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3D Printed Steel Retrofits For Historic Masonry Walls

Researchers propose 3D printed steel reinforcement to discreetly strengthen vulnerable unreinforced masonry.

Design of the Week: Titanium Omega Bike

This week’s selection is the Omega bike frame by 1bike4life.

Miniature Punch Testing Evaluates 3D Printed Stainless Steel

A new study uses miniaturized small punch testing to probe the mechanical behavior of 3D printed stainless steel, a promising route to faster and less wasteful qualification in metal AM.

3D Printed Copper vs. In-Chip Microfluidics: Which Cooling Technology Will Enable the AI Data Center?

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how 3D printed copper cold plates and in-chip microfluidic silicon are reshaping AI data center cooling, positioning copper as the rack-ready solution deployable today and in-chip microfluidics as the long-term leap, both enabled by additive manufacturing.

6K Additive Chooses Australian Exchange for IPO, Secures Major Funding

6K Additive has scored a massive hoard of cash after an unexpected IPO.

Liquid Blade 3D Converts Old 3D Printers Into Metal Etching and Cutting Machines

A new project offers a way to make use of that old 3D printer you’re no longer using.

EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains

Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.

New Xact Metal Printers Target Micro-Resolution and Larger-Format Metal AM

Xact Metal announced not one, but two new metal 3D printers.

Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion

Stratasys is getting into metal 3D printing? An announcement from Stratasys last week said the company had invested in 3D printer manufacturer Tritone. Although it is a minority stake, it seems the door is open to a full acquisition later. Stratasys said: “Participation in the most recent investment round, which includes Discount Capital and Fortissimo… Continue reading Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion

Lapis Sheet Lamination Process Delivers High-Resolution Metal 3D Printing Without Powder

I’m reading about an entirely new method of 3D printing metal that involves sheets.

XJet Launches Carmel Pro, a Compact and Affordable NPJ 3D Printer for Metals and Ceramics

XJet announced a new, compact 3D printer using their NPJ technology.

Trumpf’s Former Additive Manufacturing Division Rebrands as ATLIX

A change to a brand, but could the equipment change, too?

New MetalFab 420K from Additive Industries Enhances Speed, Power, and Precision

Additive Industries launched a new metal 3D printer, the MetalFab 420K.

LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM 3D Print Giant Rocket Injector

LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM Solutions have 3D printed a huge and complex rocket engine component.

MIT Develops 3D Printable Aluminum Alloy Stable at Temperatures Up to 400C

MIT researchers developed what might be a revolutionary 3D printable aluminum alloy, and they did so with a very interesting approach.

EPFL Researchers Develop “Hydrogel Infusion” Method for 3D Printing Dense Metals and Ceramics

Researchers at EPFL have discovered an entirely new method of 3D printing metals and ceramics.

Reardon Metal, Reimagined: MIT’s 3D Printed Aluminum Hits Five-Fold Strength

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi lead the charge into a new age of metals by reporting on how MIT engineers are leveraging machine learning and 3D printing to transform ordinary aluminum into a super-strong structural alloy.

From Prototyping to Production: VoxelMatters Predicts Major Shift in Automotive AM

VoxelMatters predicts explosive growth in automotive additive manufacturing over the next decade.

Desktop Metal Relaunches Under New Ownership, Targeting Defense and Energy Applications

It looks like Desktop Metal has arisen.

ORNL Develops DuAlumin-3D Alloy to Overcome Cracking in Aluminum 3D Printing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a new aluminium alloy for additive manufacturing.

ETH Zurich Researchers Develop RAPTURE, a Multimaterial Metal 3D Printing Process

Researchers at ETH Zurich have designed a multimaterial powder 3D printer.

Researchers Build Database of 1.2M Correlations to Improve LPBF Repeatability

Researchers have done a comprehensive study to understand and control the variability of the LPBF process.

Farsoon and Stark Future 3D Print 1,000 Titanium Sabres in Large-Scale Project

Farsoon just completed a huge metal 3D printing project with an interesting twist.

