3D Systems Showcases Inkjetting for 3D Printed Dentures
The dental 3D printing market is currently the most competitive sector in additive manufacturing. With end-to-end solutions, low-cost printers, high-end systems, metals, polymers, and software, the industry is rapidly evolving….
Campus Alert: UK Tightens Controls on 3D Printed Firearms at Universities
United Kingdom (UK) authorities are warning that while 3D printing is an incredible tool for innovation, it’s increasingly being misused to for homemade guns, a problem seen in recent cases…
SUNLU Releases New 3D Printing Filament Dryer with Annealing
Filament dryers have long been needed in material extrusion. Both industrial and home users benefit from conditioned filament with reduced moisture and uniform temperatures closer to extrusion levels. Whether integrated…
AM Research Webinar to Give Attendees Free Access to 3D Printing Market Data
Is 2024 a turning point for additive manufacturing (AM)? AM Research’s upcoming webinar will dive into the numbers. The 3D printing industry is in a pivotal moment. While the sector…
V2 and Caracol 3D Print Double-hulled Catamaran Boat
Italian polymer and metal robotic arm firm Caracol is collaborating with the Spanish V2 Group to produce hulls. Palma-based V2 specializes in selling, renting, engineering, and manufacturing small pleasure craft….
Building Big: The Unique Business Model Behind re:3D’s Growth with Gigabots
In an industry where economic pressures and supply chain issues have taken their toll, re:3D stands out as a company defying gravity. With its mission to democratize 3D printing and…
NatureWorks Releases High Speed PLA: Analysis
The premier supplier of polylactic acid (PLA) polymers is NatureWorks. The U.S.-based firm, owned by Cargill and Thai petrochemical company PTT, produces corn-derived bioplastics for packaging, manufacturing, and 3D printing….
Billion Dollar Bambu and a New Worldview?
Imagine for a moment that Bambu Lab sells 2.7 million 3D printers this year. If their average ticket price is $350 and they generate $75 million in filament sales, their…
On the Right Track: How Mobility Goes Additive & Berlin Partner are Creating 3D Printing’s European Capital
Mobility goes Additive (MgA) is a wholly unique element within the global additive manufacturing (AM) landscape. Across the planet, a new wave of AM-centered consortia are early in their formation…
Can 3D Printed Hydrogels Turn Water into a Shield to Protect Astronauts from Space Radiation?
Data from numerous missions reveal that in space, without the protection of our planet’s atmosphere and magnetic field, astronauts can receive in just one day nearly as much cosmic radiation…
Reshoring Resources for Additive Manufacturing
Reshoring is the process of returning the production and manufacturing of goods to the company’s original country. According to a 2024 article by Forbes, approximately 66% of U.S. companies outsource…
Printing Money Episode 26: 3D Printing Markets and Deals with Dayton Horvath, AMT
Welcome to Printing Money Episode 26! For this episode, Danny is joined by Dayton Horvath, Director of Emerging Technology at AMT (and Printing Money alum!). Danny and Dayton had some…
3D Printing Financials: Materialise’s Q4 Causes 35% Stock Drops
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. While its medical segment saw strong growth, other areas struggled, leading to a 35%…
OPPO Find N5: World’s Thinnest Foldable Smartphone Hinges on 3D Printed Hinges
OPPO has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Find N5, demonstrating a significant step forward in the ongoing push for slimmer, more durable foldable devices. With a folded thickness of…
3DPOD 242: Additive Manufacturing Then and Now with Andrew Graves, Stratasys
Andrew Graves began his career as a Design Engineer before joining 3D Systems in 1990. After pioneering stereolithography in the UK for F1 teams and aerospace firms, he helped establish…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: February 23, 2025
This week’s roundup of 3D printing webinars and events has something for everyone—software, metals, casting, and even golf clubs. Read on for all the details! February 23 – 26: 3DEXPERIENCE…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 22, 2025: Chuck Hull, Rebranding, Cold Spray, & More
We’re starting off with some exciting news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs: Chuck Hull, who pioneered the development of 3D printing, has been elected to the National Academy of…
Tethon3D Buys Sintx Subsidiary to Vertically Integrate Ceramic 3D Printing Materials
Omaha, Nebraska-based Tethon 3D develops photopolymer 3D printing resins for materials such as zirconia, alumina, and bio-inks. The company has collaborated with Carima to bring the Gazelle printer to market…
Generative CAD Services on Empowering Education in Africa via 3D Printing
Chukwubuikem Felix Amaefule is the founder and CEO of Generative CAD Services Limited, a leading product development and digital manufacturing company in Africa, currently based in Nigeria. Generative CAD Services…
3D Printing Financials: Protolabs’ 3D Printing Revenue Slips, Margins Hold Steady
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) reported its financial results for 2024, showing a slight drop in total revenue and mixed performance across its service lines. While the company remained profitable, revenue from…
Tantalum for Medical 3D Printing: Colibrium Additive Teams with Global Advanced Metals and Croon Medical
Colibrium Additive has announced a partnership with Croom Medical and Global Advanced Metals (GAM) to produce tantalum powder for 3D printing implants using Colibrium’s M2 machines. GAM has long been…
Formlabs and Henry Schein Team up to Reimagine Digital Dentistry
A trip to the dentist is about to get much faster thanks to a new collaboration between Formlabs and healthcare powerhouse Henry Schein. The two companies have joined forces for…
DNV Backs DEEP Manufacturing for WAAM 3D Printing of Undersea Pressure Vessel Parts
One sector that’s been increasing its use of additive manufacturing (AM) is the maritime industry, with examples like submarine and subsea parts, and even underwater 3D printing. International ocean engineering…
China’s AM Investment Dropped 50% in 2024. What’s in Store for 2025?
China’s 3D printing sector saw a striking shift in 2024. According to data from Nanjixiong, total additive manufacturing (AM) funding in China dropped nearly 50% from the previous year, settling…
