and sustainability. Not only does 3D printing enable…
Why the Velo3D Platform is Optimal for AM-Enabled Tooling Production
In a previous post, I began to summarize a Velo3D white paper, “How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Tooling”, which details the use of the Velo3D Sapphire platform in printing die…
3D Printing Activity in Saudi Arabia Poised to Grow with $15M Immensa Facility
At the end of June, Immensa, a Saudi Arabian additive manufacturing (AM) service bureau, opened a new $15 million facility in Dammam, the fourth-largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi…
Startup Chooses 3D Printing to Build Space Based Solar Power Stations
As far as the global economy is concerned, there are no winners or losers when it comes to energy sources at the moment. This means that, as we tap the…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 15, 2023: Exoskeleton, Startup Award, & More
We’re starting things off today with a case study from Materialise about an exoskeleton featuring 3D printed parts. Moving on, IN-VISION has expanded its powerful HELIOS light engine with new…
Koch Engineered Solutions Opens First Factory in China: a Smart Manufacturing Operation for Decarbonization Hardware
Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), a subsidiary of Koch Industries, one of the world’s largest privately held companies, recently opened its first wholly owned manufacturing facility in China. Located in the…
Metal 3D Printing Services to Hit $16.1B by 2031
SmarTech Analysis has released the latest edition of its metal 3D printing services report, “The Market for Metal Additive Manufacturing Services: 2023-2031.” The market research firm estimates that, for 2023,…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 1, 2023: 3D Printed Medication, Medical Center, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting off with business, as Solukon announces new U.S. distribution partners. On to healthcare, Texas A&M University received a five-year NIH grant to…
US and Australia Form Clean Energy Pact as WTO Head Calls for “Reglobalized” Supply Chains
Amidst the G7 summit in Hiroshima last weekend, CNBC interviewed the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, concerning her general outlook on the current state of international…
Ricoh Power 3D Prints Power Generators for Sewage Plants
In an exciting development for energy decarbonization, Japanese imaging and electronics company Ricoh has used 3D printing to make compact, light, and efficient power generators. Made in conjunction with Japan’s…
PrintFoam CTO David Walker Talks the Market’s First True 3D Printed Foam
One thing you’ll notice if you talk to enough materials scientists is that they’re all passionate. These are people who really care about the things that things are made from….
Biden Admin Announces $72M in Funding for Workforce Training in Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing
Amid President Biden’s Investing in America campaign, a cross-country tour in which the commander-in-chief is touting his administration’s extensive support for reshoring American manufacturing, the US Department of Energy (DOE)…
Large Metal 3D Printing Grows with Safran and ADDMAN Purchases
According to its latest estimates, SmarTech Analysis values the additive manufacturing (AM) industry at $13.5 billion, with a projected growth to $25 billion by 2025. Based on reports from the…
