BMBF project IDAM to enable metallic 3D printing in automotive series production

Apr.17, 2019 - Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the goal of IDAM is to promote the Industrialization and Digitization of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Automotive Series Processes. More

Poietis granted third European patent for laser-assisted 3D bioprinting technology

Apr.17, 2019 - French biotechnology company Poietis has announced the granting of a third patent for its laser-assisted 3D bioprinting technology. More

BCN3D raises $3M in funding and spins out of Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Mar.27, 2019 - BCN3D, a Barcelona-based desktop 3D printing OEM, announced today that it has raised $3 million through seed funding. More

3D Hubs raises $18M in Series C funding to advance automation, expand services abroad

Mar.26, 2019 - 3D Hubs, an online marketplace for 3D printing services, today announced that it has raised $18 million to expand services abroad. More

Wacker Chemie opens first U.S. Aceo silicone 3D printing lab

Mar.26, 2019 - Wacker Chemie A.G. has opened its first United States-based rubber silicone 3D printing lab. The new facility, located at WACKER's Silicone R&D facility in Ann Arbor, MI, is equipped with two 3D printers for the process of silicone rubber with varying shore hardnesses and colours. More

Markforged raises $82M Series D from Summit Partners, Microsoft, Porsche and Siemens

Mar.20, 2019 - Markforged, a Watertown, MA-based manufacturer of industrial 3D printers, closed an $82m Series D round of funding. The round was led by Summit Partners. More

Victrex to make multi-million euro investment in Bond for PAEK 3D printing

Mar.14, 2019 - UK based Victrex has announced a multimillion euro investment in Bond High Performance 3D Technology for for 3D-printed PAEK parts. More

GE Power unveils 1000-sq-ft Additive Manufacturing Lab for Clemson University

Feb.22, 2019 - GE opened a new Additive Manufacturing Lab at GE Power's Advanced Manufacturing Works facility Wednesday. The 1,000-square-foot lab is part of a strategic partnership between Clemson University and GE that will accelerate innovations in additive manufacturing. More

Philippine Department of Science and Technology opens Advanced Manufacturing Center

Feb.22, 2019 - The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to unveil the country's first Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) which they plan to develop innovative 3D printing technologies, processes, and materials. More

Xerox enters metal 3D printing with acquisition of Vader Systems

Feb.8, 2019 - Iconic printer and photocopier manufacturer Xerox announced during its 2019 Investor Day that it has acquired Vader Systems, a Getzville, New York-based metal Additive Manufacturing company. More

Turkish firm AxolotlBiosystems makes 3D bioprinters for universities around the world

Feb.6, 2019 - Istanbul-based AxolotlBiosystems makes 3D bioprinters for researchers around the world. More

Adaptive3D secures Series A financing co-led by DSM Venturing and Applied Ventures

Feb.5, 2019 - Adaptive3D, a Dallas, Texas-based premium additive manufacturing polymer resin supplier delivering tough, strain-tolerant and flexible materials, announced today that it has secured Series A financing from a syndicate co-led by DSM Venturing and Applied Ventures, LLC.' More

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary DePuy Synthes invests €36M to advance material science in 3D printing

Jan.29, 2019 - Medtech company DePuy Synthes Ireland has announced that the company is investing €36 million in 3D printing research and development and creating 30 jobs at its Cork facility. More

Essentium secures $22.2M investment from BASF and Materialise for high speed 3D printing

Jan.25, 2019 - Texas-based Essentium raised $22.2 million in a Series A round to continue expansion of its 3D printing solutions to meet market demand for the recently introduced Essentium High Speed Extrusion Platform. More

Desktop Metal raises $160M in Koch-led funding round for its 3D printing tech

Jan.24, 2019 - Desktop Metal, a maker of 3D metal printing systems for commercial and industrial use, has raised $160 million in new funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), to advance the global commercialization of its metal 3D printing technology. More

Carbon and Ford partner to 3D print durable, end-use parts

Jan.17, 2019 - Silicon Valley-based digital manufacturing company Carbon is set to partner with Ford in providing 3D printed polymer parts. The parts include Ford Focus HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Cooling) Lever Arm Service Parts, Ford F-150 Raptor Auxiliary Plugs for a niche market, and Ford Mustang GT500 Electric Parking Brake Brackets. More

Fortify raises $2.5M to develop composite DLP 3D printing platform and strongest resin

Jan.15, 2019 - Fortify, a Boston-based additive manufacturing company specialized in composite material systems, has announced today a seed round of $2.5M with strategic funding from Neotribe Ventures, Prelude Ventures, MainspringCapital, Ocean Azul Partners, and McCune Capital. More

IDC forecasts worldwide spending on 3D printing to reach $13.8bn in 2019

Jan.10, 2019 - The IDC expects the 3D printing industry to grow more than 21% in 2019 to $13.8 billion. More

SHINING 3D showcases latest 3D scanning and 3D printing solutions at CES 2019

Jan.10, 2019 - SHINING 3D, a China-based firm that specializes in 3D digitizing and 3D printing technologies, is at CES 2019 showcasing their latest EinScan' Pro 2X series of multi-functional handheld 3D scanners. More

Aurora Labs, WorleyParsons form joint venture for metal 3D printing in oil & gas

Dec.20, 2018 - Aurora Labs announced today that it has entered into an agreement with giant engineering and mining services group, Worley Parsons, to form a 50/50 incorporated 3D printing and consulting joint venture, to be named AdditiveNow. More

Titomic signs titanium powder supply deal with Lasting Titanium for Kinetic Fusion 3D printing system

Dec.19, 2018 - Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic today announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry Co. Ltd, the largest manufacturer and exporter of titanium powder in China. More

Optomec acquires Huffman for 3D metal printing gas turbine replacement parts

Dec.18, 2018 - Optomec has announced that it has acquired Huffman, an established leader in supplying 3D metal printing systems for additive repair of gas turbine components in the energy and aviation markets. More

Materialise validates Ultimaker S5, Stratasys 3D printers for patient-specific anatomical models

Nov.26, 2018 - Materialise today announced that the Ultimaker S5 and Stratasys 3D printers has been certified by Materialise as a 3D printing solution to create orthopedic, maxillofacial and cardiovascular models for clinical use when used in combination with Mimics inPrint software. More

Etihad Airways enters 3D printed aircraft interiors MRO partnership with EOS

Nov.26, 2018 - EOS and Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, have announced a strategic partnership which will significantly expand local capabilities for industrial 3D printing in aviation. More

GE Additive to deliver first M LINE FACTORY in Q2 2019, announces software and materials developments

Nov.15, 2018 - GE Additive has announced that its first Concept Laser M LINE FACTORY systems will be delivered to customers in Q2 2019. More

BASF Venture Capital invests in Chinese 3D printing specialist Prismlab

Nov.6, 2018 - BASF Venture Capital GmbH is investing in Shanghai based Prismlab, a leading provider of 3D printing processes and 3D printers in China. Prismlab has developed a patented printing process that is characterized by a very high printing speed, high level of precision and lower printing costs. More

Peri Group acquires minority share in Danish construction 3D printing company COBOD

Oct.31, 2018 - Germany's Peri Group, a global maker of formwork and scaffolding systems, has acquires what it calls a 'significant minority stake' in Copenhagen-based Danish 3D concrete printing specialist COBOD International A/S. More

HP, NTU Singapore and NRF announce $84 million HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab

Oct.23, 2018 - HP, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) today announced the new HP-NTU Digital Manufacturing Corporate Lab. More

Titomic signs $1.8M Defence MoU with TAUV to 3D print next-generation soldier systems

Oct.22, 2018 - Australian metal additive manufacturing Company Titomic today announces that it has signed an agreement with TAUV Proprietary Limited to commence an up to $1.8 million exclusive defence program to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles, solider systems and solider sensors for TAUV. More

XJet opens world's largest Additive Manufacturing Center for ceramics and metals in Israel

Oct.17, 2018 - XJet, the Israeli company that develops ceramic and metal 3D printing solutions, has officially opened its Additive Manufacturing Center in Rehovot. More

Lufthansa Technik opens Additive Manufacturing Center

Oct.16, 2018 - Lufthansa Technik has set up a dedicated Additive Manufacturing (AM) Center with the aim of bundling and expanding the competence and experience the company has gained in past years. More

Futurist Christopher Barnatt's review: 3D printing innovations at the TCT Show 2018

Oct.2, 2018 - From 25 to 27 September 2018, the TCT Show was held in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. With over 300 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees, the annual event was a hive of 3D printing innovation, with many new printers and other developments on display. More

BigRep partners with Bosch RexRoth for CNC-equipped 3D printers

Oct.1, 2018 - BigRep and Bosch Rexroth today announced a development partnership: For the first time, 3D printers by BigRep will be equipped with state-of-art CNC control systems and drives by Bosch Rexroth. More

SHINING 3D Announces Strategic Partnership with ArtSystems

Sep.28, 2018 - SHINING 3D, the industry leader in 3D digitizing and 3D printing technologies since 2004, has announced a new partnership with ArtSystems, one of the largest value-added distributor and service providers for resellers in the UK. The partnership confirms the need for 3D digitizing and 3D printing technology and services in the fast-growing market in the UK.' More

Johnson & Johnson acquires 3D printed spinal implant maker Emerging Implant Technologies

Sep.17, 2018 - Johnson & Johnson Medical has acquired German 3D-printed spinal implants maker Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) for an undisclosed amount. More

LEGO and Stanley Black & Decker back Evolve Additive Solutions with $19M funding

Sep.17, 2018 - Stratasys Spinoff Evolve Additive Solutions today announced the completion of an equity investment of $19M led by the LEGO Brand Group with participation from Stanley Black and Decker Investments and a third undisclosed investor. More

3D printing finishing startup DyeMansion raises $5M in series A funding to go global

Sep.7, 2018 - Munich-based startup DyeMansion GmbH, already well-known in the 3D printing industry for their unique 'Print-to-Product' workflow, have now secured a $5 million series A funding round by Unternehmertum Venture Capital, btov Partners, and AM Ventures to expand their global business and extend their portfolio. More

Rostec investing $44.7 million to build 3D printing manufacturing center

Aug.20, 2018 - Russian state conglomerate Rostec is investing almost 3 billion rubles ($44.7 million) to establish a specialized center to introduce advanced additive manufacturing to high-tech industries, the Rostec group announced on last Friday. More

NASA awards $127K STTR Grant to PADT and ASU for biomimicry 3D printing research

Aug.17, 2018 - NASA has awarded a $127,000 Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant to PADT and Arizona State University (ASU) to accelerate biomimicry research, the study of 3D printing objects that resemble strong and light structures found in nature such as honeycombs or bamboo. More

3D printing company eSUN is looking for dealers and distributors worldwide

Aug.13, 2018 - 3D printing company eSUN is looking for dealers and distributors worldwide More

Digital Alloys raises $12.9M Series B from G20 Ventures, Boeing for metal 3D printing

Aug.8, 2018 - Digital Alloys, a Burlington, Mass.-based developer for high-speed metal additive manufacturing, raised $12.9M in Series B financing led by G20 Ventures with participation from Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Lincoln Electric, and Khosla Ventures. More

BASF invests US$25M in Materialise to optimize materials and software for 3D printing

Jul.19, 2018 - BASF is expanding its cooperation with Leuven-based Materialise, a provider of additive manufacturing and medical software and of sophisticated 3D printing services, and has agreed to invest US$25 million in the company. More

GE Additive launches Manufacturing Partner Network, partners up with Honda and Triumph Group

Jul.17, 2018 - GE Additive today announced that it has launched its Manufacturing Partner Network (MPN), an open, competitive marketplace aiming to accelerate both supply and demand for additive manufacturing. More

Prodways acquires wax 3D printer maker Solidscape, Stratasys' subsidiary

Jul.17, 2018 - Prodways Group announced today that it has acquired the US 3D printer company Solidscape, a subsidiary of Stratasys since May 2011. More

ATI acquires additive manufacturing firm Addaero Aeropsace Manufacturing

Jul.17, 2018 - Allegheny Technologies today announced it has acquired New Britain, Connecticut-based Addaero Manufacturing (Addaero), a metal alloy additive manufacturing company that works in the aerospace and defense industries. More

Xaar, Stratasys team up to form new HSS 3D printing company

Jul.12, 2018 - Xaar PLC (LON:XAR), a UK manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads based in Cambridge, has announced that it will invest with Stratasys in a newly formed company, Xaar 3D Limited, to develop 3D printing solutions based on High Speed Sintering technologies. More

Oerlikon partners with Lufthansa Technik on additive manufacturing for aircraft MRO

Jul.11, 2018 - Oerlikon and Lufthansa Technik has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish processes for additive manufacturing (AM) in aicraft MRO. More

Aerosint raises €850K in 2nd-round funding for multi-material 3D printing

Jul.6, 2018 - Belgian 3D printing company Aerosint annouced it has closed a financing round of €850,000. Historical investors Meusinvest Group and Innovation Fund participated in this second funding round, as well as private investor Peter Mercelis. More

Henkel opens new €18M 3D printing technology centre in Tallaght, Ireland

Jun.25, 2018 - Chemical and consumer goods giant Henkel is investing '18 million over the next four years at its Tallaght research and development centre, as it opens a new 3D printing hub there today. The Centre will become Henkel's European regional hub for technology presentations, demonstrations, training, testing as well as customer service for 3D Printing solutions.' More

LM Industries opens 3D printing microfactories, 'the first digital OEM'

Jun.21, 2018 - Local Motors, the Arizona-based company known for its 3D printed vehicles, has announced the formation of LM Industries Group, a technology-enabled manufacturer focused on mobility products headquartered in San Francisco. More

HP opens new production-grade Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing center in China

Jun.18, 2018 - HP has partnered with Guangdong (Dali) 3D Printing Collaborative Innovation Platform to open a new production-grade 3D printing center in China, the world's largest manufacturing market. More

Robo expands 3D printing education with MyStemKits acquisition and A$3.5m in new funds raised

Jun.18, 2018 - San Diego, California-based 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D has announced the acquisition of educational 3D printing platform MyStemKits. Founded in 2013, MyStemKits is currently the owner of the largest online library of STEM curriculums incorporating 3D printable kits for K-12 schools, all developed to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS).' More

AddUp announces 100% acquisition of DED metal 3D printing company BeAM

Jun.15, 2018 - AddUp, Fives and Michelin's joint-venture 3D printing manufacturing company, has announced the 100% acquisition of Strasbourg based BeAM, a leading European specialist in providing DED (Directed Energy Deposition) 3D printing solutions for aerospace, defense, nuclear, and oil and gas sectors. More

INTAMSYS raises Series A funding to advance high-performance functional materials 3D printing solutions

May.30, 2018 - Leading Chinese 3D printing company INTAMSYS announced today it has raised an undisclosed amount of funding in a Series A funding led by CWB Capital, a venture capital firm with primary focus on firms involve in smart manufacturing ecosystem. The funding round was joined by Brizan Investments, a high technology-focused venture capital firm. More

Arevo makes first 3D-printed bike frame, names new CEO, $12.5M funding round

May.17, 2018 - Arevo Inc, a Silicon Valley startup with backing from the venture capital arm of the Central Intelligence Agency has produced what it says is the world's first carbon fiber bicycle with 3D printed frame. More

eSUN complements 3D printing solutions with new product combo packages

May.2, 2018 - 3D printing expert eSUN has recently launched a set of new product combo packages, to complement its impressive range of 3D printing solutions. The eBOX/Respool/Refilament storage & maintenance package proved particularly popular when it was displayed at this year's Rapid + TCT show. More

News Roundup: Robo 3D supports MOD-t users, LulzBot Mini 2, 3YOURMIND, Identify3D, CollPlant, Ultimaker

Apr.25, 2018 - In case you missed out any of the most recent 3D printing developments in what has been another busy week or so, here's the latest roundup to get you back up to speed. Stories this time around include Robo 3D providing support for users of New Matter's MOD-t 3D printer, Aleph Objects demonstrating the latest LulzBot machine at the Rapid + TCT conference, and many more besides. More

3D Currax's high-speed LCD 3D printing with REACT1 technology creates buzz at Rapid + TCT

Apr.25, 2018 - A keynote speech at this year's Rapid + TCT conference has identified 3D Currax Solutions as one of the companies to look out for over the next few years. The pioneering Canada-based firm has developed LCD 3D printing technology that enables improved speeds and more efficient scaling, and it is targeting the plastics manufacturing market. More

Rapid + TCT 2018: MakerGear unveils M3-ID Rev.1, Titan Robotics demos faster Atlas 3D printer

Apr.24, 2018 - This year's Rapid + TCT show is a veritable smorgasbord of delights from around the 3D printing world, with some of the biggest names in attendance. Two smaller homegrown 3D printing success stories, Titan Robotics and MakerGear, are showcasing their latest developments in Fort Worth, TX until April 26. MakerGear has a new machine and software to demonstrate, while Titan Robotics has an upgraded custom version of its Titan 3D printer on show. More

Boeing's HorizonX fund invests in 3D printing startup Morf3D

Apr.24, 2018 - Boeing on Monday said its venture arm HorizonX has invested in Morf3D, an El Segundo, California-based additive engineering and manufacturing firm which makes lighter and stronger 3D-printed parts for aerospace applications. More

Rapid + TCT 2018: EOS introduces P 810 3D printer, Stratasys' updates, 3D Systems showcases Figure 4 system

Apr.23, 2018 - This year's Rapid + TCT conference in Fort Worth, Texas, which runs from April 23-26, is a showcase for a lot of the major players in the 3D printing world, as well as the smaller start-ups and organizations that are pointing the way forward for the industry. In case you're not able to make it there in person, here's a round-up of what three of the biggest names have to offer. More

Formlabs raises another $30 million in Series C funding

Apr.23, 2018 - Formlabs announced today that it has raised another $30 million in Series C funding led by Tyche Partners. This latest round includes participation from Shenzhen Capital Group and UpNorth Investment Limited, as well as existing investors DFJ, Pitango and Foundry Group. More

News Roundup: Aerotec acquires Apworks, Adaptive3D to launch new polymer, MakerBot, NAMIC, MPA Singapore, Artec 3D, Materialise, PrintLab

Apr.18, 2018 - In case you've fallen behind again with all the latest 3D printing developments (and we wouldn't be surprised if you had), we've got another round-up to get you back up to speed. Top stories this time are Apworks being acquired by Aerotec and Adaptive3D launching a new polymer material, and there's many more besides. More

'Pathfinder to Flexible Manufacturing' Raise3D adds improvements to Pro2 3D printers

Apr.17, 2018 - Raise 3D has added further improvements to its Pro2 range of 3D printers. The company is intending these desktop FDM machines to be used in series as part of smart factories, contributing towards its concept of 'Flexible Manufacturing'. More

News Roundup: Aalto University's 3D bio-printing technique, BigRep teams with Etihad Airways, Wiiv, CELLINK, MIT, Boeing, NAVAIR

Apr.15, 2018 - 3D printing news keeps coming thick and fast, and it can be tough to keep up sometimes. That's why we've got another round-up for you, so you can get back up to speed on everything that's been happening recently. Stories this time around include the development of a pioneering new 3D bio-printing method at Finland's Aalto University, an exciting partnership between Etihad Airways and 3D printer manufacturer BigRep, and many more. More

News Roundup: Hyundai opens 3D design lab, Ultimaker Core Lessons STEAM Set, Xometry, Zverse, Corelink, 4WEBMedical, Hoganas

Apr.12, 2018 - We're back again with another round-up of all the latest happenings in the non-stop 3D printing world, as we know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. Recent stories include automotive manufacturer Hyundai Mobis announcing the launch of a new lab dedicated to improving its 3D printing capabilities, and Ultimaker launching a new set of core lessons for STEAM educational programs. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, so keep reading if you want to get back up to speed. More

News Roundup: Siemens 3D printed turbine parts, 3MF Consortium releases 3D lattice extension, Renishaw, PolyU, Prodways

Apr.12, 2018 - In case you missed out on any developments in the 3D printing world recently, we've got another round-up for you. The latest news includes Siemens 3D printing parts for an industrial steam turbine, Renishaw partnering with Cardiff University Dental Hospital, and much more besides. More

News Roundup: CG bio's 3D printed cheekbones, CellInk, DWS Systems, HP, Massivit's 3D printed ski boot, Post Process

Apr.10, 2018 - Here's another 3D printing round-up, in case you missed out any developments recently. The latest stories include 3D printed ski boots from Massivit 3D, Red Dot awards for DWS Systems and CellInk, and many more besides. More

News Roundup: BASF's new materials, Abu Dhabi's 3D printing initiative, 3DBear, 3D Ceram-Sinto, Prodways

Apr.9, 2018 - Here's another round-up of recent events from the 3D printing world, to make sure you're up to date. Stories you might have missed include a new range of materials from BASF, an ERC grant for a project for 3D printed human joints, and many others. More

Formlabs raises $30m ahead of new Form Cell automated 3D printing technology's release

Apr.6, 2018 - FormLabs is due to receive another $30m in investment from venture capital, as the successful company looks forward to the future. This year will see the release of its new automated 3D printing system for organizing large-scale series production, known as Form Cell. More

Shining 3D opens new office in San Francisco

Apr.6, 2018 - Chinese 3D printing and scanning leader Shining 3D has opened a new office in San Francisco. This is part of the company's efforts to expand further, and it will serve as its base of operations in the Americas. More

Roboze unveils new Italian headquarters, plans to establish medical 3D printing division

Apr.4, 2018 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze has announced the unveiling of new headquarters, expanding the company's operations. It will also be hiring new employees, expanding its base in the U.S, and establishing a new medical division. More

Stratasys announces formation of Vulcan Labs, Evolve Additive Solutions to focus on new 'STEP' technology

Apr.3, 2018 - Stratasys today announced a new spin-off designed to advance innovation of Powder-Bed Fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing '- Vulcan Labs, Inc. It also today officially unveiled the spin-off of its Selective Toner Electrophotographic Process (STEP) technology and forming of Evolve Additive Solutions. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: medical firsts, Yhnova 3D printed house, $500 3D bioprinter, more

Mar.31, 2018 - This week was chock-full of exciting 3D printing news, especially for the medical industry. Not only did Materialise achieve FDA approval for its medical 3D printing software, but Open Bionics also made a world first with its Hero Arm. More

Sciaky brings EBAM 3D printing to Brazil following major deal

Mar.29, 2018 - Sciaky, Inc., the metal additive manufacturing (AM) specialist pioneering the use of Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) 3D printing, has entered into an agreement with Farcco Tecnologia to increase sales of its 3D printers in Brazil. More

Metalysis secures $17M, prepares to roll out Gen4 metal powder tech for additive manufacturing

Mar.28, 2018 - Metalysis, a UK manufacturer of 3D printable metal alloy powders, has raised £12 million ($17 million) from investors. The funding will help the company pursue its Generation 4 (Gen4) industrial-scale expansion initiative. More

Relativity Space brings in $35M to expand 3D printed rocket tech, grow launch business

Mar.27, 2018 - Relativity Space, the orbital launch company behind what could be the largest metal 3D printer on earth, has successfully raised $35 million through a Series B financing round led by Playground Global. More

Markforged denies 'far-fetched' Desktop Metal allegations, prepares legal response

Mar.26, 2018 - Last week, we learned that Desktop Metal had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against fellow metal 3D printing company Markforged. Markforged has responded, saying it 'categorically denies' the allegations and will respond with its own court filing. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: Desktop Metal lawsuit, printable seaweed, new Massivit printer, more

Mar.24, 2018 - This week in 3D printing saw a ton of news including a high-profile lawsuit between 3D printer companies Desktop Metal and Markforged, illicit uses of 3D printed goods, new 3D printed robots, materials, printers, and more. More

Hackrod closer to customized 3D printed cars following Siemens PLM collab

Mar.23, 2018 - Custom car company Hackrod has partnered with Siemens PLM Software with the intention of democratizing engineering design and manufacturing, giving consumers the chance to design their own 3D printed cars. Hackrod is creating a partially 3D printed speedster called 'La Bandita.' More

Oxford Performance Materials targets Asia after 3D printed medical devices approved in Japan

Mar.21, 2018 - Oxford Performance Materials, a company whose materials have been used in everything from medical implants to Boeing airplanes, has been given the green light to distribute its 3D printed medical devices in Japan, paving the way for major expansion within Asia. More

Desktop Metal files patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged, alleges trade secret misappropriation

Mar.21, 2018 - Metal 3D printing company Desktop Metal has filed a lawsuit against carbon fiber 3D printing specialist Markforged. Desktop Metal, which received a major investment from Ford this week, claims Markforged unlawfully replicated DM-patented technologies on the Metal X 3D printer. More

NASA to work on ASTM International's 'game-changing' 3D printing Center of Excellence

Mar.20, 2018 - ASTM International, a standards and related services organization, has selected EWI and Auburn University-NASA as partners for its first ever Center of Excellence, which will focus on additive manufacturing or 3D printing. More

Metal 3D printing innovator Desktop Metal raises $65M from Ford Motor Company, others

Mar.19, 2018 - Desktop Metal has secured an additional $65 million in funding through a recent financing round. The investment round, led by Ford Motor Company, brings the company's total investments raised to $277 million. More

Siemens announces $38M metal 3D printing facility in Worcester, UK

Mar.19, 2018 - Siemens has created some buzz in the UK this morning with the announcement that it will be opening a £27 million ($37.6M) additive manufacturing facility in the West Midlands city of Worcester. The 3D printing factory is expected to create 50 skilled jobs in the region. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: $4K house, Hackaday Prize, edible 3D printed sushi, more

Mar.17, 2018 - It's not every week that 3D printing news hits the mainstream, but thanks to a ton of innovative projects being showcased at SXSW in Austin, that's exactly what happened. From new 3D printed housing solutions, to edible video-game sushi, check out some of this week's top stories. More

Wipro3D launches metal 3D printing solutions center in Bengaluru, India

Mar.15, 2018 - Wipro3D, the additive manufacturing division of India's Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, has opened a new metal 3D printing facility in Bengaluru. The 1,200-square-foot solution center is reportedly India's most cutting edge metal AM facility. More

OxSyBio: Oxford University 3D bioprinting spin-out raises $14M

Mar.14, 2018 - OxSyBio, a 3D bioprinting spin-out of Oxford University in the UK, has raised 10 million pounds ($14 million) to develop a hybrid biological materials 3D printer that makes tissues from both living and synthetic cells. More

Innofil3D to develop FDM engineering materials with 3D printer manufacturer Beijing Tiertime

Mar.13, 2018 - Innofil3D, a Netherlands-based 3D printing filament company owned by BASF, has partnered with Beijing Tiertime, a Chinese FDM 3D printer manufacturer. Beijing Tiertime will distribute Innofil3D's filaments in China and the U.S., and the two companies will develop new materials. More

Cevotec to bring carbon fiber patch additive manufacturing to North America

Mar.11, 2018 - Cevotec, a German company specializing in Fibre Patch Placement (FPP) has announced it will be introducing its composite 3D printing technology to North America. The expansion will be realized through a collaboration with Composite Automation, LLC. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: BCN3D Sigmax, 3D-Hybrid, new gallium alloy, women's day, more

Mar.10, 2018 - March is shaping up to be a busy month in the 3D printing industry. This week we've seen new additive manufacturing materials, open source 3D printers, a charity stunt featuring a 3D printed arm, and more. Check out some of this week's top stories. More

Nanoscribe recognized for micro-scale laser lithography 3D printing tech

Mar.9, 2018 - Nanoscribe GmbH has been recognized for its micro-scale 3D printing technology by the German Physics Association (DPG), which this week awarded the company and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's Institute of Nanotechnology (INT) the Technology Transfer Prize. More

Women's Day 2018: 50 influential & inspiring women in 3D printing

Mar.8, 2018 - To mark International Women's Day 2018, here are some of the most influential women in the 3D printing industry today, from company founders to inventors, developers, designers, teachers, and more. More

Swiss company Bossard signs 3D printing deals with TRUMPF, German RepRap, Henkel

Mar.5, 2018 - Bossard Group, a Swiss fastener technology and logistics company, has signed partnership agreements with three 3D printing companies including metal AM specialist TRUMPF, German RepRap, and stereolithography company Henkel. More

3D printing materials company Dutch Filaments acquired by Mitsubishi Chemical

Mar.5, 2018 - Dutch Filaments BV, a 3D printing filament producer from the Netherlands, was recently acquired by the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation via its wholly owned Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers Europe (MCPP) business. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: 3D printed camper, Optomec, Naomi Wu, more

Mar.4, 2018 - February's final week saw some exciting new 3D printing releases, including the CARBOPRINT 3D printing service and a new Optomec 3D printer. 3Ders got the chance to interview maker Naomi Wu, world records were broken, and one maker got us all feeling sentimental. More

Farsoon sets sights on Europe with new German 3D printing subsidiary

Mar.2, 2018 - TCT Asia 2018 has seen a few companies come to the fore this week. Perhaps most notable is Farsoon, a Chinese 3D printing company founded in 2009 that specializes in plastic laser sintering and laser metal melting technologies. More

UK's AMT to supply post-processing tech for Farsoon 3D printers

Mar.1, 2018 - The latest news from TCT Asia 2018 comes from Chinese 3D printer developer Farsoon, which has announced a new partnership with UK company Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). More

BASF: new PA 3D printing material with Farsoon, BigRep partnership, more

Mar.1, 2018 - German chemical company BASF is kicking its 3D printing division into high gear with a number of new announcements, including partnerships, restructuring, and more. More

Stratasys launching new metal 3D printer, posts 2017 financial results, sees stock fall 16.48%

Mar.1, 2018 - A double dose of big news from Stratasys, which has announced a new metal 3D printing technology alongside its full year 2017 financial results. Its revenue for 2017 was $668.4 million, compared to $672.5 million in 2016, which resulted in falling shares yesterday. More

