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Materialise Acquires Developer of AI Software for Cardiac Procedures
3D printing software and service pioneer Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) has bought FEops, a cardiac care software package developer that uses AI to simulate and predict outcomes of cardiac procedures. Specifically,…
3D Printing Terror? New Study Highlights Right-Wing Extremists’ Use of 3D Printed Guns
In the last decade, there has been increased concern that some groups are turning to 3D printed firearms, creating new challenges for law enforcement. A recent study provides an in-depth…
Sinterit Raises $1.85M for Entry-level Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing
In some wonderful news, Polish entry-level powder bed fusion OEM Sinterit raised $1.85 million. Existing shareholders, including its main investor FIT Additive Manufacturing Group, have contributed the money, which will…
IAAC 3D Prints Low Emissions Building from Natural Materials
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has long been pushing the boundaries of 3D printed architecture. They have now constructed a building using locally sourced materials. The 100-square-meter…
UK Researchers Develop Recyclable Resin for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have created a photopolymer resin from bio-sourced materials that prints at high resolution and can be recycled and reprinted. Their breakthrough, published in the…
The Art of Post-Processing with Direct Metal Laser Sintering Technology
Additive manufacturing (AM) and more specifically, direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technology has brought unprecedented design freedom and application complexity to metal manufacturing. It has enabled the creation of complex,…
PostProcess Technologies Sells 20th System to “Global Tech Leader”
PostProcess Technologies has announced that it has sold its 20th post-processing system to a single customer. The 20th unit is a PostProcess DEMI X 520 unit, but the firm has…
Vision Miner Acquires its 3D Printer Supplier AddWise
Vision Miner, a provider of industrial 3D printing solutions, has announced the acquisition of AddWise, a manufacturer of 3D printers and related products, in a deal valued that the companies…
Scrona Rolls out GEN3 Printhead for High-Precision Manufacturing, Raises $4 Million
ETH Zurich spin-off Scrona has raised $4 million through Convertible Loan Agreement (CLA) financing, bringing its total funding to $15.2 million. Known for its advanced technology that can create tiny,…
3DPOD Episode 206: Electron Beam Metal 3D Printing with Wayland Additive CEO Will Richardson
Will Richardson started the electron beam company Wayland Additive nearly five years ago. Since then, the UK firm has been part of the eBeam renaissance, witnessing a resurgence of electron…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 6, 2024: Resellers, Government Grants, & More
We’re starting with material news in 3D Printing News Briefs today, as Dynamism is now offering Tullomer super-polymer filament from Z-Polymers in North America. Then, ADDiTEC unveiled its new Hybrid…
“Jetting Soluble Supports is Key to Simplifying Metal AM,” Says XJet’s Andy Middleton
XJet promises a new era in additive manufacturing (AM). Pairing its newest material with its hardware could unlock the key to the industry’s future, says XJet Chief Business Officer Andrew…
WASP’s Clay 3D Printing Tech Enables Climate Cooling Designs
For several years, Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP has made its printers available on campuses across the world, giving students access to the same tools as world-class architectural firms. Now,…
Austria Achieves First with Ceramic 3D Printed Jaw Implant by Lithoz
Surgeons at Austria’s Kepler University Hospital have successfully implanted a 3D printed ceramic jaw in a patient, marking the first use of ceramic material in this type of procedure. While…
BASF Spins out 3D Printing Business Forward AM — Analysis
BASF is spinning out its Forward AM 3D printing materials unit. Current CEO Martin Back will lead a management buyout of the firm, which will include the Sculpteo business and…
€1.5M Investment Fuels CTIBiotech’s Bioprinted Human Models for Vaccine Safety
CTIBiotech is breaking new ground in the world of mRNA vaccines. The French biotech firm is bioprinting lifelike human skin models to test vaccines. This latest project, called SAFESKIN3D, taps…
i3DMFG Picks Up 12 EOS M400-4 Metal 3D Printers
Oregon-based Integrated Manufacturing (also referred to as i3DMFG or i3D) will buy 12 EOS M400-4 metal printers. In total, the company will now have 36 EOS metal and polymer systems…
Würth Additive Group Partners with Raise3D and Henkel for Digital Inventory 3D Printing
At RAPID + TCT, Würth Additive Group (WAG) announced a strategic collaboration with Raise3D and Henkel to create a holistic additive manufacturing (AM) solution for customers. WAG is already a…
Fernando Alonso’s New Aston Features 3D Printed Rear Subframe
Aston Martin has revealed its latest sports car, the Valiant. Commissioned by Spanish racing legend Fernando Alonso, the vehicle is both road-legal and track-focused, featuring advanced materials and technologies to…
Prusa Launches its First High-temp 3D Printer, the Pro HT90
Prusa Research essentially dominates the desktop 3D printing space. Their i3 design is the predominant 3D printer design worldwide, with millions of 3D printers being made each year based on…
Renault Buys AM Solutions Post-Processing Equipment
Renault Flins is the largest factory in the Renault Group. Located near Paris, it produces components for Renault and Nissan and has manufactured the Clio and Zoe models. The site…
Stratasys Invests in AM Craft for 3D Printed Aircraft Interiors
Latvian firm AM Craft announced a significant move at RAPID + TCT by partnering with additive manufacturing stalwart Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS). AM Craft, a service bureau with EASA Part 21G…
Bound Metal Firm AIM3D Relaunched with Replique and Create It Real as Partners
AIM3D has developed a series of machines capable of producing metal, polymer, and ceramic parts. Using its Voxelfill technique, which enhances Z-strength, the company also uses pellets, making its process…
MetalFab 300 Flex 3D Printer Unveiled by Additive Industries
Additive Industries has introduced the MetalFab 300 Flex. The “Flex” feature allows this 3D printer to change its build platform size, making diverse builds economical and feasible within the same…
