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MMX 2023: 3D Printing at the CORE of America Makes
In our previous article, we discussed updates to America Makes, including to its executive committee, as well as the state of the organization. The flagship additive manufacturing (AM) institution also…
Marysville Mail Thefts Highlight the Limitations of Current Measures, Not Just the Dangers of 3D Printing
Mail theft is hardly a new phenomenon, but in Marysville, Washington, it’s getting an unsettling modern twist. Tens of thousands of residents in the community are now at risk after…
MMX 2023: America Makes Evolves with the 3D Printing Industry
At the annual America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) in Youngstown, Ohio this month, presentations and panels covered everything from advanced manufacturing in the DoD and AM propulsion applications…
First Production Metal 3D Printer Delivered by Mantle
Mantle, a Bay Area startup focused on metal 3D printing for tooling, announced that it is extending its market reach by delivering a P-200 printer and F-200 furnace to customer…
US Supreme Court Maintains ATF Authority as 3D Printed Gun Arrests Continue
Amid growing concerns over the untraceable nature of ghost guns, including 3D printed firearms, the US Supreme Court recently upheld the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ‘s…
How Can 3D Printing Impact the Semiconductor Supply Chain?
Just as AM as a whole is being used as a tool to ensure more flexible, sustainable supply chains, 3D printing will be used to do the same for microchip…
Winner of Gigabot 3D Printer to Assist Adults with Special Needs in Vocational Training
As part of their commitment to social impact, Texas-based 3D printer manufacturer re:3D pledged to give a Gigabot 4 industrial 3D printer to a change-making organization for every 100 printers…
‘Made in the USA’ Industrial 3D Printer for Aerospace, Automotive, and More Unveiled by HartSmart Products
Based in Urbandale, Iowa, 3D printer shop HartSmart Products has been operating since 2015. Now, drawing from its experience with various printers and its own print farm, the company has…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 23, 2023: Sales & Distribution, Parametric Modeling, & More
In business news today, nano3Dprint announced its latest strategic distribution partnership in Asia, Snowbird Technologies is Meltio’s newest sales partner, and EOS North America launched its AMTurnkey Service. Continuing with…
Materialise Expands Michigan Facility for Cranio-maxillofacial 3D Printing
From the heart of Belgium to the bustling medical hubs of America, Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) is making big moves. Once focused on 3D printing its titanium cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) implants solely…
NASA Award Fuels 3D Printing in Space Recycling and Next-Gen Heat Shields
In a significant development, NASA’s SBIR Ignite initiative has granted Phase II awards to 12 small businesses and entrepreneurs. Among the recipients, re:3D and Canopy Aerospace have been chosen for…
How Has the Microchip Shortage Impacted the 3D Printing Supply Chain?
It’s no secret that issues related to the semiconductor supply chain have impacted industry globally, including the additive manufacturing (AM) sector. The exact effect on AM has yet to be…
3DPOD Episode 165: A Look at the 3D Printing Industry with Kerry Stevenson, Fabbaloo
Kerry Stevenson was a CTO in the Insurance industry until he turned his focus to 3D printing and started a blog called Fabbaloo. Since 2007, Kerry has offered the industry…
3D Printing Financials: Xometry & SLM’s Q2 Earnings Reveal
In the rapidly evolving manufacturing world, digital transformation and specialized innovation drive success. Two recent earnings reports from US-based online marketplace Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) and German metal additive manufacturing (AM)…
WPI Explores 3D Printed Search and Rescue Robots
Grants are often so peculiarly specific that you can’t help but believe them to be entirely accurate. Take this example: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Markus Nemitz is set to…
3D Printing Financials: Amid Nasdaq Transition, Shapeways Software Revenues Surge along with Overall Losses
Shapeways (NASDAQ: SHPW) reported revenues of $8.4 million for the three months ending June 30, 2023, matching the figures from the same period in 2022. The company, however, experienced a…
Reshoring Electronics Manufacturing with 3D Printing: A Conversation with NextFlex
While much of it takes place behind the closed doors of corporate labs, electronics 3D printing is quietly revolutionizing the way goods are manufactured in the U.S. and abroad. And,…
Rocketry Refined: Colorado Students Create 3D Printed Rocket Turbopump
Two ambitious undergraduate students from the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder Aerospace Engineering Sciences program, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson teamed up with industry behemoths, ranging from Velo3D to CFturbo…
Xerox’s Metal 3D Printing Resurrected via ADDiTEC Acquisition
In the latest sign of resurgent M&A activity in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector, Xerox Holdings Corporation announced that it has sold Elem Additive Solutions, Xerox’s metal AM subsidiary, to…
New CNC Machining Technique from Thermwood Mirrors Layered 3D Printing Processes
Machine manufacturer Thermwood has announced its latest fabrication innovation, a technique it refers to as Cut Layer Additive (CLA). The process is actually a form of CNC machining, Thermwood’s bread…
Full STEAM Ahead: Construct3D Inspires Birch Wathen High School Student with 3D Printing
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 2023 Construct3D conference, a remarkable event centered on the essential aspects and innovations of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM)…
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…
Workforce Adjustments at Formlabs: Less than 2% of Employees Impacted
In an era where workforce adjustments and corporate restructuring have become more frequent, especially in light of challenges posed by the pandemic, the nuances of each situation are essential. Formlabs,…
3D Printed Wearable Ultrasound Shows Promise for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Researchers at MIT used 3D printing to pioneer a groundbreaking wearable ultrasound device specifically for the early detection of breast cancer. This landmark invention underscores the vast potential of 3D…
