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Italian metal 3D printer manufacturer 3D4MEC has partnered with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies (IAPT) to advance its brass 3D printing capabilities.  The collaboration will see the…Brass 3D printing: 3D4MEC and Fraunhofer IAPT to develop new system

I’m Dirk Simon, an independent consultant for Additive Manufacturing (AM), besides my role in FKM Additive Manufacturing, I have extensive experience working with corporations in China, particularly in the field…China’s Globalization of AM – Concepts to Avoid Becoming Victims

Italian rocket and missile manufacturer Avio is expanding its production of solid rocket motors (SRMs) to meet growing demand from the US Department of Defense (DoD). The Pentagon’s annual budget…Avio to triple rocket motor production for US Department of Defense

Fortius Metals, a Colorado-based startup specializing in metal 3D printing, has raised an additional $2 million in seed funding, bringing its total for the round to $5 million. The new…Fortius Metals Raises $2 Million to Boost Metal 3D Printing in Aerospace and Defense

This week’s condensed 3D printing news spans critical collaborations in defense, with ASTM’s partnership to strengthen U.S. submarine supply chains, to FDA approval for innovative multi-material 3D printed dentures. Legal…3D Printing News You Need to Know

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Delft University of Technology have developed a new single-material, multi-property 3D printing process.  This technique is reportedly faster than other methods…10x less waste than Bambu Lab? Speed Modulated Ironing 3D printing

Students from Arts University Plymouth have partnered with Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) to create a 3D printed dress designed to raise awareness of the importance and vulnerability of marine plankton.…A unique 3D printed dress to raise awareness about marine plankton’s role in ocean health

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Evenline have explored the feasibility of using glass 3D printing to produce interlocking masonry units for the construction industry. Published in…Could Glass AM be a new practice in the construction sector? MIT reveals its findings

Bambu Lab has delayed the launch of its new 3D printer to Q1 2025, having previously stated that the “new generation” 3D printer would be released this year.  The industry-leading…New Bambu Lab 3D Printers Announcement

German large-format 3D printer manufacturer BigRep has launched the DRYCON, its new filament dryer for industrial 3D printers that use high-performance, flexible and high-temperature materials.  Advertised as the only system…BigRep launches new large-scale 3D printing filament dryer: technical specifications and pricing