UNR Researchers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Build Bridge from 3D Printed Concrete Bricks
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno and NASA, is advancing the field of additive construction (AC) through the development…
US Navy Performs First Arena Test of 3D Printed Bomb Casing
As ghost guns continue to dominate mainstream coverage of additive manufacturing (AM), the next wave of 3D printed weapons is already here, with the Department of Defense (DoD) expressing a…
Exentis Sells $22.4M in Metal 3D Printers to U.S. Customers
Swiss-based Exentis Group AG, known for its 3D Additive Screen-Printing technology, has just secured a significant foothold in the U.S. market. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company received…
3DPOD 231: Incubating AM with Sascha Schwarz, CTO of TUM Venture Labs
Sascha Schwarz is a researcher dedicated to aiding his university, Technical University of Munich (TUM), to foster innovation as CTO of TUM Venture Labs. In this episode of the 3DPOD,…
3D Print Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Christmas is fast approaching! Santa will be visiting in a little over a week, which means you don’t have many days left for…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 14, 2024: Multimaterial SLA, Fusion Energy, & More
We’re starting with a new 3D printer in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving to fusion energy and a facility for catalyst shaping based on 3D printing. Then…
Farsoon Cuts Ribbon on 140,000-Square-Meter 3D Printing Facility
Farsoon Technologies (SHA: 688433), a leading Chinese manufacturer of laser powder bed fusion (PBF) printers, recently marked its 15-year journey with the grand opening of a new campus. The anniversary demonstrates…
Cracking the Case: How Police and Science Took Down a 3D Printed Gunsmith
It started with a tip in January 2022. Police in the West Midlands region of the UK launched Operation Captiva after receiving information that something suspicious was happening in one…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: The Factory of the Future (or Luvocom 3F PPS CF 9938)
Previously in this series, we’ve discussed major companies entering the market, the power of compounding, competitive dynamics within the industry, and materials tailored for specific applications. Now, we examine how…
Update: Velo3D Enters Forbearance Agreement as Debt Challenges Intensify
See the addendum to this article for an update from 12/12/24. Velo3D is set to lay off an additional 46 employees by the end of 2024 as part of its latest…
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…
3D Systems Sells Geomagic Software Division to Hexagon AB
Additive manufacturing (AM) stalwart 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced the sale of its Geomagic assets to Swedish software giant Hexagon AB for $123 million. The deal includes Design X,…
Chromatic Validates Chemical Safety of its 3D Printing Facility
Isocyanates are highly reactive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) often released during the manufacturing and processing of materials such as mattresses, polyurethane products, car seats, adhesives, and paints. These compounds pose…
Additive Contractor Endeavor 3D Forms Strategic Partnership with CADMore
Endeavor 3D, an Atlanta-based contract manufacturer specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) services, has announced a strategic partnership with CADMore, an engineering design firm based in South Carolina. The partnership enables…
USS Somerset Employs Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing to Overcome Mission Challenge
It’s no secret that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is steadily ramping up its use of 3D printing and doing so in increasingly critical areas and at crucial times….
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….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: Recoating Machines
In previous installments of this series, we’ve examined how networks of companies developed key ingredients that evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of firms, making desktop 3D printing fit for purpose….
Could Axiom Space and India Disrupt the Global Space Market?
Axiom Space has set its sights on building the next space station to replace the International Space Station (ISS) and is currently in the early stages of developing its first…
AML3D Expands into Utilities with Sale of Metal 3D Printer to the Tennessee Valley Authority
AML3D, an Australian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) systems, has sold a 6700 Edition ARCEMY X machine to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the US’s largest public…
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…
Former Formlabs Exec is New Quantica CEO
Inkjet 3D printer manufacturer Quantica has appointed Stefan Hollaender as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This leadership change marks a pivotal moment in Quantica’s evolution, with the outgoing CEO,…
New WASP Pellet 3D Print to Print Boat Interiors and More
WASP is always innovating and produces a range of machines, including large polymer and geopolymer delta printers, ceramics production lines, house printers, and now a large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF)…
Luigi Mangione Reportedly Used 3D Printed Ghost Gun to Kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione has been arrested on weapons charges and is believed to be the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson. It is now widely reported that the…
