SPELL3D develops a compact extruder to bring FGF printing to desktop printers

A Maltese project aims to revolutionize desktop 3D printing with pellets instead of filament, reducing material costs by up to 90%.

SPELL3D, a collaboration between the University of Malta and the local company Inven

Tripo P2.0 Preview: 3D generation in seconds with Diffusion algorithm

Tripo AI has released Tripo P2.0 Preview, a software that generates 3D models in a few seconds thanks to a new algorithmic approach. The technology abandons the traditional token-by-token method to adopt the Diffusio technique

ORNL and A.J. Tuck develop hybrid additive manufacturing process for nuclear

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a technology that combines polymer 3D printing and electroforming to produce leak-free HIP containers. The process simplifies the production of components

SLICE: from used tennis balls to new sneakers thanks to 3D printing

A young designer transforms a sports waste into footwear using 3D-printed guides. The project aims to give new life to millions of balls that end up in landfills every year.

Soroosh Riazi Isfahani, student

US states toward 3D-printed gun detection laws: Everytown's push

Several American states are developing regulations to regulate 3D printers and prevent the production of weapons. Some laws are already operational, such as in New York State, while others are in the process of discu

IMTS 2026: Machine Tools, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing Converge in Chicago

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) will return to Chicago from September 14 to 19, 2026, confirming itself as the leading North American event dedicated to production technologies. The event p

California amends controversial AB 2047 bill on 3D printers

The California bill AB 2047, which aims to prevent 3D printing of weapons, has been significantly amended after weeks of strong opposition. The new provisions eliminate rigid deadlines and delegate the

Burton Bikes Raptor I: the enduro mountain bike with a hybrid frame of 3D-printed titanium and carbon

After two years of development, New Zealand's Burton Bikes has completed the first working prototype of the Raptor I, an enduro mountain bike that combines structural joints in 3D-printed titanium

Hi3D V3.0: 2048³ resolution for AI-generated 3D models

Hi3D has released version V3.0 of its AI-based 3D model generation platform, bringing the resolution to 2048³ voxels. It is the first commercial system to reach

Oqton wins the ASTRO-InSPIRE challenge on deformation prediction in metal 3D printing

Oqton has won the second edition of the ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Challenge 2026, a technical competition focused on the prediction and compensation of deformations in laser powder bed fusion.

Tekna achieves profitability thanks to growing demand for metal powders for 3D printing

The Canadian metal powder supplier closes the second quarter in profit, marking a turning point after years of losses. Growth is driven by the aerospace sector and the transition of customers

Michigan launches a new center for additive manufacturing, while 3D printing revolutionizes medicine and architecture

Automation Alley e Oakland University hanno inaugurato un centro di eccellenza per la manifattura avanzata in Michigan. Intanto, chirurghi israeliani hanno salvato una paziente oncol