additive manufacturing Archives

AM Texture Control Moves Toward Programmable Materials

A new review proposes that crystallographic texture is becoming a design variable in metal additive manufacturing.

Stratasys Discloses US$70K in Federal Lobbying for Defense and STEM Funding

Stratasys just disclosed US$70K in US federal government lobbying expenses. What might that mean?

Modal Analysis Of 3D Printed Layered Composite Beams

A new study maps how 3D printed layered composite beams behave under vibration and lists ways to tune stiffness and damping.

AI And Digital Twin Manufacturing Architecture For Small Businesses

Researchers described a practical AI and Digital Twin architecture to enable SMEs to use closed-loop small-batch additive manufacturing.

AMSupplyCheck Compares 3D Printing Service Prices Across Global Providers

I’m looking at an interesting new free service for 3D print parts ordering, AMSupplyCheck.

Digital Twin Aims To Speed Automotive Additive Manufacturing

Researchers have proposed a digital twin framework to make automotive additive manufacturing more agile and predictable.

Recent Announcements Highlight Maturing Role of 3D Printing in Industry

Multiple recent announcements confirm the reality of 3D print technology in manufacturing.

Wood Based Shape Memory Composites Activate In Sunlight

Researchers report a wood based shape memory composite that self-assembles under sunlight, hinting at practical 4D printing without wired heaters.

Wohlers Associates Releases Free Q3 2025 Additive Manufacturing Report Highlighting Key Industry Trends

The Wohlers Quarterly AM report is now available.

Scan to Print: How Ametek’s US$920M Faro Deal Supercharges 3D Printing Growth

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack how Ametek’s massive acquisition of FARO Technologies marks a turning point in scanning’s influence on 3D printing and industrial innovation.

Authentise and Kform Partner to Launch DDNA Workflow Platform for Defense Manufacturing

Authentise announced an important partnership with Kform to develop “DDNA”.

ASTM Launches New AMCC Certification Program for Additive Manufacturing Companies

ASTM announced a new certification program for manufacturers using AM technology.

IACS Issues New Standards to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption in Maritime Sector

There could be increased 3D printing activity in the maritime sector due to a new set of additive manufacturing standards.

Eplus3D Unveils Red Laser Technology Enabling Large-Scale Copper 3D Printing

There’s been a copper development from Eplus3D.

Qualloy Gains Traction as Online Marketplace for Metal 3D Printing Powders

A year after launching, qualloy is gaining attention.

How DB is Leading the Shift to Digital Spare Parts

Digital inventory is a goal sought by many large organizations, but is anyone succeeding?

Why Standard Print Profiles Are Holding Back Additive Manufacturing

At AMS2025, I heard an interesting angle on print profiles from Dyndrite CEO Harshil Goel.

Implications of Photocentric’s JENI 3D Printing System

I’ve been thinking about the implications of Photocentric’s JENI system, and they could be big.

Chat with Moath 3D GPT: An AI-Powered Assistant for Advanced 3D Printing Insights

A new GPT offers the ability to chat about 3D printing.

MASSIF: AddUp’s Ambitious Plan for Eco-Friendly, Large-Format Metal 3D Printers

AddUp announced a major new project to develop a powerful metal 3D printing system: MASSIF.

Supply Chain Disruptions Continue To Push Manufacturers Towards 3D Printing Solutions

Recent events are slowly pushing manufacturers towards increased 3D printing.

Seurat CEO Urges U.S. Government to Support Additive Manufacturing with Strategic Incentives

Seurat calls for AM incentives.

Convergent Manufacturing Demonstration at IMTS 2024

Brings Additive and Subtractive Technologies Together.

Designing Strati – Graphics to Real Car in Three Months

In 2014, 114,000 attendees and exhibitors at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show – witnessed the world’s first 3D printing, post-processing, and building of a car on the show floor in six days.

Explore AM Technology and New Business Models at IMTS 2024

Where can an additive manufacturing adventure at IMTS 2024 take you?

How Brunswick Corporation is Leveraging 3D Printing for Cost Reduction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Brunswick Corporation is leveraging 3D printing technology to achieve significant cost reductions amid softer demand in 2024.

Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach

Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.

GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment

Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.

Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing

Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.

Freemelt’s e¯MELT-iM: Manufacturing with Modular Metal 3D Printing

Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.

Additive Manufacturing’s Potential and Limitations: Insights from Extol’s Kyle Harvey

I’m reading an interesting LinkedIn post by Kyle Harvey about additive manufacturing crossing the chasm.

Meet Elena Lopez: A Trailblazer in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering

Nora Touré interviews Elena Lopez.

From Skepticism to Opportunity: How Apple’s Move Might Shape 3D Printing’s Future

I have some thoughts on the latest rumors of Apple getting into 3D printing.

Beyond Moore’s Law: The Rise of Chiplets in the Tech Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott explore how additive manufacturing can improve the process of fabricating chips.

Manufacturing Supercycle Unleashed: How Foreign Investments and Legislative Acts Are Redefining US Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential for additive manufacturing’s role in a manufacturing renaissance.

Xometry Survey Reveals Medical Device Manufacturers Embrace Reshoring

Xometry released a survey with a rather incredible finding about offshoring.

JEOL’s EBM Metal 3D Printing Process Arrives in North America

We have a quick update from JEOL on their metal 3D printing progress.

AM-Flow Demonstrates Game-Changing Bagging System for 3D Print Factories

AM-Flow showcased an intriguing bagging system for 3D printed parts.

