A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
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3D Printed Heat Exchangers Propel Conflux Technology with $11M Funding
Thereās further proof of additive manufacturing value with a new investment in Conflux Technology.
MASSIF: AddUpās Ambitious Plan for Eco-Friendly, Large-Format Metal 3D Printers
AddUp announced a major new project to develop a powerful metal 3D printing system: MASSIF.
Solukon Launches New SFM-AT1500-S System for 2-Ton Parts
Two leading 3D printing companies have already ordered the new depowdering system.
ADDiTEC Successfully Tests Liquid Metal 3D Printing Aboard US Navy Ship
Interesting news from ADDiTEC: theyāve successfully tested LMJ liquid metal 3D printing on board a US Navy ship.
ORNL Develops Crack-Free 3D Printable Metal Alloy for Extreme Temperatures
Researchers at ORNL have developed a new crack-free 3D printable metal alloy that can withstand temperatures above 1315C.
Aurora Labs Partners with Defense Firm to 3D Print UAV Propulsion Systems
Aurora Labs announced a new partnership to 3D print propulsion systems.
Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts
Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.
NASA Qualifies Elementum 3Dās Aluminum Alloy for Rocket Engine 3D Printing
NASA qualified a very interesting additive manufacturing material for rocket engines.
Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer
SPEE3D just did something that shouldnāt normally be possible.
Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro
Ulendo announced an entirely new capability for their advanced 3D print optimization software tools.
ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.
Tullomer Filament: Stronger and Lighter than Steel for Advanced 3D Printing
Iām looking at an unusual filament from Z Polymers, Tullomer.
3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives
Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.
Relativity Space Shifts Focus Away from 3D Printed Rockets with Terran-R Redesign
It seems that Relativity Space has abandoned their goal of 3D printing an entire rocket.
Markforged’s New Metal Kit Brings Hybrid 3D Printing Capabilities to FX10
Markforged announced the āMetal Kitā to transform their FX10 3D printer into a hybrid metal device.
Aurora Labs Starts Production with the AL250 Metal 3D Printer
Showcasing the capabilities of the system and enabling the company to better inform potential purchasers about operational parameters and enhance downstream customer support.
Introducing RAD: Energy-Efficient Metal 3D Printing Process with No Heat Involved
Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process they call āRADā.
Graph Theory Applied to 3D Printing: New Research Enhances Toolpath Optimization
Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.
New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, āWAAMā. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing
Additive Industries Partners with Additive Assurance to Enhance Metal 3D Printing Quality
Additive Industries announced a new partnership that follows an emerging trend in metal 3D printing.
War Game Sees Nearly a Dozen Metal Additive Parts Printed for Repair or Replacement
Part of the RIMPAC exercise, Trident Warrior focuses on testing new defense technologies.
Design of the Week: Alyx Bike
This weekās selection is the Alyx bicycle by FUTUREWAVE.
Elon Musk Confirms New Raptor 3 Optimization was Made Possible by AM
The new SpaceX engine has visibly consolidated multiple parts into more complex 3D printed components.
VulcanForms’ High-Energy 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Mass Manufacturing
We had a discussion with representatives of VulcanForms.
Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge
There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.
Zetamix 17-4PH: Advanced Metal Filament for Tougher, Lighter 3D Prints
Zetamix introduced a new metal filament for FFF devices, 17-4PH.
Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics
A rather unusual metal 3D printer has been announced by Rosotics, the Halo.
Kings 3D to Open New 25 Acre Facility in Pinghu, Zhejiang
The project aims to achieve an annual production of 1,000 3D printers, 5,000 tons of 3D printing materials, and customized 3D printing services.
Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3Dās CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity
Velo3Dās new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.
Ulendo Expands into LPBF Metal 3D Printing with Heat Compensation Technology
Ulendo is taking a step into a new set of optimizations: heat compensation.
Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnership Introduces Corrax Steel for Advanced 3D Printed Injection Molds
Xact Metal continues their move into the tooling industry with a key partnership.
Colibrium’s Series 3 Binder Jet Could Enable 3D Print Mass Production
Colibrium has released details about their new Series 3 binder jet metal 3D printing system.
Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation
Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and itās not SLM Solutions.
From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Biden Administration’s groundbreaking $1 billion investment in hydrogen-powered green steel projects, positioning the U.S. as a leader in sustainable steelmaking.
The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges
High throughput 3D printing is going to have a major problem in coming years.
Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing
I spoke with representatives from Additec to learn more about their new AMDroid system.
EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers
EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.
From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success
At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the companyās integration with Nikon.
Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique
The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process from the University of Missouri enables the production of complex devices with materials including plastics, metals, and semiconductors.
From Rough to Mirror-Perfect: DLyte’s Advanced Metal Polishing Technology for 3D Prints
I encountered a very unusual metal post processing system from DLyte.
Additive Industries’ MetalFab 300 Flex: Adjustable Build Volume for Industrial Needs
Additive Industries has a new 3D printer.
XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH
XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobraās new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities
Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.
Australian Defence Department Orders Experimental Metal Parts from Aurora Labs
Aurora Labs announced an important government order.
Nikon SLM Solutions and Howco Partner to Develop C103 Alloy for AM
Howco Metals Management will also acquire a new SLM 280 metal 3D printer.