Carpenter acquires metal 3D printing powder producer CalRAM

Feb.27, 2018 - Carpenter Technology, a Philadelphia-based steel manufacturer and distributor, has acquired MB CalRAM LLC, a California aerospace company specializing in powder bed fusion metal 3D printing services. More

Create it REAL raises $1.3M to improve 5x faster encrypted 3D printing platform

Feb.27, 2018 - Danish 3D printing R&D center Create it REAL has raised $1.3 million in an investment round led by the Danish Growth Fund. The company makes bespoke 3D printers for clients, and its 3D printing platform can print up to 5x faster than standard FDM 3D printers. More

VERASHAPE launches VSHAPER Open Innovation program for 5-axis 3D printing tech

Feb.27, 2018 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer VERASHAPE has launched VSHAPER Open Innovation, a program aimed at involving clients in the development of additive manufacturing solutions. The company released the VSHAPER 5-Axis 3D printer last year. More

SD3D acquires 3D Matter, makes OptiMatter material optimization software free

Feb.26, 2018 - SD3D, a 3D printing automation company based in Dallas, Texas, has acquired New York software company 3D Matter. SD3D was originally a client of 3D Matter, using its material optimization and forecast tools to improve its 3D design and 3D printing production services. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: Made In Space, Voodoo Manufacturing, Star Trek Online, more

Feb.24, 2018 - This week in 3D printing saw records broken, new leadership appointments, and lots of new additive manufacturing equipment for the dental industry. Check out some of the week's top 3D printing stories. More

CollPlant joins ReMDO's massive bioprinting consortium to develop bioink for 3D printed organs

Feb.22, 2018 - CollPlant, a 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine company, has joined the ReMDO Advanced Biomanufacturing Initiative to develop a universal bioink with tunable properties. The bioink would be used for 3D printed tissues and organs. More

Bosch buys Ultimaker 3D printers for facilities across the globe

Feb.22, 2018 - German engineering and electronics company Bosch has made a significant investment in Dutch 3D printer company Ultimaker. The latter will supply its Ultimaker 3 Extended 3D printers to Bosch facilities across the world. More

Shapeways appoints Open Education's Gregory Kress as new CEO

Feb.22, 2018 - 3D printing marketplace and service Shapeways has announced the appointment of a new CEO. The company's new man in charge is Gregory Kress, who is filling the role previously held by Shapeways co-founder Peter Weijmarshausen. More

Brooklyn's Voodoo Manufacturing diversifies 3D printing service with fleet of large-format 3D printers

Feb.21, 2018 - Brooklyn-based Voodoo Manufacturing is expanding its 3D printing service. Quite literally, in fact, as it is now offering large-format 3D printing to its clients. The company says the new service will enable customers to 3D print objects nearly eight times the size as was previously possible. More

EOS increases 3D printer production in Germany, expands Asian operations

Feb.21, 2018 - EOS is upping its production capacity with the opening of a significantly larger facility. The company has also relocated its system manufacturing facilities to Maisach-Gernlinden, bringing production closer to its Krailling headquarters near Munich, Germany. More

Boeing and Oerlikon team up to standardize titanium 3D printing for aerospace parts

Feb.20, 2018 - Boeing has entered into a five-year partnership with technology group Oerlikon for the development and standardization of metal 3D printing processes and materials. The collaboration will seek to advance additive manufacturing for the production of structural titanium aerospace parts. More

3D printing software startup Beamler acquires fellow Dutch company Printr

Feb.20, 2018 - Dutch 3D printing software company Beamler has acquired Printr, another software company that has created an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system for desktop 3D printers. Printr had previously ceased operations in October 2017. More

California 3D printer company Robo targets Asian market

Feb.18, 2018 - Robo, a 3D printer manufacturer based in San Diego, California, has announced plans to expand its business to a number of Asian regions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and China. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: Adidas, Nano Dimension, Porsche, Olympics, more

Feb.17, 2018 - 3D printed shoes, sports cars, Olympic gear, and superheroes! Find some of this week's top 3D printing news stories here. More

HeartFlow raises $240M to commercialize 3D heart model diagnosis technology

Feb.16, 2018 - HeartFlow, Inc., a California-based medical tech company specializing in 3D heart models, has secured $240M through a Series E financing round. The investment will help accelerate the commercial expansion of the company's 3D model analysis tools. More

3D printing on the production line: Markforged guide offers advice for manufacturers

Feb.16, 2018 - Markforged has released a white paper detailing how businesses can incorporate 3D printing into the production line. The guide discusses cost drivers, factory applications, materials, and more, and recommends additive manufacturing as a repair and maintenance tool. More

GoProto expands San Diego facility for HP Jet Fusion & 3ntr 3D printers

Feb.12, 2018 - Rapid prototyping company GoProto is expanding its San Diego facility in order to double the production capabilities of its HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)'3D printing technology. In doing so, GoProto becomes the second-largest MJF 3D printing provider in the world. More

Singapore: DNV GL opening Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence for oil & gas sector

Feb.10, 2018 - DNV GL, the international quality assurance and risk management firm, has announced it will be launching a Global Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Singapore. The new facility will be dedicated to R&D for the oil & gas and offshore & marine (O&M) sectors. More

Top 3D printing stories of the week: HP, New Matter, Cheddar Man, GE Additive, more

Feb.10, 2018 - This week in 3D printing was marked by exciting new products, surprising revelations, some sad news, and more. Check out some of our top stories from the past week. More

Stratasys, SIA Engineering setting up 3D printing service center for commercial aviation in Singapore

Feb.8, 2018 - SIA Engineering (SIAEC), a Singapore-based aerospace company, is partnering with 3D printing giant Stratasys for the establishment of a 3D printing service center geared specifically towards 3D printing components for the commercial aviation industry. More

FDM 3D printer company Ultimaker joins GE Additive Education Program

Feb.8, 2018 - Dutch FDM 3D printer specialist Ultimaker has joined GE's Additive Education Program (AEP). Ultimaker, whose Ultimaker 3 3D printer was released in October 2016, joins the program as a sponsor and supplier. More

Polymaker, INTAMSYS to develop industrial FDM 3D printing materials in new PMPP partnership

Feb.8, 2018 - 3D printing materials company Polymaker has announced a new partnership with Chinese 3D printer manufacturer INTAMSYS. The strategic alliance will aim to improve the integration of 3D printers and materials for a better 3D printing experience and higher-quality prints. More

New Matter shutting down at end of Feb, concern for MOD-t 3D printer users

Feb.8, 2018 - New Matter, the company behind the MOD-t 3D printer, is shutting down at the end of February, citing financial problems. The company will continue to offer limited technical support to MOD-t users over the following months, but MOD-t printers will lose their Wi-Fi functionality later this year. More

CECIMO and EPMA to boost 3D printing across Europe through new collaboration

Feb.7, 2018 - CECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool Industry, is collaborating with the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) to promote and bolster the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies across the continent. More

Sweden's Sandvik invests $25M in new metal powder plant for additive manufacturing

Feb.6, 2018 - Sandvik, the Swedish engineering company, has announced it will be investing about 200 million SEK ($25 million) to establish a new facility for manufacturing fine metal powders for additive manufacturing applications. More

BIOLIFE4D partners with Northwestern, launches Mini-IPO for 3D bioprinted organs

Feb.6, 2018 - BIOLIFE4D, a medical tech firm specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering, has announced a new collaboration with Northwestern University. Through the partnership, the company will be given access to Northwestern's state-of-the-art research facilities. More

Unlimited Tomorrow: 3D printed prosthesis startup founded by teenager attracts Stratasys, Dassault Systèmes

Feb.6, 2018 - Additive manufacturing giant Stratasys 3D software specialist Dassault Systemes have teamed up with Unlimited Tomorrow, a 3D printed prosthetics startup that uses 3D scanning and flexible materials to make low-cost robotic arms for amputees. More

GE Additive now taking 2018 applications for its $10M 3D printing education program

Feb.5, 2018 - GE Additive is moving ahead with its plan to put a 3D printer in every school. Applications for the 2018 cycle of its $10 million Additive Education Program are now being accepted. More

Eclipse predicts additional $1M revenue within three years with new Massivit 1800 3D printer

Feb.1, 2018 - Massivit 3D Printing Technologies today announced that Columbus (OH)-based creative design company, Eclipse Corp. has installed a Massivit 1800 3D Printing Solution to drive new business and differentiate its service offering against traditional print company competitors. More

Aurora Labs, CSIRO sign A$100K deal to advance metal 3D printing and services

Jan.30, 2018 - Australian metal AM specialist Aurora Labs has partnered with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia's national science group, to advance the former's metal 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing applications on the whole. More

UK medical 3D printing company 3D LifePrints secures £500,000 in Series A funding

Jan.25, 2018 - Earlier this week, medical 3D printing firm 3D LifePrints UK Ltd closed a Series A investment round of '500,000 with Fenwall Investments Ltd. The hefty sum comes as a follow up from the company's initial Seed Funding investment back in 2016, and is expected to accelerate 3D LifePrints' expansion and innovation. More

3D Printing News Roundup: re.3D wins $1M award, Panerai's 3D printed watch, regenHU, Dassault Systemes

Jan.19, 2018 - Here's another round-up of recent news from the 3D printing world, in case you missed anything. Stories this time include a new 3D bio-printing collaboration, Dassault Systemes launching a new entrepreneur scheme, re.3D wins $1M award, and Panerai's 3D printed watch. More

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia launches Shipyard 4.0, with 3D printing and other innovations

Jan.19, 2018 - Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia has adopted 3D printing technology at one of its manufacturing bases, a shipyard in Puerto Real. This is part of a broad move to update its operations as part of the Shipyard 4.0 concept, and the technology has so far been used to create new toilet cabins as well as ventilation grilles. More

South Carolina's Extremiti3D receives $200K to develop 3D printed prosthetic sockets

Jan.19, 2018 - Extremiti3D LLC, a South Carolina company specializing in 3D printed prosthetic sockets and cosmetic covers, has received investment from South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), a public, non-profit corporation that'fosters'South Carolina's innovation'economy. More

Adidas joins Carbon's board as its Futurecraft 4D shoe with 3D printed midsole drops

Jan.18, 2018 - Following a recent collaboration on the cutting-edge FUTURECRAFT 4D sneakers, 3D printing company Carbon has announced that an Adidas executive will be joining its board of directors. The two companies formed a strategic partnership in April of last year to drive innovation in Adidas' manufacturing processes. More

Melrose's £7 billion takeover bid causes GKN shares to soar, metal powder business struggles to stabilize

Jan.18, 2018 - Following a string of hard-hitting losses at GKN's American aerospace plant, British investment giant Melrose has swooped in with an aggressive '7.4 billion takeover offer, which GKN resoundingly dismissed earlier this week. The decision immediately impacted GKN's market value, sending its shares soaring'30%. More

Seurat Technologies raises $13.5M to accelerate game-changing metal 3D printing technology

Jan.17, 2018 - Seurat Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based startup, says it has raised $13.5 million in a Series A funding round. The significant investment will reportedly be put towards funding and accelerating the company's much-hyped metal additive manufacturing technology. More

3D Printing News Roundup: First 3D printed offshore crane hook, record growth for 4WEB Medical, Tethon 3D, more

Jan.16, 2018 - Here's another round-up of all the latest 3D printing news, to keep you in the loop in a rapidly moving world. Stories this time include another FDA certificate for Emerging Implant Technologies, Huisman testing the world's first 3D printed offshore crane hook, and more besides. More

Ethereal Machines wins CES 2018 ‘Best of Innovation’ award for its Halo hybrid '5D Printer'

Jan.11, 2018 - After already getting some serious attention last year due to its innovative new product, the Halo 5D, Ethereal Machines recently won an award at CES 2018 for the system. It's a 5-axis machine that combines additive and subtractive technologies, adding two extra rotational dimensions to a regular 3D printer's capabilities. More

Local Motors raises over $1 billion in financing for 3D printed autonomous 'Olli' shuttle

Jan.4, 2018 - Local Motors, the Arizona-based company known for its 3D printed vehicles, has announced significant financing for its autonomous shuttle bus, Olli. Through partnerships with ETS and Xcelerate, the company says it has secured over $1 billion in financing for its Olli customers. More

GE to increase stake in Sweden's Arcam to 95 percent by buying shares from hedge funds

Dec.27, 2017 - General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will raise its stake in Swedish 3D printer maker Arcam AB to more than 90 percent after having entered into a trade with both Elliott Management and Polygon Investment Group to purchase their outstanding Arcam shares at SEK 345 ($41.44) per share. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Titomic, Materialise, Arcam, K2M, Bremen Castings, Eaton, Neri Oxman, more

Dec.21, 2017 - Christmas is just around the corner, but not everyone in the 3D printing industry has given up on work just yet. Today brings news from Titomic, Materialise, Arcam, and several other additive manufacturing companies. More

News Roundup: 3D printed building, ActivArmor receives major grant, 3D printed razors from Gillette, ESA, Siemens, more

Dec.14, 2017 - 3D printing news can be hard to keep up with sometimes, but at 3ders we're always one step ahead of the game, so here's another round-up to catch'you up on things you might have missed. Stories include the biggest 3D printed building in America, and 3D printed razor blades from Gillette. More

News Roundup: 3D printed robot, TPU, Shapr3D, Indaero, 3D-printed orphan drugs

Dec.12, 2017 - Here's another round-up of recent events you might have missed, from the world of 3D printing. The latest stories include a 3D printed heart model, new 3D CAD software from Shapr Pro, and many more besides. More

News Roundup: Hoganas acquires Metasphere, Immensa 3D Printing Institute in Dubai, HP to sell 3D printers in India, more

Dec.11, 2017 - Here's another round-up of some recent 3D printing events you might have missed. We've got stories including Emerging Implant Technologies partnering with HCA, a new 3D printing institute being launched in Dubai, and more besides. More

BAAM manufacturer Cincinnati Inc. acquires Boston-based 3D printing startup NVBOTS

Dec.7, 2017 - Cincinnati Incorporated, the company behind the large-scale BAAM 3D printing system, has announced the acquisition of Boston-based 3D printing company New Valence Robotics Corporation (NVBOTS). Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. More

3D Printing News: STANLEY+Techstars AM Accelerator, Clariant launches 3D printing materials business, Schaeffler, DMG Mori

Dec.7, 2017 - This 3D printing news roundup is all about industry: Fortune 500 company Stanley Black'& Decker has established the STANLEY+Techstars AM Accelerator in collaboration with Techstars, Clariant has launched a 3D printing business, and Schaeffler is working with DMG Mori equipment on AM research. More

GE Additive opens new $15M Customer Experience Center in Munich

Dec.5, 2017 - GE Additive today announced the opening of its first international Customer Experience Center in Munich. The new 2,700 square meter center, co-located with GE's European Technology Center, is designed to help customers understand the additive process from design to prototyping to operations. Customers can benefit from hands-on training and instruction at the facility, covering additive design, machine operations and support.' More

3D Printing News Roundup: Airbus, China Aviation Materials, Daimler Trucks, Saint-Gobain, Rocket Crafters, RIVA

Dec.5, 2017 - Here's another round-up of all the latest developments from the world of 3D printing, to keep you up to speed. Stories you might have missed recently include Rocket Crafters patenting 3D printed rocket fuel, Daimler trucks adopting 3D printing for the first time, and many more besides. More

News Roundup: World's hardest steel, BeAM Machines, Carbon, Carmat teams with AddUp in 3D metal printing

Nov.29, 2017 - In case you missed out on anything happening in the 3D printing world recently, we've got another round-up to get you back up to speed. Latest stories include Materialise teaming up with Formlabs, BeAM machines launching a new 3D printer, and more besides. More

BAE, Asco Industries 3D printing deal could help Eurofighter Typhoon bid to replace Belgian F-16s

Nov.28, 2017 - Defense giant BAE Systems and lifting specialist Asco Industries have signed an agreement to collaborate on additive manufacturing technology as part of the UK government-backed Eurofighter Typhoon offer, which could replace Belgium's fleet of 54 F-16 aircraft. More

News Roundup: 3D printed Nike cleats for NFL, Philips teams with 3D Systems & Stratasys, YKK, Apworks, Nano Dimension

Nov.27, 2017 - Here's another round-up of the latest developments in the 3D printing world, in case you missed anything recently. Stories include Nike making 3D printed cleats for the NFL, Nano Dimension getting a new chairman, and more besides. More

formnext 2017 highlights 3D printing's move from prototyping to production

Nov.22, 2017 - The 2017 edition of the formnext 3D printing conference was bigger than any previous edition, welcoming more than 20,000 attendees. The event demonstrated how additive manufacturing is moving more and more towards production from its rapid prototyping roots. More

3D printing auto parts maker Divergent 3D raises over $65M from Li Ka-shing backed O Luxe

Nov.22, 2017 - Divergent 3D, the company responsible for developing the 3D printed Blade Supercar, has announced the launch of a Series B funding round through which it is seeking to raise up to $107M. The round is led by O Luxe Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong investment firm backed by business magnate Li Ka-shing. More

News Roundup: 3D printed building, ProtoLabs acquires RAPID, Cellink teams with Takara Bio, more

Nov.21, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news round-up, to make sure you're up to speed with all the latest developments. Stories you might have missed include Cellink partnering with Takara Bio, Proto' Labs acquiring parts supplier RAPID, and more besides. More

Japanese trading giant Sojitz teams with Koiwai to form JAMPT metal 3D printing company

Nov.21, 2017 - Japan's Sojitz Corporation and Koiwai Co., Ltd. have established JAMPT Corporation, a new company that will mass produce and sell metal 3D printed products. The company will be the first in Japan to offer a 'one-stop' metal additive manufacturing service. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Michelin 3D printed tire, Norsk Titanium investment, AquaRoot 3D printed pipes

Nov.20, 2017 - In today's 3D printing news roundup, there's media recognition for Michelin's 3D printed tire concept, a big investment in Norway's Norsk Titanium, and an Irish cleantech company making biodegradable 3D printed irrigation systems. More

News Roundup: OR Laser's hybrid 3D printing system, GE Additive acquires GeonX, Ecco footwear, Esun partners with ZYYX 3D printer, more

Nov.17, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing round-up, to keep you up to speed with all the latest developments you might have been too busy to catch. Stories include FIT partnering with NIK, Dassault Systemes collaborating with Ecco, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Airbus, Arconic, EOS, Mass Portal, 3D printed sleep apnea mask, Nano Dimension

Nov.15, 2017 - 3D printing news is coming thick and fast these days, and we can't expect you to always stay ahead of the curve. So here's another quick round-up of stories you might have missed, including an award for a 3D printed sleep apnea mask, a new filament drying solution from Mass Portal, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: XYZprinting, Nexa3D, BEGO partnership; ANSYS acquires 3DSIM; BASF & BigRep; SLM 800 metal 3D printer

Nov.15, 2017 - In today's 3D printing news roundup you'll find'exciting partnerships, acquisitions, and new 3D printing technology from a range of companies, including BASF, BigRep, 3DSIM, SLM Solutions, and more. More

5 3D printing stars make Forbes' 30 Under 30 Manufacturing 2018 List

Nov.15, 2017 - Forbes magazine has just unveiled the next edition of its famed 30 Under 30 list, the cr'me de la cr'me of young entrepreneurs and makers set to transform the world of manufacturing. In what may come as no surprise to some, 5 of those headline-grabbers hail from the rapidly-expanding field of additive manufacturing. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Stratasys, Arkema, EOS, Prodways, A.Schulman, Identify 3D, Dynamical Tools

Nov.14, 2017 - Here's some more stories from the 3D printing world you might have missed out on recently. This latest round-up includes news about Arkema and EOS teaming up, Identify 3D launching a new manufacturing process, and more besides. More

Make Magazine founder issues apology after claiming Naomi 'SexyCyborg' Wu is 'not a real person'

Nov.14, 2017 - The founder of Make Magazine, Dale Dougherty, has apologized after unfounded claims that Chinese maker Naomi 'SexyCyborg' Wu was not a real person. The initial statement was made via Twitter last week and has since been deleted. More

BASF tightens grip on 3D printing industry with EOS, XAAR, Ricoh partnerships

Nov.14, 2017 - Chemical company BASF has announced additive manufacturing collaborations and partnerships with EOS, XAAR, and Ricoh as it looks to expand its industrial 3D printing capabilities. The three separate deals will see BASF develop 3D printing materials for the other companies. More

News Roundup: CARMAT, AddUp, Sojitz, Kowai, PyroGenesis, 3D printing scam, TWI, Autodesk Netfabb

Nov.13, 2017 - Here's another round-up of 3D printing developments you might have missed recently. Latest stories include CARMAT partnering with AddUp, Japan's Sojitz and Kowai corporations teaming up on a new 3D printing venture, and more besides. More

French 3D printing initiative 3D Partners invests half a million euro in new headquarters

Nov.13, 2017 - A deal was recently closed that will see the development of a new headquarters for 3D Partners, the 3D printing arm of GIE. GIE is a collaboration between five French businesses that is intending to develop 3D printing technology in the region, for a range of applications. More

Fast-growing 3D printer company XYZprinting invests in Nexa3D and partners with DWS, Sicnova

Nov.10, 2017 - As XYZprinting prepares to enter the industrial market, the 3D printer company has formed a number of key alliances. New partners include SLA specialists Nexa3D and Digital Wax Systems, as well as large-format additive manufacturing company Sicnova. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Updates to Materialise software, SLM partners with Authentise, more

Nov.9, 2017 - We've got another round-up of recent 3D printing events for you, in case you've missed out on anything. Latest stories from the 3D printing world include Nuvasive launching a new implant, a collaboration between EWF and CECIM, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Aldi's £300 Baclo 3D printer, Nano Dimension, LPW, Apworks, SelfCAD, Victrex

Nov.8, 2017 - Here's another round-up of some 3D printing news events you might have missed recently. Stories include Nano Dimension opening a 3D printing customer experience center, SelfCAD giving away free licenses, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: DSM, Toyota Motorsport, Aurora Labs, Worley Parsons, Ultimaker, XJet and more

Nov.7, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news round-up, to keep you up to speed with all the latest developments. Stories this time include a partnership between Polar 3D and Makers Empire, the release of an update to Ultimaker's 3D printing management software, and more besides. More

3D Systems announces 'Figure 4' 3D printing platforms, DMP 8500 Factory Solution, ProX SLS 6100, Partnerships

Nov.7, 2017 - 3D Systems has unveiled a range of new 3D printing offerings in stereolithography, powder bed metal printing, and selective laser sintering. The products include the SLA-style Figure 4 3D printing platform, DMP 8500 Factory Solution, and ProX SLS 6100 laser sintering solution. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Graphene 3D Lab, PyroGenesis, Rolls Royce, 3D printed headphones from Kalkul

Nov.6, 2017 - Here's another summary of some of the'3D printing news events you might have missed recently. We've got stories about Graphene 3D Lab moving to a new location, some new 3D printed earphones, and more besides. More

News Roundup: Praxair's grant, 3D printing speed, Konica Minolta, WSU, HP, RESA Wearables

Nov.3, 2017 - What better way to catch up on all the latest 3D printing news than a 3ders 3D printing news round-up? Stories you might have missed recently include Konica Minolta providing a 3D printer'for an Australian university, new 3D printed parts for the International Space Station's equipment, and more besides. More

Epson announces plans to expand into industrial 3D printing market

Nov.3, 2017 - The President of Japan-based tech giant Epson announced that it will be releasing a new 3D printer to the market in the next few years. This is part of the company's plan to expand its operations and increase revenue by at least 50 percent by 2025. More

French manufacturers moves into metal 3D printing arena

Nov.3, 2017 - At a recent symposium in Charleville-M'zi'res, France, 3D printing companies came together to discuss, demonstrate, and experiment with metal 3D printing technologies. The event was organized by French metal additive manufacturing firm Platinium 3D. More

News Roundup: Orbital ATK, Techniplas, DWS, 3D printed silicone, 3D printed rocket motor, One-step 3D printing of catalysts

Nov.2, 2017 - The world of 3D printing technology doesn't slow down for anyone or anything, and it's not difficult to find yourself lagging behind all the recent developments. So here's another helpful round-up of stories you might have missed recently, including the University of Suffolk getting its first 3D printer, a 3D printed rocket motor being successfully tested, and more besides. More

3D Bioprinting BioBots changes name to Allevi, introduces new and accessible software

Nov.2, 2017 - Philadelphia-based 3D bioprinter developer BioBots has announced it is rebranding itself under the company name Allevi. The startup has also launched a new bioprinting software which it says will enable scientists and tissue engineers to work more easily with their bioprinters. More

3D Printing News Roundup: 3D Systems 3Q17 results, Kodak 3D printer, AIMS, K2M's titanium spinal implants

Nov.1, 2017 - In today's 3D printing roundup we're reporting some less than stellar financial results from 3D printing giant 3D Systems, an upcoming 3D printing ecosystem from tech company Kodak, 3D printed heart models helping Indian surgeons, and more.' More

€1.2 million Niedersachsen ADDITIV 3D printing center unveiled in Hanover, Germany

Oct.31, 2017 - Northwestern Germany is poised to be a leading player in the 3D printing industry thanks to a new state-sponsored centre for additive manufacturing in Hanover. The landmark Niedersachsen ADDITIV facility represents a '1.2 million investment for the government of Lower Saxony, and will focus on research, development, and technology transfer. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Ricoh's new material, Bio-based 3D printing polymer, 3D printed moth antenna replica, more

Oct.30, 2017 - 3D printing news just keeps coming, and we know it's not always easy to stay abreast of all the exciting developments. That's why we're here with a brief summary of things you might have missed recently, including Ricoh developing a new material, J Group Robotics launching a new FDM machine, and more besides. More

South Australian Government provides AU$1.4M grant to establish Additive Manufacturing Applied Research Network

Oct.30, 2017 - The Government of South Australia is providing a AU$1.4 million grant to the University of Adelaide to establish the Additive Manufacturing Applied Research Network. The new facility will create jobs and enable many advanced manufacturing projects in defence, medical devices, dental prostheses and injection moulding to be undertaken in Adelaide.' More

3D Printing News Roundup: Sandvik, Voxeljet, Zimpure V2, 4Web Medical, ADAPTIV 3D printed shoe, Airwolf 3D

Oct.27, 2017 - If you're looking for a brief but informative round-up of recent 3D printing news that might have passed you by, then you've come to the right place. Stories include a Dodge car with the most 3D printed parts yet being unveiled, Sandvik launching research into additive manufacturing, and more. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Hailey Dawson at World Series, RTI Surgical, Ultimaker, Creaform aerospace software, more

Oct.27, 2017 - In today's 3D printing roundup we've got an array of news from across the industry: 7-year-old Hailey Dawson will pitch a World Series game with her 3D printed hand, RTI Surgical has released a new 3D printed spinal implant system, Ultimaker has secured a significant investment, and more. More

3D printer manufacturer UNIZ raises over $6M in investments, continues expansion

Oct.26, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer UNIZ has announced another successful round of investment, primarily from Chinese backers. The company has received over 6 million, towards development and distribution of its flagship SLASH desktop machines as well as the new ZSLTV industrial range. More

3D Printing News Roundup: GKN, H3D, Sharebot, Fishy Filaments, Tinkerine Studios

Oct.25, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news roundup to keep you up to speed with the latest happenings. Stories include Fishy Filaments finding investors, GKN adopting 3D printing methods, and much more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: NYU 3D printed tumor study, Norsk Titanium wins award, MIT uses Aether 1 bioprinter

Oct.24, 2017 - In today's 3D printing roundup you'll see news from NYU and Stratasys, metal 3D printing company Norsk Titanium, and bioprinter manufacturer Aether, whose Aether 1 is being used by MIT researchers. More

News Roundup: Yissum develops 3D printed food, Henkel's new 3D printing facility, First 3D printed skyscraper in Dubai, more

Oct.23, 2017 - Here's another round-up of what's been happening recently in the world of 3D printing. Things you might have missed include Yissum announcing a new 3D printed food platform, Nuvasive adding to its portfolio of 3D printed implants, and more besides. More

Metal 3D printer manufacturer BeAM increases capital by 1.6 million euros

Oct.23, 2017 - French metal 3D printing startup BeAM has announced a 1.6 million euro increase in its capital thanks to a decision from its thirteen private shareholders. The renewed investment brings the 3D printer manufacturer's capital up to over 8 million euros. More

Israel's CollPlant to improve 3D bioprinted organs following $5M investment from billionaire Martin Schlaff

Oct.20, 2017 - Israeli 3D bioprinting company CollPlant Holdings Ltd. has announced it will be moving ahead with the development of implantable 3D printed organs. The announcement follows a significant investment from Alpha Capital, the foreign investment company owned by Austrian billionaire Martin Schlaff. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Sciaky and Altem Tech win awards, NuVasive launches new 3D printed implant, more

Oct.19, 2017 - Here's your 3D printing news roundup for October 19, 2017. In it you'll find news from EBAM inventor Sciaky, India-based Altem Technologies, 3D printed medical implant company NuVasive, and methane conversion researchers from Montana State University. More

SLM Solutions secures largest ever order as Asian customer requests 70 metal 3D printers

Oct.18, 2017 - Metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions has just secured its largest ever order. An Asian customer will be purchasing 70 of the company's 3D printers in a deal that could be worth up to 48 million euros to the German additive manufacturing company. More

MakerBot Labs: new experimental 3D printing platform is MakerBot's olive branch to open source community

Oct.18, 2017 - New York 3D printing company MakerBot has launched MakerBot Labs, an experimental platform with open APIs, custom print modes, and an online resource-sharing site. The platform purportedly allows users to 'push the limits' of 3D printing. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Creaform schools deal, NASA challenge, GE and GKN collab, more

Oct.17, 2017 - Today's 3D printing news roundup has a bit of everything, with medical 3D printing developments being complemented by an educational 3D scanning initiative, the launch of GKN Group's new Additive business, and even a new NASA 3D printing challenge for students. More

