Ultimaker pledges “leap forward in print quality” with new Cura 5.0 slicing software
3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker has launched a beta version of its new open-source slicing software, Cura 5.0. According to Ultimaker, the lat…
Stratasys announces two new composite 3D printers, 16 new materials, and software updates
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has announced a slew of new developments for its additive manufacturing business. The mass launch includes two new i…
Braskem launches first sustainable 3D printing filament range
Brazilian petrochemical firm Braskem has released its first line of sustainable 3D printing filaments. Made up of three filaments produced from bio-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), recycled polyeth…
Markforged revenue rises 9% amid new batch of FX20 3D printer shipments
Metal and carbon fiber 3D printer manufacturer Markforged (MKFG) has announced that its revenue rose by 9% during Q1 2022. As revealed in its latest financials, Markforged generated $21.9 millio…
6K to expand 3D printing powder and battery cathode production capacities after raising $102M
Speciality 3D printing material developer 6K has managed to raise $102 million in Series D funding. Led by Koch Strategic Platforms and supported by Energy Impact Partners, Albemarle, HG Venture…
Makerbot and Ultimaker merge to form new desktop 3D printing power
Stratasys subsidiary MakerBot and 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker have announced a merger that will see the creation of a new desktop 3D printing company. Backed by existing investors NPM Capital an…
SLM Solutions overcomes “ongoing supply chain disruptions” to deliver revenue growth of 7% in Q1 2022
Metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions (AM3D) has reported a 7% revenue rise within its Q1 2022 financial results. During the first quarter of FY 2022, SLM Solutions brought in €16.9 millio…
GE and Air Force advance Pacer Edge program with warfighter sustainment 3D printing effort
The US Air Force and aerospace manufacturer GE have announced the latest milestone in their ‘Pacer Edge’ 3D printing program. The pathfinder program aims to tackle the Air Force’s sustainment issues b…
UK space scene thrives with Prometheus launch and new Orbex rocket prototype
英国Space Agency has announced several new milestones for the UK’s thriving space sector, including the first satellite launch on UK soil. The launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) long-await…
Velo3D revenue up 17% in Q1 2022 after entering volume production with Sapphire XC
3D printer manufacturer Velo3D (VLD) has posted its third successive quarter of revenue growth in its Q1 2022 financial results, off the back of entering volume production with its Sapphire XC 3D prin…
Desktop Metal sees its shares fall 65% despite making “strong start to the year”
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal’s (DM’s) revenue rose by 286% during Q1 2022, according to its latest financial results. During the quarter, new product launches and the r…
DARPA-funded Elementum aims to 3D print rhenium metal for the first time
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded additive manufacturing materials developer Elementum 3D a Direct to Phase II SBIR contract to develop a 3D printing process for the me…
EOS and Hyperganic partner to advance aerospace 3D printing with AI technology
领先的3 d打印机制造商EOS合作with Hyperganic, a specialist in engineering design software, in a bid to improve the design and performance of 3D printed aerospace components. As pa…
Researchers 3D print self-sensing carbon nanotube materials with medical and aerospace promise
A research team led by the University of Glasgow has developed a 3D printable carbon nanotube-based plastic material capable of sensing its own structural health. Inspired by porous cellular for…
New study assesses effectiveness of 3D printed titanium implants on bone growth
A group of researchers from Korean hospitals have carried out a retrospective study to verify the effectiveness and safety of patient-specific 3D printed titanium implants on maxillofacial bones. …