3D printing news

Additive manufacturing promises lighter parts, complex geometries and faster production for aerospace. But in aviation, printing a component is the easy part. Proving it will survive in operation is what determines whether it is ever approved for service. A component…

In the high-stakes world of NASCAR, where championships are won in the margins of milliseconds, the “speed to track” is as critical as the speed on it. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, the team co-owned by legends Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty,…

Not long ago, one engineer could take an additive manufacturing project from design file to finished part. That’s changed. As the technology has scaled, so has the number of people it takes to run it and the range of skills…

Over the past decade, Raise3D has established itself as a key player in professional polymer 3D printing. Initially known for its FDM systems, the company has progressively expanded its portfolio to address a wider range of industrial needs, entering the…

The twelfth edition of TCT Asia, the leading event for the additive manufacturing industry in the Asia-Pacific region, is almost here! This year’s summit will host a wide range of technologies, presented by over 550 exhibitors. The atmosphere is designed…

On the Moon, nothing is easy to replace. Every tool, spare part and structural component must be launched from Earth, with a very high price tag. (There’s no Amazon Prime on the Moon.) The solution, researchers from The Ohio State…

Manufacturing Technology Project (MTP) is an American start-up dedicated to developing engineering tools. These tools combine artificial intelligence, multiphysics simulation, and digital twins to optimize manufacturing processes and predictive modeling, with the ultimate goal of offering autonomous production control. Its…

In the world of smart materials, nitinol stands out for its unique functional properties. This nickel-titanium alloy is known for its shape memory and superelasticity. While these capabilities are highly valued in biomedical and aerospace applications, processing nitinol through powder…

British defense leader QinetiQ has reached a milestone in “circular” defense manufacturing with the successful maiden flight of a 3D-printed structural component made from recycled titanium. The test, conducted by QinetiQ’s Flight Test Organisation at MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire,…

For years, a massive divide separated industrial and desktop FDM printers, defined by differences in accuracy, material compatibility, and cost. Today, desktop manufacturers are aiming to narrow that gap, and a new generation of “prosumer” machines from companies like Bambu…

The promise of construction 3D printing has long focused on speed and automation. Increasingly, a new advantage is taking center stage. Instead of standardized, carbon-heavy cement, researchers are exploring bio-based and locally sourced alternatives. The Mexico-based collective Manufactura is contributing…

In a previous analysis of 2025 3D printing trends, we mentioned how the defense sector is showing increasing interest in additive manufacturing, to the point of integrating it as a key technology in its operations. A new application for the…