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Nikon’s AM Expansion from California to Japan and Beyond: CEO Hamid Zarringhalam Weighs in

As we recently argued in a 3DPrint.com PRO article, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has quickly gone from a prominent player in the metal additive manufacturing (AM) sector to become one of,…

Phase3D and TNSC Join Forces to Shake up Japan’s 3D Printing Scene

Japan’s additive manufacturing (AM) industry is set for a major boost as Phase3D, a Chicago-based leader in in-situ inspection technology, joins forces with Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), one of…

Forget Metal: Roboze and SOLIZE Bring Hyperspeed Super Polymer 3D Printing to Japan

Tokyo-based SOLIZE is rolling out a 3D printer that could reshape how manufacturers work with high-performance polymers. A veteran in the additive manufacturing (AM) space, SOLIZE is bringing the high-powered…

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…

3D Printing News Briefs, December 28, 2024: Awards, Fast-Curing Silicone Ink, & More

We’re starting off with awards in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to some interesting AM materials news. Read on for all the details! SME Recognizes Manufacturing…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: December 8, 2024

This week, we’ve got a number of webinars, on topics from 3D printing software and medical applications to printed electronics, PVC for industrial 3D printing, and more. There are also…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: November 10, 2024

We’ve got another busy week ahead of webinars and events around the world! There are multiple open houses and conferences, advanced AM training, a 3D printer launch event, our own…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: October 13, 2024

We’ve got AM industry events all over the world this week, from the World Manufacturing Forum in Milan and FABTECH Orlando to the NAMIC Global Additive Manufacturing Summit in Singapore,…

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Sun Metalon Secures $21M to Accelerate Circular Economy in Metal Manufacturing

In a significant development for the metal manufacturing and 3D printing industries, Japanese-American startup Sun Metalon has successfully closed a $21 million Series A funding round. This latest investment marks…

Daring AM: The Future of Pathogen Detection is 3D Printed

Pathogen detection is essential in many industries, from healthcare to food safety. The faster harmful bacteria or other microorganisms can be detected, the better we can protect people from diseases…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: September 29, 2024

Things are a little bit lighter in this week’s roundup, with a few trade shows, continued tours by Stratasys and Würth Additive Group, and a happy hour in Illinois. Read…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: September 22, 2024

There’s lots to choose from in this week’s 3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup! Stratasys continues its North American tour, as well as its in-person training classes, and HP will…

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Manufacturing World Osaka 2024 Returns with Exciting New Additions

Following its Tokyo leg last June, Manufacturing World Osaka is set to return for its 27th edition from October 2-4, 2024, at INTEX Osaka, Japan. This year’s exhibition is shaping…

NTT DATA and Alloyed Partner to Boost 3D Metal Printing

NTT DATA, a $16.86 billion Japanese IT giant, has announced a significant capital alliance with Alloyed Limited, a leader in metallurgical research and metal 3D printing. The partnership aims to…

Flesh and Metal: Robot with 3D Printed Face and Living Skin

In an exciting leap for robotics, researchers at the University of Tokyo invented a way to attach living skin to robots. This technique, involving 3D printing and inspired by human…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: June 16, 2024

In this week’s roundup, we’ve got plenty of in-person 3D printing events, including PowderMet2024, Manufacturing World Tokyo, and a few Demo Days and tours. Stratasys continues its advanced training courses,…

3D Printing News Briefs, June 15, 2024: 3D Printed Research & Lamps & Guns & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’ll start with some business and research news, then move on to a software tool. We’ve got a story about an accused terrorist and…

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Interview: Rethinking 3D Printing for High-Volume Production with Exentis

As the 3D printing market hits its bottom, leaving SPAC-merged firms grasping for cash, we may soon witness a new wave of additive manufacturing (AM) IPOs, with other companies able…

Japanese Aerospace Leader Invests in 3DEO and Its Metal 3D Printing Tech

Los Angeles-based metal 3D printing startup 3DEO has announced a key investment from IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd. (IA), a subsidiary of Japanese manufacturing leader IHI. This collaboration marks a significant…

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Is Latest Car with 3D Printed Accessories 

Due to the required numbers, additive manufacturing (AM) has struggled to make significant inroads into vehicle interiors in meaningful numbers—at least as far as public knowledge is concerned. Typically an…

Interview: NAGASE Facilitates AM Adoption with EMPOWR3D 3D Printing Brand

The additive manufacturing (AM) market is entering a new phase in which large companies from outside of the segment have entered and begun consolidating. In reality, this trend has been…

Lithoz Expands Ceramic 3D Printing to Japan via New Network

Lithoz is securing the future of its ceramic 3D printing technology in Japan with the formation of a new coalition with leaders from the country’s ceramics and manufacturing industries. Together…

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Solize Debuts on the Tokyo Stock Exchange: A Milestone for Japan’s 3D Printing Industry

In the dynamic landscape of Japan’s engineering and manufacturing sectors, Solize Corporation has emerged as a beacon of innovation, particularly in the realm of 3D printing technologies. On February 7,…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: January 28, 2024

It’s another busy week of 3D printing industry webinars and events! Stratasys continues its advanced training, while Nexa3D and Headmade Materials will discuss ColdMetalFusion in a webinar. 3DHEALS is hosting…