3D Printing News Roundup: ConforMIS knee implants, Sigma Labs PrintRite update, SelfCAD, Stratasys Redesign challenge

Oct.16, 2017 - The 3D printing week is off to a good start, and we've got a few updates to share with you from companies ConforMIS, Sigma Labs, SelfCAD, and Stratasys. More

Konica Minolta offers US schools free 30-day trial of Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer

Oct.16, 2017 - Konica Minolta has announced that it will be launching a free 30-day trial 3D printing program for schools across the U.S. Through a partnership with tool and 3D printer manufacturer Dremel, it is aiming to make additive manufacturing in the classroom more accessible. More

3D Printing Roundup: Stratasys, SwissLitho & EVG, Strangpresse, ORNL, 4WEB Medical, Nano Dimension

Oct.13, 2017 - Just in time for the weekend: here are some quick 3D printing stories to catch up on this Friday. Stratasys sponsors new LAIKA exhibit at Portland museum, SwissLitho and EVG team up to develop a method for printing 3D optical structures, Strangpresse acquires exclusive licensing for ORNL's additive manufacturing extruders. More

Youngstown Business Incubator partners with two Israeli 3D printing startups

Oct.12, 2017 - A partnership has been established between Ohio's Youngstown Business Incubator and Tel Aviv-based business accelerator The Junction. The collaboration will allow two Israeli 3D printing start-ups, NanoFabrica and PrintCB, to gain a foothold in the U.S. market. More

FIT AG acquires five EOS M 400-4 metal 3D printers for new additive manufacturing factory

Oct.12, 2017 - German 3D printing company FIT AG is expanding its industrial AM capacity with the purchase of five EOS M 400-4 3D printers. By investing in the EOS 3D printers, FIT AG is aiming to increase its production of parts for the automotive, motorsport, medical, and aerospace sectors. More

CBAM creator Impossible Objects raises $6.4M as interest in Model One 3D printer grows

Oct.11, 2017 - Illinois 3D printing company Impossible Objects has raised $6.4 million in a Series A investment round led by OCA Ventures. Investors included DEA Fund Partners, Mason Avenue Investments, Huizenga Capital Management, and Inflection Equity Partners. More

AM UK National Strategy: Britain aims to survive Brexit by becoming global 3D printing leader

Oct.10, 2017 - AM UK, Britain's independent, government-backed collaboration for developing the country's additive manufacturing industry, has published its 'Additive Manufacturing UK National Strategy 2018-25.' The document outlines what the UK must do to become a global leader in 3D printing. More

International Stem Cell Corporation announces breakthrough with 3D bioprinted liver tissue

Oct.9, 2017 - California-based biotech firm International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO) has announced the development of a new 3D bioprinting process which could significantly improve the quality and function of its bioprinted liver tissue. More

PieceMakerQ moves away from 3D printed toys with re-launch as B2B additive solutions provider

Oct.9, 2017 - Pittsburgh-based retail 3D printing company PieceMaker, known best for its 3D printed toy partnerships, is re-launching its business as a B2B 3D printing service and solutions provider. More

ACADEMI: Lanterman Group & America Makes launch national 3D printing training program

Oct.9, 2017 - The Lanterman Group, a 3D printing solutions firm, has teamed up with America Makes, the national accelerator program for 3D printing, to establish a national training program for 3D printing geared toward industry and government. More

IN(3D)USTRY 2017 Report: Norbert Martin Olivares of SEAT gives talk on its evolving 3D printing strategy

Oct.8, 2017 - SEAT's Head of DKM Models Department, Norbert Martin Olivares, gave a talk at this year's IN3DUSTRY conference. He explained how the Catalonian manufacturer's 3D printing strategy has grown, with specific reference to one of the company's latest vehicles, the Arona. More

France's 3DCeram partners with Japanese firm Sinto to expand ceramic 3D printing in Asia and US

Oct.6, 2017 - French ceramic 3D printing company 3DCeram has entered into a new alliance with Japanese industrial manufacturer Sinto. 3DCeram is confident that the partnership will enable it to not only improve its technologies, but also expand into the Asian and American markets. More

Lockheed Martin & Australia's RMIT University to develop metal 3D printing materials & processes for space

Oct.5, 2017 - Global aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin has signed multiple new agreements with Australian universities that will see the company collaborate on a number of aerospace and 3D printing-related projects. The partners include Melbourne’s RMIT University, the University of Sydney, and Curtin University. More

Nigerian startup Elephab aims to increase local manufacturing with 3D printing

Oct.4, 2017 - 3D printing startup Elephab is aiming to bring production back to its home country of Nigeria through the 3D printing of replacement parts. The promising company recently closed its first funding round, attracting the attention of VC firm Beta Ventures. More

Apple acquires patent for AR-compatible 3D printing system

Oct.3, 2017 - Apple has just acquired a patent that could change the face of 3D printing as we know it. Published on the US patent database earlier today, the new innovation encompasses a highly advanced 3D printing system which is compatible with Augmented Reality (AR) devices, and more specifically, AR glasses. More

Luxexcel receives additional €4M investment to develop 3D printed lenses for VR and AR

Oct.3, 2017 - Dutch optics manufacturer Luxexcel has received a new investment of 4 million Euros, which it will be using to expand the functionality of its industrial 3D printed lens platform. Manufacturers of VR and AR equipment will work with Luxexcel to integrate the company's corrective opthalmic lenses into their products. More

GE Healthcare opens first European medical 3D printing center in Uppsala, Sweden

Oct.3, 2017 - GE Healthcare, a subsidiary of General Electric, has officially opened its first healthcare-oriented European 3D printing facility. Called the Innovative Design and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center for Europe, the facility is located in Uppsala, Sweden. More

Futurist Christopher Barnatt's review: 3D Printing Innovations at the TCT Show 2017

Oct.2, 2017 - From 26 to 28 September 2017, the TCT Show was held in Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The largest such event to date, this showcased the wares and talents of over 250 3D printing and additive manufacturing organizations. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Encode Ring, Minifab resin 3D printer, Airwolf 3D, Cooksongold and Boltenstern

Sep.29, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news roundup, in case anything passed you by recently. The latest developments include a new resin 3D printer, a 3D printed jewellery collection, and much more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: ShareBot joins Techniplas innovation program, Stratasys expands J750 functionality, more

Sep.28, 2017 - 3D printing developments never stop coming, but luckily we've got another 3D printing news roundup for you. Recent stories include ShareBot joining Techniplas' innovation program and Stratasys expanding options for users of its J750 color 3D printer. More

Haydale Graphene Industries makes first sale of 3D printing products in China

Sep.26, 2017 - Haydale Graphene Industries has made its first sale of 3D printing products in China. The sale was made through its shareholding partner, Everpower, and more orders should be forthcoming if the products are applied successfully. More

3D Printing News Roundup: New 3D printer from Formalloy, BASF acquires Solvay's polyamide business, more

Sep.22, 2017 - Here's another summary of 3D printing news stories you might have missed, to keep you up to speed with the latest developments. Recently we saw'Formalloy release'a new 3D printer, UK's Lancaster University appoint a new metal 3D printing research chair, and much more besides. More

Renishaw's 3D printed skull implants now post-processed 80% faster thanks to Rösler tech

Sep.22, 2017 - Metal 3D printing specialist Renishaw has managed to drastically reduce post-processing times for its 3D printed titanium skull implants thanks to an innovative sliding technology developed by Dutch company Rösler. More

Apis Cor wants 'several dozen' construction 3D printers by 2018 after $6M Rusnano Sistema Sicar investment

Sep.22, 2017 - Apis Cor, a construction 3D printing startup based in Russia and San Francisco, has raised $6 million in investment from the Rusnano Sistema Sicar venture fund. Apis Cor's robotic 3D printer can purportedly 3D print an entire house in a day. More

Metal 3D printer company Titomic raises $5.2M through IPO, sees promising debut on ASX

Sep.21, 2017 - Titomic, an Australian additive manufacturing company known for its 'Kinetic Fusion' metal 3D printing technology, has seen a more than promising debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). More

3D Printing News Roundup: Thor3D, Materialise, Structo, EOS, Arup teams with 3Dealise, Stryker, more

Sep.20, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news round-up, keeping you up to date with the smaller goings-on in the 3D printing world. Stories include Thor3D releasing a new calibration tool, Materialise teaming up with Structo, and more besides. More

French ceramic 3D printing company 3DCeram reports 70% growth in 2016

Sep.19, 2017 - 3DCeram, a ceramic 3D printing company based in Limoges, France, has announced that is has grown substantially over the past year. With a turnover of roughly 2 million euros in 2016, the company says it has grown by a whopping 70% since 2015. More

Aspect Biosystems to advance 3D bioprinting tissue engineering tech with investment round funding

Sep.19, 2017 - Aspect Biosystems Ltd., a Canadian biotech company that specializes in developing 3D bioprinted tissues, has wrapped up its first round of institutional financing. The investment round, led by venture capital firm Pangaea Ventures, brought in funding from both existing and new investors. More

3D Printing News Roundup: 3D Systems, Type A Machines, BriteLab, Circuit Launch, CollPlant, BodyCad

Sep.18, 2017 - The 3D printing world continues to expand, and it's easy to lose track of developments. Luckily we've got another roundup of things you might have missed recently, including, amongst other stories, 3D Systems demonstrating its new software and CollPlant receiving its first order for 3D bioprinting ink. More

Rolls-Royce, A*Star & Singapore Aero Engine Services launch S$60M aerospace 3D printing facility

Sep.18, 2017 - A*Star, Rolls-Royce, and Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) have signed a S$60 million ($44.6 million) agreement to establish a facility dedicated to advanced manufacturing for the aerospace industry. More

Bavarian Research Foundation invests €220,000 in 3D printed heart stent project

Sep.15, 2017 - The Bavarian Research Foundation has just announced a €220,000 investment in 3D printed heart stents. The NewGen-Stent research project will explore the development of technological solutions to coronary heart disease, the most frequent cause of death in industrialized countries according to the World Health Organization. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Dental Crafters,EnvisionTEC's 3D printed footwear, Aspect BioSystems, more

Sep.15, 2017 - Here's another roundup of recent 3D printing stories, in case you've missed out on'anything lately. A lot has been happening, with EnvisionTEC starting beta testing on a new material for 3D printed footwear, a major bio-printing research collaboration between Canadian company Aspect BioSystems and German researchers, and more besides. More

Spain's Institute of Ceramic Technology to further research on ceramic 3D printing tech and materials

Sep.15, 2017 - The Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC), a Spanish organization dedicated to the country's ceramics industry, has announced it will be furthering its research on ceramic 3D printing through a new initiative called 3DPRINT Advance. More

AP&C opens new AM facility in Quebec to meet demand for its 3D printing materials

Sep.14, 2017 - The Canadian materials supplier AP&C has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in the Greater Montreal area, in order to meet increased demand for its products. The company, which is owned by Arcam AB, is due to create a total of 106 new jobs at the factory. More

3D Printing News Roundup: OESH Shoes, Materialise, Prodways

Sep.12, 2017 - Here's another 3D printing news round-up, in case you've missed anything recently. Stories include National Science Foundation Grant awarded to OESH Shoes, Materialise's 3D printed jaw implants finally hitting the U.S market, and more besides. More

$5.26M investment helps UK's Hobs Group improve SLA 3D printing & 3D scanning facilities

Sep.11, 2017 - Hobs Group, a British company headquartered in Liverpool, has received £4 million ($5.26M) in investment from the Business Growth Fund (BGF) to improve and expand its range of services, which include 3D printing, 3D scanning, and 3D visualization. More

BioLife4D announces $50M IPO to bring 3D bioprinted hearts to market

Sep.8, 2017 - BioLife4D, a Chicago-based biotech company, has announced it will be filing an initial public offering (IPO) of $50 million. The company is aiming to bring 'everyday investors' in to support the development and commercialization of its patient-specific 3D bioprinted cardiac tissue. More

Ex-Makerbot CEO Bre Pettis rebrands Other Machine Co. as 'Bantam Tools'

Sep.8, 2017 - Bre Pettis' rapid prototype tooling company Other Machine Co. has officially been rebranded as 'Bantam Tools,' according to a blog post made two days ago on the company's website. The startup will continue to produce the Othermill under the name Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine, but the CNC mill will now be geared towards industry professionals. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Graphene 3D Lab, LAI teams with AddUp, ANSYS, 3D printing platform for ophthalmic lenses

Sep.7, 2017 - Here's a round-up of some stories you might have missed in the 3D printing world recently, including a 3D printing technology research center being opened in Ireland, and a new metal 3D printing partnership between LAI International and AddUp. More

Universities & businesses in Nordic region collaborate to develop new metal 3D printing technology

Sep.7, 2017 - A new project has recently been announced by a group of universities and businesses, intending to develop metal 3D printing technology. The universities are located in the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, with the University of Oulu contributing the most technical expertise. More

3D printing platform mything.com secures €2.1 million in pre-launch funding from KaPa Ventures

Sep.6, 2017 - Austrian 3D printing startup mything.com has raised €2.1 million ($2.5 million) in funding from Austrian venture capital firm KaPa Ventures. mything, based in Graz and Vienna, aims to become a competitive additive manufacturing platform, connecting customers with local manufacturers. More

Prodway Group acquires Interson-Protac to further development of 3D printed audiology devices

Sep.6, 2017 - French 3D printing giant Prodway Group has announced that it will be acquiring a major stake in Interson-Protac, a medical device manufacturer. This deal should see the latter company improving its personalized audiology products with access to Prodway's range of 3D printing solutions. More

BayBG announces seven-figure investment in German RepRap's Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) Technology

Sep.5, 2017 - BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft, one of the largest equity investment funds for SMEs in Germany, has officially sunk its teeth into the liquid 3D printing game with a seven-figure investment in 3D printing company German RepRap GmbH. The massive financier has now secured itself as a minority shareholder in RepRap's framework. More

EnvisionTEC and Viridis 3D team up to produce robotic 3D printing systems for foundries

Sep.5, 2017 - EnvisionTEC has entered into a strategic partnership with Viridis 3D to produce and distribute robotic 3D printing systems. The systems are specifically designed for metal casting, enabling foundries to produce molds, mold cores, and castings much quicker and more efficiently. More

Steel producer Thyssenkrupp opens 3D printing center in Mulheim, Germany

Sep.4, 2017 - German steel producer Thyssenkrupp has officially opened a new 3D printing center in Mulheim, a city located in the western part of Germany. The facility will enable the multinational company to increase its activity in the 3D printing industry. More

3D Printing News Roundup: OrthoPediatrics, Chromatic 3D Materials, Stratasys, Type A Machines, 3D printed fashion

Aug.30, 2017 - Here's a round-up of recent events, to keep you up to speed with what's happening in the 3D printing world. Recently we've seen a partnership established'between OrthoPediatrics and Mighty Oak Medical, 3D printed fashion being displayed at a Seoul textile exhibition, and much more besides. More

Danfoss opens first 3D printing center in Denmark; Asian and North American centers to follow

Aug.29, 2017 - Danfoss, a Danish manufacturer of cooling, heating, and motor systems, has announced the opening of its first global 3D printing technology center. Based in Nordborg, Denmark, the new 3D printing facility is the first of three that Danfoss plans to open. More

3i-PRINT brings together additive giants for amazing 3D printed Volkswagen Caddy project

Aug.29, 2017 - Altair, APWORKS, csi entwicklungstechnik, EOS GmbH, GERG, and Heraeus have joined forces for 3i-PRINT, an engineering platform for research and development of innovative prototype concepts. The group has 3D printed the front end structure of a Volkswagen Caddy. More

Robo and colorFabb partner for new 3D printing materials, international expansion

Aug.29, 2017 - San Diego 3D printer company Robo has partnered with Netherlands-based filament specialist colorFabb for a distribution and reseller agreement. colorFabb will also develop special filaments for Robo. More

HP and Deloitte form alliance to implement Jet Fusion 3D printers in 'large-scale manufacturing environments'

Aug.24, 2017 - Printing behemoth HP and professional services firm Deloitte are joining forces to implement HP's 3D printing systems in large-scale manufacturing environments. Deloitte plans to flex its 'global client reach' and other strengths as part of the alliance. More

Siemens backs Identify3D's digital manufacturing security solutions to boost use of 3D printing

Aug.24, 2017 - A major partnership has been established between Siemens and digital security solutions provider Identify3D. Identify3D's software protects and secures the digital production and supply chain for manufacturers, and this new investment will mean that more companies will be comfortable adopting 3D printing technology. More

3D Printing News Roundup: 3D printed jawbone reconstruction in Korea, Sigma Labs, Emerging Implant Technologies, more

Aug.24, 2017 - The 3D printing industry still shows no signs of slowing down, but we've got another round-up of the latest developments to keep you up to speed. Recent events include Korean surgeons using 3D printing to reconstruct a patient's jawbone, EIT getting 22 new patents for its 3D printed spinal implant technology, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Reza Wearables, iBUS platform, Aether, Skriware

Aug.22, 2017 - Here's a round-up of some recent 3D printing stories you might have missed, including Aether receiving funding from the Gates Foundation for a new 3D bio-printing project, RESA Wearables introducing retail kiosks in China for 3D printed custom orthotic insoles, and more besides. More

Australia's Anatomics partners with multiple Singapore institutions for custom 3D printed implants

Aug.21, 2017 - A number of agreements have been reached between Australian tech startups and Singapore-based institutions. Among the notable partnerships is a 3D printing-related agreement between Australian medical tech company Anatomics and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). More

BeAM Machines to host Open House for new 20,000 square foot facility in Cincinnati

Aug.18, 2017 - BeAM Machines, which specializes in Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology, is to host Open House for new 20,000 square foot facility in Cincinnati. More

CSM Bakery teams with 3D Systems to bring 3D printing to food industry

Aug.18, 2017 - CSM Bakery Solutions, a provider of bakery ingredients, products and services, and 3D Systems Corp., the originator of 3D printing and solutions, today announced they reached an agreement to collaborate in the development, sale, and distribution of 3D printers, products and materials for the food industry. More

Stratasys Q2 financial results: over 1,000 units of F123 3D printer series sold

Aug.15, 2017 - With the recent release of its second quarter (Q2) financial results, 3D printing company Stratasys has seen a mixed but promising start to 2017. Notably, the company announced that it has already sold 1,000 units of its new F123 3D printer series, which launched in February of this year. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Oxford Performance Materials, Renovis Surgical, H.C Starck, C&A Tool Engineering

Aug.14, 2017 - Here's another round-up of some recent stories from the busy world of 3D printing technology that you might have missed, including H.C Starck and Oxford Performance each releasing a new range of materials for high-end manufacturing clients. More

GE improving metal 3D printers with laser & fluidics expertise

Aug.11, 2017 - GE is harnessing its expertise in lasers and fluidics to unearth new 3D printing solutions. GE laser researcher Marshall Jones was recently inducted into the'2017 class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work in the field, and is now focused on improving lasers for 3D printing. More

3D Printing News Roundup: SLM Solutions, ExOne, Materialise release financial reports; EOS expands academic program

Aug.10, 2017 - With the second financial quarter of 2017 having wrapped up on June 30, now is the time when we start to see some numbers. From SLM Solutions, to ExOne, to Materialise, it's financial roundup time! EOS and Sciaky provide some non-financial respite. More

Taiwan's GMTC partners with Thermal Technology LLC to develop metal 3D printing powders

Aug.10, 2017 - Gloria Material Technology Corp. (GMTC), a Taiwan-based specialty alloys manufacturer, and Thermal Technology LLC, a California-based sintering system manufacturer, will be collaborating to develop metal powders for 3D printing. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Australian dental industry, Ancient Greek artifacts, photon funnels, beginner’s guide to DLP & SLA 3D printing

Aug.7, 2017 - It's the start of the week in 3D printing (and everything else), and we've compiled some of today's smaller stories into a roundup of bite-size snippets. Find out how 3D printing is affecting the Australian dental industry, helping the construction of photon funnels in Florida, and more. More

Large-format 3D printer specialist BigRep receives investment from Korber during Series B round

Aug.7, 2017 - Korber, an international technology group, has invested in Berlin-based 3D printer company BigRep as part of a Series B financing round. BigRep specializes in large-format 3D printers like the BigRep ONE. More

Lockheed Martin to use 3D printing, VR at new $350M satellite production facility

Aug.3, 2017 - Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has broken ground on a new $350 million facility at its Waterton Canyon campus outside of Denver. The new building, called the Gateway Center, will use state-of-the-art technologies such as 3D printing and virtual reality to design and develop next-gen satellites. More

ACEO's Open Print Lab offers first-hand training for WACKER's silicone 3D printing

Aug.3, 2017 - ACEO, a part of Munich-based chemicals company WACKER, is hoping to make its innovative silicone 3D printing technology more known by establishing an 'Open Print Lab' at its campus in Burghausen, Germany. More

Sharebot to open new HELP3D 3D printing store in Padova, Italy

Aug.2, 2017 - Northeast Italy will soon be getting a new 3D printing hub, as Sharebot and HELP3D have announced plans to open the HELP3D Sharebot 3D Store Padova. The new 3D printing store will mark Sharebot's third location within Italy, following Firenze and Napoli. More

Prodways Group expands 3D printing offering with acquisition of AvenAo Industrie

Aug.1, 2017 - French 3D printing company Prodways Group has announced the acquisition of AvenAo Industrie, a France-based supplier of industrial equipment with a broad specialization, including 3D design and 3D printing technologies. More

3D Printing News Roundup: BASF, 3D Bio Pen, metal 3D printing market, 3Dmate design mat, Dassault Systemes

Jul.28, 2017 - For those of you who don't want to miss a single 3D printing development, here's another quick roundup of recent stories. There have been plenty of goings-on in the industry, with IDTechEx publishing a report analyzing market trends in metal 3D printing, a handheld 3D bio-printer being nominated for a major award in Australia, and much more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Proto Labs, Group Gorgé, Renishaw, 4WEB Medical, Dubai's 3D printing lab

Jul.27, 2017 - 3D printing developments show no sign of stopping, so here's another roundup of recent events to keep you up to speed. We have stories on the world's first 3D printed lab, which is due to be completed in Dubai, and some financial results from a number of key players in the 3D printing world. More

3D printing News Roundup: Boeing extends partnership with Dassault Systemes, GROW gets patent for 3D printing software solution, more

Jul.26, 2017 - Here's another roundup of some recent 3D printing news, for those of you who might not be able to keep up with the pace of developments that have been happening in the 3D printing world. Stories include Boeing extending'its partnership with Dassault Systemes to make use of its 3DExperience design platform, Rocket Craft Inc getting a contract from DARPA to build a rocket partly using 3D printing technology, and more besides.' More

Stratasys cleared of fraud charges over comments about Makerbot Replicator 3D printers

Jul.26, 2017 - An appeals court has affirmed a ruling made last year regarding statements made by Stratasys. Investors were claiming that the company had committed securities fraud after exaggerating the quality of MakerBot's troubled replicator 3D printers. The appeals court upheld the Minnesota court's decison that hyperbole was not the same as fraud. More

3D printing news Roundup: 3D printed submarine wins award, Creaform gets ISO accreditation, more

Jul.26, 2017 - Another 3D printing news summary for you, just in case anything has passed you by recently. Latest developments include Creaform's lab getting ISO accreditation, a major award for a 3D printed submarine, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Proto Labs, Michelin Thailand, Daniel Defense, GE, Flam 3D & 'Family of the Future' project

Jul.25, 2017 - Here's another round-up of what's been happening recently in the 3D printing world, including news about Proto Labs announcing its biggest investment yet to keep up with demand for 3D printing, Daniel Defense launching its first 3D printed standalone suppressor, and other things you might have missed. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Sigma Labs, Perfected3D, Dremel, Airwolf 3D, CP Glass, China XD Plastics

Jul.21, 2017 - Here's another quick round-up of all the most recent happenings in 3D printing technology, because we know it's getting harder and harder to keep up with everything. Just recently the 3D printing world saw Sigma Labs patenting a new 3D printing quality control process, Airwolf 3D launching a new membership program, and much more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Spirit AeroSystems, Norsk Titanium, Emerging Implant Technologies, Sodick, NoMatterWhat, more

Jul.19, 2017 - Here's a quick roundup of recent 3D printing news, to let you catch up on what you might have missed. A lot has been going on, with Techniplas opening a new 3D printing center in California, EIT getting FDA approval for its 3D printed spinal products, and more besides. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Stratasys to 3D print aircraft parts for Airbus, Techniplas opens AM center, more

Jul.18, 2017 - Before packing up for your summer vacation, be sure to check out these updates from the 3D printing world. From company partnerships to new initiatives, this hot July week is shaping up to be a good one for the industry. More

Much-hyped 3D printing company Desktop Metal raises $115M from Google, GE, others

Jul.17, 2017 - Metal 3D printing company Desktop Metal has raised $115 million in a Series D investment round, attracting funding from GV (Google Ventures), GE Ventures, and others. The 3D printing company's total equity investments now add up to over $210 million. More

Mitsubishi Corporation to invest in layout for Zhuhai's 3D printing industry

Jul.12, 2017 - The Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company, recently signed two cooperation agreements that will see it invest in the city of Zhuhai's metal 3D printing industry. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Roboze teams up with Inovsys SAS, Midwest Prototyping receives ISO 9001 certification, more

Jul.12, 2017 - There's been a lot happening in the 3D printing world recently, so it's easy to miss out on something important. Here's a round-up of recent developments that might have flown under your radar, including Roboze partnering with Inovsys SAS and Midwest Prototyping getting ISO 9001 certification. More

French chemical producer Arkema dives into UV-curable 3D printing with new production line in China

Jul.12, 2017 - French chemical and advanced materials company Arkema is upgrading its Sartomer subsidiary. Based in Nansha, China, the Sartomer facility will see the launch of a new production line for UV, LED, and EB (Electronic Beam) photocure resins, with the plant's overall production capacity set to expand 30%. More

New European Additive Manufacturing Strategy urges for more funding and increased standardization of 3D printing in the EU

Jul.10, 2017 - As part of its third annual Additive Manufacturing European Conference this past weekend in Brussels, the European Association of Machine Tool Industries (CECIMO) has released The "European Additive Manufacturing Strategy,' a 20-page document pushing EU policy makers to see the bigger picture of 3D printing in Europe. More

South Korea's HyVision establishes Cubicon subsidiary to 'strengthen 3D printing business'

Jul.10, 2017 - HyVision System Inc., a South Korean manufacturer of digital convergence products and vision system technologies, has announced it will be establishing a 3D printing subsidiary called Cubicon. HyVision will use Cubicon to strengthen and expand its 3D printing business. More

3D Printing News roundup: Avio Aero, Massivit 3D, Nano Dimension, Safran

Jul.8, 2017 - The 3D printing indusry continues to evolve on a near-daily basis, as does the technology itself. Here's a brief summary of some recent developments you might have missed, including Nano Dimension completing recruitment for its 3D printing beta program, and Safran getting the first EASA certification for a major gas turbine engine part made using 3D printing. More

Caterpillar invests $2 Million in bricklaying 3D printer company Fastbrick Robotics

Jul.6, 2017 - Fastbrick Robotics, an Australian construction company that has built a bricklaying 3D printing robot, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction giant Caterpillar. The two companies will work together to develop Fastbrick's robotic bricklaying technology. More

GE Aviation, ATI announce joint venture to develop meltless titanium alloy powder manufacturing technology for 3D printing

Jul.5, 2017 - Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) today announced a joint venture (JV) with GE Aviation for the development of a new meltless titanium alloy powder manufacturing technology for 3D printing. More

3D Printing News roundup: Tricorbraun boosts 3D printing capacity, Leapfrog 3D Printers get new investment, more

Jun.30, 2017 - 3D printing technology marches on at an unrelenting pace, but we're here to stop you from being trampled underfoot. Here's a round-up of some recent stories you might have missed, including packaging company Tricorbraun expanding its 3D printing capabilities, and 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog getting new investment. More

3D printing companies Carbon and Desktop Metal among MIT Tech Review's 50 Smartest Companies of 2017

Jun.28, 2017 - MIT Technology Review has released its list of 50 Smartest Companies for 2017, and we're happy to say that two 3D printing companies have made the cut. Desktop Metal and Carbon, two young but innovative additive manufacturing firms, are mentioned on the list, amidst such illustrious companies as Apple, Intel, and GE. More

3D printing news roundup: Xaar aiming to double revenue, Polar Cloud integrated into Autodesk Tinkercad, more

Jun.27, 2017 - In today's 3D printing news roundup, UK inkjet tech company Xaar outlines growth plans for its 3D printing business, Polar Cloud gets integrated into Autodesk Tinkercad, and Additive Works joins the Altair Partner Alliance. Read on for more. More

Ultimaker releases new PP 3D printing material, upgraded Cura software, more

Jun.27, 2017 - Dutch 3D printing company Ultimaker has announced a slew of new product developments that are geared towards improving and enhancing its Ultimaker 2+ and dual-extrusion Ultimaker 3 3D printing systems. More

Renishaw embarks on Spanish Futuralve project for development of 3D printed aerospace turbines

Jun.27, 2017 - Renishaw Iberica, a subsidiary of UK metal 3D printing company Renishaw, has embarked on the Futuralve project, an initiative which brings together several Spanish companies, universities, and tech centers for the development of 3D printed high-speed turbines for the aerospace industry. More

Nano Dimension to 3D print space electronics with Harris Corporation

Jun.27, 2017 - Nano Dimension Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of Israeli 3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension Ltd., will be developing 3D printing electronic modules for space through a collaboration with the Harris Corporation, an American technology company. More

New York 3D printing company Voodoo Manufacturing raises $5M in financing round

Jun.23, 2017 - New York City 3D printing company Voodoo Manufacturing has raised $5 million in a financing round led by venture capital firm General Catalyst, with participation from NextView Ventures, 645 Ventures, and Y Combinator's Continuity Fund. The round takes Voodoo's cumulative seed funding to $6.4 million. More

