Charles R. Goulding takes readers inside IMTS 2026’s booming additive manufacturing section, where Nikon SLM, Renishaw and Farsoon demonstrate how 3D printing is moving from prototypes to sophisticated end-use production.
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From Snapshots to Space Parts: Nikon Reinvents Itself in Metal
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan reveal how Nikon is transforming from a camera giant into a major force in industrial-scale additive manufacturing.
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.
Researchers Demonstrate 3D Printing Lunar Regolith Without Binders Using SLM Technology
Researchers have been investigating the possibility of 3D printing lunar regolith — without any other materials involved.