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Have it Your Way: Spokbee Founder & CEO Mac Cameron Makes the Case for CPQ Software in 3D Printing

Configure Price Quote (CPQ) software automates the process of tailoring goods and/or services to customer specifications, determining the price of the product configuration, and providing the customer with a quote…

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IC3D’s Next Chapter: Scaling Sustainability and Smarter Manufacturing in 2025

This article is part of a sponsored series highlighting America Makes’ member companies and their contribution to the additive manufacturing industry. 3DPrint.com is a proud member of America Makes. The…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 31, 2025: Project Call, Consortium, Certification, & More

We’re starting with the latest America Makes Project Call in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and a consortium to promote the adoption of additive manufacturing has been founded in Spain….

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing & America Makes to Develop Aluminum Powder Dataset

Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc. (NAMI), the Long Beach-based end-to-end metal additive manufacturing (AM) firm, has announced that the company is partnering with the Manufacturing USA Institute America Makes to develop…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 10, 2025: Project Call, FDA 510(k) Clearance, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, America Makes has put out its latest Project Call, and Nikon SLM Solutions is adding Dyndrite LPBF Pro software to its product offering. Moving…

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Broad Spectrum Additive at the US Air Force

If we look at how Air Forces around the world use additive manufacturing, a lot of the attention is focused on future possibilities in hypersonics and next-generation aircraft. Beyond the…

Puerto Rico University Gets $1.3M for Aluminum 3D Printing in Space

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (also known as Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez, or RUM), has received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Air Force through America Makes to…

3D Printed Rocket Motor Specialist Ursa Major Lands $15M Satellite Propulsion Contract

Ursa Major, the Colorado-based leader in deploying additive manufacturing (AM) for propulsion solutions, has received a contract from an unnamed customer for geostationary earth orbit (GEO) propulsion systems. The multi-year…

3D Printing News Briefs & Events Roundup: March 8, 2025

Starting this week, we’re shaking things up a little! We’ll be combining our 3D Printing News Briefs with a more curated weekly list of 3D printing webinars and events to…

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RAPID + TCT 2025: Exploring 3D Printing’s Role in Defense

RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) event, returns to Detroit this April, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and government stakeholders to explore the latest advancements in AM….

Ohio Governor DeWine Announces $60M+ to Expand 3D Printing for Defense and Space

In November, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio announced plans to invest $125 million in the Innovation Hubs Program, building off of a previous effort that resulted in three Ohio…

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AlphaSTAR’s Digital Twin Simulation Prevents 3D Printing Errors before They Occur

This is the first article in a series highlighting America Makes’ member companies and their contribution to the additive manufacturing industry. 3DPrint.com is a proud member of America Makes. The…

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 Webinar and Event Roundup: February 16, 2025

We’ve got a busy week in the additive manufacturing industry! There are several events, both virtual and in-person, in places like Chicago, Cincinnati, and San Antonio. Plus, there are multiple…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: January 26, 2025

In this week’s roundup of 3D printing webinars and events, we’ve got a variety of offerings to tell you about, ranging from advanced AM training, robotic simulation for aerospace, and…

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SME – Advancing Manufacturing and Supporting the Industrial Ecosystem

For more than 90 years, SME has been a champion of North American manufacturing. As a nonprofit organization, SME represents the entire industrial ecosystem, elevating manufacturers, academia and their communities…

America Makes Doubles Down: $6.6M Awarded to New AM Projects Within Days

Just days after announcing $2.1 million in funding for additive manufacturing (AM) projects, America Makes is back with another big move. This time, it’s a $6.6 million award to projects…

Rebuilding the Industrial Base: Government and National Clusters

The demand to scale and commercialize advanced manufacturing technology, particularly additive manufacturing (AM), is increasing. Exploring government and national clusters is imperative to rebuild the industrial base. As the industry…

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…

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The Stakeholders’ Conference: Additive Manufacturing Strategies

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry has always been one that’s prone to sudden, drastic changes, and clearly, this is as true now as ever. With that in mind, one of…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 23, 2024: Formnext Awards, Batch Production, & More

We’re covering a variety of stories in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, from the Formnext Awards to metal additive manufacturing for batch production and more. Read on for all the…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: November 17, 2024

It’s a big week in the AM industry: Formnext 2024 is finally here! But don’t worry if you can’t make it to Germany, there are still a few other virtual…

America Makes’ AMJobs Platform Opens Doors to 3D Printing Careers—and it’s Free

With AMJobs, America Makes just rolled out a game-changer: a new, free digital tool that opens doors to careers in additive manufacturing (AM), designed for anyone across the U.S. ready…

America Makes Awards $4M to Ursa Major to Qualify 3D Printed Copper Rocket Engines

In the third phase of a partnership that started in 2021, America Makes, the Manufacturing USA institute based in Youngstown, Ohio, has awarded $4 million to Colorado’s Ursa Major Technologies,…