Halliburton, Schlumberger & Baker Hughes: Record Profits Fueled by 3D Printing Innovations

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there could be increases in additive manufacturing spending by oilfield services.

Aukus Pact’s Underwater Innovation: The Power of 3D Printing for Nuclear Submarines

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at submarine production possibilities with 3D printing technology.

MakerVerse: Another Big Player in Manufacturing Network Space

Berlin-based company MakerVerse is making waves in the manufacturing network space.

Check Out Ampower’s Updated Comprehensive Overview of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Ampower has updated their comprehensive additive manufacturing technology overviews.

Shifting Expectations: The Line Between Mass Production and Customization

Small steps forward are taking us to an additively manufactured future.

America Makes and the AM Coalition: An Update on the CHIPS Bill

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a fascinating recent webinar exploring how recent US legislation affects additive manufacturing.

Join Us at the TIPE 2023 Conference

Once again we are proud to sponsor the TIPE conference, now in its third iteration.

3D Printing Technology Aids General Dynamics In Ukraine Arms Deal

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the opportunities opening for additive manufacturing as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.

Sculpteo Released Their 2022 Annual Survey Results

Sculpteo released their fascinating annual survey of 3D printing last week.

Book of the Week: A Guide to Additive Manufacturing

This week’s selection is “A Guide to Additive Manufacturing” by editors Damir Godec, Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Axel Nordin, Eujin Pei and Julia Ureña Alcázar.

Milwaukee Tools and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could be used at Milwaukee Tools.

Why 3D Print Services Must Do More Than Just Printing

A 3D print service must do far more than just the 3D printing.

UK Productivity and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology could assist the UK economy.

Airbus and 3D Printing Market Share Opportunities

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Airbus is leveraging 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.

Closing the Gap in Funding Additive Manufacturing: It Starts with IMTS

Tech stocks are some of the most popular investments today, but while big dollars are being pumped into consumer technology, there’s a large funding gap in the advanced manufacturing market.

Snowmobiles Go Electric with Help from 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how ESG goals are assisted by additive manufacturing in the snowmobile industry.

VulcanForms Raises Massive Investment

VulcanForms announced a huge US$250M investment round, one of the largest seen in the industry.

The AddiMap Project Could Solve a Ton of 3D Printing Problems

The AddiMap Project could revolutionize production metal 3D printing as we know it.

Book of the Week: Real-World Stories from the Plant Floor

This week’s selection is “Real-World Stories from the Plant Floor” by Michelle Segrest.

Interesting New Features in Autodesk Fusion’s May Update

Autodesk released a new version of Fusion 360, and there are quite a few new useful features.

IMTS 2022 – This Year’s Additive Manufacturing Destination

The International Manufacturing Technology Show, IMTS, has become a primary AM destination.

Global Auto Parts Disruption and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how those in automotive companies might take advantage of current economic conditions to advance 3D print technology.

Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM

The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.

3D Printing and the Overhead Garage Door Shortage

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose a 3D printing solution to the garage door supply chain problem.

Book of the Week: Additive Knowledge

This week’s selection is “Additive Knowledge” by Adam Rehák.

Additive Manufacturing: We’re Doing It All Wrong

A chat with Essentium CEO Blake Teipel revealed something rather interesting about the additive manufacturing industry.

The Five Great Challenges Additive Manufacturing Must Overcome

What are the remaining barriers to mass use of additive manufacturing?

Pedego, Cycling, and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the challenge and opportunities facing bicycle manufacturers.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

This week’s selection is “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing” by Chee Kai Hua and Kai Fai Leong.

Zeiss: Powder to Performance with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the 3D printing activities of Zeiss.

Lippert, the Boat and RV Replacement Parts Business, and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Lippert Components is using 3D printing.

3D Printing Implications of the Johnson & Johnson Split

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how 3D technology usage could increase at J&J.

Digital Metal Moves Toward Production

Digital Metal announced a new “digital platform interface” that should allow their equipment to be used for major production applications.

Essentium Survey Shows “Additive Manufacturing Is Here To Stay”

Results of a new industry survey were released by Essentium, and they show a very strong trend towards AM.

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relationship between cybersecurity and additive manufacturing.

Carbon To Release Design Engine For Everyone

Carbon announced a major move in the software market: they will provide licenses to use their powerful Design Engine tool for anyone, even if they are not a Carbon customer.

Six Connecticut Manufacturers Receive Grants for 3D Printing Operations

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at six companies receiving grants for their contribution to industry.

The Century of Biology, ESG Investing, and the Influence of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine the relationship between increased interest in ESG and additive manufacturing.

The Solution to the Budget Appliance Shortage: Product Mix and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities and risks of using 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.

Book of the Week: A Manager’s Guide to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing

This week’s selection is “A Manager’s Guide to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing” by Ken Susnjara.

Report on Aerospace Use Demonstrates The Case For AM Everywhere

A detailed research report has been published that shows in extreme detail the usage of metal additive manufacturing techniques in the aerospace sector.

EOS’ Additive Minds Academy Open To North America

Top performing additive manufacturing staff are hard to find, and EOS is set to change that.

Dr. Satya Ganti: “Striking a Balance Between Conventional and Am Technologies is the Key to the 4th Industrial Revolution!”

Dr. Satya Ganti is the technical leader for Baker Hughes additive manufacturing technology center located in Houston, TX and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #270!