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Anatomy of an AM Accelerator: Brookings’ South Kansas Advanced Manufacturing Case Study
The Brookings Institution, long one of America’s most prestigious think tanks, has released a case study titled, “Expanding South Kansas’ aerospace cluster into a resilient advanced manufacturing sector.” In the…
3D Printing, China, and the Struggle to Produce Exactly Enough
Global supply chains have demonstrated an almost eerie resilience in the face of one ongoing crisis after another in the last half a decade. Still, one often gets the feeling…
UK’s New 3D Printing Hub Set to Transform Historical Industrial Town
In May 2024, the town of Darwen in the UK received approval for a new multi-million-pound manufacturing and research center, marking a significant milestone for the community. This development, part…
Draper Engine Hotfire is Ursa Major’s Latest Win for 3D Printed Rocket Motors
Ursa Major, the Colorado-based specialist in rocket motors made with additive manufacturing (AM), has announced the successful hotfire test of the Draper, a liquid engine that the company claims has…
From Concrete to Coral: New Zealand to Boost Marine Life with 3D Printed Barnacles
Our oceans face many environmental challenges today. Rising sea levels, declining water quality, decreasing marine biodiversity, and vanishing coral reefs threaten the well-being of our seas. In response, some organizations…
3D Printing News Unpeeled: FMAP Combining FDM, DIW and FLI
Filsa Water hopes to use PLA printed filter housing to make low cost water filters that use bottles as containers. They say they can increase the pH of the water…
DyeMansion Launches Black Diamond Finishing Hub: AM Post-Processing as a Service
DyeMansion, a pioneer in post-processing solutions for polymer 3D printing, has announced its latest offering, the Black Diamond Finishing Hub. Essentially, the company is providing comprehensive industrial post-processing as a…
3D Printing Financials: How T&R BioFab is Balancing Innovation and Revenue Challenges
South Korean bioprinting pioneer T&R Biofab (Kosdaq: 246710) has been busy in recent months with new initiatives in regenerative medicine, collaborations, and product development. However, the company faces significant challenges…
Penn State to Host Intensive Additive Manufacturing Workshop
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is inviting industry professionals and academics to register for its upcoming three-day additive manufacturing (AM) workshop. The event, hosted by the university’s Center for Innovative…
Europe’s New Rocket Set to Launch Polymer 3D Printing Technology into Space
Europe’s space capabilities are set to take a significant leap forward with the upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket. Scheduled for its debut flight in July 2024, this new…
Senators King and Collins Advocate 3D Printing Adoption for Department of Defense
At a Strategic Forces Senate hearing, Independent Maine Senator Angus King (I-ME) urged the Department of Defense (DoD) to embrace 3D printing technology for faster, more cost-effective maintenance of military…
3D Printed Medical Device Market Set to Skyrocket to $16.5 Billion by 2034
Soaring to $16.5 billion by 2034, the 3D printed medical device market is on a remarkable growth trajectory. According to a recent report by Additive Manufacturing Research titled “Market Trends…
Wimba and Intrauma Partner to Improve Veterinary Orthotics with HP 3D Printing
There are numerous examples of people using 3D printing to create custom prosthetics for animals, whether as a personal project, research project, or business and non-profit organizations. Polish startup Wimba,…
Pennsylvania Clean-Tech Innovator Scales up 3D Printing for Fuel Cells
Known for its innovative clean energy solutions, WATT Fuel Cell is expanding its additive manufacturing (AM) operations in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. This upgrade increases the plant’s capacity to produce its…
3D Printing Serves as a Bridge to Mass Production in New Endeavor3D White Paper
Now that additive manufacturing (AM) has demonstrated itself as a production technology, the scale up for the industry may be found in bridge production. As evidenced during COVID-19, 3D printing…
3DPOD Episode 200: Joris and Max Wax Philosophic on Five Years of Podcasting
So, it has been 200 episodes of the 3DPOD! That is incredible! We really didn’t think it would be this much fun and last this long. We’ve had incredible guests…
Align Appoints New Head of Direct Aligner 3D Printing
Clear aligner pioneer Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) has announced that it has appointed Emory Wright to the role of executive vice president for direct fabrication manufacturing platform. Wright will…
3D Printing, China, and the Struggle to Produce Exactly Enough
Global supply chains have demonstrated an almost eerie resilience in the face of one ongoing crisis after another in the last half a decade. Still, one often gets the feeling…
Can Higher Power Density Engines Lead to Broader 3D Printing Use?
Traditionally, when it comes to sports cars, interest has centered around metrics such as horsepower per cubic inch and power-to-weight ratios. These metrics are calculated and interpreted differently by various…
Supply Chain Management and the Role of 3D Printing Digital Inventories
As the additive manufacturing (AM) industry grows beyond its humble roots as a rapid prototyping technology, it has been adopted by some of the world’s leading companies to produce not…