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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

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