aerospace 3d printing
US Army Awards Continuous Composites 3D Printed Missile Component Contract
Despite the very loud, indignant claims from American defense officials that the US hasn’t depleted a significant portion of its munitions stockpiles, the US has depleted a significant portion of…
Fathom CEO Rush LaSelle on Why Additive Manufacturing Is Growing Up
For years, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry promised to reinvent production. But as the technology matured, the real challenge turned out to be proving that 3D printed parts could be…
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…
Phase3D’s In-Situ Monitoring Lands $2.9M in Oversubscribed Round
The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) for production at scale appears to be steadily increasing, as evidenced by recent announcements like EOS’s sale of 30 M4 ONYX systems to…
Photocentric Spins Out CosmicMaker to Pursue In-Space Manufacturing
UK-based 3D printing company Photocentric has spun out its space manufacturing activities into a separate business called CosmicMaker, after the successful demonstration of its 3D printing technology aboard a series…
The Stories nScrypt Can’t Tell; and Why That Matters
This article is Part 3 of a three-part series based on 3DPrint.com’s visit to nScrypt’s Orlando headquarters and conversations with Ken Church. There’s an interesting dynamic inside nScrypt’s Orlando headquarters. The…
Inside nScrypt’s “Factory in a Tool”: Space, Defense, and the Future of Additive Electronics
This article is Part 2 of a three-part series based on 3DPrint.com’s visit to nScrypt’s Orlando headquarters and conversations with Ken Church. Walking through nScrypt’s facility in Orlando last summer,…
DoW Accelerates Drone Readiness with AMTrain Phase 2 Launch at Camp Lejeune
Equipping today’s warfighter with the most advanced technology is paramount, driving increased prioritization and investment in drone development and advanced manufacturing training within the Department of War (DoW). In this…
Australia’s AMCRC Lands AU$11M to Support First Five CORE Projects
The Australian government launched the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) last year with a commitment of nearly AU$60 million (~$40 million) in public funding, with the AMCRC’s partners from…
3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Revenue Up Fueled by Defense Momentum
Velo3D (Nasdaq: VELO) reported a strong start to 2026, with revenue rising as defense and aerospace customers continued shifting from pilot programs into full-scale additive manufacturing (AM) production. The company…
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 Financials: Xometry Surges After Record Quarter and Siemens Deal
Shares of Xometry (Nasdaq: XMTR) surged on Thursday, May 7, after the company reported record first-quarter 2026 results and announced a major partnership with Siemens. The stock climbed as much…
3D Printing Financials: Protolabs Starts 2026 Strong, with Metal Printing Leading
Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB) kicked off 2026 with a strong quarter, showing steady growth, better margins, and improving customer engagement, even though some parts of the business, especially 3D printing in…
Continuum Powders Brings in Jon Cozens to Scale Its Circular Metal Model
Continuum Powders has named Jon Cozens as its new chief executive officer, a move that points to a shift in where the company is headed. After spending the past few…
3DPrint.com & AM Research Present: UAS Additive Strategies, Sponsored by EOS
When your work involves a technological field, like additive manufacturing (AM), which still flies under the radar for most people, it can often feel like what you do every day…
Astrobotic Tests Rocket Engine Made with Elementum 3D Materials
Astrobotic has completed a series of hot-fire tests for its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine, with additive manufacturing (AM) playing an important role in how the engine was built. The…
Portal Space Systems Raises $50M Series A, Hits $250M Valuation
Portal Space Systems has raised a $50 million Series A round, valuing the company at $250 million. The startup is developing maneuverable spacecraft designed to operate more dynamically in orbit,…
Harvard Engineering Students 3D Print VTOL Drone to Improve Marine Biology Research
With all the current focus on the boom in drones used for national security, it’s easy to forget that the civilian drone market is growing, too. In addition to the…
Most 3D Printing Metals Are Adapted. This One Was Designed with AI
A research team from the University of South China and Purdue University developed a new type of steel designed specifically for 3D printing, using machine learning to guide the process….
Artemis II Launches With 3D Printing Onboard, and a Much Bigger Role Ahead
A new chapter in human spaceflight began today as NASA launched Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts on a journey around the Moon for the first time in…
3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Sees Rising Demand and Defense Growth, but Losses Persist
Velo3D (Nasdaq: VELO) is moving further into production-focused 3D printing, with growing demand from defense and aerospace customers shaping its strategy. The company is shifting beyond selling machines toward producing…
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…
Sintavia Taps NVIDIA Blackwell for AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing Pipeline
Investors have become increasingly anxious about the sustainability of NVIDIA‘s growth trajectory, which is a rather natural outcome when a stock goes up infinity percent or so over the course…
3D Printing Moves Deeper Into Production as Parts Near $110B by 2034
A new report takes a closer look at how much 3D printing is actually being used in real production. The numbers point to a market that is already growing at…
