Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor spotlight how MING’s 3D printed titanium Polymesh strap leverages sub-70-micron additive manufacturing and complex lattice geometries to redefine luxury watchmaking while qualifying for significant R&D Tax Credits.
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Researchers Embed Working Strain Sensors In LPBF Titanium
Researchers have embedded working multilayer strain sensors inside LPBF titanium, suggesting that self-monitoring metal parts are getting closer.
INNOSPACE Develops Support-Free Titanium LPBF Process
A Korean company announced a 3D print process for titanium that apparently requires no support structures.
NiTi TPMS Sheet Lattices Promise Lightweight Performance
Researchers report laser powder bed fused NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics that could reshape energy-absorbing and compliant structures.
When No Two Spines Are Alike: Inside the First AI-Designed Cervical Implant
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack how AI-driven design and additive manufacturing are changing how surgeons think about fit, fusion, and recovery.
Magnesium 3D Printing Edges Closer To Clinical Use
A new review examines how magnesium containing materials and additive processes could turn patient specific, resorbable bone repairs into reality.
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.
MIT Researchers Develop 29% Cheaper Titanium Alloy for 3D Printing Applications
Researchers have developed a new titanium alloy and accompanying 3D print process that is quite a bit less expensive.
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.
Formlabs FUSE 1+ Used to Produce Metal Parts with ColdMetalFusion Feedstock
Formlabs equipment can print metal objects? Apparently, so.
The Additive Edge: Howmet’s Role in Reinventing Aerospace Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how Howmet Aerospace is using additive manufacturing and strategic innovation to cement its dominance in the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering.
China Develops High-Performance Niobium-Silicon Alloy for Extreme Applications
Researchers in China have developed a new alloy that could affect metal additive manufacturing.
Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery
Lithoz announced a notable achievement: a human implantation of a ceramic part.
One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities
Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.
Transforming Metal Scrap into Valuable Resources: 6K Additive’s Strategic AM Advantage
6K Additive is set for expansion.
Incus and ESA Collaborate for Lunar 3D Printing: Recycling Scrap Metal for Moon Base
Incus has completed a project that verified the possibility of 3D printing metal objects from scraps on the Moon.
Titanium Alloy Breakthrough: Making New Alloys with Additive Manufacturing
There’s a new titanium coming for additive manufacturing, and maybe much more.
Reinforcing 3D Printed Aluminum with Titanium Wire – A Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
Chinese researchers have developed a way to reinforce 3D printed aluminum with titanium wire.
How 3D Printing is Helping the Medtech Industry Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the surge in medical 3D prints after the pandemic.
Get Small & Complex Metal Parts with MetShape’s 3D Printing Services
MetShape is a different kind of 3D print service.
Meet Ermaksan: Turkey’s Innovative 3D Printer Manufacturer
Ermaksan is a 3D printer manufacturer you may not have heard of previously.
Design of the Week: Titanium Bike Handlebars
This week’s selection are the incredible titanium 3D printed bike handlebars by MYTHOS.
Titanium For Additive Manufacturing At Risk
There may be big challenges ahead for metal 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Web Wallet
This week’s selection is the Web Wallet by Craig Brice of Tessallation Studio.
Build Large Metal Parts With Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV 3D Printer
Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV metal 3D printer is suitable for large part production.
Zaxe Releases Three New 3D Printers
Zaxe’s three new 3D printers address different markets.
Ultimaker 3D Printer CC Core Upgraded
Ultimaker announced a significant update for their CC print core.
Hyperion and EOS Partner to Develop Low Carbon Titanium Powders for 3D Printing
The low cost, low-to-zero carbon titanium material is expected to expand access and innovation in additive manufacturing applications.
Why Are There So Many New AM Metal Powder Companies?
I had a thought about why there are a number of new entrants to the AM metal powder market.
AP&C And Titomic Announce Titanium Supply Agreement
AP&C will supply aerospace-grade titanium powder to Titomic.
Design of the Week: Bottle Opener
This week’s selection is an unnamed bottle opener made by Velo3D.
Doctors Restore Hearing With 3D Printing
Surgeons in South Africa have recently completed an astonishing operation to restore the sense of hearing to a patient, using 3D printing.
Markforged’s New Materials
It looks like Markforged will be releasing some new metal materials soon.
Metal 3D Printing With BLT
BLT, also known as Xian Bright Laser Technologies, is one of the major Chinese providers of metal 3D printing technology.
Another 3D Printing Certification Achieved
Metal 3D print service Precision ADM announced they’ve completed another important certification.
Metal 3D Printing Service Improves and Expands
The Fabbaloo team recently toured Precision ADM, a growing metal 3D print service.