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Unusual Metal 3D Printing Process by Grid Logic Enables Pure, Multi-Material Part Fabrication

I had a look at Grid Logic’s highly unusual powder-based metal 3D printing system.

TDK Ventures Bets Big on 3D Printing and Robotics with $150M Innovation Fund

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how TDK Ventures is doubling down on advanced tech—especially 3D printing—as it launches a new fund to back the next wave of hardware startups.

From Furniture to Formworks: Caracol Broadens Scope of Large-Format 3D Printing Technology

Caracol has been exploring a range of different applications for their large-format robotic LFAM 3D printing system.

LEAP71 to Develop 3D Printable Starship-Class Rocket Engines Using Noyron Platform

LEAP71 announced plans to use their computational engineering platform to design massive 3D printable rocket engines.

Formalloy Launches X5R Metal 3D Printer with Dual Wire and Powder Deposition Capabilities

Formalloy’s new X5R metal 3D printer provides some new capabilties.

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.

UPM Acquires Ultrasonic 3D Printing Pioneer Fabrisonic

Fabrisonic has been acquired.

Farsoon FS1521M-U Pushes the Limits of Metal 3D Printing with 32 Lasers

Farsoon announced a metal 3D printer with a record 32 lasers.

Beyond Metal and Polymer: 3DPMolds Pioneers Hybrid 3D Printed Injection Molds

I had a chat with Lasse Staal of 3DPMolds, a new 3D print company.

Cracking Art and MX3D 3D Print Turtle Sculptures From Recycled Metal

Art project emphasizes sustainable production practices.

Mantle Enhances Toolmaking with Faster 3D Printing and Improved Surface Finish

Mantle announced a significant increase in their print speeds.

ESA’s First Metal 3D Print in Space Returns to Earth for Scientific Analysis

ESA announced that the first metal 3D print ever made in space is now back on Earth.

From Scrap to Scale: How Nucor Turns Recycled Metal into Industry Gold

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore Nucor’s innovative edge in steel production, highlighting its green initiatives, advanced technologies, and strategic use of R&D tax credits.

Researchers Reduce Flaws in 3D Printed Components Using Magnets

The work from UCL and the University of Greenwich reports an 80% reduction in pore formation in printed components while an appropriate magnetic field was applied.

Innovation in Motion: Renishaw’s Role in the Future of Additive Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Renishaw is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with cutting-edge 3D printing solutions like the RenAM 500Q, driving innovation across aerospace, medical, and automotive industries while shaping the future of global manufacturing.

Fraunhofer’s EHLA Process Boosts Metal Printing Speed and Efficiency

I had a chat with researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute about high-speed laser metal deposition.

Foundry Lab Launches Direct 3D Metal Casting Service for Faster Production

Foundry Lab has introduced a new direct 3D print service.

Titomic’s Journey: From Volatile Valuations to Defense Sector Success

I thought I’d talk about Titomic today, a company not as well known as it should be.

Nanoe Launches Affordable Zetasinter 4L Furnace, Expanding Access to Metal 3D Printing

Nanoe has released a product that could change metal 3D printing for many users.

Lighter, Faster, Better: 3D Printing Aluminum Molds for Injection Foam Polymers

A method of making aluminum molds for casting foamed polymers has been developed in Germany.

MX3D Doubles Revenue as Demand for Large-Scale WAAM Systems Grows

MX3D is gaining momentum in the marketplace.

Protolabs Expands to Full-Service Production: ‘It’s a Natural Evolution’

Digital manufacturer adds production capabilities to service offerings.

Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Multimaterial Metal Printing Yields Topologically Optimized Suspension Tower

Tohoku University researchers demonstrate control of liquid/solid interface in L-PBF for multi-material applications.

Eplus3D’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing: 100 Super-Meter PBF Units Delivered

Interesting news from Eplus3D: they’ve sold over 100 metal 3D printers.

Velo3D Secures Future with New Ownership and Leadership

There’s big news from Velo3D, which appears to have been rescued from a dark future.

From Awareness to Affordability: How Xact Metal is Changing 3D Printing Adoption Dynamics

I had an interesting discussion with the friendly folks from Xact Metal about the current buyers of metal 3D printers.

Additive Manufacturing Demonstrates Additive Advantages with Complex Satellite Antenna Cluster

We had a look at some interesting metal 3D prints made by Additive Industries.

Meltio M600 Combines Blue Lasers and Welding Wire for Cost-Effective Metal 3D Printing

Meltio’s new M600 metal 3D printer uses blue lasers.

Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential

We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.

How Lincoln Electric’s Additive Manufacturing Advances Offshore Wind Technology

I had a chat with Lincoln Electric at Formnext and learned about an entirely new class of 3D print application.

New 3D Printing Method Embeds Optical Sensors in Metal Parts for Micro Reactors

A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors.

AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies

AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again.

Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding

Researchers have found a way to predict the bonding of supersonic metal particles.

LEAP 71 Achieves Breakthrough with 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Engine

Another milestone in 3D printing has been achieved: 3D printing a rocket engine from aluminum.

NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing

NASA is launching a new scientific research project that may impact future 3D printing.

ADDIMETAL Unveils K-2-2 Binder Jet 3D Printer with Open Material Capabilities

There’s a new metal 3D printer on the loose: the ADDIMETAL K-2-2.

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.

Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength

Researchers have developed a new 3D printable metal alloy that has exceptional cryogenic properties.

Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry

A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.

3D Printed Heat Exchangers Propel Conflux Technology with $11M Funding

There’s further proof of additive manufacturing value with a new investment in Conflux Technology.

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.

Solukon Launches New SFM-AT1500-S System for 2-Ton Parts

Two leading 3D printing companies have already ordered the new depowdering system.

ADDiTEC Successfully Tests Liquid Metal 3D Printing Aboard US Navy Ship

Interesting news from ADDiTEC: they’ve successfully tested LMJ liquid metal 3D printing on board a US Navy ship.

ORNL Develops Crack-Free 3D Printable Metal Alloy for Extreme Temperatures

Researchers at ORNL have developed a new crack-free 3D printable metal alloy that can withstand temperatures above 1315C.

Aurora Labs Partners with Defense Firm to 3D Print UAV Propulsion Systems

Aurora Labs announced a new partnership to 3D print propulsion systems.

Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts

Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.

NASA Qualifies Elementum 3D’s Aluminum Alloy for Rocket Engine 3D Printing

NASA qualified a very interesting additive manufacturing material for rocket engines.

Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer

SPEE3D just did something that shouldn’t normally be possible.

Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro

Ulendo announced an entirely new capability for their advanced 3D print optimization software tools.

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.

Tullomer Filament: Stronger and Lighter than Steel for Advanced 3D Printing

I’m looking at an unusual filament from Z Polymers, Tullomer.

3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives

Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.

Relativity Space Shifts Focus Away from 3D Printed Rockets with Terran-R Redesign

It seems that Relativity Space has abandoned their goal of 3D printing an entire rocket.

Markforged’s New Metal Kit Brings Hybrid 3D Printing Capabilities to FX10

Markforged announced the “Metal Kit” to transform their FX10 3D printer into a hybrid metal device.

Aurora Labs Starts Production with the AL250 Metal 3D Printer

Showcasing the capabilities of the system and enabling the company to better inform potential purchasers about operational parameters and enhance downstream customer support.

Introducing RAD: Energy-Efficient Metal 3D Printing Process with No Heat Involved

Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process they call “RAD”.

Graph Theory Applied to 3D Printing: New Research Enhances Toolpath Optimization

Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.

New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing