Metal 3D Printing
DOE Awards Iowa State $1M to Research 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Energy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1 million grant to Iowa State University for R&D into using directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing (AM) of tungsten components…
Desktop Metal Stockholders Approve Nano Dimension Merger
On October 3, 2024, a significant step in the consolidation of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry was taken when stockholders of Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) approved the company’s merger…
Sandvik’s 3D Printing U-Turn: Why Is the Metals Giant Selling its BEAMIT Stake?
At the beginning of 2023, I wrote that Sandvik’s approach to 3D printing was excellent. At the time, it seemed that Sandvik’s path into 3D printing was very well executed….
Markforged’s FX10 Metal Kit Highlights Company’s Appeal as an Acquisition
Nano Dimension’s acquisition of Markforged has clearly been the most attention-grabbing headline for the latter company in 2024, and indeed one of the most-watched developments in the additive manufacturing (AM)…
Tekna Introduces Coarse Titanium Powders for Faster 3D Printing
Tekna is introducing coarse Ti-64 titanium powders to the market, aimed at laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) users. These larger powders could make a significant difference. Designed for 60 μm…
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….
A BLT Knuckle Sandwich: The Sheer Size of BLT’s Metal 3D Printing Operations
A LinkedIn post showing Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies’ (BLT’s) headquarters, has stirred up a lot of conversation. Some complained about state support, while others were impressed by the company’s facilities….
3D Printing Market Reaches $3.45B in Q2 2024, Marking 8.4% Year-Over-Year Growth
The global 3D printing market continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, totaling $3.45 billion—a year-over-year increase of 8.4%. Despite a slight sequential decline from $3.47 billion…
Nano Dimension to Buy Markforged to Create 3D Printing Behemoth
In a bold move to consolidate the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, Israeli 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) has announced its acquisition of Markforged Holding Corporation (NYSE: MKFG)…
3DEO’s Strategic Shift: New Leadership, Japanese Investment, and a Holistic Approach to Metal 3D Printing
3DEO, a California-based developer of unique metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, is charting a new course with a strategic leadership change, significant investments from Japanese partners, and a broadened approach…
Colibrium Additive’s Series 3 Metal Binder Jet System Fully Commercial After Deliberate Roll-Out
Colibrium Additive, formerly known as GE Additive, has officially announced the full commercial availability of its Series 3 metal binder jet system. After a measured and meticulous development process, the…
Vallourec 3D Prints WAAM Downhole Part to American Petroleum Institute Standards
Vallourec‘s Head of Additive Manufacturing Olivier Tartar disclosed on LinkedIn that the company has produced a downhole component via wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). The French tube manufacturer boasts $3.4…
Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace: Standards as a Path Forward
Amidst the backdrop of last week’s FAA/EASA workshop in Wichita, Bill Bihlman, Consultant and Volunteer to SAE, analyzes the state of AM aerospace standards. Commercial aviation is notoriously risk averse….
3D Printing News Briefs, September 21, 2024: Process Monitoring, Earmolds, & More
We’re taking care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Sevaan Group has launched an additive manufacturing service and Farsoon Europe is partnering with MostTech to expand…
Unlocking the Future of Investment Casting: 3D Systems’ Patrick Dunne on QuickCast Air
On the floor of this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the theme for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in additive manufacturing (AM) seemed to be indirect production. What if, by…
Tesla Veteran Kevin Kassekert Takes the Helm as VulcanForms’ New CEO
In a major leadership shift, VulcanForms has appointed Kevin Kassekert as its new CEO and Jay Martin as President. This change comes at a crucial time as the company moves…
DEVCOM Sees SPEE3D 3D Print Transmission Mount for Bradley Fighting Vehicle
SPEE3D participated in a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) demonstration. The demo took place at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and ran from the…
Exclusive Interview: Michael Kenworthy Discusses Joining Seurat as Chief Product Officer
Seurat Technologies, inventor of a completely novel high-throughput metal 3D printing technology, has announced the appointment of Michael Kenworthy as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). This pivotal addition comes…
Velo3D’s $8 Million IP Deal with SpaceX: A Lifeline or a Double-Edged Sword?
Metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturer Velo3D has signed an Intellectual Property License and Support Services Agreement with leading private launch firm SpaceX. The agreement grants SpaceX a non-exclusive…
MELD Delivers K2 3D Printer to NIAR as Part of Research Collaboration Agreement
Virginia-based MELD Manufacturing Corporation, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of large-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, entered into a research collaboration agreement with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at…
US Department of Commerce Issues New Export Controls on Metal Additive Manufacturing
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), an agency within the US Department of Commerce that (among many responsibilities) regulates export licenses for sensitive technologies, has issued an interim final…
AM Expands Beyond 3D Printing at IMTS 2024
As discussed in our previous article on the Western hemisphere’s largest manufacturing trade show, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the industrialization of 3D printing was on display. This was…
AML3D and Blue Forge Alliance Enter Manufacturing License Agreement for 3D Printed US Navy Parts
AML3D, the Australian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the ARCEMY wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) system, has announced a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) with Blue Forge Alliance (BFA), a neutral…
3D Printing Targets Tooling at IMTS 2024
The Western hemisphere’s largest manufacturing trade show, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), returned to Chicago for another year, graciously including a 3D printing section once again in its West…
