additive manufacturing
How Does Nike’s 3D Printing Approach Fit Into Its Restructuring Plan?
Shares of Nike stock hit all-time highs in late 2021 but have cratered in the years following, with the company losing nearly 80 percent of its market cap since peaking….
South Korea’s Lincsolution Lands Hanwha Defense Deal as Hanwha Invests Billions in US
I recently wrote about how the South Korean additive manufacturing (AM) firm Lincsolution is building an aerospace and defense hub, part of the company’s construction of “the largest AM facility in…
Arridex Expands 3D Printing Network to Ghana
Nigeria-based Arridex has deep experience in oil and gas additive manufacturing. Previously known as RusselSmith, the firm has in-house metal and polymer additive technology. The company is making 3D printed…
QTREX Takes Nano Dimension’s AME Technology Into Israeli Defense
A 3D printing technology that Nano Dimension sold just five months ago is now being installed inside one of Israel’s largest defense companies. QTREX Quantum (Nasdaq: QTEX) bought Nano Dimension’s…
Quickparts Builds a Four-Country 3D Printing Network for Space and Defense
For manufacturers trying to win more space and defense work, adding 3D printers is only part of the challenge. They also need to make the same parts to the same…
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026: China Has Built the AM Stack. What Comes Next?
In Hall 15 at Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026, consumer 3D printing was everywhere, from toys, figurines, and character models to thousand-machine production farms. Green-laser companies displayed copper cold plates for…
3D Printing Financials: Aerospace and Defense Help Materialise Manufacturing Rebound
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) grew revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2026, as its Medical business continued to expand, and stronger aerospace and defense demand helped its Manufacturing segment…
3D Printing Financials: Creality Posts H1 Loss, Plans $80M AM Headquarters
Creality (HKG: 3388) sold more products in the first half of 2026, but lower margins and higher spending pushed the consumer 3D printing company into the red. At the same…
The Business Case for 3D Printed Stents
A new 3D printed stent developed at New York University (NYU) does not look like the devices doctors typically use today. Instead of a simple tube, the prototype resembles a…
3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Revenue Climbs 52%, 2026 Forecast Raised
Velo3D (Nasdaq: VELO) reported a sharp increase in second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year outlook as the metal additive manufacturing (AM) company expands production to meet demand from aerospace and…
AM Solutions Targets Smaller AM Labs with New S1 Basic
AM Solutions is releasing the S1 Basic, a small automated depowdering tool. The Rösler subsidiary is looking to make its products more accessible. The unit could be used in low-volume…
AMPulse Asia: Major Funding Rounds Lead APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup
The first half of June saw additive manufacturing activity across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, and Australia. Here are 15 developments worth watching, from TDK’s planned acquisition…
Excellent Desktop Injection Molding, Made in Italy by Robot Factory
I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable,…
Pogačar & Fairlight Cycles Show Us Low Cost 3D Printed Components for Bikes
There has been a lot going on in 3D printing for bicycles over the years. The most successful implementation so far is in bicycle seats. Carbon 3D printed seats are…
Zellerfeld Invests in Volumental
Correction: I was mistaken. Zellerfeld has invested in Volumental. Volumental is still independent. A previous version of this article stated that Zellerfeld had bought Volumental. My sincerest apologies for all…
TDK Makes Sound AI Infrastructure Bet with Fabric8Labs Acquisition Worth Up to $400M
As I described in a recent PRO article, the bulk of global investment is currently premised on a bet that an AI infrastructure buildout can eventually result in a workable…
The Longevity Gold Rush Could Become a Major Opportunity for Bioprinting
Longevity has suddenly become one of the hottest areas in technology and healthcare. Billionaires, pharmaceutical companies, AI startups, and venture capital firms are pouring billions into the idea that humans…
The Hidden Cost of Lost Engineering Intent
Recent reporting on the UPS MD-11 engine separation on Flight 2976 has understandably focused on the immediate question: what happened? The investigation will determine that, as it should. Serious engineering…
China Becomes Latest Space Power to Demonstrate Metal 3D Printing in Orbit
China has demonstrated metal 3D printing in space as part of its plan to develop manufacturing technologies for future space missions, including Moon construction. The experiment took place aboard the Qingzhou…
3D Printing Financials: Stratasys Bets on Defense and Drones as Printer Sales Slow
Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) started 2026 with lower revenue and a larger loss as customers continued to slow down spending on new 3D printers. Still, the company pointed to stable recurring…
3D Printing Market Hits $16B in 2025 as Growth Picks Up Again
The global 3D printing market reached $16 billion in 2025, growing just over 10% year over year, according to new data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). After a slower…
At RAPID + TCT 2026, Executive Keynotes Break Down What’s Next for AM
While AI is expected to be a major focus at RAPID + TCT 2026, the event is also putting the spotlight on something just as important: leadership. This year’s Executive…
MetalBase: An Engineer’s €10,000 LPBF Machine
Slowly, we’re coming to grips with low-cost LPBF. Companies like Xact Metal and One Click are making machines available for under $100,000. Easy to use, these are expanding the market….
From Vision to Volume: The Next Chapter for Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has spent years navigating skepticism, hype cycles, and industrial validation. Now, the industry finds itself at a decisive turning point. The conversation has shifted away from futuristic possibilities…
