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  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics

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University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics

Bastian Rapp and Jürgen Rühe received an ERC Synergy Grant for CHiC2PRINT, which aims to 3D print commercial…

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  • University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics
  • Dutch Machine Builder Swaps a Welded Part for One Metal 3D Printed by K3D
  • InfiMech Takes MX and MX Pro Tool-Changing 3D Printers With Up to Eight Toolheads to Kickstarter
  • Snapmaker Launches Free Online Tool That Turns Photos Into Color Lithophanes for 3D Printers
  • Brazil’s State University of Londrina Installs Two Large 3D Printers for Construction
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Use cases

  • Dutch Machine Builder Swaps a Welded Part for One Metal 3D Printed by K3D
  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • OECHSLER Scales Carbon Lattice Production to 40 Printers Running Around the Clock
  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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Aurora Labs Successfully 3D Prints Micro Gas Turbine

Aurora Labs, an Australian manufacturing company, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully 3D printing a micro gas turbine. This turbine, designed for... read more »

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Aurora Labs Successfully 3D Prints Micro Gas Turbine

Navy turns to 3D Printing for Submarine Valve Assembly

Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) subsidiary, has secured a contract from the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) to manufacture... read more »

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Navy turns to 3D Printing for Submarine Valve Assembly

German Steel Construction Award Honors Additive Manufacturing Reinforcement

Linus Schmitz, a Civil Engineering graduate from the Technical University of Braunschweig, has been recognized with the German Steel Construction Award for his... read more »

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I-beams reinforced with AM

3D Printing Provides Solution to Poe Lock Repair

In response to the aging infrastructure crisis in the United States, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has embraced 3D printing technology... read more »

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3D Printing Provides Solution to Poe Lock Repair

3D Printed Jet Engine Undergoes First Test Firing

Beehive Industries, based in Englewood, Colorado, USA, recently conducted the first fire test of its additively manufactured jet engine demonstrator. This engine, designed... read more »

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3D Printed Jet Engine Undergoes First Test Firing

METAMET Project Gets Funding to Develop Lattice Metamaterials

A consortium, including Authentise, NS85 Ltd, Holdson Limited, and TWI Ltd, has secured funding for METAMET, aiming to optimize additive manufacturing with lattice... read more »

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METAMET Project Gets Funding to Develop Lattice Metamaterials

Advanced Laser Beam Shaping for Bulk Metallic Glass in Additive Manufacturing

Researchers at Swiss Advanced Manufacturing Center and Montanuniversität Leoben have developed a means of advanced laser beam shaping for additive manufacturing of Bulk... read more »

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Advanced Laser Beam Shaping for Bulk Metallic Glass in Additive Manufacturing

ESAB and EWI Collaborate to Advance Arc-DED Additive Manufacturing

ESAB, a leading provider of welding and cutting solutions, has partnered with EWI, an independent engineering consultancy, to push the boundaries of arc... read more »

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ESAB and EWI Collaborate to Advance Arc-DED Additive Manufacturing

BMW Adopts WAAM Process for Vehicle Components

BMW Group has unveiled its new approach to producing metallic vehicle components using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). This method involves melting aluminum... read more »

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BMW Adopts WAAM Process for Vehicle Components

Project Rotoforge Adapts Glow Plugs for Metal Printing

Fused Deposition Modeling printers are well-known for their versatility in printing various materials, but metal remains a challenge. Enter Rotoforge, an open source... read more »

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Project Adaptis Glow Plugs for Metal Printing

KSB Group Secures DNV AMC 3 Certification for Additive Manufacturing

KSB Group, based in Frankenthal, Germany, has become the inaugural recipient of the DNV AMC 3 certification for additive manufacturing. Leveraging AM technology... read more »

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KSB Group Secures DNV AMC 3 Certification for Additive Manufacturing

Qualloy Launches Metal Powder Marketplace for Additive Manufacturing

Düsseldorf-based company, Qualloy, has introduced an online metal powder marketplace aimed at transforming the procurement process for additive manufacturing. This platform offers transparency... read more »

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Qualloy Launches Metal Powder Marketplace for Additive Manufacturing

Fluent Metal Gets Funding to Pioneer Liquid Metal Printing

Fluent Metal has emerged with $5.5M in funding to propel liquid metal printing into industrial reality. Their drop-on-demand technology promises efficient, scalable production... read more »

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Fluent Metal Gets Funding to Pioneer Liquid Metal Printing

One Click Metal Forms Distribution Partnership with MasterGraphics

One Click Metal, a leading system supplier for metal 3D printing, has recently joined forces with MasterGraphics, a company headquartered in Wisconsin, USA.... read more »

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One Click Metal Forms Distribution Partnership with MasterGraphics

Materialise Introduces e-Stage for Metal+ to Enhance Metal 3D Printing

Materialise, a leading figure in additive manufacturing software, has unveiled its latest offering, e-Stage for Metal+, aimed at refining data and build preparation... read more »

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Materialise Introduces e-Stage for Metal+ to Enhance Metal 3D Printing

GKN Aerospace’s ICC Successfully Tested for Rolls-Royce UltraFan Engine

Rolls-Royce has recently conducted a full-power test of the UltraFan demonstrator, featuring GKN Aerospace's 3D printed Intermediate Compressor Case (ICC). This critical structure,... read more »

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GKN Aerospace's ICC Successfully Tested for Rolls-Royce UltraFan Engine

Enhancing Fatigue Resistance in 3D Printed Titanium Alloys

Chinese scientists have introduced a novel approach to improve the fatigue performance of 3D printed titanium alloys. Led by Profs. Zhang Zhefeng and... read more »

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Enhancing Fatigue Resistance in 3D Printed Titanium Alloys

Elkem Introduces Soft Magnetic Powder for 3D Printing Electric Motors

Elkem, in collaboration with VTT, Siemens, Stellantis, and Gemmate Technologies, has unveiled a new 3D printing powder tailored for electric vehicle (EV) motors.... read more »

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Elkem Introduces Soft Magnetic Powder for 3D Printing Electric Motors

Researchers Gain Understanding of Pore Evolution in DED

A recent collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, University College London (UCL), Rolls-Royce, and international researchers has illuminated the mysterious processes behind... read more »

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Researchers Gain Understanding of Pore Evolution in DED

RMIT Develops Titanium Metamaterial with “Supernatural” Strength

RMIT University researchers have unveiled a novel development in the form of a titanium metamaterial boasting extraordinary strength, as seen in the journal... read more »

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RMIT Develops Titanium Metamaterial with “Supernatural” Strength

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Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo

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Creality K2 Pro Combo

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Elegoo Jupiter 2

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Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo

~$329-$355
  • An updated open bedslinger with ACE Pro 4-color drying-while-printing, LeviQ 3.0 zoned…
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Bambu Lab P1S

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Creality SparkX i7

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  • A CES 2026 award-winning beginner multicolor bedslinger with CFS Lite 4-color printing,…
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