Austal, Alabama Shipbuilding and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate how Austal USA is not just expanding shipyard capacity with new multi-hundred-million-dollar facilities but also embedding cutting-edge 3D printing and additive manufacturing to transform naval supply chains and dramatically cut lead times.

Japan’s Manufacturing Revival: How the U.S.–Japan Trade Deal, Buffett, and Nippon Steel Signal a New Era of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the seismic shifts in U.S.–Japan trade—from Warren Buffett’s renewed love affair with Japan’s “sogo shosha,” to Nippon Steel’s headline-grabbing U.S. Steel takeover, Honda’s AM ambitions, and Ricoh’s own print-on-demand for cameras—showing how, after years of stagnant growth, Japan’s industrial might is surging back powered by 3D printing and global investment.

From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on how New York is combining court rulings, AI content filters, and forensic science to shut down 3D printed firearms. 3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, enabling everything from custom household items to industrial prototyping. However, it also enables what many consider one of the most dangerous technological… Continue reading From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns

The Westinghouse Nuclear Resurgence and 3D Printing

In this article, Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo underscore Westinghouse Electric Company’s nuclear industry resurgence, highlighting their strategic global reactor projects and pioneering use of additive manufacturing technologies.

Forged in Tariffs: How 3D Printing Is Reinventing the Appliance Industry

In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine the Trump administration’s 2025 steel tariffs on imported appliance components, their effect on manufacturers and retailers, and how housing market trends are reshaping appliance demand, all while emphasizing additive manufacturing as a key to domestic supply resilience.

Midea: From Bottle Lids to 3D Printed Innovations

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how Midea has evolved from a small workshop into a global appliance powerhouse by harnessing 3D printing to optimize HVAC design, revolutionize manufacturing, and even redefine dental restoration.

Healing in 3D: How Ricoh is Helping to Save Lives

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan spotlight Ricoh’s leap into 3D printing and how it is reshaping healthcare with personalized surgical planning, in-hospital innovation studios, and groundbreaking clinical partnerships. (Re-published for updated content.)

Printed Power: 3D Printing’s Role in the Private-Sector Race for Next-Gen Nuclear Energy

In a two-part series, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how recent U.S. executive orders and private-sector energy demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with additive manufacturing (AM) poised to accelerate innovation and deployment. This second installment spotlights leading companies developing advanced fusion and fission technologies and examines how AM is enabling faster prototyping, complex component fabrication, and supply chain resilience across next-generation nuclear systems.

Powering the Nuclear Future: 3D Printing, Executive Orders, AI Infrastructure, and the Future of U.S. Energy

In a two-part series, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how recent U.S. executive orders and private-sector energy demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with additive manufacturing (AM) poised to accelerate innovation and deployment. This first installment examines four key executive orders and highlights how AM is poised to bridge regulatory momentum with the tech industry’s shift toward nuclear-powered AI infrastructure.

The Data-Driven Revolution in 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how advanced databases—from trade flows to digital twins—are turning 3D printing into a proactive, data-powered engine for growth.