3D Printing News roundup: Optomec receives NASA SBIR contract, Concept Laser teams up with LAUAK, more

Jun.23, 2017 - Developments in the 3D printing world keep coming thick and fast, and we don't blame you if you're struggling to keep up. Here's a quick rundown of things you might have missed, including Optomec getting a NASA contract and Concept Laser collaborating with French aerospace company LAUAK. More

New LEAP jet engines with 3D printed parts earn $31 billion of new business for GE at Paris Air Show

Jun.22, 2017 - This year's Paris Air Show was a major success story for GE, primarily due to its new LEAP jet engines. These engines are produced by CFM International, which is part-owned by GE, and make use of 3D printed parts as well as advanced ceramic materials. More

Yamazaki Mazak opens new 3D printing solutions center in Singapore, rolls out smart factory tech

Jun.21, 2017 - Japanese machine tool manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak has announced the launched a new Additive Manufacturing Solution Centre, as well as the adoption of its Mazak iSmart Factory technology at its Singapore facility. More

3D printing news roundup: Immensa launches first 3D printing factory in Dubai, Robo 3D to receive major investment, more

Jun.19, 2017 - Developments in 3D printing technology are showing no signs of slowing down, and it's getting easier to lose track of what's going on out there in the world of additive manufacturing. Here's today's second brief roundup of recent news, featuring Immensa, Robo 3D, Stratasys, and others. More

AMTZ, think3D announce $6M medical device 3D printing facility in India

Jun.19, 2017 - Indian 3D printing platform think3D has announced it will be establishing a $6 million 3D printing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India. The center is being realized in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), a special-purpose entity with the goal of advancing medical device manufacturing in the country. More

Contour Crafting begins series production of deployable construction 3D printers

Jun.16, 2017 - Behrokh Khoshnevis, inventor of the innovative Contour Crafting construction 3D printing method, has received a significant investment from Doka Ventures. Khoshnevis has also leased a 33,600-square-foot space in El Segndo, and will ramp up production of his robotic construction 3D printers. More

Techniplas launches 3D printing division headed by former 3D Systems CEO Avi Reichental

Jun.16, 2017 - Techniplas LLC, a plastic fabrication company based in Nashotah, Wisconsin, has announced plans to establish a 3D printing center. The facility will be used to accelerate product development through the digitization of the company's operations. More

Dental company Straumann acquires 35% stake in Rapid Shape to accelerate dental 3D printing

Jun.15, 2017 - Swiss dental company Straumann and rapid prototyping company Rapid Shape are announcing the 'deepening' of their partnership, as Straumann has acquired a 35% non-controlling stake in Rapid Shape. The funds will help both companies accelerate the use of 3D printing in dentistry. More

GE Additive partners with Stryker to support industrial 3D printing for healthcare sector

Jun.14, 2017 - GE Additive has signed a partnership agreement with Michigan-based medical tech company Stryker in order to support and help accelerate the latter's adoption of additive manufacturing. The partnership was announced at GE's recent Minds + Machines event in Berlin, Germany. More

HP expands 3D printing solutions across Asia-Pacific region with new partnerships, more

Jun.13, 2017 - Just over a year ago, HP Inc. stunned the additive manufacturing industry with the launch of its Jet Fusion 3D printer, which promised faster and cheaper 3D printing. Now, the company is still pushing the benefits of its Jet Fusion system, and has announced a significant expansion into the Asia-Pacific market. More

Norsk Titanium to proliferate RPD 3D printing process with investment from Triangle Holdings

Jun.12, 2017 - Norwegian additive manufacturing company Norsk Titanium AS has announced the receipt of a significant investment from Triangle Holdings LP, a North Carolina aerospace investment company owned by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. More

Formlabs announces 3D printed footwear partnership with New Balance following major product launch

Jun.5, 2017 - On the same day as its unveiling of two exciting new 3D printing systems, Formlabs has announced a partnership with sportswear brand and fellow Massachusetts company New Balance. Formlabs will use the Form 2 SLA 3D printer to create 3D printed footwear materials. More

Connecticut's United Technologies Research Center invests $75M in 'Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence'

Jun.5, 2017 - The United Technologies Research Center in East Hartford, Connecticut says it is investing $115 million to establish an Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence ($75M) and an Engine Compressor Research facility ($40M). UTRC has also unveiled a $60M 'innovation hub' located on its East Hardford campus. More

3D Printing News ICYMI: Volkmann introduces new material handling system, AREVO partners with In-Q-Tel, more

Jun.3, 2017 - Another busy week of 3D printing news, as the Kickstarter campaign for the Blackbelt 3D printer smashed its funding target and 3D printing company AREVO partnered with In-Q-Tel. In case you missed any of these or other goings-on, here's a quick roundup: More

Israeli 3D printing company Nano Dimension raises $4.7M from investors, will issue 4M shares

Jun.1, 2017 - Nano Dimension, an Israel-based 3D printing company leading the way in printed electronics, has raised $4.7 million (NIS 17 million) from investors. The funding, which was raised through private placement agreements, comes from both Israeli and other non-U.S. investors. More

Stage One invests £1M to launch creative 3D printing startup Fluxaxis

May.31, 2017 - Stage One, a UK-based creative services company, has announced the launch of Fluxaxis, a £1 million ($1.29M) startup dedicated to digital manufacturing platforms such as 3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC machining, and more. More

GE to deliver 3D printers to over 400 schools as part of Additive Education Program

May.31, 2017 - As part of GE's commitment to investing $10 million into additive manufacturing education, the American company will be delivering desktop 3D printers to over 400 primary and secondary schools across the globe, as well as metal 3D printers to eight colleges and universities. More

3D printed fuel pioneer Gilmour Space raises $3.7M in funding round led by Blackbird Ventures

May.30, 2017 - Gilmour Space Technologies, an aerospace company based in Queensland, Australia, has raised $3.7 million (5 million AUD) in a Series A funding round led by Australian venture capital company Blackbird Ventures. Gilmour Space's rockets use solid, 3D printed fuel. More

Dental 3D printing company Arfona takes top prize at Propelify Startup Competition

May.29, 2017 - Arfona, a Brooklyn-based dental 3D printing startup, has just been named winner of the 2017 Propelify Startup Competition. The company, which has developed an innovative 3D printer for manufacturing partial dentures, is hoping to make dental care more accessible to patients. More

Cadac Group to open new 3D printing and CAM fabrication lab in Heerlen, NL

May.28, 2017 - Cadac Group has announced a new joint venture with Netherlands-based CAM specialist CNC Machineworks. Together, the companies will establish Cadac Group Digital Fabrication, which will consist of a new 3D printing fablab in Heerlen, NL called the Cadac Lab. More

MakerBot co-founder Bre Pettis acquires rapid prototype tooling company Other Machine Co.

May.23, 2017 - Bre Pettis, the co-founder and former CEO of 3D printing company MakerBot, has reportedly acquired Other Machine Co., a manufacturer of rapid tooling and milling machines based in Berkeley, California. More

Ford's appointment of new CEO Jim Hackett could signal more 3D printing, AI, etc.

May.23, 2017 - American automaker Ford has announced the appointment of Jim Hackett as CEO. Hackett will lead Ford through a number of transformations aimed at accelerating its use of beneficial technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, big data, and more. More

3D bioprinting startup CELLINK opens new office in Cambridge, MA

May.22, 2017 - Swedish startup CELLINK, known for its low-cost and accessible 3D bioprinting technology, has announced the opening of a new office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The opening demonstrates CELLINK's growth and growing relevance within the emerging bioprinting field. More

Meet the female engineer behind UAE company Strata's 3D printed aircraft parts

May.22, 2017 - A 25-year-old woman from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates has become central to an effort to develop the Middle Eastern country’s first 3D printed aircraft interior components. Maryam Al-Kuwaiti, the forward-thinking engineer in question, is being recognized as a pioneer in the UAE’s additive manufacturing aerospace initiative. More

3D Printing News ICYMI: Organovo's 3D bioprinting data, Metalysis, RP Platform, CPRIT grant, more

May.20, 2017 - In another busy week for 3D printing we saw Organovo present data from its most recent research into 3D bioprinted liver tissue, Metalysis start research into producing a cost-effective 3D printable aluminum-scandium alloy, and much more besides. Here's a summary of everything that might have passed you by recently: More

Advanced manufacturer Fathom to offer affordable metal 3D printing with new Desktop Metal 3D printers

May.19, 2017 - California-based advanced manufacturing company Fathom has partnered with Massachusetts-based 3D printing company Desktop Metal. Fathom will use Desktop Metal's recently released Studio and Production 3D printers to offer more affordable metal 3D printing services to customers. More

3D Metalforge opens Singapore's first end-to-end metal 3D printing facility

May.18, 2017 - Metal 3D printing company 3D Metalforge has opened Singapore's first end-to-end Metal Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC). The S$2.5M facility, which offers a range of metal 3D printing solutions and services, was inaugurated on May 17. More

3D printing company Nano Dimension raises $4M through private placement, releases Q1 results

May.18, 2017 - Nano Dimension Ltd., an Israeli company that specializes in 3D printed electronics, has raised a total of NIS $4 million through a private placement agreement with Israeli institutional investor Ayalim Trust Funds. The company has also released its 2017 Q1 financial results. More

3D printing company Prodways raises over €50M with IPO launch on Euronext Paris

May.17, 2017 - Prodways Group (PWG), the France-based industrial 3D printing company, has announced that its recent IPO listing was a huge success. The company, which recently went public on the Euronext Paris securities exchange, reportedly raised €50.7 million after the full exercise of the Extension Clause and before the exercise of the Over-allotment Option. More

Sigma Labs posts Q1 2017 financial results, hypes potential Morf3D merger

May.17, 2017 - Sigma Labs, the New Mexico-based quality assurance company behind PrintRite3D, has posted its financial results for the first quarter of 2017. Total revenue was $150,203, down on the same period last year. CEO Mark Cola says he is 'pleased with the progress' of the company. More

3D Printing News ICYMI: CollPlant, Paxis LLC's new WAV 3D printing system, ADAPT, Magicfirm's ZYYX Pro 3D printer, more

May.12, 2017 - 3D printing developments continue to happen almost as fast as we can report them, and recently we'saw CollPlant establish a new 3D bioprinting division, research agency ADAPT acquire significant funding from the Department of Defense, and many other events besides. Here's a round-up of everything that might have passed you by:' More

Sintavia to quadruple metal additive manufacturing production with new 55,000 sq ft facility

May.11, 2017 - Sintavia, LLC, a global metal additive manufacturing company, has unveiled plans to construct a 55,000 square foot 3D printing facility in Florida. Once established, the new AM plant will serve as the company's new headquarters and is expected to quadruple Sintavia's production capacity. More

Japanese gas company TNSC to sell Optomec metal 3D printers as part of 'total AM solution'

May.9, 2017 - Optomec, an Albuquerque-based additive manufacturing systems manufacturer, has announced a strategic alliance with the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), a Japanese global supplier of industrial, specialty, and electronic gases. More

Adam Savage goes behind the scenes at GE additive manufacturing facility for 'GE in the Wild' miniseries

May.9, 2017 - GE has launched GE in the Wild, an online miniseries that sheds some light on the people and facilities behind GE. In Episode 1, former Mythbusters host Adam Savage and Innovation Nation correspondent Alie Ward look at GE's Advanced Manufacturing Works in Greenville, SC. More

3D Systems announces new ProJet MJP 5600 3D printer, SLA materials, hybrid software at RAPID + TCT

May.9, 2017 - The latest from RAPID + TCT is from additive manufacturing giant 3D Systems, which has unveiled a range of new products, materials, and tools to accelerate its plastic 3D printing solutions. More

GE Additive secures $20 million 3D printing investment, establishes new Customer Experience Center in Pittsburgh

May.8, 2017 - GE has announced the conversion of its research center in Pittsburgh into a Customer Experience Center, similar to an existing facility in Munich. This will further the implementation of its more recently acquired 3D printing technology. More

HP launches global 3D printing reseller program, partners with Henkel for Open Materials Ecosystem, more

May.8, 2017 - Last year, printing company HP broke on to the 3D printing market with its highly anticipated Jet Fusion 3D Printing system. Now, at the RAPID + TCT 3D printing event in Pittsburgh, PA, the 3D printer manufacturer has made a series of exciting announcements. More

Catalonia to open €28M Global 3D Printing Hub in 2020 with support from HP, Renishaw, Ricoh

May.3, 2017 - The government of Catalonia in Spain has said it will invest 28 million euros in the creation of a Global 3D Printing Hub. The new additive manufacturing facility will encourage the adoption of industry 4.0 technology and is supported by HP, Renishaw, Ricoh, and other companies. More

PostProcess Technologies raises $4M to accelerate 3D printing surface finishing systems

Apr.27, 2017 - PostProcess Technologies, an automated 3D printing post-processing company based in Buffalo, New York, announced that it has raised a whopping $4 million through a seed funding round, $1 million of which was invested by New York Ventures. More

German steelmaker Kloeckner acquires 10% stake in 3D printing company BigRep

Apr.26, 2017 - German steel manufacturer Kloeckner & Co. has announced that it has acquired a 10 percent stake in Berlin-based 3D printer startup BigRep for less than 10 million euros. BigRep is known in the 3D printing industry for making some of the largest-scale FDM 3D printers. More

Prodways, Safran partner to create inorganic 3D printing materials; Prodways IPO subscription starts tomorrow

Apr.26, 2017 - French company Safran has announced a partnership with Prodways, the 3D printing subsidiary of Gorge Group. Together, the companies will seek to develop new and innovative 3D printing materials and processes. As part of the collaboration, Safran will also acquire a stake in Prodways. More

German industrial group Thyssenkrupp to open 3D printing center this year

Apr.25, 2017 - Thyssenkrupp, a German industrial group, has announced plans to open a 3D printing center which will allow it to produce 3D printed parts and products for its clients. According to the announcement, the upcoming 3D printing center is expected to be inaugurated in September of this year. More

General Electric invests 100 million euros into German 3D printing site

Apr.25, 2017 - General Electric (GE) is continuing to focus its gaze squarely on the EU 3D printing industry, with a game-changing investment of 100 million euros ($109 million USD) into a newly acquired production site in Lichtenfels, Germany. The strategic move follows GE's acquisition of Concept Laser, a privately held German 3D printing firm, last year. More

Nano Dimension appoints former 3D Systems president Avi Reichental to board of directors

Apr.24, 2017 - Israeli 3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension Ltd. has announced that Avi Reichental, former president, chief executive officer, and director at 3D Systems, has joined its board of directors. Nano Dimension is known best for its 3D printed multi-layer PCB technology. More

SHINING3D opens new EMEA HQ in Germany, launches two new Einscan 3D scanners

Apr.21, 2017 - SHINING3D has announced the opening of its European Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. SHINING3D EMEA has already kicked off its operations with the launch of a new generation of EinScan 3D scanners, which includes the EinScan-SE (Elite) and the EinScan-SP (Platinum). More

Kodak's Micro 3D Printing and Packaging division to become Advanced Materials and 3D Printing Technology unit

Apr.19, 2017 - Kodak has announced a revision to its reporting and division structure. Projects carried out in the Micro 3D Printing unit will now be moved into a new division: Advanced Materials and 3D Printing Technology. The new unit will also include the operations of the current Intellectual Property Solutions Division. More

3D printing news roundup - Apr 15 - 4Web Medical's record growth, 3D Systems reduces price of ProX SLS 500, more

Apr.15, 2017 - Here's another roundup of what's been going on recently in the 3D printing world, with some brief stories that could have easily passed you by in another non-stop week of exciting developments. 3D printed implant company 4Web Medical has announced record growth for the first quarter of this year, and 3D Systems has reduced the price of its ProX SLS 500 3D printer, and more besides More

Dutch 3D printer company Nectar receives €1M investment to expand production of Nectar One

Apr.13, 2017 - Dutch 3D printer company Nectar has received a one million euro investment from Dutch investment company TIIN Capital and venture capital firm PPM Oost. The funding will allow the Arnhem-based startup to increase its production, sales, marketing, and R&D for its Nectar One 3D printer. More

Startup Metal Heart developing South Africa's first production metal 3D printer following $1.23M govt. investment

Apr.11, 2017 - Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), a national development finance institution owned by the South African government, has invested 17 million rand ($1.23M) in Metal Heart, a Gauteng-based 3D printing startup. Metal Heart will produce South Africa's first production-ready metal 3D printer. More

Shimifrez gets $750K from Canada Makes to expand thin metal additive manufacturing processes

Apr.10, 2017 - Shimifrez Inc. has received a reported $750K in funding from Canada Makes. The funding will allow Shimifrez to create 8 new jobs at its facility in Vaughan, Ontario, and will contribute to accelerate its photo chemical etching and electroforming technologies, which are used to manufacture thin copper parts. More

3D Printing News ICYMI: Robo 3D, buildpl8, Verbatim, Igus, Roboze, AtlanticProCare & Aether 1 bioprinter

Apr.8, 2017 - Another round-up of recent news items that you might not have been aware of, to keep you up-to-date in what has been a very busy and exciting time for 3D printing. Verbatim has released a new PP filament, Robo3D has partnered with a number of Candian retailers, online 3D service buildpl8'has helped to provide employment for people with autism, amongst other interesting developments throughout the industry. More

Victrex acquires PEEK fiber manufacturer Zyex for £10M to expand 3D printing applications

Apr.6, 2017 - Victrex plc, a British supplier of high-performance polymers, has announced its recent acquisition of Zyex, one of the world's leading manufacturers of PEEK fibers. The £10 million acquisition will allow Victrex to further explore the use of PEEK fibers in 3D printing applications. More

Boeing's new venture capital arm HorizonX to invest in 3D printing, AI, autonomous cars

Apr.6, 2017 - Boeing has announced the launch of HorizonX, its new venture capital division which will be geared specifically towards investing in innovative tech startups. HorizonX will be looking to several areas of interest for its investments, including 3D printing, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence. More

3D Printing News ICMYI: 3D printed in-ear devices, Zuken partners with Nano Dimension, more

Apr.5, 2017 - Another quick summary of some important 3D printing news that might have passed you by this week, with a new project to 3D print in-ear devices, a partnership between Nano Dimension and Zuken, and much more besides. More

3D printing company Stratasys invests in LPW Technology to advance metal powder solutions

Apr.5, 2017 - LPW Technology, the UK-based developer, manufacturer, and supplier of metal powders, has announced that it has received a significant strategic investment from 3D printing solutions company Stratasys Ltd. The investment will help LPW Technology to further develop its metal powder business. More

SIA Engineering and Stratasys partner to accelerate 3D printing for commercial aircraft parts

Apr.5, 2017 - Sia Engineering, stratasys, mou, additive manufacturing strategic partnership, 3D printing for commercial aircraft parts More

UK medical 3D printing company axial3D raises £500K in funding round

Apr.5, 2017 - axial3D, a 3D printed medical model specialist based in Belfast, UK, has raised over £500,000 ($624K) in seed funding to bring its medical 3D printing tech to new markets. Techstart NI, the largest single investor, pledged £100,000 in the round, and has now contributed £250,000 in total. More

Wohlers Report 2017: 3D printing industry grew 17.4% in 2016, now worth $6.063 billion

Apr.4, 2017 - Wohlers Associates Inc, the leading consultant firm in the 3D printing industry, has just released its 22nd annual report, the Wohlers Report 2017. According to the highly anticipated report, the additive manufacturing industry grew by 17.4% in 2016, and 97 manufacturers produced and sold 3D printing systems. More

3D printing news in brief: Nano Dimension files bioprinting patent, Airbus 3D prints cabin parts, more

Apr.3, 2017 - It's a new week and a new month in the 3D printing world, and we're already seeing significant developments in 3D bioprinting, aerospace additive manufacturing, and consumer-level 3D printing. An intriguing patent filed by PCB specialist Nano Dimension could be the day's hottest story. More

3D printing news ICYMI: PostProcess Technologies goes large, Sigma Labs invests in Morf3D, GE workers learn AM

Apr.1, 2017 - It might seem like we're cheating you with all these roundups, but there's simply a lot of 3D printing news this week. Here's a quartet of shorter 3D printing stories that came out on Thursday, March 30, with PostProcess Technologies, Sigma Labs, and PyroGenesis all in action. More

3D printing news ICYMI: HandyScan 3D certified by Airbus, 1st 3D printed swimming prosthetic, SLM partners with SAP, more

Mar.31, 2017 - Some more news that you might have missed, including ProtoLabs adding PolyJet to its range, an Airbus certification for HandyScan, worlds first swimming prosthetic, and more. More

3D printing metal powder maker Metalysis invests £10m in Materials Discovery Centre

Mar.31, 2017 - UK-based metal powders company Metalysis has recently launched a new research centre, as part of a huge investment of '20m. '10m of this will go on the centre and creating hundreds of new jobs and traineeships in the area. The company's work with metal powders is popular throughout the industry, and it is hoping to make inroads into the aerospace and automotive sectors More

IACMI, Local Motors, ORNL to partner on composites development and large-scale additive manufacturing

Mar.31, 2017 - The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation'IACMI-The Composites Institute, a national institute led by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announces a new project to develop materials including reinforcements with advanced composites using large-scale additive manufacturing. More

Xaar opens new 3D printing lab in Nottingham, UK

Mar.30, 2017 - Xaar, a UK manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads based in Cambridge, recently opened a new laboratory in Nottingham, where it will explore 3D printing technologies and the potential to scale them up for industrial volume. More

Mubadala, Dubai Future Foundation, GE Additive to build UAE's first 3D printing microfactories

Mar.28, 2017 - Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), the Dubai Future Foundation, and GE Additive have joined forces to establish the first 3D printing microfactories in the UAE. The trio plan to start with microfactories in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. More

Dubai DEWA teams with GE Additive to give 3D printing bigger role in future energy strategy

Mar.27, 2017 - Dubai's Electricity and Water Authority has signed an agreement with GE Additive that will see more investment in 3D printing technology, as part of their strategy for the future of energy in the UAE. The two will collaborate on research and development into ways that energy can be made more efficient, with the use of 3D technology. More

US-based Emerson opens new 3D printing plant in Singapore

Mar.27, 2017 - US-based additive manufacturing heavyweight Emerson has launched a new 3D printing plant in Clementi, Singapore. The state-of-the-art facility is Emerson's second worldwide development hub, and comes as part of Emerson's ongoing investment in the Asia-Pacific region, which has totalled over $80 million in the past five years. More

3D Systems launches new 3D printing materials, ProJet CJP 260Plus full color 3D printer and software updates

Mar.21, 2017 - 3D Systems has today announced a range of new 3D printing materials, software updates and a new full color 3D printer to accelerate additive manufacturing in the growing investment casting, jewelry and dental markets. More

Chinese 3D printing construction company WinSun & Saudi Arabia’s Al Mobty Contracting Co agree 10 billion RMB deal

Mar.21, 2017 - The king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, has overseen a 10 billion RMB (1.5 billion USD) contract between Chinese 3D printed housing company WinSun and Saudi’s Al Mobty Contracting Co. More

HP unveils details on 3D printing Material Development Kit, 3D Open Materials and Applications Lab

Mar.20, 2017 - In breaking news from the Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) conference today, HP officially unveiled their Materials Development Kit, showcased the 3D Open Materials and Applications Lab, and revealed several key material developments with BASF and Evonik. More

3D Systems launches its first scalable, super-fast 'Figure 4' 3D printing production platform

Mar.20, 2017 - 3D Systems today unveiled its Figure 4 additive manufacturing platform, based on the company's Figure 4 technology and NextDent materials. The Figure 4 production platform is scalable and modular, ranging from single-print engine machines to fully automated, high-volume production systems with 16 or more print engines. More

3D printing news ICYMI: Sciaky takes EBAM to Japan, Sigma Labs partners with Jaguar, more

Mar.18, 2017 - We're overflowing with 3D printing news this week'and it's only Thursday. In addition to Sciaky taking its EBAM 3D printing technology to Japan, several partnerships have been struck up, with Sigma Labs, Concept Laser, and Oxford Performance Materials all getting down to business. More

Shining 3D Digital Dentistry to set up US subsidiary, will show off 3D scanners & printers at IDS 2017

Mar.17, 2017 - Shining 3D is a leading Chinese 3D scanning and printing company, and their breakthroughs in the dental industry will soon be helping out patients in Europe and the USA. This year's International Dental Show in Cologne will be a chance for their work to be demonstrated, and for companies to get on board with 3D digitization and the potential it has to change dentistry and orthodontics. More

Stratasys & US Department of Veteran Affairs to launch 3D printing hospital network

Mar.16, 2017 - Stratasys unveiled today that it is teaming with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to launch one of the first collaborative 3D printing hospital networks in the nation. More

Formlabs introduces two new dental 3D printing resins and partnership With 3Shape

Mar.16, 2017 - Formlabs today announced two new dental 3D printing materials and upcoming biocompatible materials for 3D printed dentures. More

Materialise gets FDA approval for 3D printed pediatric surgical guides

Mar.16, 2017 - FDA have given the go ahead for 3D printing to be used to produce surgical guides for children for the first time. The guides will be produced by Materialise, to help surgeons with pediatric osteotomy operations. This will allow for better planning and much more accurate surgery More

Caterpillar Inc. and FIT AG partner to 3D print aluminum and titanium parts

Mar.15, 2017 - Illinois-based construction corporation Caterpillar Inc. has announced a three-year partnership with German additive manufacturing company FIT AG. Through the partnership, the companies will work together to design and 3D print aluminum and titanium parts. More

Leading Canadian metals specialist Samuel, Son & Co. invests in metal 3D printing

Mar.13, 2017 - Canadian metals and industrial parts manufacturer Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd. has announced it will be increasing its stake in 3D printing technologies through the acquisition of Burloak Technologies, a Dundas, Ontario-based additive manufacturing solutions company. More

Stratasys releases Q4 and full year 2016 financial results, lowers 2017 outlook

Mar.10, 2017 - Stratasys has released its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results, reporting $175.3 million in revenue for Q4. The 3D printing company says its 2017 revenue will be between $645 million and $680 million with non-GAAP earnings of 19 cents a share to 37 cents a share. More

Taiwan's Tongtai to commercialize hybrid 3D printing technology this year

Mar.9, 2017 - Taiwan-based machine tool manufacturer Tongtai Machine and Tool Co., Ltd. has announced plans to commercialize its 3D printing technology sometime later this year. The company has also set its annual sales target at NT$200 million (~6.48 million USD). More

NVBots spinout Digital Alloys raises $5M to launch multimaterial metal 3D printers

Mar.9, 2017 - Digital Alloys, a spinout from the NVLabs division of New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS), based in Burlington, MA, has announced a $5 million Series A financing led by Khosla Ventures. Digital Alloys 3D printers will be able to mix multiple metals in a solid part. More

GE announces major expansion of metal 3D printing company Concept Laser

Mar.9, 2017 - After acquiring a 75% stake in German metal 3D printing company Concept Laser, GE has announced its plans for a massive expansion. The expansion will include a bigger HQ, increasing Concept Laser's employee base, and investing more. More

International Women’s Day 2017: 42 most influential women in 3D printing

Mar.8, 2017 - From scientists, to company founders, to makers and engineers, to designers, women have played a crucial role in the proliferation of 3D printing in various industries. To recognize some of these inspiring women, we've compiled a (non exhaustive) list of influential women in the industry. More

Hahn-Schickard obtains Prodways 3D printing tech to make injection molds

Mar.7, 2017 - German microsystems engineering company Hahn-Schickard has integrated Prodways' ProMaker L5000 3D printer and new PLASTCure Rigid 10500 resin for new applications in plastic injection molding. More

Sigma Labs awarded new contract with Aerojet Rocketdyne for metal 3D printed part qualification

Mar.7, 2017 - Sigma Labs Inc. has received an additional contract from Aerojet Rocketdyne, a rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer. The new contract is a follow-on for a contract that was awarded to Sigma Labs last year to develop advanced quality control measures for 3D printing metal aerospace parts. More

Ultimaker files first patents, remains 'committed' to open source 3D printer development

Mar.2, 2017 - Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker has filed its first ever patents. The company says the patents are 'defensive,' to protect against patent infringement lawsuits, and that it remains '100% committed to [its] open source ethos.' More

3D Systems releases Q4 and full-year financial results, shares fall 9.9%

Mar.1, 2017 - 3D Systems shares fell as much as 12.5% on Tuesday, February 28, after the 3D printing company released its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. Shares were down 9.9% on the day at close. More

Pizza 3D printing startup BeeHex brings in the dough: $1M, to be exact

Mar.1, 2017 - BeeHex, a food 3D printing startup once associated with NASA, has raised $1 million in funding to launch its new product, the Chef 3D pizza printer. The company is planning a soft launch, and will work with a handful of pilot customers throughout 2017. More

Type A Machines partners with BriteLab to accelerate Series 1 3D printer production

Feb.28, 2017 - Hoping to keep up with growing global demand for its award-winning Series 1 3D printer line, Type A Machines is entering a manufacturing contract with BriteLab. The facility offers all the benefits of being locally based, as well as a holistic product development experience that offers faster manufacturing than any offshore company. More

3D printing company Materialise reports total revenue increases of over 12% in 2016

Feb.27, 2017 - Materialise, one of the global leaders in 3D printing software and services, has released its fourth quarter 2016 and full year financial results. Overall, the numbers indicate positive growth for the Belgium-based 3D printing giant. More

Kickstarter backers of $179 Tiko 3D printer won't be getting refunds, says folding startup

Feb.24, 2017 - Tiko 3D, the company behind the Tiko Unibody 3D Printer, has wound down operations, despite raising almost $3 million from its debut Kickstarter campaign. Backers yet to receive a Tiko 3D printer, which users have described as faulty and inaccurate, will not receive a refund. More

Take a look inside 3D printing filament company ColorFabb’s new headquarters

Feb.23, 2017 - 3D printing filament company ColorFabb has just moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in Belfeld, The Netherlands. The move is a vast departure from ColorFabb's previous headquarters, which company representatives say is indicative of the company's ambitious future vision. More

