6K Additive (ASX: 6KA) grew rapidly in the first half of 2026 as demand for its metal powders increased, particularly from aerospace and defense customers. The newly public company also narrowed its losses and brought its gross margin close to break-even as it prepares for a major expansion of its Pennsylvania manufacturing operations. For the
According to the Pentagon, “We will not defeat our adversaries with compliance checklists; we will defeat them by rapidly fielding superior capabilities produced by an expanded, resilient American industrial base.” This was in a memo issued on July 13, notifying US military higher-ups that the government is suspending the planned deadline for Phase 2 of
Ruben Wauthle studied at Leuven University at a very serendipitous time. Through working with pioneering additive professors and surgeons, he entered into a specialty that was emerging. He joined pioneering LPBF firm Layerwise and was a part of the team that did the first metal 3D printed jaw implant. He continued to work in implantology
In Hall 15 at Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026, consumer 3D printing was everywhere, from toys, figurines, and character models to thousand-machine production farms. Green-laser companies displayed copper cold plates for AI servers. Several booths showed printed shoes and robot parts. Around them were Chinese suppliers of scanners, lasers, monitoring systems, powder-handling equipment, CT inspection and
I’ve seen 3D printed guitars before; my favorite is Olaf Diegel’s Xenomorph guitar. I’ve even seen a 3D printed ukulele and some 3D printed violins. This is the first time I’ve seen a 3D printed banjo, though apparently others do exist. But this string instrument goes beyond just mere 3D printing—it also uses an inflated
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, America Makes announced the winner of its GOTHAAM Project Call. Then it’s all about healthcare 3D printing news, with Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions expanding their partnership, the new Nebraska Center for 3D Innovation focusing on healthcare applications, and Onkos Surgical announcing a major milestone. We’ll finish with hybrid
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) grew revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2026, as its Medical business continued to expand and stronger aerospace and defense demand helped its Manufacturing segment return to growth. The Belgian 3D printing company reported second-quarter revenue of €70.1 million ($81.7 million), up 8.1% from €64.8 million ($75.5 million) a year
Phase3D is demonstrating a unique combination of technical maturation via intensive R&D, and commercialization through broadening its accessibility to potential users. Just last week, the company received an Air Force contract to explore use of its in-situ monitoring (ISM) hardware for ceramic composites. Now, it’s announcing a deal with Phillips Federal, whereby the latter will
Maintenance and interiors aircraft giant Lufthansa Technik is exploring 3D printing at greater depths, hoping to take its customers to the heights they’re accustomed to. A team at Lufthansa Technik made a titanium LPBF latch to replace a damaged polymer one. Usually, in 3D printed MRO, we try to go the other way, implementing lighter-weight,
Creality (HKG: 3388) sold more products in the first half of 2026, but lower margins and higher spending pushed the consumer 3D printing company into the red. At the same time, the newly public company is preparing another major investment: a new additive manufacturing (AM) headquarters and innovation center in Shenzhen. As 3DPrint.com reported earlier
