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Hike Medical Adds AI to AM to 3D Print Custom Orthotics
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….
Rosotics Shifts Focus from Metal 3D Printer OEM to Space 3D Printing-as-a-Service
Rosotics—formerly a Mesa, Arizona-based startup dedicated to manufacturing and selling large-format metal 3D printers—has announced a significant restructuring that involves not only a change in location but also go-to-market. The…
3DPOD 235: 3D Printing in the FBI and More with Kevin Ayers, 3D Metal Konsulting and AMUG
Kevin Ayers spent 30 years at the FBI, contributing to groundbreaking engineering initiatives for the Bureau and beyond. On this episode of the 3DPOD, we’re fortunate to have Kevin sharing…
Additive Industries Talks 3D Printing for RF Components, Automotive, & More
Dutch company Additive Industries, which first unveiled its flagship MetalFab industrial 3D printing system in 2015 and officially launched it in 2017, was very busy last year. At Formnext 2023,…
3D Printing and Dentistry: 2024’s Progress, 2025’s Promise
Few industries have embraced technology as naturally as dentistry did with 3D printing. From faster workflows to new materials, additive manufacturing has cemented itself as a cornerstone of modern dental…
Adia’s Role in New England’s Additive Manufacturing Landscape
As the additive manufacturing (AM) sector continues to branch into regional hubs globally, Adia has established itself as one of New England’s leading 3D printing solutions providers, embedded in the…
From Lab to Lifeline: Anthony Atala’s Vision for Bioprinting at WFIRM
Anthony Atala is transforming the future of medicine—not just with a scalpel, but with a bioprinter. As the director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), he’s pushing…
The Future of Manufacturing Is on Display at Prof. Ping Guo’s Northwestern Lab
Northwestern University’s Ping Guo is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing research, exploring innovative technologies that are shaping the future of additive manufacturing (AM) and beyond. From intelligent metrology and…
3DPOD 232: Melissa Orme, Vice President of AM at Boeing
Melissa Orme played a pivotal role as CTO at Morf3D, transforming the company from a standard service bureau into a leader in aerospace 3D printing that went on to be…
Flexibility Is the Bottom Line: Touring the Visitech Americas DLP Light Engine Factory
Visitech, a leader in optics for digital light processing (DLP) and powder bed fusion (PBF), recently expanded its footprint in the U.S. with a new factory in Allen, Texas. This…
LEAM’s Clever Add-On Solution Is Making Large-Scale 3D Printing Work Smarter, Not Harder
Instead of creating new 3D printers, German startup LEAM Technologies upgrades existing large-format machines. Its proprietary Directed Energy Material Extrusion (DEMEX) system uses advanced light-emitting diodes (LED)-based technology to solve…
Green Shoots: Continuum Powders CEO Rob Higby Explains Why He’s Bullish on the Circular 3D Printing Economy
Rob Higby is ready for the future. Leading up to Formnext 2024, the CEO of metal powders supplier Continuum Powders spoke with me about what the company has accomplished so…
John Kawola on BMF’s Formnext Highlights and What’s Next
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has continued to grow steadily since my last visit to its Boston headquarters. The company, known for its ultra-precise 3D printing technology, showcased new product launches,…
Nano Dimension Builds Momentum After Q3 Earnings: Julien Lederman Talks Strategy
“We’re building a business grounded in innovation but also ensuring financial sustainability for the long term.” That’s how Julien Lederman, Vice President of Corporate Development at Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM),…
A Niche with Staying Power: 3D Printing’s Impact on Entertainment, EOS’s Fabian Alefeld Weighs In
In the fast-paced world of 3D printing, where scaling and volume production dominate discussions, there’s a niche that returns to the technology’s innovative roots. Fabian Alefeld, Global Director of Business…
Axolotl Biosciences Brings Biotech to the Forefront at Formnext 2024
Formnext 2024 is known as the world’s leading trade fair for industrial 3D printing, with towering machines and manufacturing giants filling its halls. Amid this industrial frenzy, Axolotl Biosciences, a…
US Army Validates Foundry Lab’s Digital Metal Casting with Startup’s First Sale
Just one year after publicly debuting its technology, New Zealand-born Foundry Lab has sold its first Digital Metal Casting (DMC) system. The DMC-3 will go to the New Jersey Innovation…
EOS Launches New P3 NEXT SLS 3D Printer at Formnext 2004
EOS, the German-US leader in additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, has launched the P3 NEXT selective laser sintering (SLS) printer at Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany (November 19-22). EOS created the…
1000 Kelvin’s Latest Physics-based AI Software Could Change 3D Printing Forever
Just a year ago, German startup 1000 Kelvin introduced AMAIZE, its groundbreaking AI co-pilot for metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printing. At a time when many companies were…
Bambu Lab Europe’s CEO Cedric Mallet Talks the Hyper-growth of Desktop 3D Printing
Bambu Lab is fundamentally transforming the 3D printing industry in ways we can scarcely comprehend today. As we’ve previously discussed, Bambu has ignited a new arms race in desktop material…
Open to Work: Additive Minds Business Development Director Fabian Alefeld on 3D Printing’s Role in Building America’s Manufacturing Workforce
The attempt by US policymakers and major corporate stakeholders to ignite a domestic manufacturing renaissance over the last few years has so far seen mixed results. Fabian Alefeld, the global…
Bending the Rules: Puerto Rico Researchers Craft 3D Printable Materials for Space with NASA
In the race to make deep space missions self-sustaining, it’s not enough to 3D print tools in orbit. Chemical engineer and researcher Ubaldo Cordova’s vision is bolder: creating materials that…
Scanners for All Occasions: Artec 3D CEO Artyom Yukhin Explains How the Company Stays at the Head of its Market
The proliferation of 3D data has gradually transformed the entire industrial landscape so far in the 21st century, with virtually all sectors, from oil & gas to medical, relying on…
Zero Gravity, Big Impact: Ken Savin Talks Redwire’s Space Bioprinting Breakthroughs
In space, microgravity isn’t just a challenge—it’s an advantage. Redwire, known for pioneering space-based biomanufacturing, made history by sending the first bioprinter to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2019….