Polymaker secures $5M in 2nd round funding, appoints Jeffrey L. Walters as VP of Business Development in Americas

Feb.23, 2017 - Polymaker announces a new round of VC funding and the appointment of Jeffrey L. Walters as VP of Business Development, Americas. More

Reports: Disney acquires 'world's first 3D printed toy' company MakieLab

Feb.22, 2017 - MakieLab, a UK-based company that had made custom 3D printed dolls since 2012, has reportedly been acquired by Disney. MakieLab has history with the US entertainment giant, having been part of the Disney Accelerator startup scheme in 2015. More

Oerlikon partners with TU Munich and Skoltech to advance industrialization of 3D printing

Feb.21, 2017 - Swiss industrial tech company Oerlikon has signed research partnerships with the Technical University of Munich (TU Munich) in Germany and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in Russia to advance additive manufacturing technologies and surface solutions. More

Strata and Reliance partner to explore aerospace 3D printing in UAE and India

Feb.17, 2017 - Strata Manufacturing PJSC, an Abu Dhabi-based aero-structure manufacturing company, has partnered with Mumbai-based Reliance Defence Limited (RDL) to develop and collaborate on aerospace composite manufacturing capabilities, including 3D printing. More

Is MakerBot close to the brink? Stratasys-owned 3D printer company lays off 30% of workforce

Feb.16, 2017 - Stratasys-owned 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot has announced a 'restructuring plan' that will see 30% of its workforce laid off. The New York City-based 3D printer maker went through a downsizing of similar proportions in 2015. More

Swiss dental company Straumann seeks 3D printing partner

Feb.16, 2017 - Straumann, a dental solutions company based in Basel, Switzerland, has announced it is seeking an official 3D printing partner. The Straumann Group is one of the world's leading providers of dental implants, restorative products, and services. More

DMG MORI acquires 50.1% of shares in SLM 3D printing company REALIZER

Feb.16, 2017 - German machine tool manufacturing company DMG MORI has acquired 50.1% of shares in German additive manufacturing company REALIZER GmbH, strengthening the company's 3D printing technology offerings. More

Nano Dimension launching 3D bioprinting subsidiary dedicated to kidney disease solutions

Feb.13, 2017 - Nano Dimension has announced that it is preparing to launch a subsidiary focused primarily on 3D bioprinting. The company will be focusing primarily on 3D bioprinted human kidney structures as a potential treatment for end stage renal disease (ESRD), which causes kidney failure. More

HP cuts 500 jobs in Ireland, continues to prioritize 3D printing over old tech

Feb.9, 2017 - HP announced today that it would be closing a manufacturing plant in Ireland, leaving close to 500 people out of work. This is part of its new business strategy, as it attempts to cut costs and make more productive investments in newer technologies, such as 3D printing. More

Taiwanese retailer Aurora says its 3D printing business grew 23% in 2016

Feb.8, 2017 - Aurora, a Taiwanese office automation and furniture distribution company that has expanded into the 3D printing industry, reports that in 2016 its additive manufacturing business increased by 23% in both the Taiwanese and Chinese markets. Looking towards 2017, the company says it will continue to push forward its 3D printing enterprises. More

Oerlikon to open new industrial 3D printing R&D facility in Charlotte, NC

Feb.7, 2017 - Swiss company Oerlikon has announced it will be expanding its global additive manufacturing business with a new R&D and production facility for advanced 3D printed parts in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new facility will offer its clients integrated, end-to-end services for advanced 3D printing. More

Google, BMW, Lowe's invest $45M in 3D printer startup Desktop Metal

Feb.7, 2017 - Desktop Metal, a 3D printing startup based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has raised $45 million in a Series C investment round from investors including Google, BMW, and Lowe's. Desktop Metal will use the money to prepare for the launch of its first 3D printer later this year. More

Cypriot 3D printer company Ilios returns with new Photon 2 UV DLP 3D printer

Feb.3, 2017 - Just before the new year, Cyprus-based 3D printer developer Ilios closed its doors. In a surprising turn of events, founder Demetris Zavorotnitsienko has just announced he is determined to keep his company going, and will be releasing the new Ilios Photon 2 UV DLP 3D printer. More

EOS, GKN Powder Metallurgy form automotive 3D printing partnership

Feb.3, 2017 - GKN Powder Metallurgy has teamed up with additive manufacturing company EOS to produce 3D printed parts for the automotive sector and 'lead the way in business-to-business industrial 3D printing.' More

GE to explore high-performance thermoplastic 3D printing with Roboze One+400 3D printer

Feb.3, 2017 - GE Additive, General Electric's 3D printing-focused venture, recently increased its 3D printer arsenal at its Global Research Center in Niskayuna, New York with the addition of a Roboze One+400 3D printer. The 3D printer will help GE to further its R&D of 3D printing technologies. More

Renishaw opens new North American headquarters and 3D printing Solutions Center in Illinois

Feb.1, 2017 - UK-based metal 3D printing company Renishaw has announced it will be moving its North American headquarters to a new office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, Illinois. According to the company, the change of headquarters to a larger, multipurpose facility signals the company's intentions to grow within the North American market. More

Polish SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit receives €1.1M from FIT AG

Feb.1, 2017 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit, maker of the Sinterit Lisa SLS 3D printer, has announced it has secured '1.1 million ($1.18 million) in funding via a rights issue. The funding came from Lupburg, Germany-based additive manufacturing company FIT AG. More

3D Systems acquires dental 3D printing materials company Vertex-Global Holding

Jan.31, 2017 - 3D Systems has announced the acquisition of Vertex-Global Holding B.V., a dental materials company that supplies products under the Vertex and NextDent brands. 3D Systems will use its Figure 4 3D printing system with NextDent 3D printing materials to create next-gen dental products. More

French 3D printing startup Prismadd begins industrial production

Jan.30, 2017 - French 3D printing startup Prismadd is breaking into the big leagues as it kicks off production at its Montauban industrial 3D printing plant. The company, which signed a six million euro contract with Airbus, expects to ship its first 3D printed titanium structural parts by the end of March. More

3D printer company Mcor Technologies seeks investment for huge expansion as it triples its workforce

Jan.26, 2017 - The Irish 3D printer manufacturing company Mcor Technologies is hoping to expand by trebling its workforce. With plenty of investors already on board, and orders coming in from huge international companies, it hopes to raise a further 5 million euros to keep up with demand and grow by 50 percent each year. More

Audi takes additive manufacturing efforts up a gear with new EOS development partnership

Jan.25, 2017 - Car manufacturer Audi AG has started a development partnership with additive manufacturing specialist EOS that will see the latter providing additive systems and training to the former. Audi plans to 3D print tools, geometrically complex inserts for die casting molds, and more. More

Voodoo Manufacturing's 'new-age robotic factory' could be largest cluster of 3D printers ever

Jan.25, 2017 - Brooklyn-based startup Voodoo Manufacturing has just received $1.4 million to build the next generation of robotic factories. Its current setup consists of 160 3D printers, and the startup has plans to add 50 more. More

SD3D acquires 3D printing automation software company Printelize

Jan.25, 2017 - San Diego-based automations technology and 3D printing company SD3D has announced the acquisition of Polish software company Printelize. The acquisition price remains undisclosed. More

Galenfeha, Inc. announces intent to acquire Additive Manufacturing LLC for $14M

Jan.24, 2017 - Galenfeha, Inc., a Texas-based engineering, manufacturing, and product development company, has announced plans to acquire Additive Manufacturing LLC for $14 million in cash, signing a letter of intent to acquire the 3D printing company. More

NAMIC helps Singapore businesses adopt 3D printing technologies

Jan.24, 2017 - Over the past year and a half, Singapore's National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster has reached out to roughly 400 companies, both local and international, to help them adopt and integrate 3D printing technologies into their business. More

3D printing company SLM Solutions announces immediate removal of CEO Markus Rechlin

Jan.24, 2017 - German 3D printing company SLM Solutions has removed Markus Rechlin from his position as CEO and management board member and appointed Uwe Boegershausen, the company's chief financial officer, as acting CEO. No reason has been given for Rechlin's dismissal. More

WorleyParsons to distribute Aurora Labs' metal 3D printers following non-binding agreement

Jan.20, 2017 - Australian metal 3D printer company Aurora Labs has signed a non-binding Term Sheet with Sydney-based engineering firm WorleyParsons. The proposed partnership seeks to combine Aurora Labs' products with WorleyParsons' network of contacts within the mining and infrastructure industries. More

MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom resigns, Nadav Goshen to replace him

Jan.18, 2017 - MakerBot, one of the leading manufacturers of desktop 3D printers, has just announced the resignation of CEO Jonathan Jaglom. Jaglom, who had been acting CEO since March 2015, will be succeeded by Nadav Goshen, MakerBot's current president. More

Robo 3D and Foxconn sign manufacturing agreement for Robo R2 3D printer

Jan.16, 2017 - San Diego-based 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D has announced a manufacturing agreement with Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group. The agreement effectively establishes a manufacturing partnership through which Foxconn will produce Robo 3D's Robo R2 smart 3D printer. More

XYZprinting parent company Kinpo to increase manufacturing capacity for 3D printers

Jan.12, 2017 - Taiwanese IT manufacturing company New Kinpo Group, notable for its subsidiaries XYZprinting, Kinpo Electronics, and Cal-Comp Electronics, has just announced it will be expanding its 3D printer and vacuum cleaner manufacturing capacity in 2017. More

GE Additive Education Program accepting applications from schools for 3D printers

Jan.6, 2017 - GE announced today that they are now accepting applications from schools for the GE Additive Education Program (AEP). GE will invest $10 million over the next five years in two educational programs. More

CES 2017: Aleph Objects announces new LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder, software updates and partnerships

Jan.5, 2017 - Aleph Objects is making headlines at CES 2017 with announcements of a new LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder Tool Head, exciting software developments, and fresh partnerships More

GE Additive teams with GE Capital to sell, finance metal additive machines

Jan.5, 2017 - GE announced its GE Additive business will collaborate with GE Capital to sell and finance metal additive manufacturing machines. More

Fuji Xerox plans to expand 3D printing & cloud services to China in 2017

Jan.3, 2017 - Tokyo-based joint company Fuji Xerox has announced that it is setting its sights towards mainland China and plans to launch its 3D printing business and cloud services there in 2017. More

3D printer company Robo debuts on ASX, raises A$6M with IPO

Dec.22, 2016 - San Diego, California-based 3D printer manufacturer Robo is capping off an already successful year with a listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Listed as RBO, Robo managed to raise AUD$6 million with a successful public offer (the maximum subscription). More

3D printing company Sigma Labs receives DARPA OM Phase III award, $400K contract with Honeywell Aerospace

Dec.21, 2016 - Sigma Labs, the Santa Fe-based provider of quality assurance software PrintRite3D, has just won Phase III of the prestigious DARPA OM award, and secured a new contract with Honeywell Aerospace More

Farsoon to bring SLS 3D printing solutions to North America

Dec.21, 2016 - Chinese 3D printing company Farsoon Technologies has just announced that it will, as of now, be offering its direct-to-consumer metal additive manufacturing solutions to the North American market through its new branch, Farsoon Americas. More

3D printer company Prusa has over $1M in funding blocked, issues warning about PayPal

Dec.21, 2016 - Czech Republic-based 3D printer developer Prusa Printers published a warning to other small but quickly growing businesses after online payment company PayPal froze over $1 million in funding. More

HS HI-TECH and Z3DLAB launch joint venture to open $2.5M industrial 3D printing center in Korea

Dec.15, 2016 - French additive manufacturing and advanced materials company Z3DLAB recently announced a joint venture with Korean semi-conductor expert HS HI-TECH to launch an industrial digital additive manufacturing center in Korea. More

GE moves forward with takeover of 3D printing companies Arcam AB, Concept Laser

Dec.14, 2016 - GE, the multinational digital industrial company, has executed on its agreement to acquire a 75% stake in German 3D printing company Concept Laser, and will take full ownership over the next few years. GE has also purchased 76.15% of Swedish additive manufacturing company Arcam AB. More

Arconic to supply 3D printed nickel, titanium parts for Airbus airplanes

Dec.13, 2016 - Metal alloy developer Arconic, which is growing out of an Alcoa spin-off, has entered into two agreements to supply Airbus 3D printed metal parts for the airplane maker’s commercial aircraft. More

Airbus wins German Federal Ecodesign Award for 3D printed Bionic Partition

Dec.13, 2016 - Airbus APWorks GmbH, a subsidiary of German aerospace giant Airbus, recently announced that it has won the Federal Ecodesign Award for its Bionic Partition design concept. The Bionic Partition was additively manufactured by APWorks using its innovative Scalmalloy material. More

Roboze heads North, partners with Swedish 3D printer reseller

Dec.6, 2016 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze recently announced a new partnership with 3D printing supplier 3D-Center. The partnership consists of a distribution agreement through which 3D-Center will resell Roboze's 3D printers in the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland. More

ICYMI: Stratasys advances 3D printing in healthcare, 3D scanned scrotum, more

Dec.3, 2016 - At the end of what has been a very busy week for the 3D printing world, here are some more notable stories for you to catch up on: from Stratasys advancing its medical 3D printing, to a 3D scanned scrotum sculpture, to a 3D scanning education contest and more. More

Oerlikon acquires German metal 3D printing company citim

Nov.30, 2016 - Global tech company Oerlikon has announced the acquisition of citim, a German additive manufacturing specialist, as it aims to expand its 3D printing capabilities in Europe and the USA. A specialist in small-series production of metal 3D printed products, citim also makes functional prototypes. More

Shares in metal 3D printer manufacturer Aurora Labs soar amid talk of major business deal

Nov.30, 2016 - Shares in Aurora Labs, an Australian manufacturer of metal 3D printers, rose dramatically earlier today after the company announced negotiations with a major engineering company. After rising to an intraday peak of 5.39 AUD, shares closed at 3.52, marking a 0.54 (18.12%) increase. More

GE investing $10 million to subsidize 3D printers for educational institutions

Nov.23, 2016 - GE Additive recently announced it would be investing $10 million over the course of the next five years into two educational programs geared towards developing 3D printing technologies and towards training future talent within the field. More

Farsoon announces partnership with LSS, debuts new 403P SLS 3D printer

Nov.21, 2016 - As announced at formnext 2016, Chinese company Farsoon Technologies has partnered with German laser sintering company LSS. In addition to the new partnership, Farsoon has unveiled its new 403P series plastic laser sintering system. More

Zhuhai CTC plans to move 500 units a year of its Riverbase 500 3D printer

Nov.18, 2016 - Zhuhai CTC Electronic, China's leading 3D printer manufacturer, has announced that it plans to produce an annual output of 500 industrial 3D printers. The announcement was made at China's intelligent equipment exhibition, where CTC was exhibiting its industrial Riverbase 500 3D printer. More

SAP, Stratasys opening 3D printing co-innovation labs for Distributed Manufacturing initiative

Nov.18, 2016 - 3D printing giant Stratasys and SAP, a German multinational software corporation, are together establishing a global network of 3D printing co-innovation labs for promoting the use of additive manufacturing on the production line. More

Stratasys partners with Siemens to advance AM integration, unveils new Fortus 900mc 3D printer

Nov.16, 2016 - Stratasys has announced a formal partnership with Siemens. The collaboration seeks to integrate Stratasys' AM solutions with Siemens' Digital Factory solutions with the goal of fully integrating 3D printing into traditional manufacturing. Stratasys has also unveiled a new Fortus 900mc 3D printer. More

3D printed electronics leader Nano Dimension posts Q3 financial results, has $14m in assets

Nov.9, 2016 - Nano Dimension, the Israel-based 3D printer manufacturer and printed electronics specialist, has posted its financial results for the third quarter of 2016. The company ended the quarter with $14,243,000 in cash and cash equivalents, with total quarterly expenses of $1,727,000. More

Microsoft awarded patent for full-color 3D printing with mixed CMYKW materials

Nov.8, 2016 - Microsoft is dreaming about the next generation of multi-color 3D printers, and has just patented a new 3D printing technique that creates mixtures of 3D printable materials with CMYKW colors, allowing it to 3D print objects in any and full-color. More

Tend.ai raises $2M for robot-operated 3D printing farm concept

Nov.8, 2016 - Tend.ai is streamlining the entire 3D printing farm concept with a versatile robot arm that can automatically operate a dozen or more 3D printers, laser cutters and other modern workshop tools, and has just raised 2 million dollars in seed money. More

Aether to support Stanford 3D bioprinting efforts to make animal testing a thing of the past

Nov.4, 2016 - Aether has just entered a 3D bioprinting collaboration with researchers from Stanford University and will provide Aether 1 beta 3D printers to validate medical testing models and make animal testing a thing of the past. More

Foxconn to integrate 3D printing into R&D through CTC Electronic collaboration

Nov.3, 2016 - Despite previously referring to 3D printing as just a gimmick, electronics giant Foxconn has entered talks with Chinese 3D printing manufacturer Zhuhai CTC Electronic to incorporate 3D printing into their R&D processes. More

Siemens partners with UAE organizations to bolster 3D printing and professional training

Nov.2, 2016 - Siemens had expanded its global partnerships with two new agreements with major UAE organizations: the Mubadala Development Company and the Ministry of Education. The two MoUs, are geared specifically towards advancing and promoting 3D printing and education. More

Metal 3D printing company Atlantic Precision Inc. bought by Precision Castparts Corp.

Oct.28, 2016 - Florida-based metal 3D printing company Atlantic Precision Inc. has been bought by Precision Castparts Corp., an Oregon-based diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. Previous owner Generation Growth Capital Inc. bought Atlantic Precision just two years ago. More

After SLM bid fails, GE buys Germany's Concept Laser for €599m, raises bid for Arcam

Oct.27, 2016 - Just days after GE's takeover plans for SLM Solutions failed, the company has agreed to buy German metal 3D printing specialist Concept Laser for 599 million dollars, while increasing their offer for Arcam. More

GE, Local Motors to open first Fuse 'collaborative' microfactory in Chicago

Oct.27, 2016 - GE and Local Motors have announced Fuse, a new business model for manufacturing that combines open innovation with small batch manufacturing techniques like 3D printing. Fuse operations will take place in new micro-factories, the first of which will open in Chicago this December. More

GE refused to raise its price for metal 3D printing pioneer SLM after activist Elliott intervenes

Oct.24, 2016 - GE's tender offer deadline for the takeover of metal 3D printing pioneer SLM Solutions will be reached today, but GE is unwilling to extend the deadline or increase their offer after opposition from the second biggest shareholder. More

Dubai Future Foundation partners with Autodesk to set up $100m 3D printing fund

Oct.24, 2016 - In an effort to make the Dubai 3D printing strategy a complete regional success, the Dubai Future Foundation has now teamed up with Autodesk to spark regional 3D printing innovation through a 100 million dollar investment fund. More

GE builds 3D printing factory in Prague, to 3D print engine parts for next-gen Cessna Denali

Oct.21, 2016 - GE and the Czech government just announced plans to build a new 3D printing factory near Prague, which will act as GE Aviation's first aircraft engine HQ and will be used to 3D print engine parts for the next-gen Cessna Denali. More

'Grow your own bone' 3D printing company EpiBone raises $560k from Plum Alley Investments

Oct.21, 2016 - Plum Alley Investments, a private membership that supports promising women entrepreneurs and gender-diverse teams, has announced the closing of a $560k syndicate in EpiBone, a 3D printing startup using stem cells to grow new bone.' More

Siemens to offer end-to-end additive manufacturing solution starting January 2017

Oct.21, 2016 - Global technology company Siemens has unveiled a new end-to-end additive manufacturing software package, covering design through simulation and production. The solution, offered by the company's product lifecycle management (PLM) arm, will begin rolling out in January 2017. More

Elliott says to reject GE offer for metal 3D printing giant SLM Solutions

Oct.21, 2016 - GE's attempt to take over metal 3D printing giants SLM and Arcam has encountered some obstacles, with SLM shareholders opposing the deal while the Arcam tendering process needed to be extended after insufficient interest. More

Retail giant Aurora and China Medical set up medical 3D printing joint venture

Oct.18, 2016 - Taiwanese partners Aurora and China Medical University Hospital have just moved into the medical 3D printing market as Changyang Biomedical International, with 3D printed dentures, surgical models and orthodontics first on the agenda. More

Schuler introduces 3D printed hot stamping dies for more efficient cooling

Oct.17, 2016 - Schuler, the German-based company specializing in hydraulic press technology, has announced it will be integrating 3D orienting and 3D printing into its hot stamping process. The new technologies are expected to improve the process and help to boost material properties through the creation of 'conformal cooling channels in dies'. More

HP Inc to cut 4000 jobs and refocus on 3D printing

Oct.14, 2016 - Home computers, laptops and inkjet printers are strugggling. So HP Inc will streamline its workforce and focus its efforts on 3D printing and scanning. More

Up to half of all plastic parts on HP's Jet Fusion 3D printers are 3D printed with same tech

Oct.13, 2016 - HP's 3D printing division has just revealed that up to half of all plastic parts on their Jet Fusion 3D printer have been manufactured using that same technology, and are actually cheaper because of it. More

Twice as many 3D printers shipped over 2016, Gartner predicts

Oct.13, 2016 - A new Gartner report concludes that the 3D printing market has extensively grown over 2016, and that more than twice as many 3D printers will be shipped this year than in 2015. More

Dutch companies unite in RAMLAB to facilitate 3D printing progress, eyeing welding 3D printer

Oct.10, 2016 - Two dozen Dutch companies that could benefit from 3D printing, including Fokker and Heerema, have joined forces in the Rotterdam-based RAMLAB with the purpose of sharing hardware, knowledge and networks and facilitating cross-sectoral innovations. More

FDA approves 70% porous 3D printed titanium spinal implants from K2M

Oct.6, 2016 - K2M, a medical device company headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand its CASCADIA Lateral Interbody System. The system uses titanium 3D printed parts, and provides less invasive access to the spine. More

ExOne Innovent 3D printer now printing with sub-10-micron industrial grade metal & ceramic powders

Oct.6, 2016 - ExOne, a 3D printing company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is introducing modifications to its Innovent 3D printer that will enable the machine to process metal and ceramic powders at less than 10 microns. A modification package is available for existing Innovent users. More

Organovo begins development of 3D bioprinted human liver for direct transplant

Oct.5, 2016 - 3D bioprinting company Organovo has just announced that it will be developing 3D printed human liver tissue that can be directly transplanted into patients. If successful, the transplantable liver tissue could be a game changer for the medical field, as it could be the first 'robust alternative' to a liver transplant. More

Polar 3D heating up: 100k 3D prints on Polar Cloud, $2m financing round, new staff

Oct.4, 2016 - Polar 3D, the Cincinnati-based educational 3D printing specialist, has announced that its Polar Cloud 3D printing platform has reached 100,000 print jobs. The company has also closed a $2 million financing round and added new staff to its executive team. More

3D printing news roundup: Sintavia acquires Concept Laser 3D printer, Materialise expands Magics 3D Print Suite

Oct.1, 2016 - During the final week of September, metal 3D printing specialist Sintavia acquired a Concept Laser 3D printer, Materialise added products to its Magics 3D Print Suite, and ASTM International introduced a new standard for 3D printed stainless steel alloys. Here are the stories you might have missed. More

Metal 3D printing company BeAM aiming to become industry leader

Sep.29, 2016 - Founded in 2012, BeAM has become a promising force within the field of metal 3D printing. The young company, which in 2015 generated a turnaround of 1.25 million euros, is expecting to increase its sales to 7 million euros in 2016, and promises to increase its profit in the future. More

Stratasys 3D printers moving Schneider Electric closer to 'Factory of the Future' vision

Sep.28, 2016 - Schneider Electric, a French company specializing in electricity distribution, automation management, and energy management, has incorporated Stratasys 3D printing equipment into its manufacturing processes. The company believes it can now meet its short- and long-term efficiency goals. More

HP Labs turns 50: HP reveals 30-year plan, promises 3D printers will not have DRM

Sep.28, 2016 - HP Labs, the central research organization for printing giant HP, turned 50 this week. At a special anniversary event, several HP figures revealed the company's plans for 3D printing, including DRM-free materials development for the Jet Fusion 3D printer, IoT connectivity, and more. More

Dubai set to build world's first 3D printed laboratory for 3D printing and drone research

Sep.28, 2016 - The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it has awarded Convrgnt Value Engineering with the contract to design and construct the UAE's first building fully 3D printed onsite, which will also be the first ever 3D printed laboratory. More

L'Oreal and Poietis attack baldness with plans for 3D bioprinting of implantable hair follicles

Sep.28, 2016 - French beauty giant L'Oreal has just unveiled a new partnership with tissue bioprinting expert Poietis with the purpose of exploring 3D printing options for implantable hair follicles, the small organs that produce hairs. More

SHS announces investment partnership with 3D printed medical device company EIT

Sep.22, 2016 - German 3D printed orthopedic device manufacturer Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) has just announced that it has received a significant investment from German private equity company SHS mbH. More

New Zealand's CReATE group is developing new bioprinting techniques and biomaterials

Sep.21, 2016 - The Christchurch Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Group (CReaTE), a multidisciplinary research team at New Zealand's University of Otago, is using 3D printing to develop new bioprinting techniques and biomaterials in order to repair damaged tissues following trauma or disease. More

Carbon Fiber 3D printer maker MarkForged sees 147% increase in sales over first half of 2016

Sep.21, 2016 - MarkForged, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based 3D printer manufacturer known for its innovative continuous fiber filament (CFF) technology, has been experiencing a productive year, with significant growth in its business and a large expansion of its distributors. More

3D Systems fabricates 3D printed medical devices for new 'Jaw in a Day' surgical planning package

Sep.21, 2016 - 3D Systems has launched Jaw in a Day, the latest addition to its Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) product line. The process enables surgeons to create patient-specific 3D printed surgical guides, models, and instruments for jaw and dental reconstruction surgery. More

French startup XtreeE is developing direct 3D printing for construction processes

Sep.21, 2016 - French startup XtreeE has, since its founding in 2015, focused on the integration of digital technologies into architectural and construction practices through consulting, manufacturing, and new technologies. They are hoping to create France's first 3D printed house. More

Linde Gases unveils ADDvance O2, an oxygen measuring system to control gases in 3D print chambers

Sep.20, 2016 - Industrial gas supplier Linde Gases has just launched its latest product geared towards advancing AM: the ADDvance O2. According to the company, the new technology is the first-of-its-kind measuring unit designed to monitor and maintain oxygen (O2) and humidity levels within print chambers. More

Facebook acquires 3D printed modular consumer electronics startup Nascent Objects

Sep.20, 2016 - In a surprise move Facebook has just acquired Nascent Objects, a developer of a modular consumer electronics platform that recycles and reuses core components such as sensors and batteries in new 3D printed forms. More

Cooler Master teams with 3DNA to bring custom 3D printed parts to PC hardware

Sep.19, 2016 - 3D design and printing studio 3DNA recently collaborated with popular computer hardware manufacturer Cooler Master UK to bring a new level of customization and personalization to their products. More

New 3D printing alliance could see Taiwan acquire larger share of global AM market

Sep.19, 2016 - Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has announced a 3D printing alliance between several local development groups, including the Additive Manufacturing Association of Taiwan, the Taiwan Mold & Die Industry Association, and the Chinese Industrial Designers Association. More

Norsk Titanium secures investment from Applied Ventures

Sep.19, 2016 - Norsk Titanium, a Norwegian supplier of 3D printed titanium components, has announced investment from Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, a California-based chip and advanced display specialist. Terms of investment were not released. More

French 3D printer startup Dagoma raises €3M for international expansion

Sep.19, 2016 - French 3D printer startup Dagoma has announced that it has received an astounding 3 million euros in funding from lead investor Olivier Leclerq. With the new investment, the company will seek to expand its products, business, and services across France and abroad. More

3D printing news roundup: 3D printed scoliosis brace brought to White House, XYZprinting announces $290 da Vinci Mini

Sep.17, 2016 - In our second 3D printing roundup of a very busy week, here are some bite-sized updates from Materialise, UNYQ, XYZprinting, APWorks, and more. More

Aether ships $9K 3D bioprinter to world's top universities for large-scale bioprinting research collaboration

Sep.15, 2016 - Aether, a San Francisco-based 3D bioprinting startup, has formed research collaboration agreements with some of the world's top universities so they can carry out 3D bioprinting research on the Aether 1 Bioprinter. The research will span many scientific and computational fields. More

3D printing startup Carbon raises $81M from GE, BMW and Nikon for international expansion

Sep.15, 2016 - Carbon, formerly Carbon 3D, Inc., the company responsible for the well-received M1 3D printer and its proprietary CLIP technology, has just announced that it has received $81 million in funding from new strategic investors which include GE Ventures, BMW, Nikon, and JSR. More

BigRep acquires NOWlab to increase 3D printing consultation capacity

Sep.15, 2016 - German large-volume 3D printing pioneers BigRep have acquired the Berlin-based interdisciplinary design studio NOWlab, and will be incorporating their disruptive material and application expertise into their growing consultation services. More

PSA Peugeot Citroën signs 3D printing deal aimed at cutting production costs

Sep.15, 2016 - French car giant PSA, of Citroen, Peugeot and DS cars, just signed a letter of intent with Divergent 3D to bring their revolutionary 3D printing manufacturing platform to the entirety of PSA's car production system. More

3D printing news roundup: Zortrax announces $1.9M profit, Autodesk's big plans for the Future, Stratasys introduces kit for 3D printing fixtures

Sep.14, 2016 - In addition to our regular coverage of all things 3D printed, we've got a roundup to keep you up-to-date on the latest recorded profits, company appointments, sales, and releases. More

European Investment Bank pumps €15 million into Dutch 3d printer company Ultimaker

