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Florida State University’s InSPIRE Institute and the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) have announced the second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge. The 2026 challenge addresses…Solving LPBF Inconel 718 Distortion: ASTRO and FSU Announce 2026 3D Printing Tech Challenge

The Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival (SMRRF) is back in Manchester on 7–8 March 2026, uniting makers, engineers, students, and industry players for two days of immersive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, robotics…The Sanjay Mortimer RepRap Festival Returns to Manchester in 2026

At the Rock Island Arsenal–Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC), U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) is using advanced manufacturing to address critical supply shortages and keep equipment mission-ready.…RIA-JMTC and U.S. Army Drive On-Demand Battlefield Repairs with 3D Printing

As 3D printing grows in popularity, creators increasingly face unauthorized copying and sales of their designs. Digital platform and community for 3D printing creators MakerWorld’s new Creator Copyright Protection Program…Protecting 3D Printing Designs: MakerWorld Introduces Creator Copyright Program

For AI-generated 3D models, visual completeness does not guarantee physical viability. A mesh that looks coherent on screen can still fail at the slicer stage due to non-manifold edges, thin…[INTERVIEW] When AI-generated geometry meets the limits of 3D printing

Nikon has taken close to ¥90bn ($574.7 million) in impairment charges, mostly against its additive manufacturing business, marking a significant retreat from the growth assumptions that underpinned its 2023 acquisition…Nikon writes down ¥90bn on SLM Solutions as metal 3D printing growth expectations reset

3D printed firearms have become a growing concern for law enforcement in recent years. Lawmakers and online platforms have introduced new restrictions targeting both the weapons themselves and the digital…Adafruit Warns of Flaws in the New Firearm Screening Bills

3D printing is transforming visual effects by converting digital designs into tangible, highly detailed props with higher speed and precision. For filmmakers, this allows complex scenes to be executed safely,…Behind the Scenes of Netflix’s Stranger Things: 3D Printing in Action

Italian eyewear and sports gear company Rudy Project is celebrating 40 years of performance eyewear with the Performance 40, a limited-edition model that combines the brand’s 1985 design DNA with…Anniversary Eyewear Blends Heritage with Advanced Manufacturing

National additive manufacturing accelerator America Makes, in collaboration with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced that the University of Dayton Research Institute has been awarded $450,000…University of Dayton Secures $450K for CFAM Roadmap to Strengthen U.S. Defense Manufacturing