Fringe Projection for in-process control in 3D printing: a metrological solution from Purdue University

A three-dimensional metrology system integrated into the production process promises to detect and measure defects layer by layer, paving the way for real-time correction.

Haddy 3D prints the TF-179 drone boat with robotic arms

Large-format additive manufacturing enters shipbuilding: an unmanned vessel built entirely with robotic systems in Florida.

Haddy, azienda statunitense specializzata in manifattura additiva di grande

Brick Builder: designing LEGO-compatible bricks from the browser without CAD

**Slant 3D has launched Brick Builder, a web editor that allows you to create bricks compatible with the LEGO system and turn them directly into STL files for 3D printing. The tool eliminates the need to know

US Navy boosts additive manufacturing capabilities with new hybrid and composite systems

The U.S. Navy has recently acquired several advanced additive manufacturing systems to expand its production capabilities. The investment concerns both hybrid technologies and composite

NIOSH publishes safety labels for 3D printing

The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released new safety labels dedicated to 3D printing. The initiative aims to raise awareness among operators and companies about the risks related to additive manufacturing

Artec 3D launches the Point II industrial scanner for precision metrology

Artec 3D has presented the Artec Point II, a new portable industrial 3D scanner specifically designed for metrology applications. The device represents a significant evolution of the previous model A

ASTM launches “Manufacturing Unlimited”: the new video series on professional additive manufacturing

The ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence has launched “Manufacturing Unlimited”, a video series that documents real applications of 3D printing in production contexts. The series, hosted

Bambu Lab patents a rapid assembly system for 3D printers

Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology, the company behind the Bambu Lab brand, has filed a patent application for a new method of assembling 3D printers. The system aims to simplify assembly and reduce shipping costs

Sovol M1D: the Kickstarter success that marks the end of filament-swapping printers
The crowdfunding campaign for Sovol's IDEX 3D printer raises $3 million in a few days, confirming the decline of high-waste multicolor systems.
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UPM Group creates a 100-square-meter trade fair stand with robotic 3D printing

UPM Group presented at EuroShop 2026 a stand of over 100 square meters built mainly with large-format 3D printing. The project demonstrates how additive manufacturing can integrate into the processes

Slant 3D presents Oil Stick: the tool that simplifies lubrication of 3D printers
Slant 3D has developed Oil Stick, a pen-shaped applicator with a brush tip that solves the problems of traditional 3D printer lubrication. The device eliminates waste and dripping

Devonics integrates 3D printing and collaborative robotics for industrial automation

The California-based company Devonics is building an automation ecosystem that combines collaborative robots, vision systems, and 3D printing for customized components. Additive manufacturing becomes a tool for dev