Sep.14, 2016 - The European Investment Bank has just provided Dutch 3D printing pioneer Ultimaker with a 15 million euro loan, intended to facilitate research and to allow the company to prepare for a major investment round that is scheduled for mid-2017. More

voestalpine opens R&D center for metal 3D printing in Düsseldorf

Sep.14, 2016 - The voestalpine Group, a multinational speciality steel producer based in Austria, has just announced an exciting expansion of its services and products through the opening of a new research and development center for metal 3D printing. The new center is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. More

3D Systems announces new strategy to shift 3D printing from prototype to production

Sep.12, 2016 - 3D Systems is today unveiling a new strategy, new solutions, new partnerships, and an updated management team in order to help its additive manufacturing customers transition from prototyping to production. The strategy will be detailed by President and CEO Vyomesh Joshi at IMTS 2016. More

3D printer manufacturer EnvisionTEC files patent infringement lawsuit against Formlabs

Sep.12, 2016 - EnvisionTEC, a global 3D printer manufacturer with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan; and Gladbeck, Germany, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Formlabs. EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani has offered a statement on the action. More

Local Motors & Mouser Electronics to put a drone on new 3D printed self-driving car

Sep.9, 2016 - Local Motors, the company that is driving innovation forward in the field of 3D printed vehicles, is looking to take its Strati 3D printed car to the next level with the help of Mouser Electronics Inc. and engineer Grant Imahara. The team will be building an autonomous version of the car with a drone mounted on it. More

Organovo launches second 3D bioprinted tissue service, the ExVive Human Kidney, premarket shares go up 7%

Sep.7, 2016 - 3D bioprinting company Organovo has just announced that it has launched its latest bioprinted product, ExVive Human Kidney, which it will also begin commercial contracting for. In the wake of the announcement, the company has seen an impressive increase of 7% in premarket shares. More

Altran invests in Divergent, the maker of 'Blade' the 3D printed supercar

Sep.7, 2016 - French consulting and R&D firm Altran has just announced a new investment partnership with innovative auto manufacturer Divergent, the makers of the revolutionary 'Blade' 3D printed supercar. More

GE plans to invest $1.4B to acquire additive manufacturing companies Arcam and SLM

Sep.6, 2016 - GE (NYSE:GE), the world's leading digital industrial company, today announced plans to acquire two suppliers of additive manufacturing equipment, Arcam AB and SLM Solutions Group AG for $1.4 billion. Both companies will report into David Joyce, President & CEO of GE Aviation. Joyce will lead the growth of these businesses in the additive manufacturing equipment and services industry. More

Samsung and MakerBot team up to bring 3D printers to classrooms across Europe

Sep.5, 2016 - In an effort to help curb youth unemployment in Europe and to introduce younger generations to digital technologies, Samsung Electronics Europe has teamed up with 3D printer company MakerBot to equip a number of educations institutions (including schools, colleges, and museums) with 3D printers. More

Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Concept Laser said to be exploring sale options

Aug.31, 2016 - German 3D printer manufacturer Concept Laser GmbH is rumoured to be exploring sale options with a number of buyers. If a deal for Concept Laser's sale is made, it could reportedly fetch more than 600 million euros. More

UTA engineer granted $100K for development of 3D printable bioinks for tissue and organ implants

Aug.30, 2016 - University of Texas Arlington's Kyungsuk Yum has received a $100,000 National Science Foundation grant for the development of 3D printable bioinks that have been reinforced with carbon nanotubes to ensure structure rigidity. More

3D printing news you might have missed this week - August 27, 2016

Aug.27, 2016 - As summer draws to a close, here are nine 3D printing stories you might have missed this week, including updates from Mouser Electronics' ISS Design Challenge, ZVerse's partnership with Konica Minolta Dealers, and more Pok'mon Go creations. More

ORNL and Boeing to receive Guinness World Records title for largest solid 3D printed item

Aug.26, 2016 - Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Boeing are expected to receive the Guinness World Records title for largest solid 3D printed item, according to a media advisory. Their 3D printed tool, used to manufacture the Boeing 777X jet, will be officially measured on Monday, August 29. More

PADT secures America Makes grant to develop 3D printed lattice test model for aerospace partners

Aug.26, 2016 - Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, together with several aerospace partners, has been awarded an America Makes grant for the development of a simulation model that can accurately predict the behavior of 3D printed lattice structures. More

Lowe's Home Improvement 3D service expands 3D metal printing options with ExOne collaboration

Aug.25, 2016 - Bespoke Designs, the 3D printing service in Lowe's Chelsea store in New York City, has just expanded their range of 3D services through a collaboration with metal 3D printing giant ExOne. More

Nano Dimension supplies first DragonFly 2020 PCB 3D printer to Israeli defense company, posts Q2 financial results

Aug.25, 2016 - Nano Dimension, a developer of 3D printed electronics systems and advanced additive manufacturing tech, has shipped the first ever DragonFly 2020 PCB 3D printer to a leading Israeli defense company. The 3D printing company has also posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2016. More

Shining 3D to form Chinese 3D printing ecosystem, aims to become 3D bioprinting leader

Aug.24, 2016 - Shining 3D, a Chinese 3D printing company, is aiming to become a leader in the field of 3D bioprinting while simultaneously building China's 3D printing ecosystem. The company owns a 50% stake in Regenovo Biotech, the company behind the Regenovo 3D bioprinter. More

Report says Northeast Ohio could become Silicon Valley of 3D printing

Aug.23, 2016 - Researchers from Northeast Ohio are arguing that this region has all the necessary elements to become the Silicon Valley of 3D printing in the near future, and compiled a roadmap that will help realize this ambitious goal. More

Australian 3D printing company 333D to debut on ASX this Thursday

Aug.23, 2016 - Australian 3D printing company 333D is scheduled to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) as of this Thursday, August 25th and expectations are high. The 3D printing company has signed an exclusive deal with the AFL to manufacture 3D printed merchandise. More

AdvaMed, Johnson & Johnson, Materialise comment on FDA guidance for 3D printed medical devices

Aug.23, 2016 - The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), Johnson & Johnson, and 3D printing specialist Materialise have all offered suggestions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its draft guidance for 3D printed medical devices. The deadline for comments was August 8. More

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad seeks $15M in 3D printing, IoT, 5G research funding

Aug.21, 2016 - According to director UB Desai, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is looking to secure up to $15 million in research funding over the next two years as'it seeks to contribute to the fields of 3D printing, 5G broadband, internet of thing (IoT), and clean energy storage. More

gCreate expands Brooklyn 3D printer manufacturing to more than triple previous space

Aug.18, 2016 - Brooklyn-based 3D printer manufacturer gCreate, maker of the gMax series of 3D printers, has relocated its headquarters to premises three times larger than its previous Industry City space. The company had been at Industry City since 2014. More

Go on a tour of secretive 3D printing labs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Aug.18, 2016 - While normally closed to the public eye, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory just shared a behind-the-scenes look at three of their 3D printing labs. A perfect opportunity for taking a closer look at the latest tech innovations coming out of the LLNL labs. More

Boston-based 3D printing startup NVBOTS announces Series A financing, hires new CEO

Aug.18, 2016 - Boston-based 3D printing startup New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS) has announced Series A financing, led by Woodman Asset Management, that will serve to increase sales of its NVPro 3D printers. Duncan McCallum has become the company's new CEO, with founder AJ Perez becoming Chairman. More

Voxel8 is giving away free 3D printed electronics samples with embedded resistor and LED

Aug.18, 2016 - Voxel8, the hotly tipped 3D printer manufacturer founded by Harvard professor Jennifer A. Lewis, is giving away free 3D printed electronics samples made using its Developer's Kit 3D printer. Each sample contains an embedded resistor and LED printed in Voxel8's Standard Silver Ink. More

Perth 3D printing firm Aurora Labs debuts on ASX after raising $2.8 million

Aug.18, 2016 - Australian metal 3D printing startup Aurora Labs isn't even ready for production, but were already hugely successful during their stock market debut, raising $2.8 million AUD with their initial offering on the ASX. More

Demand for laser 3D printing grows as Concept Laser reports 88 percent sales increase

Aug.17, 2016 - German metal 3D printing specialists Concept Laser have just revealed that the first half of 2016 was hugely successful, with an 88 percent increase in sales that reflects a growing demand for laser 3D printing. More

Ultimaker launches Pioneer Program to bring 3D printing into K-12 and higher education

Aug.16, 2016 - Ultimaker has announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program, an online resource-sharing initiative which encourages educators in North America to share useful 3D printing content in order to advance the widespread adoption of 3D printing technologies in K-12 and higher education. More

Carbon announces two new service bureau partners - expanding access to super fast CLIP 3D printing technology

Aug.16, 2016 - Carbon today announced the addition of two 3D printing service bureaus and contract manufacturers to its customer portfolio. Dinsmore Inc. and Midwest Prototyping now offer their customers access to Carbon's M1 printer and Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology. More

Who is behind the explosive growth of the 3D printing market? A closer look at industry giants

Aug.16, 2016 - The 3D printing market is growing explosively, largely thanks to skyrocketing demand from professional clients. But who is benefitting from this expanding 3D printing revolution? A closer look at the biggest names in 3D printing. More

SLM Solutions' fantastic 2016 sales figures reflect growing demand for metal 3D printing

Aug.12, 2016 - 2016 is looking to become a huge success year for German metal 3D printing specialists SLM solutions, as their figures for the first six months were excellent with sales increasing by 85 percent. More

Electroloom, maker of the 'first 3D fabric printer', closes its doors

Aug.12, 2016 - Electroloom, the startup that developed the world's first 3D fabric printer, has announced it will be closing its doors. After experiencing a promising start over 2014 and 2015 Electroloom faced a number of financial issues which ultimately proved insurmountable. More

Materialise to build Europe's largest and most modern 3D printing factory near Wroclaw in Poland

Aug.11, 2016 - Belgian 3D printing specialists Materialise are about to start construction on Europe's largest and most modern 3D printing factory, which will be built in in the Polish village of Bielany Wroclawskie and will allow them to cope with projects of a much larger scale. More

voxeljet moves into Mexican automotive market through deal with OEM specialist ART

Aug.9, 2016 - German large-format 3D printing specialist voxeljet AG is already a world leader in its field, but is now expanding their empire into Mexico as well thanks to a deal with Latin American OEM specialist ART. More

Stratasys and 3D Systems shift attention to mass production 3D printing as growth stagnation continues over 2Q

Aug.4, 2016 - 3D printing giants Stratasys and 3D Systems have been struggling for more than a year now, and seem to be shifting their focus towards mass production 3D printing as their growth stagnation continues over the second quarter of 2016. More

3D printing giant Stratasys posts Q2 financial results, reports better-than-expected EPS of $0.12

Aug.4, 2016 - Stratasys, the 3D printing services and equipment company, today posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2016. The company reported Q2 EPS of $0.12, $.06 above the analyst estimate of $0.06. Revenue for Q2 came in at $172.1 million. More

Stratasys expands 3D printing solutions in Greater China through investments into TPM3D

Aug.4, 2016 - Stratasys Shanghai, a subsidiary of 3D printing solutions company Stratasys Ltd. recently announced that it will be expanding its 3D printing solutions and services within the Greater China region through investments into its local joint ventures company TPM3D. More

Formlabs raises $35 million in series B funding, reveals collaboration with Autodesk

Aug.4, 2016 - Resin 3D printing pioneers Formlabs have just revealed that they have raised $35 million in a very successful series B funding round, while they will also be collaborating with Autodesk with an eye on joint marketing and software integration. More

$503K grant helps Pitt researchers study how 3D printing alloys solidify after melting

Aug.4, 2016 - A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has received a $503,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the solidification processes of aluminum alloys, such as those used in additive manufacturing. The study will utilize a one-of-a-kind transmission electron microscope. More

Carnegie Mellon U aims to unlock industrial 3D printing potential with new consortium that includes GE, Alcoa and United States Steel

Aug.3, 2016 - Carnegie Mellon University's NextManufacturing Center has just announced a new consortium that brings together major companies, nonprofit institutes and the US government to work together to fully unlock the potential of industrial 3D printing. More

Siemens acquires 85% stake in British 3D printing firm Materials Solutions

Aug.2, 2016 - Siemens has acquired a majority (85%) stake in Materials Solutions Ltd., a UK-based selective laser melting (SLM) specialist and leader in additive manufacturing processing and production. The remaining 15% will be held by company founder Carl Brancher. More

3MF Consortium adds two specification extensions to industry-backed 3D printing format

Aug.2, 2016 - The 3MF Consortium, a group of industry professionals working to define the new '3MF' 3D printing format, has today released two specification extensions to its 3MF Core Specification 1.1. The 3MF Production Extension and 3MF Slice Extension are available to download immediately. More

UK's small firms are reluctant to adopt advanced tech like 3D printing & robotics

Aug.2, 2016 - A report published by French multinational insurance firm AXA shows that many small businesses and firms within the United Kingdom are still quite skeptical and reluctant about new technologies like 3D printing, robotics, smart homes, and driverless cars. More

3DPrinterOS teams up PrintLab to create 3D printing labs in 19 countries

Aug.1, 2016 - 3DPrinterOS, the world's first operating system for 3D printers, is releasing its all-in-one University Infinity Program in collaboration with PrintLab, a global distributor of 3D printing products. The Program will be available to universities in 19 countries around the world. More

3D printing helps $5 million Indian jewelry startup Melorra keep overheads low

Jul.28, 2016 - Indian online jewelry startup Melorra, which raised $5 million in a successful seed round earlier this year, is using 3D printing to carry out individual orders in a cost-efficient manner. 60% of Melorra designs are now available for under Rs 30,000 ($450). More

4WEB Medical receives FDA clearance for 3D printed Lateral Spine Truss System

Jul.28, 2016 - Texas-based medical implant company 4WEB Medical has just announced it has received 510K clearance from the FDA for its most recent 3D printed spinal implant device: the Lateral Spine Truss System. More

3D printing service Shapeways hacked, users urged to change passwords

Jul.27, 2016 - Popular 3D printing service and marketplace Shapeways is instructing all of its users to reset their account passwords in the face of a possible data breach. The warning was issued on Tuesday July 26th, 2016. More

Stratasys, 3D Systems downgraded by Piper Jaffray as 3D printing demand continues to decline

Jul.27, 2016 - Financial research firm Piper Jaffray has downgraded Stratasys from 'Overweight' to 'Neutral' following a reduction in demand for the 3D printing giant's products. The firm also lowered the rating of 3D Systems from 'Neutral' to 'Underweight.' More

America Makes announces 3D printing Project Call Awardees, releases $5.5M in funding

Jul.26, 2016 - Ohio-based America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has just announced the seven awardees of its latest Project Call for additive manufacturing advancement programs. More

Dubai launches Future Accelerators program to help solve 7 key future challenges

Jul.25, 2016 - The Emirate of Dubai has unveiled the Dubai Future Accelerators, a huge innovation program that will support and develop numerous high-tech solutions for seven key sectors in society and will heavily involve 3D printing. More

Sonaca & Fives Michelin partner to manufacture 3D printed titanium parts for aerospace sector

Jul.25, 2016 - Belgian aerospace company Sonaca has recently announced a partnership with France based Fives-Michelin Additive Solutions (FMAS) to develop and produce 3D printed titanium parts for the aerospace industry. More

Ernst & Young study reveals Germany as world leader in 3D printing usage

Jul.22, 2016 - It shouldn't come as a surprise that 3D printing is being used more and more around the globe in a wide range of industries. What might surprise some is that manufacturing powerhouse Germany leads the way with 37 percent of its companies already using the technology. More

Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Synthes offering 3D printed 'TruMatch' titanium facial and skull implants

Jul.21, 2016 - DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company specializing in medical devices, has announced an agreement with 3D printing giant Materialise to introduce a new range of TruMatch titanium 3D printed implants for facial and skull disorders. The patient-specific implants will be modeled on CT scans. More

Buy one, get one half off with Zortax's hot mid-summer sale

Jul.21, 2016 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax is getting into the summer spirit with its latest hot sale. For the next three days (July 20-22) clients will be able to benefit from a buy one, get one half price sale for Zortrax's 3D printers, for cartridges, or for the Zortrax Accessory Pack, which includes a nozzle, hot end, platform, wires, and side covers. More

Materialise announces opening of new DLP 3D Printing Centre of Excellence in Malaysia

Jul.20, 2016 - Materialise has announced today the opening of a new 3D Printing Centre of Excellence in Malaysia. The facility aims to become a competence center for DLP 3D printing technologies. More

Russian Tomsk Polytechnic University to launch 3D printing master's program next fall

Jul.15, 2016 - The Tomsk Polytechnic University is working hard to become a key hub in Russia's aerospace and medical 3D printing efforts, and in that light they will launch a special 3D printing master's program next fall. More

BMW Group to expand 3D printing for series components with planar 3D printing

Jul.13, 2016 - German automaker BMW Group has been a pioneer for the adoption of AM technologies within the auto industry. Now it has announced it will continue to expand the uses of AM within its series part production processes. In line with the expansion, BMW will pursue the integration of HP's Multi-Jet Fusion technology in their manufacturing. More

Arcam subsidiary AP&C investing $31M to build 3D printing metal powder plant for Montreal area

Jul.12, 2016 - Additive manufacturing equipment company Arcam AB has announced that its powder manufacturing subsidiary AP&C will be investing in a new factory in the Greater Montreal area. According to a press release, the companies have secured $31 million in funding for the project, which is expected to create 106 jobs. More

Class-action lawsuit against MakerBot for misleading customers is dismissed by court

Jul.12, 2016 - The class-action lawsuit that was brought against MakerBot about a year ago has been dismissed by a Minnesota court, as the judges felt the evidence wasn't strong enough to suggest that customers were knowingly misled during the release of the faulty 5th generation Replicator 3D printer. More

SAP and APWorks to accelerate on-demand industrial 3D printing for aerospace industry

Jul.12, 2016 - Software solutions corporation SAP SE has announced it has signed a co-innovation agreement with APWorks, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. As part of the agreement, both companies will work together to accelerate and promote the adoption and standardization of industrial 3D printing within the aerospace and defense sectors. More

UC Rusal teams with Sauer to develop aluminium 3D printing technology

Jul.11, 2016 - As part of a new collaboration Russian aluminum expert UC Rusal will be working with German machine developer Sauer GmbH to pioneer new 3D printable aluminum powders and 3D printing solutions. More

Norsk Titanium receives additional $4 million to fund RPD 3D printing facility in Plattsburgh, NY

Jul.11, 2016 - Norsk Titanium AS has gained significant attention for its most recent endeavour: the creation of a factory for 3D printed aerospace parts in Plattsburgh, New York. In addition to previous investment funding, the project has received a recent $4 million which will fund the facility's first 20 MERKE IV RPD 3D printers. More

Swansea University, American Process developing 3D printed tissue cartilage for facial reconstruction

Jul.7, 2016 - American Process Inc., a renewable materials specialist based in Atlanta, Georgia, has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Swansea University Medical School, Wales, UK, to develop 3D printed tissue cartilage, made from human cells and nanocellulose, for use in facial reconstruction. More

Alcoa opens 3D printing metal powder plant in Pittsburgh

Jul.6, 2016 - Alcoa, a leader in lightweight metals technology, has opened a state-of-the-art 3D printing metal powder production facility at the Alcoa Technology Center near Pittsburgh, PA. The facility will be used to produce titanium, nickel, and aluminum 3D printing powders for the aerospace industry. More

3D printed drug pioneer Aprecia secures $30M to develop more fast-melt pills

Jul.6, 2016 - Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, the developer of the first ever FDA-approved 3D printed prescription drug Spritam, has just announced that they have entered into a $30m debt financing agreement with Hercules Capital that will enable the development of more 3D printed drugs. More

GE Ventures and Saudi Aramco invest in metal 3D printing startup Desktop Metal

Jul.5, 2016 - Lexington, Massachusetts-based metal 3D printing startup Desktop Metal recently announced that it secured investments from venture capital firm GE Ventures and oil and gas company Saudi Aramco. The company, founded in August 2015, has so far raised an impressive $52 million in investment funding. More

Nano Dimension has completed its 'Switch' software package for 3D printed PCBs

Jul.5, 2016 - Israeli printed electronics company Nano Dimension Ltd. has just announced that it has completed the development of the initial version of its 'Switch' software package, which will be integrated into the DragonFly 2020 3D printer. The software will help users to edit and convert PCB files into 3D printable files. More

Norsk Titanium secures $25 million in funding to expand aerospace 3D printing technologies

Jun.30, 2016 - Norsk Titanium AS, one of the world's leaders in additively manufactured structural titanium parts for the aerospace industry has just announced that it has secured $25 million in funding in its last Q2 2016 funding round. The successful funding round will help to expand and further advance Norsk Titanium's innovative technologies. More

Swiss Re insurance company developing claims program for 3D printing

Jun.29, 2016 - Reinsurance and insurance experts at Swiss Re are working with clients to better develop intelligent and appropriate 3D printing insurance solutions. More

Under Armour embraces 3D printing and scanning with new innovation center

Jun.29, 2016 - Sports equipment giant Under Armour has noticed some of its gear has been made the same way for a century now. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing center the UA Lighthouse embraces 3D print, design and scanning technologies to lead manufacturing going forward. More

AREVO announces $7M series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures

Jun.27, 2016 - AREVO, the first company addressing 3D printing of composite materials for production applications, announced a $7M Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures. Coincident with the investment, Vijit Sabnis from Khosla Ventures will join the AREVO Board of Directors. More

Covestro opens new 3D printing lab to develop wide material range for all 3D printing techniques

Jun.27, 2016 - German polymer specialists Covestro have just revealed that they have opened a new 3D printing lab in Leverkusen with an eye on the development of a wide and diverse range of 3D printable materials for all conventional 3D printing techniques. More

GE Hitachi to lead $2 million 3D printing nuclear tech research project for DOE

Jun.23, 2016 - GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to take the reigns on a new $2 million additive manufacturing research project. The project in question will consist of 3D printing replacement part prototypes for nuclear power plants and subjecting the samples to a number of tests. More

3DPrinterOS to expand global presence of 3D printing platform through Microsoft Azure collaboration

Jun.22, 2016 - 3DPrinterOS, developer of the world's premier cloud-based 3D printing operation system, has just revealed that they will be collaborating with Microsoft Azure to greatly expand their global presence. More

Zortrax patents self-levelling technology actively used in their successful M200 3D printer

Jun.22, 2016 - The desktop 3D printer market is seeing an ever increasing number of patents being filed for any number of innovations. Polish based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax is entering the patent game by securing claim to their self-levelling bed technology. More

HP to invest €60 million a year into Sant Cugat 3D printing R&D center in Spain

Jun.21, 2016 - HP, which recently unveiled its innovative Jet Fusion 3D printing systems, has just announced that it will be expanding its International Centre in Sant Cugat, Barcelona, which specializes in the development of large format printing and 3D printing technologies. More

Rolls-Royce looks to the future with fully customizable 3D printed Vision next 100 concept car

Jun.20, 2016 - As part of BMW's centenary celebrations, luxurious car manufacturers Rolls Royce looked to their future with a concept for the fully customizable, 3D printed and autonomous Vision next 100. More

Vader Systems raises further $750k for highly anticipated Mk 1 MagnetoJet metal 3D printer

Jun.20, 2016 - MagnetoJet 3D printing pioneer Vader Systems has just raised a further $750,000 in a new angel fundraising round, and is expected to release its extremely efficient Mk 1 metal 3D printer in mid-2017. More

3D printer maker 3D Systems hires ex-Kodak executive John McMullen as new CFO

Jun.16, 2016 - 3D printer-maker 3D Systems said Wednesday that John N. McMullen will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pulling him from the same position at Eastman Kodak Co. The move is effective July 1, 2016.' More

Autodesk looks to future with new developer offerings & investments to Fuel Forge Cloud Platform

Jun.15, 2016 - Autodesk has announced updates to its cloud-based Forge platform, including a dedicated 3D Print API, as well as Autodesk Forge Fund investments in three companies: 3D Robotics, MakeTime, and Seebo. The announcement was made at Forge DevCon, Autodesk's inaugural event for cloud developers. More

3D printing technologies stand out at Drupa 2016, the world's largest printing exhibition

Jun.15, 2016 - Every 4 years, Messe D'sseldorf, a German trade fair organizer, hosts drupa, the world's largest printing equipment exhibition. Typically, the focus of the exhibition has remained on 2D paper printing, but this year a surprising number of exhibitors, including some of the largest companies, were toting 3D printing technologies. More

Airbus APWorks, Altair announce additive manufacturing partnership following 3D printed motorcycle project

Jun.15, 2016 - Altair Engineering, a Michigan-based product design and software company, has entered a nonexclusive additive manufacturing partnership with Airbus APWorks, a subsidiary of the Airbus Group. The deal will see the two companies offering joint AM solutions to customers across various industries. More

3D Printing: viewing disruption through the right lenses

Jun.14, 2016 - Your company may be looking at how you can leverage 3D printing. But are you viewing this disruptive technology through all the lenses you should be? The true disruption of additive manufacturing won't be in individual products or spare parts. Instead, it will be in business models and markets. More

By 2020 41% of enterprise revenue will come from digital business, says Gartner

Jun.14, 2016 - In a recent report published by American research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc. it seems that business executives expect that by 2020 41% of enterprise revenue will come from digital business'reportedly double what it was in 2015. More

Renishaw opens new 3D printing solutions center in Pune, India

Jun.14, 2016 - Renishaw has just announced it will be opening a new metal Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre in Pune, India. The centre, which will seek to provide an environment in which businesses can increase their knowledge of 3D printing technologies and see the benefits of integrating AM into their processes, will officially open on June 15, 2016. More

Organovo and UCSF partner to create 3D bioprinted tissues for skeletal disease research

Jun.13, 2016 - 3D biotech company Organovo has recently announced a collaboration with UCSF in an effort to develop advanced 3D bioprinted tissues to be used for skeletal disease research. The promising partnership is being largely funded by the Methuselah Foundation, as part of its ongoing University 3D Bioprinter Program. More

3D Systems releases first ever VR training for TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair

Jun.13, 2016 - 3D printing giant 3D Systems has announced the release of the world's first virtual reality training module for Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. The module is currently available for two kinds of 3D Systems simulator, the LAP Mentor and RobotiX Mentor. More

From playing to a career: 14-year-old Taiwanese student becomes 3D printing consultant & nozzle designer

Jun.11, 2016 - The 14-year-old Taiwanese student Cai Fu Ming is challenging career conventions by becoming a successful maker, 3D printing consultant and nozzle designer even though he's still in high school. More

Airbus extends Dassault Systèmes collaboration to use 3DEXPERIENCE 3D printing platform

Jun.9, 2016 - Aviation giants Airbus Group have just announced that they will be extending their collaboration with Dassault Systèmes to continue to use their 3DEXPERIENCE 3D printing platform to develop new 3D printed aircraft components. More

Feetz partners with retailer DSW to bring custom fit 3D printed footwear to the masses

Jun.8, 2016 - Feetz, a 'digital cobbler' making sustainable 3D printed shoes, has announced a strategic partnership with DSW Inc., a leading footwear retailer. The two companies plan to take advantage of Feetz' 3D printing expertise and DSW's retail experience to deliver 3D printed footwear to the masses. More

Study finds 77% of businesses seek to increase 3D printing spending by 2017

Jun.8, 2016 - In general, the growth of 3D printing technologies is becoming increasingly apparent. Fortunately, a number of market research firms have been able to put this growth into numbers through different surveys. Most recently, an annual report published by 3D printing service Sculpteo' has given some insight into the current state of 3D printing. More

3D Systems' COO Mark Wright and CMO Cathy Lewis both resign

Jun.7, 2016 - 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) disclosed in a filling on Tuesday morning, that two senior executives - Chief Operating Officer Mark Wright and Chief Merchandising Officer Cathy Lewis - have resigned. More

3D printing news you might have missed this week - June 3, 2016

Jun.3, 2016 - UrbanAlps wins award for 3D printed security key; Fuel3D launches 3D foot scanning tech; Global Market Insights values 3D scanning market at $6 billion by 2022. At the end of a particularly busy week in the 3D printing world, here are seven extra stories you might have missed. More

Metamason raises $3M in seed funding to fuel regulatory and clinicals for world's first 3D printed CPAP masks

Jun.3, 2016 - 3D printing startup Metamason today announced that it has closed a $3 million Series Seed financing round, led by 3P Equity Partners, a manufacturing-focused private equity firm located in San Jose, CA; and Tsing Capital, known as China's foremost cleantech venture capital firm. More

France invests €10.5 million for FAIR industrial 3D Printing initiative

Jun.3, 2016 - FAIR is a French Additive Manufacturing R&D initiative launched by Poly-Shape and Air Liquide. Over the next four years, it will receive '35 million in funding, including €10.5 million in 2016. More

Dressler Group sets up new 3D printable powder production plant to meet industry demands

Jun.3, 2016 - Plastic powder specialists The Dressler Group has set up a new 3D printable powder production plant equipped with new pulverization machinery to increase powder yields and meet a growing industry demand. More

3D printing news you might have missed this week - June 2, 2016

Jun.2, 2016 - EOS North America opens a new additive manufacturing facility in Texas, Zinnov teams up with Authentise, and Artec 3D releases its latest 3D scanning software package. All the 3D printing stories you might have missed this week. More

Stratasys CEO David Reis announced retirement, Ilan Levin to replace him

Jun.2, 2016 - Stratasys recently announced the retirement of David Reis as CEO. Reis, who operated as CEO of the Israel and Minneapolis based company for 7 years, oversaw a period of significant growth for the 3D printing company, as well as led the merger of Stratasys and Objet in 2012, which placed his company at the fore of 3D printing technologies. More

CollPlant awarded $1.4M grant for collagen-based bioinks for 3D printed organ development

Jun.2, 2016 - CollPlant, the Israeli pioneer of plant-based collagen, has just been awarded a $1.4 million USD research grant for the development of 3D bioprinted organs and tissues based on their biocompatible rhCollagen. More

