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This week in 3DExpress, we’re looking at innovation and recognition across the additive manufacturing landscape. Boston Micro Fabrication secured a U.S. patent for its dual-resolution micro-scale 3D printing system. In Europe, Josef Průša received one of the Czech Republic’s highest…

The United States Navy faces a formidable challenge: by 2028, it must deliver one Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine and two Virginia-class attack submarines each year, all while maintaining its existing fleet. To meet this ambitious goal, the responsibility falls to…

Singapore is advancing its position as a global aerospace hub with the launch of Phase Two of the Smart Manufacturing Joint Lab (SMJL), a partnership between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Rolls-Royce, and Singapore Aero Engine Services…

Anzu Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm specializing in industrial and life science technologies, has announced the launch of ExOne Global Holdings. The move unites two of the biggest names in industrial 3D printing, ExOne and voxeljet, under one roof. Together,…

The medical industry in France is constantly innovating to improve healthcare, enhance patient comfort, and make practitioners’ daily lives easier. One of the latest gems we’ve discovered is Kicmed, a startup based in the Nantes region. The company has developed…

In any 3D printing project, certain steps must be followed, regardless of the type of printing used. We start with 3D modeling, followed by the generation of G-Code using a slicer. Next, the object is printed, and finally, the necessary…

Researchers from both Scotland and Italy have announced a new type of 3D printed metamaterial that has the ability to transform the way vehicles absorb impact. The design has a unique twisting lattice structure and can adapt its response to…

One of the most persistent challenges in additive manufacturing is undoubtedly process reliability. How can we guarantee that 3D-printed parts will meet the desired requirements? Will they withstand the effects of time? Can we successfully reproduce the same conditions for…

Big news has just impacted the French additive manufacturing market and, more broadly, the medtech sector in France: LATTICE MEDICAL has just raised €43 million. This €43 million will be used to accelerate the clinical development of MATTISSE. This is…

The Chinese manufacturer HeyGears has announced the launch of its new Reflex 2 Series resin 3D printers. These additions expand the company’s long-standing portfolio and ecosystem dedicated to resin 3D printing technologies. The range includes two models, the Reflex 2…

a-metal is a startup that develops innovative entry-level solutions for metal 3D printing, with the aim of making additive manufacturing of metal parts accessible to as many people as possible. The company’s goal is to establish metal 3D printing technology…

The shortlist for the Formnext Awards 2025 has been unveiled, showcasing some of the most innovative applications and technologies in additive manufacturing. This year’s finalists reflect the industry’s growing emphasis on speed, sustainability, and education, with new 3D printing solutions…