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The Angstrom Group, a major Tier 1 supplier in the automotive and industrial sectors, has announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based metal 3D printing company Mantle. The move marks a major step toward integrating additive manufacturing into automotive production, signaling…

Against the backdrop of a slowing global economy, low-volume and customized production have become key strategies for companies to reduce development risks and quickly validate markets. 3D printing technology plays a central role in this process, leveraging its advantages of…

While bioprinting usually takes place in controlled Earth-based labs, researchers at ETH Zurich have taken the technology to new heights, quite literally. In a new experiment, the Swiss team successfully 3D printed human muscle tissue during parabolic flights that simulate…

In a market filled with “all-purpose” 3D printers, the Chinese 3D printing solution provider PioCreat is taking a different approach. Its machines are tailored to the specific needs of an industry, from compact dental systems to large-format industrial printers. The result is a portfolio…

When you think about choosing your 3D printing filament, chances are you’re not thinking about how it smells. But now, 3D printing materials manufacturer Kexcelled has released a line of filaments designed to please more than just the eyes: the…

October brought an exciting lineup of videos showcasing how 3D printing is revolutionizing industries from defense to aerospace, motorsports, and energy. Whether you’re following the latest in carbon fiber desktop printing, watching F1 teams speed up production, or exploring new…

It’s impossible to miss the buzz around Formnext right now. The world’s largest additive manufacturing trade show opens its doors in just a few days, and excitement is building fast—just look at the flood of announcements from exhibitors. From product…

3D printing is transforming the world of lighting design. Once seen as experimental, it is now a practical tool for creating complex shapes, reducing waste and enabling sustainable, on-demand production. From organic, nature-inspired forms to lamps made from recycled or…

The development of the additive industry is often a source of confusion, conflicting forecasts, and the recurring question: are we facing the end of its exponential growth or the beginning of a new stage of industrial consolidation? Every year, there…

The world’s largest land mammal has just inspired one of the smallest 3D bioprinters ever created. Developed by researchers at McGill University in Canada, the device measures just 2.7 mm wide, about the width of a grain of rice, and uses…

Additive manufacturing has once again proven its ability to push the limits of performance. On August 22, 2025, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme (U9X) shattered records at Germany’s famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, completing a lap in just 6:59.157 minutes, over five…

In automotive parts, medical implants, running shoes, and hiking backpacks, we’re seeing more and more 3D-printed components featuring lattice or honeycomb patterns. You might think these lattice structures are the latest innovation in 3D printing and design for additive manufacturing…