In modern agriculture, uptime matters. Irrigation systems need to keep running during key growing periods, and even short interruptions can affect crops and reduce yields. Over the past few years, 3D printing has started to play a practical role in minimizing downtime by enabling faster, localized production of essential pump and irrigation components. The Downtime […]
UltiMaker has announced the new Factor 4 Plus. The printer, which sits above the S series, has a 330 x 240 x 300 mm build volume and a 120-kilo dual-nozzle material extrusion system. The printer has UltiMaker’s standout feature: swappable print cores that significantly reduce downtime and operator time. The machine will sell upwards of
Woolly mammoths. Dire wolves. Dodos. The list of extinct animals tied to Colossal Biosciences is already impressive. Now the company is adding another unusual project to that growing lineup. Researchers at Colossal say they have successfully hatched 26 live chicks using an artificial egg system that combines silicone membranes with a 3D printed shell designed
Aibuild has launched FETS for Additive Manufacturing, a Finite Element Thermomechanical Simulation tool that lets you simulate stress, distortion, thermal effects, and thermomechanical effects. The solution has been optimized for DED, friction stir, and Material Extrusion. For both metals and polymers, the tool can be used to predict residual stress, warping, cracking, sagging, interlayer bonding,
Creality has formally launched its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), marking one of the biggest public market moves by a 3D printing company in 2026 and offering a new look at the growing global influence of Chinese additive manufacturing (AM) firms. The Shenzhen-based company plans to raise HK$1.38 billion (roughly US$177 million) through the
Many YouTubers are talking heads with a keyed-up, almost manic, enthusiasm. In 3D printing, some give useful reviews. We’re also getting people who are showcasing very good 3D printing advice. And some people are designing and making innovative things a reality with 3D printing. But still… nothing prepared me for soiboi soft. Months ago, I
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, 3D People has integrated threaded inserts into its online quoting tool, AM Solutions has introduced a more compact solution for automated cleaning and surface finishing, and the new Cadillac Formula 1 team used several 3D Systems SLA printers to speed up wind tunnel testing and parts production. We’ll
One of the most important things to happen to the US Military in over a decade just happened: SOUTHCOM (The US’ Southern Command responsible for Central America, South America, and the Caribbean) has started an autonomous warfare command. The somewhat awkwardly named SAWC is an important step for the US to develop a scalable, relatively
For much of the last decade, many have pushed an unjustifiably optimistic view of global energy consumption, along the lines of, fossil fuels are “on their way out.” Sadly, this is still a delusion that stands very much in the way of the laudable goal of those pushing that line of thinking: addressing climate change
The Australian government launched the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) last year with a commitment of nearly AU$60 million (~$40 million) in public funding, with the AMCRC’s partners from academia and the private sector pledging to add AU$200 million in investments over the following seven years. The AMCRC will leverage AM to benefit the
