3D Technologies

Additive manufacturing continues to evolve, though rather than getting bigger, this time it’s getting smaller, microscopic even. Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), based as the name suggests in Massachusetts in the United States, is known for their high precision micro 3D…

Handddle is a French startup that has developed a software solution and a 100% configurable manufacturing microfactory, allowing additive manufacturing users to structure and industrialize 3D printing processes and functions. Based in Bordeaux, the startup supports professionals in the development…

SLM Solutions, a leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing, recently unveiled its latest innovation: Free Float. This software reduces the amount of 3D printing support materials needed to build a part. As a result, users will be able…

Back in March 2021, AM Ventures announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind, venture capital fund solely devoted to industrial 3D printing. Now, the company is set to announce their first investment in a production and development provider, MetShape. MetShape is…

As you probably know, stereolithography is considered to be the original 3D printing process. However, since that first equipment was patented in 1984 by Charles Hull, many new technologies have been developed. Indeed, processes such as binder jetting, material jetting…

The German company OKM3D is expanding its network throughout Europe with the signing of two new distribution agreements: the first with Anisoprint for the whole of Europe; the second with Shining3D for France, Benelux and England. The agreements will allow…

For Solvay’s 3rd Annual Additive Manufacturing Cup, the company is joining forces with L’Oréal, the world’s beauty leader, and Ultimaker, a global leader in professional 3D printing, to challenge students, engineers, and creators from around the world to create innovative…

Spanish startup Pangea Aerospace and the company Aenium have signed a partnership to develop and industrialize advanced 3D printed combustion devices made from innovative materials. Together, they have designed a 3D printed aerospike nozzle rocket engine that should be 15%…

Because of their ease of use, functionality and material compatibility, 3D pens are becoming increasingly popular in the additive manufacturing market. Based on the FDM process, 3D pens are for some an alternative to desktop 3D printers, although the finishes…

Large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) by direct pellet extrusion, also called FGF (Fused Granular Fabrication), is a technology that until recently required not only a large investment, but was also not easy to make profitable and presented certain limitations in terms…

Founded in 2018, MELD Manufacturing has developed a metal 3D printer that’s a bit unusual: while most current solutions rely on fusion processes, thus melting metal particles together, this machine operates by using friction and pressure to make the material…

Mosaic Manufacturing is a Canadian company that made a name for itself in 2014 with Palette. This piece of equipment connects to a FDM 3D printer and allows for multi-color and multi-material parts without having to modify the extruder. Based…