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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Additive Industries Partners with Additive Assurance to Enhance Metal 3D Printing Quality
Additive Industries announced a new partnership that follows an emerging trend in metal 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Alyx Bike
This week’s selection is the Alyx bicycle by FUTUREWAVE.
VulcanForms’ High-Energy 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Mass Manufacturing
We had a discussion with representatives of VulcanForms.
Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge
There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.
Zetamix 17-4PH: Advanced Metal Filament for Tougher, Lighter 3D Prints
Zetamix introduced a new metal filament for FFF devices, 17-4PH.
Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics
A rather unusual metal 3D printer has been announced by Rosotics, the Halo.
Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity
Velo3D’s new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.
Ulendo Expands into LPBF Metal 3D Printing with Heat Compensation Technology
Ulendo is taking a step into a new set of optimizations: heat compensation.
Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnership Introduces Corrax Steel for Advanced 3D Printed Injection Molds
Xact Metal continues their move into the tooling industry with a key partnership.
Colibrium’s Series 3 Binder Jet Could Enable 3D Print Mass Production
Colibrium has released details about their new Series 3 binder jet metal 3D printing system.
Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation
Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and it’s not SLM Solutions.
From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Biden Administration’s groundbreaking $1 billion investment in hydrogen-powered green steel projects, positioning the U.S. as a leader in sustainable steelmaking.
The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges
High throughput 3D printing is going to have a major problem in coming years.
Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing
I spoke with representatives from Additec to learn more about their new AMDroid system.
EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers
EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.
From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success
At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.
From Rough to Mirror-Perfect: DLyte’s Advanced Metal Polishing Technology for 3D Prints
I encountered a very unusual metal post processing system from DLyte.
Additive Industries’ MetalFab 300 Flex: Adjustable Build Volume for Industrial Needs
Additive Industries has a new 3D printer.
XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH
XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities
Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.
Australian Defence Department Orders Experimental Metal Parts from Aurora Labs
Aurora Labs announced an important government order.
ESA’s Experiment Proves Feasibility of Metal 3D Printing in Weightless Conditions
There’s metal 3D printing taking place in space!
Introducing TitanSPEE3D: SPEE3D’s Largest Cold Spray 3D Printer
SPEE3D has a new metal 3D printer: the TitanSPEE3D.
ORNL’s Electron-Beam 3D Printer Opens Tungsten Possibilities
Oak Ridge National Laboratory just did something amazing: 3D printed a complex object in tungsten.
ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components
Using internally developed EB-PBF technology for applications that can withstand extreme temperatures.
SPEE3D Unveils EMU: A Comprehensive 3D Printing Solution for Military Field Operations
SPEE3D announced something they call the EMU, or “Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit”.
Revolutionary GRX-810 Superalloy from NASA Now Licensed to Key Industry Partners
NASA has exclusively licensed a unique metal 3D print material to four partners.
GE Additive Transitions to Colibrium Additive, Retires Concept Laser and Arcam Brands
Somehow I missed this two weeks ago: GE Additive has rebranded.
Mantle and EOS Unveil New Materials for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability
Two companies announced new metal materials for their system in the past week.
Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology
Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.
Farsoon’s New SRS Tech Reduces Metal 3D Printing Support Needs
Farsoon introduced an almost unreal method of printing support structures for metal 3D prints.
CNSA’s Experimental 3D Printed Storage Tank Proves Successful in Lunar Mission
There was an interesting 3D print development from the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification
Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.
Exploring Farsoon’s FS621-M: A Giant Metal 3D Printer
We had a look at one of Farsoon’s biggest metal 3D printers, the FS621-M.
Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
BMW Offers a Closer Look at Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
First vehicle trials of WAAM parts expected to begin next year.
Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing
Leap71 has struck another very interesting strategic agreement to help develop a large-scale metal 3D printer for industry.