Science & Technology
Italy’s Nuclear Physics Institute’s Role in Advancing Science with 3D Printing
Italy’s National Institute for Nuclear Physics (or INFN, its acronym in Italian) may be best known for its monumental contributions to fundamental physics, from the discovery of the Higgs boson…
AscendArc Emerges from Stealth with $4M and a 3D Printing Deal
Chris McLain is no stranger to satellites. His experience as a principal engineer at SpaceX, where he worked on Starlink, helped shape the future of global connectivity. Now, he’s taking…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 1, 2025: Patent Infringement, Aligner Attachments, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re discussing an intellectual property (IP) dispute, a sales partnership, metal 3D printed bioimplants, a 3D printed health supplement, and 3D printed aligner attachments….
3D Printing Meets Nuclear: NAAREA’s Bold Bet on Microreactors
The nuclear industry isn’t exactly known for moving fast, but NAAREA wants to change that. The French startup has ambitious plans to roll out a new kind of compact nuclear…
Boston’s Additive Edge: MIT’s MechE Forges the Future of Manufacturing
MIT‘s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) is more than an academic hub, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of engineers and the industries that rely on them. MechE is…
World’s First Fully-3D Printed Microscope Could Bring Microscopy to Millions
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde have made the world’s first fully 3D printed microscope, and it’s cheaper than one might think. The base model costs less than a McDonald’s…
Formlabs Form 4L 3D Printer Review: Scaling Success with Speed and Precision
Disclosure: The Form 4L was provided to me by Formlabs free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions expressed are…
Freemelt Establishes E-Beam 3D Printing Applications Center with North Carolina State University
Freemelt, a Swedish original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electron beam powder bed fusion (E-PBF) additive manufacturing (AM) hardware, has partnered with North Carolina State University (NCSU) to create an Application…
New AM Projects Get $2.1M Push from America Makes
America Makes has awarded $2.1 million to six new projects to tackle some of the biggest challenges in additive manufacturing (AM). The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Defense…
Open Source Lab Instrument with 3D Printed Components Autonomously Monitors Embryos
There are several examples of 3D printed robots being used to help with aquatic research, but never anything quite like the autonomous LabEmbryoCam, developed over the past decade by the…
NSF-Backed $2.5M Grant Boosts Bioprinting Innovation in North Carolina
Fueled by a $2.5 million grant program, a handful of companies in North Carolina are using bioprinting to take on big challenges in regenerative medicine. The funding supports projects addressing…
US Army Researchers Explore Frozen Construction via 3D Printed Ice “Dollhouse”
A team of US Army researchers from the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has used a modified ceramic 3D printer to construct a toaster-sized structure made from liquid nitrogen….
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…
BICO’s €26M Nanoscribe Sale Highlights Strategic Overhaul Under Forss
BICO (STO: BICO) announced its second divestiture since Maria Forss took over as President and CEO in November 2023. Following the sale of Ginolis last year, BICO has now entered…
Florida State University Selects ASTRO America to Establish 3D Printing Center
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America, a nonprofit advanced manufacturing consultancy and think tank based in Washington, DC and Florida, has been selected by Florida State University…
$1.8M Boost for MIT Alum’s Bioprinter Startup to Democratize Biofabrication
With roots at MIT, Biological Lattice Industries (BLI) is pushing biofabrication into new territory. Founded by MIT alum Filippos Tourlomousis, BLI just closed a $1.8 million funding round to roll…
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….
3D Printing News Briefs, October 12, 2024: IPO, Laser Path Optimization, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, WOL3D India recently celebrated its IPO, while BLT signed a distribution agreement with Sicnova and SPEE3D announced a funding partnership with dual-use security investment…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 5, 2024: JIMTOF, Sensors, Façades, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, 3D Systems announced a major milestone in the commercialization of the Oqton Manufacturing OS, the 32nd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) announced a…
DoD Awards $4.5M to Penn State for Ceramics 3D Printing R&D
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a $4.5 million Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) grant to Penn State University (PSU) for R&D into additive manufacturing (AM) with high-performance…
Georgia Tech’s 3D Printed Splint Saves Another Child with Windpipe Defects
For children born with rare windpipe defects, every breath is a battle for survival. Now, a groundbreaking innovation from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is transforming these children’s…
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…
The Bioprinting Frontier: What’s Next in the Industry?
The future of bioprinting is full of potential, with new trends that could impact the industry. These upcoming developments could drive the next wave of innovation, expanding what’s possible in…
Harvard’s Wyss Creates New Way to 3D Print Blood Vessels—Moves Closer to Artificial Organs
Scientists at Harvard’s Wyss Institute have developed a new method to 3D print blood vessels that replicate the complex structure of human vasculature. Working in collaboration with the John A….
