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L’Oréal have announced that they will be using AMFG ’s Manufacturing Execution System software, more commonly referred to as MES workflow software in order to optimise its rapid prototyping workflows at its 3D printing lab. With this software, the leading…

The 3D printing sector is recruiting! A growing number of companies are looking for the right profiles to fill exciting positions in additive manufacturing. In this industry, most positions require specific knowledge of 3D printing technologies and often jobs are…

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has just announced separate contracts with two companies, both specialising in 3D printing, Inkbit and BotFactory. While still of interest, the news comes as no surprise as the U.S. Air Force has already demonstrated their…

In early March of this year, the 3D Factory Incubator completed its second year in operation. It is the first European high-tech 3D printing incubator, housing the most promising initiatives and projects committed to disruptive technologies as the basis of…

Stratasys, a historical player in additive manufacturing, has announced that it is officially entering the powder bed fusion market with a new patented process called Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF). This is a first for the Israeli-American giant, which until now…

DyeMansion have just announced the addition of three new systems to its Powershot product portfolio, during an interactive-online event hosted from their HQ in Munich. During the event the company also demonstrated its new products live, as well as hosted…

It has been an extremely busy year for the additive manufacturing industry. Though it’s only the end of March, already we have seen some major acquisitions as well as a number of companies going public. This despite the fact that…

Boston-based 3D printing startup, Fortify, also known as Fortify 3D, has just obtained $20 million in a round of series B funding. While the equity round was led by Cota Capital, there were also several other notable participants including Neotribe…

The automobile manufacturer Audi has been using additive manufacturing to build prototypes and to manufacture auxiliary tools for years. For example, in the Audi ramp-up and analysis center in Neckarsulm, plastic 3D printing has been an integral part of the production process for some time. The…

As is customary, Wohlers Associates has released its annual report on additive manufacturing trends, outlook and forecasts. The Wohlers Report 2021 this time highlights the impact of the health crisis on the 3D printing market: despite COVID-19, the industry grew…

Once again, the automotive and additive manufacturing industries are working together. As part of Nissan’s NISMO Heritage Parts program, Solize and HP are working together to produce 3D printed aftermarket parts for the Skyline GT-R R32 / R33 / R34. And…

3D Metalforge (3MF) has begun trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Founded in 2015, the leading additive manufacturing company specializes in 3D metal printing. After having seen 3 years of consecutive revenue growth, securing AUS$1.3 million in the fiscal…