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How To Set Up A School’s 3D Print Program

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University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability

Updated OCT 2026

University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability

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  • Lost Wax Casting with Additive Manufacturing
  • Tutorial: 3D Printing Reusable TPU Molds for Epoxy Resin
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Johns Hopkins APL Helps Navy Overcome Metal 3D Printing Reliability Concerns

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are working with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to address reliability concerns with... read more »

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Johns Hopkins APL Helps Navy Overcome Metal 3D Printing Reliability Concerns

US Top General Says 3D Printers Should Join Guns on Battlefield to Speed Up Repairs

The US military is examining 3D printing technology as a solution for frontline equipment repairs. During a recent congressional hearing on military spending,... read more »

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US Top General Says 3D Printers Should Join Guns on Battlefield to Speed Up Repairs

Phillips Corp and Meltio Partner to Advance Hybrid CNC Technology for Defense Applications

Phillips Corporation has become the first Meltio partner to integrate the Meltio Engine Blue into a Haas CNC machine. The integration was demonstrated... read more »

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Canadian Navy Extends Submarine Lifespan with 3D Printed Parts

Dalhousie University has partnered with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to address critical parts supply challenges for Canada's aging submarine fleet. The... read more »

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U.S. Army Soldiers Apply 3D Printing Training to Solve Field Equipment Issues

Two U.S. Army soldiers recently used skills learned at the Naval Aviation School for Additive Manufacturing (NASAM) to produce critical parts during deployment.... read more »

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U.S. Army Soldiers Apply 3D Printing Training to Solve Field Equipment Issues

New $9M Illinois Lab to 3D Print Large Vehicle Parts for US Military

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is establishing a new research center focused on developing additive manufacturing methods for large metal parts. The center... read more »

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New $9M Illinois Lab to 3D Print Large Vehicle Parts for US Military

Penn State-Led Team Receives $1 Million to Improve Metal 3D Printing

A research team led by Penn State has secured a $1 million grant from DARPA's Structures Uniquely Resolved to Guarantee Performance (SURGE) program... read more »

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The research team awarded a $1 million, two-year grant to help revolutionize metal additive manufacturing includes, from left to right: Tao Sun, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Northwestern University; and Penn State faculty members Christopher Kube, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics; Andrea Argüelles, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics and of acoustics and affiliate of the Materials Research Institute; and Allison Beese, professor of materials science and engineering and of mechanical engineering. Credit: Provided by Chris Kube

Saab Partners with Freemelt to 3D Print Copper Defense Components

Swedish 3D printing company Freemelt AB has received a new order from defense manufacturer Saab to produce copper components for testing. The order... read more »

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Saab Partners with Freemelt to 3D Print Copper Defense Components

New LAM3D Process Reduces Production Time for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers

A new manufacturing process developed by U.S. startup Elve has reduced the production time of traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) from more than a year... read more »

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New LAM3D Process Reduces Production Time for Radar, Electronic Warfare Amplifiers

3D Printing Boosts U.S. Army Vehicle Maintenance and Combat Capability

The U.S. Army is implementing 3D printing technology to address vehicle maintenance challenges through its Battle Damage Repair and Fabrication (BDRF) process. This... read more »

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3D Printing Boosts U.S. Army Vehicle Maintenance and Combat Capability

3D Printed PHA Battlefield Wound Dressings Enter Development

A new European research project called ANIPH aims to develop biodegradable wound dressings and packaging for humanitarian crisis zones. The four-year initiative will... read more »

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3D Printed PHA Battlefield Wound Dressings Enter Development

Air Force Adding 3D-Printed Drag Reducers to Globemaster Fleet

The US Air Force is completing its evaluation of 3D-printed microvanes designed to reduce drag on C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. These small... read more »

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Air Force Adding 3D-Printed Drag Reducers to Globemaster Fleet

Coast Guard Helicopter Fleet Saved by NAVAIR Emergency Repairs

The U.S. Coast Guard and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) recently collaborated to solve a critical parts shortage for the Coast Guard's MH-60T... read more »

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Coast Guard Helicopter Fleet Saved by NAVAIR Emergency Repairs

Babcock Advances Additive Manufacturing with Project Tampa Delivery

Babcock International has achieved a significant milestone in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). On November 26, 2024,... read more »

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Metal AM components

Firestorm Labs Accelerates Drone Production with 3D Printing and Global Network

Firestorm Labs, a San Diego-based startup, has introduced a novel approach to manufacturing small drones, drastically reducing production times while leveraging a global... read more »

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Firestorm Labs Accelerates Drone Production with 3D Printing and Global Network

US Navy Pushes for 3D Printing to Strengthen Submarine Fleet and Industrial Base

The U.S. Navy is turning to additive manufacturing as a critical solution to address challenges in maintaining and expanding its submarine fleet. With... read more »

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US Navy Pushes for 3D Printing to Strengthen Submarine Fleet and Industrial Base

Boston Micro Fabrication Opens UltraThineer Lab to Advance 3D-Printed Cosmetic Veneers

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), a leader in ultra-high-precision 3D printing, has officially launched the UltraThineer Lab at its U.S. headquarters. This new facility... read more »

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Boston Micro Fabrication Opens UltraThineer Lab to Advance 3D-Printed Cosmetic Veneers

U.S. Air Force Airman Develops 3D Printed Solution for Ammunition Jamming Issues

Senior Airman Devon Word from the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Munitions Squadron has developed a 3D-printed insert to address a longstanding issue with... read more »

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U.S. Air Force Airman Develops 3D Printed Solution for Ammunition Jamming Issues

USMC and NAVAIR Approve First 3D-Printed Part as Suitable Substitute ECP

The United States Marine Corps, in collaboration with the Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR), has made a significant advancement by introducing the first... read more »

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USMC and NAVAIR Approve First 3D-Printed Part as Suitable Substitute ECP

Orbital Composites Secures AFWERX Contract for Starfighter X Drone Fleet Development

Orbital Composites has been awarded an AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract to advance and scale the production of its Starfighter X modular... read more »

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Orbital Composites Secures AFWERX Contract for Starfighter X Drone Fleet Development

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Creality HALOT-MAGE S 14K

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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

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Prusa CORE One+

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo

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Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo

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Bambu Lab H2C

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Bambu Lab H2S

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