UK university to offer Additive Manufacturing postgrad course this September

May.31, 2016 - Anglia Ruskin has become the first university in the UK to offer a dedicated Additive Manufacturing postgraduate course. The MSc, available to graduates from a range of STEM backgrounds, is being supported by a grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). More

3D design pioneer Janne Kyttanen launches new design tech venture capital firm

May.31, 2016 - Finnish designer and pioneer of 3D printing design, Janne Kyttanen, has announced that he will be leaving the 3D printing industry to launch WTFVC, a new venture capital firm that will effectively conceive of and launch new design tech startups. More

Hexcel invests in OPM to advance carbon-fiber reinforced 3D printed parts

May.31, 2016 - Stamford, Connecticut-based materials company Hexcel has recently announced that it has made a significant and strategic investment into Oxford Performance Materials (OPM). The investment marks a new partnership between Hexcel and OPM, a leader in advanced materials and additive manufacturing. More

Tinkerine Studios loses $311,223 in fiscal Q1 2016

May.30, 2016 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Tinkerine Studios has today released its financial results for the fiscal period ending March 31, 2016. More

GE Oil & Gas opens new additive manufacturing line at plant in Talamona, Italy

May.27, 2016 - General Electric has opened a new additive manufacturing line, which will use laser technology to 3D print end burners for gas turbine combustion chambers, at the GE Oil & Gas plant in Talamona, Italy. An automated nozzle production line has also been opened. More

Take a look inside China's largest 3D printing innovation center

May.26, 2016 - Chinese 3D printing company SHINING 3D opens its new headquarters in the Zhejiang 3D Industrial Zone in Hangzhou, China. The big opening ceremony, which took place yesterday (May 25, 2016), revealed what is expected to be China's largest existing 3D printing innovation center. More

Stratasys Appoints IBM Veteran, Tim Bohling as Chief Marketing Officer

May.26, 2016 - Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys today named IBM veteran Tim Bohling as its Chief Marketing Officer. Bohling joins the company's leadership team and will lead Stratasys worldwide marketing strategies. More

Materialise and Microsoft partner to launch cloud-based 3D printing solution

May.26, 2016 - 3D printing company Materialise NV has just announced a partnership with Microsoft Corp. through which users of Microsoft's 3D printing platform will directly gain access to i.materialise's cloud-based platform. The collaboration will allow makers using applications such as 3D Builder to order 3D prints of their models directly through the app.' More

Zortrax's latest promo offers 5 spools of free filament with the purchase of the M200 3D printer

May.26, 2016 - In celebration of having reached an impressive 100k fans on Facebook, Polish 3D printer company Zortrax has launched a hard to beat promotion through its online store. The promo, which will go on until May 31st, offers customers the chance to buy the Zortrax M200 3D Printer and receive 5 spools of 3d printing filament and worldwide shipping for free. More

Norsk Titanium announces $10M investment from Harbert European Growth Capital Fund

May.26, 2016 - Norwegian metal 3D printing pioneer Norsk Titanium AS today announced it has closed a $10 million growth debt facility with Harbert European Growth Capital Fund I (HEGCF) as part of the company's current aerospace production financing round. More

Arkema and HP reveal material development collaboration for Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer

May.25, 2016 - HP has just revealed that they will be working together with Arkema through their Open Platform to develop new 3D printable materials for their groundbreaking Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer. More

Stratasys sets up first MakerBot Innovation Center in Asia Pacific

May.25, 2016 - Stratasys has just set up the very first MakerBot Innovation Center in the Asia Pacific region, which is attached to PolyU in Hong Kong and will provide students with all the knowledge and skillsets they need to prepare for future careers. More

Gartner names top five 'Cool Vendors in 3D printing 2016'

May.24, 2016 - Research and advisory firm Gartner has been key in the predictions of the 3D printing industry market, often publishing reports that lay out expectations of growth and impact. Recently, the firm also released its 'Cool Vendors in 3D Printing 2016' list, which draws attention to five companies which are paving the way for the future of 3D printing. More

Zucchetti takes majority share in Italian 3D printing specialist FABtotum

May.24, 2016 - Italian 3D printing specialist FABtotum has just received a huge boost through an agreement with Italian software giants Zucchetti, which will become majority shareholder and is aiming to greatly expand the company's reach in the 3D printing market. More

Arcam unveils two new industrial 3D printers, plans to build powder plant in Montreal

May.20, 2016 - Arcam, the Swedish pioneers Electron Beam Melting 3D printing platforms, have just revealed their new industrial Q10plus and Q20plus 3D printers and announced plans to open up a new metal powder plant in Montreal to help them cope with growing demand. More

Prodways forms 'Les Créations', new 3D printing division for luxury, design, art, architecture sectors

May.19, 2016 - Prodways Group, an international 3D printing company, has today launched 'Les Créations', its new luxury, design, art, and architecture division. Les Cr'ations will 3D print prototypes, molds, unique parts, and both series and pre-series parts, with an emphasis on a 'Made in France' label. More

Student Amos Dudley hired by Formlabs after amazing 3D printed braces success

May.19, 2016 - New Jersey Amos Dudley, who took the internet by storm with his very successful and impressive custom 3D printed braces project, has been offered a job at Formlabs after impressing them with his DIY ingenuity. More

Additive Industries reopens MetalFAB1 3D printer Beta program for automotive parts developer GKN

May.19, 2016 - Dutch metal 3D printing pioneer Additive Industries has just revealed that they are re-opening their MetalFAB1 3D printer's Beta program for the opportunity to work with automotive parts developer GKN Powder Metallurgy. More

HP Inc. shifts focus to 3D printing, CEO Dion Weisler reveals

May.18, 2016 - HP Inc.'s CEO Dion Weisler has revealed that 3D printing has become one of the company's key priorities, and argued that their new HP Jet Fusion 3D printer has the power to further industrialize additive manufacturing. More

Nike partners with HP to make 3D printed footwear

May.18, 2016 - Following up on yesterday's unveiling of the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printer, Nike has just revealed that they will be using HP's revolutionary 3D printing platform to develop more revolutionary footwear options. More

Siemens partners with HP to elevate 3D printing from prototyping to full production

May.18, 2016 - Siemens, the global electronics and industrial conglomerate, has just announced an important partnership with HP Inc., which just yesterday unveiled its Jet Fusion 3D Printer. Together, the companies will work towards transforming additive manufacturing from a prototyping technology to a viable option for full production utilization. More

McFarlane Aviation wants to get 3D printing off the ground for entire aerospace industry

May.16, 2016 - McFarlane Aviation, a Kansas-based manufacturer of replacement aircraft parts, is looking to open a new additive manufacturing facility. By working closely with the FAA, McFarlane hopes to force the approval of certain 3D printed aircraft parts'a feat that would affect the entire industry. More

Nia Technologies receives $1.5M CAD to develop '3D PrintAbility' 3D printed prosthesis project

May.11, 2016 - Nia Technologies, a Canadian nonprofit established by cbm Canada to provide '3D PrintAbility' orthopedic solutions in developing countries, has been awarded over $1.5M CAD ($1.16M USD) by Grand Challenges Canada, Google.org, Autodesk Foundation, and Stronger Philanthropy. More

Peachy Printer owner embezzles 50% of Kickstarter funds to build himself a house

May.11, 2016 - Peachy Printer, the world's first $100 3D printer, has announced that nearly 50% of its $650,000 Kickstarter funds were stolen by the company's financial manager and used to build a house in Canada. More

Stratasys to increase Australian market presence through new Fuji Xerox partnership

May.11, 2016 - 3D printing pioneers Stratasys have just announced a new partnership with Fuji Xerox Australia, through which they hope to increase the availability and adoption rates of their 3D printing solutions in the Australian market. More

GuardLab ships first batch of 3D printed mouthguards protected by VerifyMe anti-counterfeit tech

May.10, 2016 - VerifyMe, a provider of embedded anti-counterfeit technology, today announced the'first'shipment of VerifyMe-protected, 3D printed mouthguards from GuardLab, with whom VerifyMe formed a partnership back'in March.'The shipment consisted of approximately 1,600 digitally authenticated products. More

HP launches Tech Ventures VC to invest in 3D printing, virtual reality and Internet of Things

May.10, 2016 - HP Inc. has launched HP Tech Ventures, a venture capital arm that will invest in early-stage tech startups in the areas of 3D printing, augmented reality, artificial intelligence robots, and the Internet of Things. More

Under Armour receives A' Design Award for 3D printed 'Architech' training shoe

May.7, 2016 - Sportwear company Under Armour has received the A' Design Award in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots category for its 3D printed Architech training shoe. The shoe was released in a limited batch of 96 pairs, selling out in 19 minutes. More

ORNL and Boeing perform first successful autoclave testing of 100% 3D printed tools

May.6, 2016 - Oak Ridge National Laboratory has successfully 3D printed and tested four thermoplastic molds in Boeing's industrial autoclave, which was designed for curing aerospace-grade parts. Additive manufacturing reduced the lead time from 14 weeks to 5 hours. More

Audi revs up 3D printing initiative with purchase of SLM 280 HL 3D printer by SLM Solutions

May.6, 2016 - German car manufacturer Audi has purchased an all-in-one SLM 280HL 3D printer from SLM Solutions after an 'extensive exchange of information' at SLM's Lübeck HQ. The printer will be used to create aluminum parts at Audi's Department for Technical Development in Gießen. More

Local Motors buys two BAAM 3D printers; set to open 100 automotive microfactories within 10 years

May.6, 2016 - Local Motors has purchased two BAAM large-format 3D printers, which will be the centerpieces of its 3D printed car factory set-up. More

Materialise CEO calls for evidence-based approach to medical 3D printing

May.5, 2016 - 3D printing software and solutions provider Materialise is calling on industry stakeholders to establish a unified, evidence-based approach to measuring the clinical, economical and patient benefits of medical 3D printing. More

3D Systems revenue declines in Q1 financial report, shares down 6%

May.5, 2016 - 3D Systems revenue has dropped 5.1% in the first quarter of 2016. CEO Vyomesh Joshi has outlined the company's strategy to focus on industrial and healthcare 3D printing solutions, as well as software and materials development. More

Formlabs acquires 3D printing marketplace Pinshape in recent deal

May.3, 2016 - 3D printer company Formlabs, known for its advanced SLA desktop 3D printers, has recently acquired 3D printing community and online marketplace Pinshape. The deal marks Formlabs' first acquistion. More

Graphene 3D Lab's latest quarterly report shows revenue increase of 354%

May.2, 2016 - New York based 3D printing materials manufacturer Graphene 3D Lab, Inc. has recently released its quarterly report which shows an increase in revenue of 354% from the period ending on February 29, 2016 from their previous quarter. The company's increase in revenue this last quarter demonstrates the rising applicability of 3D printing technologies. More

Dubai Holding launches International Centre for 3D Printing as part of Dubai 3D Printing Strategy

May.2, 2016 - Dubai Holding, a global investment holding company, has launched an 'International Centre for 3D Printing' at Dubai Industrial City. The project follows the directives of the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy, a citywide initiative to make Dubai an international destination for 3D printing by 2030. More

MakerGear CEO talks 3D printing with President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Apr.28, 2016 - Rick Pollack, founder and CEO of 3D printer manufacturer MakerGear, has met with US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss additive manufacturing. Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor organized the meeting at Hannover Messe, a trade fair for industrial technology. More

Canon's full 3D printer catalogue now available in EMEA

Apr.28, 2016 - Global imaging solutions provider Canon has just revealed that they will expand their reach as 3D Systems' 3D printer resellers and service providers to the complete Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market. More

Carbon appoints Former DuPont Chair and CEO, Ellen J. Kullman to Board of Directors

Apr.27, 2016 - 3D printing company Carbon recently announced that it has appointed a new board member to its Board of Directors. The newest member, Ellen J. Kullman, former Chair and CEO of American conglomerate DuPont, is expected to bring new innovation to the company, especially in the areas of market and supply chain development. More

Stratasys, Jacobs Institute to create Center of Excellence for medical 3D printing

Apr.27, 2016 - 3D printing giant Stratasys has announced a partnership with the New York-based Jacobs Institute that will see the two organizations create a new Center of Excellence in Buffalo, New York. The facility will be used to develop 3D printing techniques for medical applications. More

voxeljet launches operation of the largest industrial 3D printing system, the VX4000 3D printer in U.S.

Apr.26, 2016 - German 3D printer company voxeljet, which specializes in the development of industrial additive manufacturing systems, has recently expanded its presence in North America by launching operations of the largest 3D printing system, the VX4000 3D printer. More

3D printing startup Desktop Metal raises fresh $33.76M in equity funding

Apr.26, 2016 - Desktop Metal, a 3D printing startup based in Lexington, Massachusetts, has raised $33.76 million in equity funding, taking its total investment to more than $47 million in the space of a year. The company plans to create a desktop 3D printer capable of printing with metals. More

Siemens, Local Motors partner for large scale 3D printed car development

Apr.26, 2016 - 3D printed car pioneers Local Motors have just announced a partnership with Siemens for the use of their product lifecycle management software technology, which will be made available to LM Labs throughout the world. More

Makerbot stops making its own 3D printers, will outsource manufacturing to Jabil

Apr.26, 2016 - After years of promoting a Made in America philosophy from R&D to manufacturing, Makerbot has announced that it will be shifting production of their 3D printers to factories in China with the help of production partner Jabil. More

New 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi could make $23.3 million in three years

Apr.25, 2016 - 3D Systems' new CEO Vyomesh Joshi has been given a compensation package that could be worth as much as $23.3 million over three years, though it is partly dependent on how stable the company performs on the stock market. More

PayPal blocks Gizmo 3D Printer's Indiegogo funding, delays production indefinitely

Apr.21, 2016 - Gizmo 3D Printers, which recently completed a successful crowdfunding campaign for its innovative top-down DLP 3D printer, has issued a statement announcing that its timeline would be delayed because of an unexpected blocking of funds by PayPal. More

Mixed Dimensions, creator of 3D model fixing software MakePrintable, secures $4.3M funding

Apr.19, 2016 - Silicon Valley 3D printing startup Mixed Dimensions, creator of cloud-based 3D model fixing software MakePrintable, has raised $4.3 million in a Series A round led by Alsop Louie Partners and Dolby Family Ventures. The company is in the process of refocusing its services toward the gaming market. More

Shell uses 3D printing in Stones deep-water oil and gas project in Gulf of Mexico

Apr.19, 2016 - Oil and gas multinational Shell has just revealed that they have relied on 3D printed prototypes to develop the Stones oil and gas station in the US Gulf of Mexico, the world's deepest deep-water station. More

Caterpillar opens '3D Printing & Innovation Accelerator' at Illinois HQ

Apr.19, 2016 - Global construction firm Caterpillar Inc. has opened a suite of three new innovation spaces at its Global Research & Development Center in Mossville, Illinois. The suite will help to 'fuel the future, driving even greater collaboration, innovation and acceleration' within the company. More

Nano Dimension files patent for simultaneous sintering and curing of two types of ink for 3D printed electronics

Apr.18, 2016 - Nano Dimension, Ltd., a leader in inkjet and nanoparticle printing, has announced that it has a filed a patent application for the simultaneous curing and sintering of two types of ink, conductive metal ink and insulator ink, which could be used in the additive manufacturing of electronic circuits. More

3D printing company Polar 3D acquires STEAMtrax online curriculum from 3D Systems

Apr.12, 2016 - Polar 3D, an Ohio-based 3D printing company which focuses exclusively on delivering 3D printing technology to educational institutions, has acquired Steam-based online curriculum STEAMtrax from 3D Systems. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. More

MakerBot announces expansion of 3D printing community Thingiverse through new Developer Program

Apr.12, 2016 - MakerBot has recently announced the expansion of Thingiverse's APIs with its new Developer Program, which is inviting makers and developers to further shape the future of the 3D printing community by adding new services and functions to Thing pages. More

Konica Minolta Australia expands 3D printing business to meet exploding demand

Apr.12, 2016 - In response to an explosive demand for 3D printing services and technology, the Australian branch of global imaging and 3D printer technology reseller Konica Minolta has announced an extensive expansion of all services relevant for their 3D printing business. More

GE opens additive manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh, creates 50 new jobs

Apr.6, 2016 - GE has opened a new additive manufacturing facility near Pittsburgh, PA. The Center for Additive Technology Advancement (CATA) will create 50 new jobs, and will offer both training and development in 3D design and applications. GE will invest $39M in the facility over a 3 year period. More

Additive Industries gives boost to MetalFAB1 3D printer by adopting 3DSIM's 3D printing workflow tools

Apr.6, 2016 - Additive Industries has just announced a partnership with 3DSIM to integrate their exaSIM and FLEX tools into the Additive World Platform that supports their MetalFAB1 3D printer, to optimize workflow. More

MakerBot reaches milestone with 100,000 3D printers sold worldwide

Apr.5, 2016 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot today announced that it has sold more than 100,000 3D printers worldwide. MakerBot is also the first company in the 3D printing industry to reach this milestone. More

3D Systems appoints Vyomesh 'VJ' Joshi as new president and CEO

Apr.4, 2016 - 3D printing giant 3D Systems has appointed former Hewlett-Packard executive vice president Vyomesh 'VJ' Joshi as its new president and CEO. Joshi succeeds Andy Johnson, who took temporary charge of the company following the departure of long-term president and CEO Avi Reichental in October 2015. More

Canon Europe expands 3D Systems' 3D printer distribution and support services to Austria

Apr.4, 2016 - Over the last year or so, Canon Europe has started acting as a distributor and service provider for 3D Systems' 3D printers, and will now expand those services to Austria as well. More

Denmark invests US$400K to develop 3D printing construction as sustainable solution

Apr.1, 2016 - Through its Green Conversion Fund, Denmark's Business Authority has invested roughly $400,000 to increase research and development of 3D printing buildings as a more sustainable alternative to existing construction methods. More

Versarien PLC and E3D Online start graphene 3D printing trials

Mar.31, 2016 - British materials specialist Versarien PLC and hotend developer E3D Online have just announced a collaboration to explore practical applications of 3D printed graphene, and have just started 3D printing trials. More

Mcor brings full color 3D printing to 3MF Consortium

Mar.30, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer Mcor has announced its entry to the 3MF Consortium. Mcor Orange software will now support the 3MF 3D printing file format and allow full color digital data to be exported to the Mcor ARKe for full-color 3D printing. More

Concept Laser sees highest sales growth in 2015 with 161 3D printers sold

Mar.30, 2016 - German manufacturer of industrial laser 3D printers, Concept Laser, recently announced that in 2015, it achieved its highest level of sales and highest number of new orders ever in its history. More

3D printing marketplace Pinshape to shut down on Thursday Mar. 31

Mar.29, 2016 - 3D printing marketplace Pinshape has announced that it will close on March 31, 2016. The website reportedly suffered from the slowing 3D printing market and failed to find suitable investors over a 4-month period. The company is still looking to transfer its platform to a new location. More

3D Hubs offering 25% discount on all 3D prints for students

Mar.29, 2016 - To help students continue to design and innovate using 3D printing technologies, without breaking the bank, worldwide 3D printing network, 3D Hubs, has launched their new 'Student Program' which will give students 25% off on all 3D prints. More

Solidoodle closes its doors for good

Mar.29, 2016 - Once the leading manufacturer of American-made, affordable and reliable desktop 3D printers, Solidoodle has announced that has run out of cash and is suspending operations for good. More

Nano Dimension files patent for 3D printed shielded conductors in PCBs

Mar.28, 2016 - Nano Dimension Ltd. announced today that its Nano Dimension Technologies subsidiary has filed a patent for 3D printing shielded conductors within a printed circuit board (PCB). The 3D printing technology could help prevent electric power loss in PCBs. More

HP Inc. embraces open platform model with Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer

Mar.23, 2016 - By emphasizing the open platform of its upcoming Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer, HP is moving definitively away from its highly criticized 'cheap printer/pricey ink' business model, while also opening up the possibility for new and innovative 3D printing materials to enter the market. More

Brazilian startup Urban3D sees 3D printed housing as solution for growing slum problems

Mar.23, 2016 - The ambitious Brazilian startup Urban3D founded by Anielle Guedes has turned to 3D printing to build sustainable and affordable alternatives for the world's growing slums, and believes she can use the technology to cut construction costs by up to 80 percent. More

Additive Industries' large MetalFAB1 Beta 3D printers sold out within three months

Mar.23, 2016 - The Dutch metal 3D printing pioneers Additive Industries have just revealed that the Beta program for their room-filling MetalFAB1 industrial 3D printers has been filled up, with the last two machines being sold to the Dutch Kaak Group and United Grinding Group. More

Falcon Minerals says ROBO 3D to launch into 45 Staples locations throughout US in May 2016

Mar.23, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer ROBO 3D will launch its R1+ 3D printer at Staples, Inc. The launch, which will take place in May 2016, comes just months after the 3D printing company was bought by Australian company Falcon Minerals. More

3D printed candy lands at Dublin Airport via latest 'Magic Candy Factory'

Mar.22, 2016 - Katjes Fassin, the German candy company behind the Magic Candy Factory, a candy-extruding 3D printer, has set up its latest 3D printer at Dublin Airport, Ireland. Travellers were given a sneak peek of the new Magic Candy Factory on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, prior to its official opening in April. More

Nano Dimension and FATHOM to bring 3D printed electronics to Silicon Valley

Mar.22, 2016 - Israeli electronics 3D printer company Nano Dimension has announced an agreement with 3D printing service experts FATHOM to introduce the world's first multi-layer PCB 3D printer, the DragonFly 2020, to the heart of the country's electronics industry. More

Two XYZPrinting 3D printing patents approved by U.S. patent office

Mar.18, 2016 - XYZPrinting has received two U.S. patent office approvals for 3D printing mechanisms. The first is for a multi-extruder print head module with wiper units to remove excess material between print head switches. The second patent covers a mechanism for automatically detecting material levels inside a 3D printer. More

Verterra Energy's 3D printed turbine prototype shows promise for sustainable hydropower

Mar.17, 2016 - With global warming becoming an increasingly pressing concern for our world's populations, sustainable energy options with low environmental impacts have begun to gain importance. With innovators like Ted Christopher of Verterra Energy Inc., we can even harness the power of water on a small scale without having to build environmentally damaging dams. More

Optomec secures multiple orders for Aerosol Jet 5X 3D printed electronics system

Mar.17, 2016 - Optomec, supplier of 3D printed metal and 3D printed electronics systems, has secured numerous orders for its Aerosol Jet 5X system, which will be used to manufacture 3D printed electronics for smart devices and IoT applications. More

Fripp Design granted UK Patent for revolutionary Picsima method for 3D printing silicone

Mar.16, 2016 - Fripp Design and Research has been granted a UK patent for its novel Picsima method of 3D printing silicone, which reduces the costs and expands the possibilities in soft 3D printed prosthetics, medical devices, consumer goods and more. More

3D printed jewelry goes platinum with Cooksongold's first platinum 3D printing powder

Mar.15, 2016 - UK-based Cooksongold has developed the world's first platinum powder optimized for 3D printing fine jewelry and watches. In collaboration with PGI, they have also created and unveiled the first-ever 3D printed platinum jewelry pieces. More

3D Systems trumps expectations in Q4 and 2015 financial results

Mar.14, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems today released its Q4 and full year 2015 financial results, which revealed a higher-than-expected increase in total revenues and caused shares to surge by as much as 15% in pre-market trading sessions. More

Xometry opens second facility, aims to become the Amazon of on-demand 3D printing

Mar.14, 2016 - Ambitious Maryland-based startup Xometry has just opened a second office to house their ambitious plans to become a digital hub for the US manufacturing industry, the Amazon of on-demand 3D printing production. More

Kodak partners with Carbon3D on ultrafast CLIP 3D printing technology

Mar.11, 2016 - Carbon3D and imaging company Kodak have announced a joint agreement to develop novel materials and new applications for the ultrafast, innovative CLIP 3D printing process. More

3D Systems advances medical 3D printing with state-of-the-art Healthcare Technology Center

Mar.11, 2016 - 3D Systems has just opened a 70,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Littleton, Colorado,'equipped with a full portfolio of precision healthcare and medical 3D printing solutions, including 3D surgical training simulators, 3D medical imaging, and multiple floors dedicated to 3D printing anatomical models, metal 3D printed devices, implants, prosthetics and more. More

HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler: HP is betting big on 3D printing

Mar.11, 2016 - In a recent interview, HP Inc.'s CEO Dion Weisler discussed the future of the company as well its plan to democratize commercial manufacturing via Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology. More

Apple files patent application for 3D printing investment molds

Mar.10, 2016 - Apple has showed renewed interest in 3D printing technology by filing a patent application for a new method of forming electronic device components using liquid metals and 3D printed investment molds. More

New Matter donates $200K in MOD-t 3D printers & supplies to 100 US schools

Mar.10, 2016 - New Matter today announced the lucky recipients of its Educate and Inspire Grant program. The company, founded in 2014 as a division of Idealab, will donate more than $200,000 worth of MOD-t 3D printers and supplies to the 100 educational institutions, chosen from over 450 applications. More

Barclays opening 3D printer-equipped Eagle Labs across the UK to support local startups

Mar.9, 2016 - British banking service Barclays has announced plans to open 20 new Eagle Labs across the UK. By providing access to event space, mentors, 3D printers and laser cutters, the Eagle Labs give local startups and business the resources they need to survive. More

Stryker receives FDA clearance for 3D printed Tritanium PL posterior lumbar cage

Mar.9, 2016 - Orthopedic giant Stryker just revealed that the FDA has given clearance to a 3D printed Posterior Lumbar Cage implant made from Tritanium, that could greatly help patients suffering from degenerative disc diseases. More

Aerojet Rocketdyne successfully tests 3D printed injector for RL-10 upper-stage rocket engine

Mar.9, 2016 - Aerojet Rocketdyne, NASA's longtime metal 3D printing partner, just revealed that they have successfully tested a 3D printed injector for the RL-10 engine, the most reliable upper-stage rocket engine at the moment. More

Industrial 3D printing systems drive 70% revenue growth for Optomec

Mar.8, 2016 - Optomec, a 3D printed metals and electronics supplier, has reported 70% revenue growth for its industrial 3D printing systems during 2015. The company is operating profitably and is maintaining a strong backlog as demand for its products increases. More

International Women's Day Highlight: 15 women making a difference with 3D printing

Mar.8, 2016 - In honor of International Women's Day, we have compiled a list of some women who have truly inspired us within the 3D printing industry, from scientists, to company founders, to makers and engineers, to designers. More

Aerojet Rocketdyne contracts Sigma Labs for U.S. Air Force and America Makes metal 3D printing initiatives

Mar.7, 2016 - Aerojet Rocketdyne will be using Sigma Labs' metal 3D printing Quality Assurance software to help advance the use of metal 3D printed aerospace parts in ongoing projects with the U.S. Air Force and America Makes. More

Oceanz becomes first 3D printing company to receive ISO 13485 certificate for 3D printed medical devices

Mar.4, 2016 - Dutch 3D printing service providers Oceanz have just realized a major step towards large scale medical 3D printing, as they have just been awarded EU's ISO 13485 certification which shows their ability to conform to all regulations and demands. More

3D printer filament maker eSUN approved by China's NEEQ to list on Third Board

Mar.4, 2016 - Major Chinese filament manufacturer eSUN has just received a huge boost to their efforts to bring environmentally friendly filaments to users everywhere with the admittance to the OTC list of NEEQ's stock exchange, making investment much easier. More

Stratasys rises despite further losses in Q4 and 2015 financial results

Mar.3, 2016 - Stratasys today released its fourth quarter and full year 2015 financial results, revealing higher-than-expected revenue of $173.36 million in Q4, a loss of 1 per cent per share. The results have lifted sent Stratsys's stock surging since pre-market hours. More

Israeli metal 3D printing startup XJet raises $25m from Autodesk and Catalyst CEL

Mar.3, 2016 - Isreali metal 3D printing company XJet has closed a $25 million funding round, led in part by 3D printing software developer Autodesk, to help develop and launch its proprietary liquid metal 3D printing technology, known as NanoParticle Jetting. More

Aleph Objects celebrates 3D printing their 1 millionth part with LulzBot 3D Printer

Mar.3, 2016 - Colorado based 3D printer company Aleph Objects, Inc. recently announced that it additively manufactured its one millionth part, 3D printed by one of their well-regarded LulzBot 3D printers. The part, a large herringbone gear will be kept on display at Aleph Objects headquarters. More

colorFabb and BCN3D partner to push the limits of multimaterial 3D printing

Mar.1, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer BCN3D Technologies and 3D printer filament developer colorFabb have formed a partnership to develop new materials and applications for multimaterial 3D printing. More

CTC Electronic receives order for 30 new Riverbase500 industrial SLA 3D printers

Mar.1, 2016 - Just one month after the release of CTC Electronic's Riverbase500 industrial SLA 3D printer, UK-based Greenwich planet has placed an order for 30 brand new machines. More

The strongest players in carbon fiber 3D printing today

Feb.29, 2016 - Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed parts offer unmatched strength-to-weight ratios and a range of unique benefits for aerospace, military, automobile, medical and other high-demand sectors. Here are some of the most promising 3D printing companies developing carbon fiber 3D printers and related technologies today. More

Industrial gas supplier BOC launches new gas for cleaning 3D printed metal parts

Feb.29, 2016 - British industrial and medical gas supplier BOC, an important supplier to the metal 3D printing industry, has just launched Cryoclean Snow+, a new gas that is perfect for cleaning the surfaces of 3D printed metal parts. More

HP to lay off 3,000 workers in 2016, counting more than ever on 3D printing success

Feb.25, 2016 - In light of dismal first-quarter results, HP Inc. has accelerated its layoff plan, and will be letting go of 3,000 employees by the end of 2016. The newly independent PC/printer company has now set its sights on new and innovative technologies, including 3D printing, to help turn the numbers around. More

