NASA has selected Relativity Space as its commercial partner for a new Mars science mission scheduled for launch in 2028, giving another boost to one of the most well-known additive manufacturing (AM) companies in the space industry. As part of the agreement, NASA will provide the Aeolus payload, a suite of atmospheric science instruments designed […]
In 1947, that fun-loving bunch, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, unveiled a concept called the Doomsday Clock, an attempt to measure how close humanity is to “a human-made global catastrophe.” Steven Camilleri, the CTO and co-founder of Australia’s SPEE3D, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of cold-spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) systems, is proposing that his
6K Additive is roaring ahead with a recycling solution for metals. Their path from scrap to powder is helping the US to be more resilient, produce powder locally and perhaps be more cost effective and sustainable as well. But, what does 6K want to do? Where is it headed? What does it want to accomplish?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Mexico City on June 11th. It’s the largest FIFA tournament in history, with 48 teams competing over 104 matches. Instead of just one host country, like Qatar or Brazil, this year’s World Cup is being played at locations across the three host countries of Mexico, Canada,
We’re focused on volumetric 3D printing, 3D printed insoles, and 3D printed prosthetics in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Read on for all the details! Researchers Using Holograms to Guide Laser Light for Volumetric 3D Printing Holographic projection of a human ear model on a sample vial. 2026 Adrien Buttier/EPFL CC BY SA Tomographic
Foundation Alloy has just raised $22 million in Series A financing. The alloy company is trying to create a platform that will enable the solid state manufacturing of alloys. In the UK, the Fray-Farthing-Chen (FFC) Cambridge process has led to a revolutionary new approach to alloy manufacturing. That process is used by Metalysis to make
China’s additive manufacturing (AM) industry has spent years trying to reduce its reliance on foreign technology. In polymer 3D printing, domestic companies have already become major players. In metal AM, however, Western companies have historically dominated some of the most advanced industrial systems. But that may be changing. A recent funding announcement from Chinese wire-fed
I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable, non-working 3D printers. Here was a well-made, Italian-made, 3D printer that was beautiful and built like a machine tool. I’ve always loved their stereolithography (SLA)
As desktop 3D printers become increasingly common in homes, Bambu Lab is focusing attention on something beyond print speed and hardware features. This week, the company launched a new filament, PLA Pure, but that’s only part of the story. What’s more interesting is that the launch isn’t really about filament at all. It’s about what
There has been a lot going on in 3D printing for bicycles over the years. The most successful implementation so far is in bicycle seats. Carbon 3D printed seats are now being used by most of the major players and are a hit, giving riders comfort at a hefty premium. Besides this, companies have tried
