metal additive manufacturing

The conversation around sustainability in additive manufacturing (AM) has grown increasingly sophisticated, moving beyond simple material savings to a broader examination of supply chain efficiency, lifecycle assessments, and energy consumption….

The US manufacturing sector is bracing for what could be a perfect storm of supply shortages and surging demand. This ‘storm’, driven by reshoring efforts, potential tariffs, and ongoing manufacturing…

In 3D Printing News Briefs, AMPCO Metal has acquired the Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, Pelagus 3D partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to fabricate a 3D printed spare part for the maritime…

A security camera footage shows a man in a blue blazer walking along a New York street, followed by a figure in a dark hoodie carrying a large white backpack….

Coming up this week, Stratasys continues its advanced training and North American tour, and will also hold a webinar. The EURONAVAL event is taking place, and so are JIMTOF, ICALEO,…

Southern California-based MatterHackers, the largest 3D printing retailer in the U.S., has announced a strategic partnership with Spanish metal 3D printing company Meltio in order to increase growth in the…

Tekna is introducing coarse Ti-64 titanium powders to the market, aimed at laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) users. These larger powders could make a significant difference. Designed for 60 μm…

Aristotle said the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. He must have been into manufacturing, because when technologies converge, the system accomplishes tasks the parts cannot. This…

Illinois fluidics systems manufacturer IDEX (NYSE: IEX) announced its plan to acquire Mott, a Connecticut company specializing in advanced filtration and fluid control solutions, for $1 billion. In a tough…

While Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) is in the midst of its acquisition by Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM), business must continue as usual and that includes the commercial development of its…

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,…

France’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) marketplace, Aniwaa, released the 2024 version of its AM hardware map, showing 614 3D printer makers and their technologies. Incorporating over 100 updates based on…

We’re starting with research in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, first about filament diameter-adjustable 3D printing and then about 3D printed sensors. Then, we’re moving on to personalized 3D printed…

We’re starting off the week’s 3D printing webinars and events at ASTM AMCOE’s 11th Snapshot Workshop and MACH Exhibition. Stratasys continues its advanced training courses, SME is holding a virtual…

Sintavia, the digital manufacturing company specializing in mission-critical parts for strategic sectors, announced a $25 million investment to increase its production capacity, the largest expansion to its operations since 2019….

Spanish 3D printing manufacturer Meltio has expanded its sales network across the globe. With the addition of three new partners in the United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Italy, Meltio aims…

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, ioTech’s digital manufacturing CLAD technology is opening up opportunities for microelectronics and additive manufacturing. Hexagon and Raytheon Technologies commercially released the Simufact Additive Process…

We’ve got a very busy week of webinars and events, starting with Global Industrie Paris and a members-only roundtable for AM Coalition. Stratasys will continue its advanced in-person training and…

Boeing is a terrible company. Right? It depends on what you mean by “terrible” — and, I suppose, what you mean by “company.” Boeing is less a company than it…

Nikon’s (TYO: 7731) acquisition of SLM Solutions in 2023 marked a significant change for both. With this move, SLM Solutions, originally a German company listed locally in the Electronic Trading…

Wire-laser metal deposition OEM Meltio, based in Spain, has been busily expanding its footprint over the last couple of years. Now, the company is taking its disruptive metal additive manufacturing…

In an era where space exploration and satellite technology are advancing at an unprecedented pace, the successful launch of the SmartSat-2A satellite, better known as Zhixing-2A, on February 3, 2024,…

Sweden-based service bureau Prototal Industries, considered among Europe’s largest polymer manufacturers, has acquired CA Models, a specialist in rapid prototyping based in Stirling, Scotland. This strategic move not only strengthens…

INTENSE Cycles, an icon in downhill mountain biking, fully embraced additive manufacturing (AM) during its most recent project. It partnered with TRUMPF and Elementum 3D to help redesign its multi-championship…