GRX-810: How NASA Designed a High-Performance Alloy for Faster, Stronger Metal 3D Printing

NASA developed a unique 3D printable metal alloy that has incredible performance.

KAMIC Develops Rapid 3D Print Process for High-Strength Titanium Pressure Vessels

Researchers have been able to produce an extremely strong 3D-printed titanium pressure vessel.

Gyroid Infill Strength Proven: Researchers Develop Formula for Density-Based Performance

The gyroid infill pattern turns out to be the best infill pattern of them all.

Formlabs FUSE 1+ Used to Produce Metal Parts with ColdMetalFusion Feedstock

Formlabs equipment can print metal objects? Apparently, so.

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.

Glass, Metal, and Polymers Collide at RIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Event

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight RIT’s July 2025 additive manufacturing symposium, where cutting-edge 3D printing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and manufacturing legacy converge to shape the future.

CONTEXT Report Reveals Entry-Level 3D Printers Surging as Industrial and Midrange Sales Decline

A fascinating analyst report from CONTEXT shows a fundamental shift in how 3D printers are used.

China Successfully Tests 3D Printed Jet Engine, Advancing Aerospace Independence

News of a China-developed, 3D-printed mini jet engine shows how the technology is enabling global change.

Unidentified Team Claims Breakthrough with Mysterious New Metal AM Process

A curious post on Reddit hints at a new metal 3D printing process.

Trumpf Sells Metal 3D Printing Business to Venture Capital Fund

There’s big news in the metal 3D print market: Trumpf has sold its additive manufacturing business.

LEAP 71 to Design 3D Printable Methalox Rocket Engines for Aspire Space

LEAP 71 announced what is likely their biggest deal ever: making rocket engines for Aspire Space.

AML3D Establishes U.S. Presence Amid Growing Demand for Domestic Metal 3D Printing

AML3D opened a new technology facility in the US.

Researchers Use Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for On-Site Bridge Repairs

A new application for one form of 3D printing has been identified by researchers in Massachusetts.

Nikon SLM Solutions Hints at Massive New Metal 3D Printer in Rocket Lab Deal

Nikon SLM Solutions announced a rather prominent new customer: Rocket Lab.

Thangs Users Can Now Order 3D Printed Models via Shapeways Integration

News from Shapeways: They’ve enabled print-on-demand services at Thangs.

New DARPA-Funded Project Aims to Enable 3D Printing With Scrap Metal

A new project hopes to develop a way to enable widespread 3D printing of scrap metal.

M.A.T. 3D Printer by 3DCeram Offers Multi-Toolhead System for Metal, Ceramic, and Paste Extrusion

I saw a desktop 3D printer that is designed to print both metal and ceramic materials.

NASA Investigates Catastrophic 3D Printed Rocket Engine Failure During Hot Fire Test

Researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center have analyzed what is likely the most spectacular 3D print failure ever seen.

New Study Finds Microplastics Strongly Adsorb Toxic Metals, Increasing Health Risks

There’s even more bad news about microplastics. Microplastics are rapidly becoming a major problem. They are the end result of poorly disposed plastic items. Discarded plastic eventually breaks down in the environment due to UV exposure, temperature changes, water exposure, or mechanical action. Ultimately, it becomes plastic “dust” that easily blows around the planet and… Continue reading New Study Finds Microplastics Strongly Adsorb Toxic Metals, Increasing Health Risks

Financials Reveal Nikon SLM Solutions’ Shift Toward High-End Metal Additive Systems

It’s often difficult to track the financials of certain 3D printing companies, but that’s not the case with Nikon SLM Solutions.

MX3D to Add Six New Metal 3D Printing Systems After Securing Largest Funding Round Yet

There’s news from MX3D.

Metal and Ceramic FFF 3D Printing Advances With New Materials From The Virtual Foundry

We had a chat with the folks from The Virtual Foundry and learned about their latest metal and ceramic 3D printer filaments.

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.

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.

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.

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