ESA’s Experiment Proves Feasibility of Metal 3D Printing in Weightless Conditions
Thereās metal 3D printing taking place in space!
Introducing TitanSPEE3D: SPEE3D’s Largest Cold Spray 3D Printer
SPEE3D has a new metal 3D printer: the TitanSPEE3D.
ORNL’s Electron-Beam 3D Printer Opens Tungsten Possibilities
Oak Ridge National Laboratory just did something amazing: 3D printed a complex object in tungsten.
ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components
Using internally developed EB-PBF technology for applications that can withstand extreme temperatures.
SPEE3D Unveils EMU: A Comprehensive 3D Printing Solution for Military Field Operations
SPEE3D announced something they call the EMU, or āExpeditionary Manufacturing Unitā.
Revolutionary GRX-810 Superalloy from NASA Now Licensed to Key Industry Partners
NASA has exclusively licensed a unique metal 3D print material to four partners.
GE Additive Transitions to Colibrium Additive, Retires Concept Laser and Arcam Brands
Somehow I missed this two weeks ago: GE Additive has rebranded.
NREL Demonstrates Viability of Metal AM for Tidal Turbine Spars
How additive manufacturing can play a role in the ramping up of marine energy systems.
Mantle and EOS Unveil New Materials for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability
Two companies announced new metal materials for their system in the past week.
Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology
Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.
Farsoon’s New SRS Tech Reduces Metal 3D Printing Support Needs
Farsoon introduced an almost unreal method of printing support structures for metal 3D prints.
CNSA’s Experimental 3D Printed Storage Tank Proves Successful in Lunar Mission
There was an interesting 3D print development from the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification
Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.
Exploring Farsoon’s FS621-M: A Giant Metal 3D Printer
We had a look at one of Farsoonās biggest metal 3D printers, the FS621-M.
Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
BMW Offers a Closer Look at Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
First vehicle trials of WAAM parts expected to begin next year.
Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing
Leap71 has struck another very interesting strategic agreement to help develop a large-scale metal 3D printer for industry.
GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment
Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.
Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder
Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but thereās more to the story.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing
AMPOWER has issued a new version of their famous metal 3D print technology vendor chart.
Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology
Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.
Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process
Thereās a new metal 3D printing process coming from Fluent Metal.
Leap71 Lands Milestone Aerospace Deal to Elevate Computational Engineering
Leap71 has secured a major deal to provide their computational engineering services to the aerospace industry.
Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing: NAMP Significantly Increases Part Strength
Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process that vastly increases the strength of 3D printed parts.
Authentise Announces Trio of Partnerships to Innovate Additive Manufacturing Workflows
Interesting news from Authentise today regarding three separate partnerships.
Siemens Energy Hits 3D Printing Milestone: 1000th Guide Vane for Steam Turbines Produced
A small milestone in additive manufacturing was achieved by Siemens Energy this week.
Meltio Partners with One Off Robotics to Launch New Metal 3D Printing Cell with Enhanced Capabilities
Meltio announced an interesting partnership to produce a new robotic metal 3D printing ācellā.
Addup and Airbus Deliver First Metal 3D Printer to the ISS: Testing Begins
Addup joins the orbital 3D printer club with the latest launch to the International Space Station.
From Concept to Metal in Hours: Foundry Lab’s Digital Casting
We spoke with Foundry Lab about their latest progress.
Additive Industries: Making Metal 3D Printing Efficient for Automotive and Aerospace
Additive Industries seems to be continuing with their never-ending quest for efficiency.
Cost-Advantage Metal 3D Printing: METALWORM’s Additive Manufacturing Systems
METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.
Researchers Unveil High-Speed 3D Printing with Liquid Metal
Researchers have developed a practical method for 3D printing liquid metal.
Freemelt’s eĀÆMELT-iM: Manufacturing with Modular Metal 3D Printing
Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.
Xerion’s Fusion Factory XS: Portable Metal 3D Printing for Military Use
Xerionās Fusion Factory XS is one of the most interesting professional 3D printers weāve yet seen.
MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing
MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.
Cost-Efficient and Complex Metal Parts Achievable When There’s No Support Structures
The importance of support structures, or rather the lack of them, was revealed in a visit with Velo3D.
U.S. Steel’s Acquisition by Nippon Promises Advances in Steel Production and 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding, Ryan Donley and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Nippon Steel’s recent acquisition of U.S. Steel.
New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon
Thereās been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.
Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles
As usual, my recent conversation with Xact Metal revealed some interesting insights into the metal 3D printing industry.
Sinterjet’s P45: Innovative Technology for Precious Metal 3D Printing
Sinterjet has developed a precious metal 3D printer.
Innovative NeuBeam Process Fuels Wayland Additive’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing
Wayland Additive has been busy expanding their operations.
Transforming Metal Scrap into Valuable Resources: 6K Additive’s Strategic AM Advantage
6K Additive is set for expansion.
NASA Innovates with 3D Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
NASA announced theyāve 3D printed a very different type of rocket engine.
Design of the Week: HƬtƫkw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket
This weekās selection is HƬtĆ«kw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket by All Design Lab and Protolabs.
How ULA’s Sale Could Change Aerospace Manufacturing
Preeti Sulibhavi and Charles Goulding look at the 3D print possibilities that may open up should United Launch Alliance (ULA) be sold.