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From Awareness to Affordability: How Xact Metal is Changing 3D Printing Adoption Dynamics

I had an interesting discussion with the friendly folks from Xact Metal about the current buyers of metal 3D printers.

Additive Manufacturing Demonstrates Additive Advantages with Complex Satellite Antenna Cluster

We had a look at some interesting metal 3D prints made by Additive Industries.

Meltio M600 Combines Blue Lasers and Welding Wire for Cost-Effective Metal 3D Printing

Meltio’s new M600 metal 3D printer uses blue lasers.

Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential

We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.

How Lincoln Electric’s Additive Manufacturing Advances Offshore Wind Technology

I had a chat with Lincoln Electric at Formnext and learned about an entirely new class of 3D print application.

New 3D Printing Method Embeds Optical Sensors in Metal Parts for Micro Reactors

A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors.

AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies

AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again.

Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding

Researchers have found a way to predict the bonding of supersonic metal particles.

LEAP 71 Achieves Breakthrough with 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Engine

Another milestone in 3D printing has been achieved: 3D printing a rocket engine from aluminum.

NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing

NASA is launching a new scientific research project that may impact future 3D printing.

ADDIMETAL Unveils K-2-2 Binder Jet 3D Printer with Open Material Capabilities

There’s a new metal 3D printer on the loose: the ADDIMETAL K-2-2.

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.

Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength

Researchers have developed a new 3D printable metal alloy that has exceptional cryogenic properties.

Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry

A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.

3D Printed Heat Exchangers Propel Conflux Technology with $11M Funding

There’s further proof of additive manufacturing value with a new investment in Conflux Technology.

MASSIF: AddUp’s 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: they’ve 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 3D’s 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 shouldn’t 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

I’m 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 “Metal Kit” 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 “RAD”.

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, “WAAM”. 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 week’s 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: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity

Velo3D’s 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 it’s 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 company’s 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 Cobra’s 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

There’s 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 “Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit”.

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 Farsoon’s 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.