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How a 3D Printed Mouse Robot Named NeRmo Could Change the Game of Robotics

Bridging the gap between nature’s designs and human ingenuity, a newcomer in the field of robotics is making waves. Dubbed NeRmo, short for Neurorobotic Mouse, this creation blends biology and…

BLT Sells First Large-scale BLT-S800 Metal 3D Printer in Europe

Just as RAPID + TCT was for the North American market, Formnext 2023 seem to have been a success for Chinese laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) companies in the European…

EPlus3D Continues European Growth with New 3D Printing Partnerships

Eplus3D has expanded its reach in the European market through two strategic collaborations. With Eisenbacher Dentalwaren, Eplus3D successfully completed a joint development project dedicated to the metal 3D printing of…

3D Printing News Briefs, October 4, 2023: Advanced Ceramics, Tooling Study, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Germany’s largest AM bureau has invested in Dimensionics Density’s technology, 3DCeram Sinto and Sintx Technologies are collaborating to develop materials and technologies for advanced…

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Chinese 3D Printed Medicine Company Triastek Lands $20.4M in Pre-C Round

Triastek, the leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for pharmaceuticals based in Nanjing, China, has completed a Pre-C financing round worth $20.4 million dollars. Led by Guoxin International Investment, a Chinese…

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Dream 3D Printing Mergers & Acquisitions: Who Will Buy voxeljet?

In a significant development, voxeljet AG (Nasdaq: VJET), likely the only manufacturer of large-scale sand 3D printers, announced a formal review process to explore various strategic alternatives for the company….

Laser Wars: Eplus3D Releases 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer

Chinese metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturer Eplus3D has unveiled its latest innovation: the EP-M1550. The new system is the company’s first 16-laser metal 3D printer, announced at TCT…

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Bambu Lab Launches Low-cost AI Mini 3D Printer with Four-Filament Capabilities

Bambu Lab has been a game-changer in the desktop 3D printing community. With a comprehensive software suite, continuous testing, and vibration reduction, the team has developed an exceptionally fast, fully…

Laser Wars: Farsoon and BLT Unveil 16- and 20-Laser Metal 3D Printers

A leading additive manufacturing (AM) event in China, TCT Asia serves as the annual platform for groundbreaking innovations in this high-tech field. At this year’s show, running from September 12-14,…

ATI Wins Bechtel Contract to Build US Navy Metal 3D Printing Facility

ATI Inc., the Dallas-based manufacturer of metal powders, announced that the company has won a contract from Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to support development of advanced manufacturing solutions for…

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Chinese Students Strengthen Military Training with 3D Printed Laser Gun Triggers

As the new academic year kicks off across China, the traditional rite of military training for first-year university students is in full swing. Xi’an Jiaotong University, located in the historic…

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Farsoon Technologies: Transforming 3D Printing via Openness

In recent years, the additive manufacturing (AM) industry has seen significant advancements, with China emerging as one of the leading countries in the global AM sector. One company at the…

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Funding for China’s 3D Printing Sector Grows Amid Global Uncertainty

As things return to a state of semi-normalcy from COVID-19, we are experiencing a contraction in market liquidity. We witnessed excessive currency issuance during the pandemic and several SPAC mergers…

Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi Enters AM with Print-and-Cure 3D Printer

Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has entered the 3D printing industry with the Mijia 3D printer. Not only is the LCD-based digital light processing (DLP) system unique, in that it combines…

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BLT: A Pioneering Force in Chinese Metal 3D Printing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of additive manufacturing (AM), Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co., Ltd. (BLT) has emerged as a trailblazer, offering comprehensive solutions for metal additive manufacturing technology. Established…

Building a Lunar Future: Beihang University’s Bold Steps into Space-Based Construction 3D Printing

Researchers from China’s Beihang University want to be at the forefront of space exploration. By combining transportation science, aerospace technology, and construction engineering, they aim to lay the foundations for…

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Why We Need to Reexamine the Chinese 3D Printing Market Now

The Chinese additive manufacturing (AM) market has emerged as a formidable force in the global 3D printing industry, witnessing exponential growth and remarkable success stories in the past decade. Today,…

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China and the U.S.: How to Win the Second Cold War

Still the dominant superpower, the U.S. is nonetheless inefficient, slow to develop new military gear, and beset with issues associated with supply chain complexity and highly intricate kit. As detailed…

China and the US: Disrupting the US Military

Previously in this series, we’ve looked at how the U.S. spends the most on its military, while China may very well gain on it by developing technology more rapidly and…

China and the US: The Second Cold War

As we’ve discussed in a previous article in this series, there has been increased confrontation between the U.S. and China. Mistrust and China’s technological and economic rise have resulted in…

Farsoon Breaks Ground on 1.5M Sq Ft 3D Printing Headquarters

As 3DPrint.com Macro Analyst Matt Kremenetsky has pointed out, the world is currently experiencing a manufacturing boom related to global re-shoring efforts. In the U.S., this has led to some…

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How Will Chinese Manufacturers Impact LPBF Metal 3D Printing?

A number of Chinese manufacturers of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers have emerged and expanded beyond their national borders. Given the role of China as a world…

China and the US: A Battle for Economic Dominance

There is so much disorder, disarray, and confusion afoot that it is hard to determine where exactly coming fault lines will settle into tectonic plates that shape the future. One…

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With €2B Investment, Siemens Is All-in on Industrial Metaverse & China

Last week, I wrote about how Xi’an Bright Laser Technology’s (BLT’s) activity in 2023 highlights that the identical shift toward digitalization is happening just as quickly in China as it…