Ultimaker, University of Illinois and Coursera push 3D printing education for all

Feb.25, 2016 - Ultimaker, the University of Illinois, and Coursera, and online education platform, have partnered to launch an series of online courses about 3D printing that will be open and accessible to learners from around the world. More

Nominees for RapidPro 2016 award announced: SuGu – 3D Robot Printing, Metal Technics 3D and 3Devo

Feb.25, 2016 - The three nominees for the RapidPro 2016 startup award have just been announced: Robot 3D printing pioneers SuGu Advanced Manufacturing - 3D Robot Printing, metal 3D printing developers Metal Technics 3D and 3D printable material specialists 3Devo. More

South Korea’s largest tire mold maker Saehwa IMC acquires 3D printing company Cube Tech, sees rise in shares

Feb.24, 2016 - South Korean tire mold manufacturing company Saehwa IMC Co. has recently announced it's acquisition of a 3D printing company as it plans to begin integrating the technology into its tire mold manufacturing process to more quickly and efficiently deal with client orders. More

Nascent Objects teams with EnvisionTEC to create first three modular 3D printed electronics

Feb.24, 2016 - Sustainable consumer electronics startup Nascent Objects has revealed that they have teamed up with EnvisionTEC to create their first three modular and reusable 3D printed electronics, and are offering them through an Indiegogo campaign. More

Nano Dimension teams with Tel Aviv University to 3D print sensors using nickel nanoparticles

Feb.23, 2016 - Nano Dimension Technologies today announced a collaborative agreement with RAMOT at Tel Aviv University. The agreement will see the two parties develop a 3D printing technique for a nanoparticle nickel material. More

British 3D printing specialist FDM Digital Solutions receives £300K funding

Feb.22, 2016 - FDM Digital Solutions, a 3D printing specialist from Burnley, UK, has received £300K ($425K) in funding from Rosebud Finance and the North-West Fund for Venture Capital, both managed by Enterprise Ventures. FDM had previously received £860K ($1.2M) from the two investors in January 2014. More

Nano Dimension approved to trade on NASDAQ Capital Market

Feb.22, 2016 - Israel-based 3D printing company Nano Dimension, makers of the world's first multi-layer PCB 3D printer, has been approved to trade its Depositary Shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "NNDM." More

Mathys Medical adopts Materialise's 3D shoulder surgery planning software

Feb.18, 2016 - Swiss orthopaedic producer Mathys has signed an agreement with 3D medical imaging software specialist Materialise, for the use of its Shoulder Guide System. This user-friendly 3D imaging software system assists surgeons in the planning, preparation, and practice phases of a shoulder surgery by providing patient-specific 3D models and 3D printed guides. More

Sciaky introduces patented IRISS Closed-Loop Control for its EBAM metal 3D printing process

Feb.17, 2016 - The new IRISS Closed-Loop Control system, exclusively available for Sciaky's EBAM metal 3D printing systems, provides extensive real-time monitoring and process data for large-scale metal 3D printed parts. More

Stratasys backs Massivit's supersized 3D printer development with investment

Feb.17, 2016 - The very promising Israeli startup Massivit, a developer of supersized 3D printing solutions, has just received backing by Stratasys and will use the investment for further product development and for accelerating market penetration. More

Port of Rotterdam's new 3D printing 'Fieldlab' could make it 'world's smartest port'

Feb.12, 2016 - The port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, will soon acquire an 'Additive Manufacturing Fieldlab', at which port-related companies will be able to work and collaborative on maritime 3D printing projects. More

Swedish metal 3D printing expert Arcam sees big growth in 2015

Feb.8, 2016 - The previous year has been a very successful one for Swedish metal 3D printing experts Arcam, who have just revealed that their sales and income have increased dramatically over 2015, while they already have numerous orders lined up for 2016. More

BeAM repairs more than 800 aerospace parts with industrial metal 3D printers

Feb.4, 2016 - French 3D printing startup BeAM manufactures industrial metal 3D printers that utilize LMD 3D printing technology to repair worn down or defective critical parts for the aerospace and aircraft industries. Using BeAm's LMD 3D printers, more than 800 aerospace parts have already been repaired at the world's highest level of qualification. More

3D modeling software firm Autodesk to sack 10% of workforce as part of restructuring plan

Feb.4, 2016 - Software firm and 3D design specialist Autodesk today announced a restructuring plan that will prompt 925 staff layoffs'approximately 10% of the company's workforce. The restructuring is intended to help accelerate the company's transition to the cloud and a subscription-based business model. More

'Dremel Dreams' program integrates 3D printing and STEM education in the classroom

Feb.3, 2016 - American tool and technology company Dremel has officially launched its own 3D printing ecosystem, Dremel Dreams, to easily and comprehensively integrate additive manufacturing technologies into the classroom. More

Siemens invests EUR 21.4M to open first metal 3D printing facility in Sweden

Feb.3, 2016 - German electrical engineering giant Siemens has made its first major investment into the industrial production of metal 3D printed components by opening a manufacturing facility for the mass production of metal 3D printed components, the first of its kind in Sweden. More

3D bioprinting startup Ourobotics wins top prize at SVOD Europe

Feb.2, 2016 - Ourobotics, the Irish 3D bioprinting company behind the Revolution multi-material 3D bioprinter, has won first place in'the inaugural SVOD (Silicon Valley Open Doors) Europe startup competition, hosted by Google. More

Stratasys and Adobe team up to simplify workflow for full-colour Objet Connex3 3D Printer

Feb.2, 2016 - The steps necessary going from design to finished 3D print can be cumbersome at the best of times. A new partnership between Adobe Systems and 3D Printer manufacturer Stratasys brings the process from 7 steps to just 2. More

ASIC investigating company responsible for 2014's largest 3D printer after its inventor is left with nothing

Jan.30, 2016 - Now dissolved Australian company 3D Group, responsible for promoting 2014's largest 3D printer, is being investigated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for its business and administration practices after 3D printer's inventor is left with nothing. More

HP extends its VR and 3D Printing ambitions into the low-cost Chromebook market

Jan.29, 2016 - HP has been putting a lot of emphasis on VR, 3D Printing and 3D scanning technology with their blended reality product line. They now hope to further their grasp into VR with the low-cost Chromebook market. More

Orthopedics Giant Stryker announces development of state-of-the-art 3D Printing facility

Jan.28, 2016 - After a few years of investment into 3D printed implant components, Orthopedics company Stryker has just announced it plans to develop a brand new 3D Printing facility to further its involvement in the tech. More

Stratasys develops seven new 3D printing education modules for schools

Jan.28, 2016 - 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions compan,y Stratasys, has just announced it will be releasing seven new 3D printing education modules that are aimed at being integrated into middle and high school curriculums. More

GE Global Research becomes 3MF Consortium's newest Founding Member

Jan.27, 2016 - The central technology hub of General Electric (GE) has joined the 3MF Consortium as a Founding Member, joining a group of 3D printing industry leaders in the development and promotion of a new full-fidelity 3D printing file format. More

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals receives $35M to commercialize Spritam and other 3D printed drugs

Jan.27, 2016 - Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, the first company in the world to develop an FDA-approved 3D printed prescription drug, has completed a $35 million preferred stock financing round, led by Deerfield Management, to advance and commercialize Spirtam and other 3D printed drug formulations. More

Is Velo3D secretly working to revolutionize 3D metal printing for robotics?

Jan.27, 2016 - Last year, the unknown startup California-based startup Velo3D received a staggering $22.1 million in venture investment for an unspecified purpose, but have since hinted that they might be working on a revolutionary metal 3D printing solution for the robotics industry. More

LDR invests in Poly-Shape & could offer 3D printed spinal implants by mid-2017

Jan.27, 2016 - LDR Holding Corporation, a medical device company focused on designing and commercializing spine disorder technologies, today announced a minority investment in Poly-Shape, SAS, a French 3D printing specialist. The two companies will design and manufacture a range of 3D printed spinal implants. More

Precision Casting Centre and voxeljet win 'Component of the Year' award for topologically optimised part 5X stiffer than before

Jan.26, 2016 - With the help of 3D printing, a joint project between the Precision Casting Centre foundry and voxeljet has won the British Cast Metals Federation's 'Component of the Year' award for an aluminum wheel upright. The component cast parts for the component were created using 3D printing techniques. More

XYZPrinting launches 3D printing creative space and service robots in Taiwanese store

Jan.26, 2016 - In an attempt to make 3D printing truly available to everyone, budget 3D printer specialists XYZPrinting has just announced that they will set up a 3D printing space in the i-House in Taichung, Taiwan, as well as a number of service robots to help customers. More

WASP and Francesco Pacelli open LDM and Ceramic 3D Printing Lab

Jan.26, 2016 - Italian 3D printing innovator WASP and 3D printing artist/researcher Francesco Pacelli have formed a long-term collaboration to explore and investigate the potential processes and applications for ceramic 3D printing and LDM (liquid Deposition Modeling) technology. More

Whispering Gibbon receives six-figure funding to bring 3D printed video game content to life

Jan.26, 2016 - Whispering Gibbon, a UK 3D printing tech startup, has just received a six-figure investment led by Northstar Ventures, to develop and commercialize its patent-pending RenderFab technology, which converts digital video game content into optimized and customizable 3D printable models. More

Malta's €15.4 million public education plan includes 3D printing and scanning technology

Jan.25, 2016 - In today's technologically progressive world, education systems need to keep up or get left behind. Malta has recently committed €15.4 million in investment into, among other things, 3D printing and 3D scanning technology. More

Airbus subsidiary AEROTEC opens metal 3D printing factory and starts production on 3D printed titanium parts

Jan.22, 2016 - Airbus is now again expanding their 3D printing capacity, as their subsidiary AEROTEC has just opened a new titanium 3D printing site in Varel Germany and has partnered with Norsk Titanium to set up a qualification process for aerospace parts. More

MASSIVit 3D partners with Global Graphics to distribute its large format 3D printers in France

Jan.21, 2016 - Israeli 3D printing startup MASSIVit 3D has signed a distribution agreement with Global Graphics to market, sell and support its large-format, high-speed MASSIVit 1800 3D printer throughout France. More

Nexteam Group joins Prodways' Aerospace division to 3D print metal aerospace parts

Jan.21, 2016 - Following the launch of its Aerospace Division, Prodways Group has announced a strategic partnership with Nexteam Group to develop mass-produced on-board metal 3D printed parts for the aerospace sector. More

Flextronics to manufacture and supply Nano Dimension's DragonFly 2020 PCB 3D printer

Jan.21, 2016 - As it prepares to bring its highly anticipated PCB 3D printer to market, Nano Dimension has signed an agreement with Flextronics International to serve as the primary manufacturer and supplier of the Dragonfly 2020 3D printer. More

Injet printhead maker Xaar recruits Professor Neil Hopkinson to head new 3D printing team

Jan.20, 2016 - Injet Printhead Manufacturer Xaar jumps into the 3D Printer market by appointing High Speed Sintering Pioneer Neil Hopkinson to lead their team. The symmetry between both of their experiences promises exciting developments in 3D Printing research. More

3D Systems abandons Cube 3D printer, but filament users still trapped by DRM

Jan.18, 2016 - 3D Systems recently announced it plans to discontinue production of their entry-level Cube printers. While they state they will continue to provide service and filament for the machines, it is uncertain for how long. More

Airbus Ventures to invest part of $150M capital fund in 3D printed car experts Local Motors

Jan.18, 2016 - Airbus's corporate venture capital fund Airbus Ventures has just announced it will invest part of their $150 million fund in 3D printed car pioneers Local Motors, all with an eye on increasing their knowledge of what 3D printing can do for the aerospace industry. More

RedWorks will test Mars Habitat Spinoff technologies for use on earth in early 2016

Jan.12, 2016 - California based RedWorks, which last year designed a 3D printable habitat for use on Mars, is developing a range of Earth-suitable spinoff technologies. More

3D printer maker Tinkerine Studios sees 270% sales increase in 2015

Jan.12, 2016 - Canadian 3D printer manufacturer Tinkerine Studios today announced record sales in 2015, with a 270% increase compared to the previous year. The company attributes these sales to increased demand for its award-winning and user friendly Ditto Pro 3D printer, as well as its 3D printing filaments and software downloads via content platform TinkerineU. More

Concept Laser to offer module factory building kit, 'AM Factory of Tomorrow' by year end

Jan.11, 2016 - Laser melting and 3D printing specialist Concept Laser is developing the 'AM Factory of Tomorrow', a factory building kit which will enable the modular integration of additive manufacturing technology into production environments. The kit could be available in late 2016. More

3D printed insole maker SOLS lays off 20 percent of staff ahead of major product announcement

Jan.8, 2016 - SOLS has laid off 20 percent of its staff, a total of 14 employees. The New York-based company produces 3D printed custom insoles and orthotics for medical professionals and consumers alike. More

AstroPrint adopts KinomaJS to develop 3D printer UI and mobile app for Marvell

Jan.8, 2016 - Using KinomaJS' open source application framework, AstroPrint was able to develop a user interface and mobile app designed for complex 3D print job management, all within less than two months. More

ITRI and Mitsubishi Financial Group raise US$45M to develop laser technology for 3D printing

Jan.8, 2016 - ITRI has established a joint fund with Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to support the development of advanced laser technologies, which can be used in to enhance precision and quality in 3D printing processes. More

MarkForged ultra-strong 3D printed plastic sees 400% revenue growth in 2015

Jan.7, 2016 - MarkForged, makers of the only desktop 3D printer system that can automatically reinforce engineering plastics to aluminum strength and beyond, today announced an explosive finish to 2015, with 400% growth in revenue year on year. More

New Matter donates $200K in MOD-t 3D printers and supplies to US schools

Jan.5, 2016 - New Matter, maker of the $399 MOD-t desktop 3D printer, has today announced that it will be donating more than $200,000 in 3D printers and 3D printing supplies to teachers and educators across America via its Educate and Inspire Grant. More

Poietis raises €2.5M to develop laser-assisted 3D bioprinting technology

Jan.4, 2016 - French 3D bioprinting startup Poietis has raised '2.5 million in order to develop its exclusive laser-assisted 3D bioprinting technique for 3D printing human skin tissue with extreme precision and resolution of up to 20 micrometers. More

Shapeways' $30M funding makes top three Dutch startup deals of 2015

Dec.31, 2015 - StartupJuncture's annual ranking of Dutch startup/scaleup deals has revealed that 3D print group Shapeways has come in third place amongst 150 other young innovative companies in 2015, having raised US$30.5 million (€27.2m) in Series D funding during the second quarter. More

Nano Dimension files patent for 3D printing multimaterial electrical conductors

Dec.30, 2015 - Nano Dimension today announced a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a new method of 3D printing multimaterial objects, including electronic conductors and other 3D objects with conductive traces. More

3D Systems closing Cubify 3D printing marketplace, discontinues $999 Cube 3D printer

Dec.28, 2015 - 3D Systems today announced that it will be discontinuing production of its low-cost Cube 3D printer and closing its Cubify.com consumer 3D printing platform and marketplace. More

Axial 3D receives $450K to bring 3D printed orthopedic medical models to global market

Dec.24, 2015 - Biomedical 3D printing startup Axial 3D has secured a £300,000 investment, roughly equivalent to $450,000 USD, in order to expand into the European and US medical industries. The company creates custom 3D printed orthopedic medical models to assist surgeons with pre-op planning. More

Norsk Titanium named in Lux Research's Top 10 innovative companies of 2015

Dec.24, 2015 - While 2015 has been an excellent year for the 3D printing industry, titanium 3D printing innovators Norsk Titanium were so successful with their efficient, structurally sound and cost-effective titanium prints that data analysists Lux Research included them in their top ten list of innovators. More

Nano Dimension secures $1.3M from Israel's Chief Scientist to develop PCB 3D printer

Dec.23, 2015 - Nano Dimension has received a grant approval from Israel's Chief Scientist that supports the company's ongoing development of its advanced PCB 3D printer, the DragonFly 2020. More

Stratasys could face some challenges when implementing long term plans, says Gartner

Dec.23, 2015 - As 2015 wasn't exactly an unparalleled success story for the established names of the 3D printing industry, Stratasys will be adjusting its focus and curb their spending, though Gartner argues that they will still have to face some challenges on the road ahead. More

FDA hits pause on US marketing of Materialise X-Ray Knee Guide 3D surgical planning technology

Dec.22, 2015 - Materialise has received a Not Substantially Equivalent letter from the FDA regarding its 510k submission for the proprietary X-Ray Knee Guide technology, which allows for 3D preplanning of total knee replacements based solely on 2D x-ray images. More

GE's Avio Aero orders 10 new Arcam EBM metal 3D printers to produce aerospace parts

Dec.22, 2015 - Avio Aero, an aerospace parts manufacturer and subsidiary of GE Aviation, has today placed an order for ten new Arcam EBM metal 3D printing systems in order to move into series production of state of the art turbine blades. More

Norsk Titanium 3D printed parts score high on Aerospace Technology Readiness tests

Dec.21, 2015 - Norsk Titanium has just achieved Technology Readiness Level Eight after concluding a test plan coordinated by the Federal Aviation Administration. The high-scoring results prove that Norsk's proprietary RPD 3D printed titanium parts meet the most demanding aerospace requirements, and can begin to be delivered to aerospace and defense companies as early as 2016. More

Colorado School of Mines awarded $2.5M grant to refine metal 3D printing process for aerospace

Dec.19, 2015 - The Colorado School of Mines has recently received a $2.5 million grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development to further develop and refine the process of heavy metal additive manufacturing. More

Arcam expands aerospace and medical 3D printing solutions to US market

Dec.18, 2015 - Metal additive manufacturing provider Arcam has set its sights on the booming US market, where demand for metal 3D printing in the aerospace and medical industries in particular has created the perfect opening for the Stockholm, Sweden-based company to set up shop. More

Made in Space & EIS to send first 3D printed airframe to space with 100+ student projects on board

Dec.18, 2015 - Enterprise in Space has teamed up with Made in Space, the world's first space manufacturing company, to implement 3D printed components in a spacecraft to be launched into Earth orbit. The spacecraft will also carry 100+ student experiments. More

First MetalFAB1 3D printing system sold to Airbus APWorks

Dec.18, 2015 - Airbus APWorks, a subsidiary of Airbus Group, has placed an order for the first MetalFAB1 system and embarked on an Additive Industries Beta program to bring their proven metal 3D printing industries to this promising 3D printing manufacturer. More

FATHOM gains next-level 3D printing insight with new data analytics software

Dec.18, 2015 - Advanced 3D printing service FATHOM has acquired proprietary data analytics software from Addimation that retrieves, analyzes and reports real-time additive manufacturing metrics. More

Voxeljet expands industrial 3D printer empire into India

Dec.17, 2015 - German industrial 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet will be opening a new subsdiary in India. Ms. Nidhi Shah will be stepping into the role of voxeljet India's Managing Director. More

RoBo 3D secures US$3.6 million funding to cap off year of exceptional growth

Dec.15, 2015 - After announcing Falcon Minerals as majority shareholder earlier this month, consumer 3D printer manufacturer RoBo 3D has managed to secure demand of $3.6 million USD ($5 million Australian) for its proposed capital raising in 2016. More

CyBe to release 3D printable mortar in 2016, working to certificate on-site 3D concrete printing

Dec.14, 2015 - With the quality of their 3D printable mortar vastly improving, Dutch concrete pioneers CyBe are working to certificate on-site 3D printing of structural walls within the EU and are even looking to bring their widely compatible mortar to market in early 2016. More

Siemens reveals it's relying desktop 3D printers for some metal parts manufacturing

Dec.11, 2015 - While German electrical engineering innovator Siemens has long been a supporter of 3D printing, their Australian railway R&D department has just revealed that desktop Ultimaker 3D printers are quickly becoming an integral part of their workflow, even for part manufacturing. More

Zortrax opens its first 3D printer store in Poland

Dec.10, 2015 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has just opened its first 3D printer retail store in Warsaw, and the first 3D printing showroom of its kind in Poland, offering the complete range of Zortrax 3D printers, products, and software. More

PartWorks helps movie industry cut costs with 3D printing prop service

Dec.9, 2015 - Digital manufacturing specialists PartWorks have created an 'Industrial Concierge' service that targets the movie industry, offering 3D scanning, 3D CAD and 3D printing services to create realistic movie props in record time and at lower costs. More

Stratasys and STEM Inc, Singapore bring 3D printing education to leaders of tomorrow

Dec.9, 2015 - Stratasys today announced a major partnership with STEM Inc, Science Centre Singapore to introduce applied 3D design and 3D printing learning programs for primary, secondary, and junior colleges, giving young students first-hand experience with 3D printing technology, and stimulating their passion for STEM. More

Praxair to market Ames Laboratory's titanium powder for metal 3D printing

Dec.9, 2015 - Titanium, the holy grail of metals for its excellent mechanical properties, was always difficult to make suitable for metal 3D printing, but the government-backed Ames Laboratory has now developed a new production method to make the powder commercially viable for many high quality industries. More

Materialise partners with Tissue Regeneration Systems to 3D print life-saving tracheal splints

Dec.7, 2015 - 3D printing service Materialise has partnered with Tissue Regeneration Systems to manufacture 3D printed tracheal splints which are used in life-saving surgeries on babies and infants affected by tracheobronchomalacia, a disease in which the airway can spontaneously collapse. More

Moog buys 70% stake in metal 3D printing firm Linear Mold and Engineering

Dec.4, 2015 - Motion control company Moog has acquired a 70 per cent stake in one of the largest metal additive manufacturers in North America, Linear Mold and Engineering. Through the acquisition, Moog hopes to provide metal 3D printing solutions for their core markets, the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors. More

3D printing giant 3D Systems suffers losses, plans layoffs at its Andover location

Dec.4, 2015 - 3D printing company 3D Systems has just announced it will be laying off around 80 of its employees from its Andover office, which itself may be headed to a phased closure. More

Graphene 3D files patent for new 3D printer and process for 3D printing working LED light

Dec.3, 2015 - Graphene 3D Lab has filed a provisional patent application for their first 3D printer, the highly advanced, multi-functional Romulus III, as well as a process for 3D printing an organic LED light source 'from scratch' that immediately functions when printed. More

Wiivv secures $3.5m to develop biomechanically enhanced 3D printed body gear

Dec.3, 2015 - Wiivv Wearables has raised $3.5m in seed round funding to bring their 3D printed insoles to market, and to further develop a proprietary customization engine that can digitally capture 3D information from any part of the body, and produce biomechanically enhanced, 3D print-ready files in just seconds. More

Falcon Minerals becomes majority shareholder of 3D printer manufacturer Robo3D

Dec.3, 2015 - The recent success of US-based 3D printer manufacturer Robo3D, in part through deals with Amazon and Best Buy, has not gone unnoticed, as the Australian-based Falcon Minerals has decided to become majority shareholder of the company through a deal with investor Anthony Grist. More

EOS and Additive Industries sign licensing deal on metal 3D printing patents

Dec.1, 2015 - Additive manufacturing giant EOS has signed a patent license agreement with metal 3D printing newcomer Additive Industries. Although the parties have agreed to withhold specific details, the deal will license a certain number of EOS patents to Additive Industries. More

Joint venture with Meimai sees industrial 3D printing firm voxeljet take on Chinese market

Dec.1, 2015 - Friedberg, Germany-based 3D printing company voxeljet AG has today signed a definitive agreement to form an equity joint venture with Suzhou Meimai Fast Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. in order to make inroads into China's rapidly developing industrial 3D printing market. More

Cosine Additive unveils new website and pricing structure for large-scale AM1 3D printer

Dec.1, 2015 - 3D printing firm Cosine Additive has unveiled its new website, which features a straightforward pricing structure. The company is offering a range of temperature packages, multiple extruders, yearly service, and a special unlimited material program to suit a range of 3D printing needs. More

Nanoscribe 3D printers used by five of top ten universities in the world

Nov.30, 2015 - Nanoscribe, a leader in 3D printing technologies on the nano-, micro-, and mesoscale, has revealed that five out of the top ten universities in the world, including Harvard, Oxford, and Caltech, use their Nanoscribe 3D printing systems for research and innovation. More

Disney teams up with 3D printed doll company MakieLab to make Disney themed doll clothing

Nov.30, 2015 - Walt Disney Co. continues to make forays into the world of 3D printing, this time by selecting 3D printed doll company MakieLab as part of their Disney Accelerator program. More

EOS and Williams Engineering bring 3D printing to Formula One and beyond

Nov.27, 2015 - EOS has entered into a three-year technical partnership with Williams Grand Prix Engineering and Williams Advanced Engineering to provide Williams with direct and high-level additive manufacturing technologies for the world of Formula One, as well as the automotive, defense, aerospace and energy sectors. More

World's third largest OEM manufacturer New Kinpo Group transitions into 3D printing market leader

Nov.27, 2015 - Already the world's third largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the world, the Taiwan-based New Kinpo Group is now also becoming the 3D printing market leader through its XYZPrinting brand, and is entering the robotics industry, says CEO Simon Shen. More

It's Alive: 3D Bioprinting market to reach $1.82 billion by 2022

Nov.26, 2015 - A new report by Grand View Research Inc. has revelead that the global 3D bioprinting market is set to be worth a staggering $1.82 billion within less than 10 years. The report includes key technology, application and regional insights into the use of 3D bioprinting technology. More

Prodways Group launches Aerospace Division for 3D printing aerospace solutions

Nov.26, 2015 - An integrated industrial team comprised of Prodways, ECA Group and Initial has today launched the Prodways Group Aerospace Division, which will offer a full range of additive manufacturing products dedicated to the aerospace sector. More

Materialise 3D prints flight-ready parts for Airbus; unveils Magics20 AM software

Nov.17, 2015 - During the first day of the Formnext conference in Frankfurt, Materialise has announced that it will be manufacturing 3D printed, flight-ready plastic parts for Airbus' A350 XWB aircraft, and that it has released the 20th edition of its 3D printing and AM software, Magics20. More

3D printed housing company ZhuoDa comes under fire for high-interest financial 'innovation'

Nov.14, 2015 - Chinese company ZhuoDa, developer of 3D printed modular houses that can be assembled in mere hours, is facing concerns from investors over a high-interest financial strategy and a contract signed with Russia claimed to be worth over $94 billion a year. More

Xjet to develop world's first direct 3D metal jetting system for custom metal manufacturing

Nov.10, 2015 - Israel startup Xjet has unveiled plans to develop a unique injket 3D printing technology for liquid metal that will make the large scale manufacturing of custom metal parts cheaper and more efficient than ever before. More

HP opens R&D center for 3D and 4D printing innovation in Spain; will create up to 100 new jobs

Nov.10, 2015 - HP has expanded its facilities in Le'n, Spain, by opening an R&D division focused on 3D and 4D printing innovation. With this, both the company and city hope to boost technological development, create up to 100 new jobs, and ultimately lead the fourth industrial revolution. More

Stratasys announces $938M loss in third quarter; predicts long-term growth

Nov.4, 2015 - Stratasys today released their financial results for the third quarter of 2015. During the period, the company earned revenue of $167.6 million, with a GAAP net loss of $983 million, attributed primarily to a $910 million write-off of MakerBot, and an increasingly hesitant consumer-base. More

PCB 3D printer maker Nano Dimension raises additional $2.2M in financing round

Nov.4, 2015 - PCB 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension has raised an additional $2.2 million, closing its financing round with a grand total of $13.1 million. The company develops advanced 3D printed electronics systems, including the multi-layer PCB inkjet 3D printer, Dragonfly 2020. More

3D Systems partners with U.S. Army to develop 3D printing lab

Oct.30, 2015 - 3D Systems today announced a partnership with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to jointly develop 3D printing technology and materials for the automotive, medical, wearable and aerospace industries. More

3D Systems President and CEO Avi Reichental steps down; Company shares drop 7 percent

Oct.29, 2015 - 3D Systems' president and CEO of 12 years Avi Reichental has stepped down. Effectively immediately, Andrew Johnson will serve as Interim President and CEO while co-founder Charles Hull chairs the Executive Management Committee. An immediate search for Reichental's successor has begun. More

3D Systems opens 3DS Culinary Lab to educate and advance 3D printed food technology

Oct.28, 2015 - Offering a space for learning, collaboration and exploration, 3D Systems has opened its 3DS Culinary Lab in Los Angeles. Equiped with the ChefJet Pro professional grade 3D Food printer, the lab invites chefs, artists and culinary experts to push the limits of their traditional craft and shape the future 3D printed food. More

3D Systems loses $11M in arbitration to Ron Barranco of Print3D; plans to challenge court decision

Oct.27, 2015 - 3D Systems has been ordered to pay $11 million in damages to former employee Ronald Barranco, who alleges that after buying out his startup Print3D in 2011, the Company breached their purchase agreement, avoiding paying him under an earnout provision, and firing him just 20 months after the deal was closed. More

ExOne secures $15M agreement to facilitate leasing of 3D printers to customers

Oct.26, 2015 - Industrial 3D printer manufacturer ExOne today announced a $15 million agreement, indirectly financed through the company's CEO and Chairman, that will increase their installed machine base beyond the current 200+ machines in service. More

Medical 3D printing specialist 3D Medical merges with Mach7 in $60 million deal

Oct.26, 2015 - As part of a $60 million deal, worldwide specialist in medical 3D printing applications 3D Medical will merge with top medical imaging processing developer Mach7. More

3D printing startup DF3D receives funding from Indian government

Oct.24, 2015 - DF3D, a Bengaluru-based startup launched in February 2014 by Deepak Raj, has received funding from the Indian government after an eventful year and a half in business. More

Auvergne region in France invests €6.3 million in metal additive manufacturing

Oct.24, 2015 - Seeking to boost the metal 3D printing industry, French region Auvergne announced a €6.3 million financial investment, €4 million of which will go towards the joint venture Fives Michelin Additive Solutions. More

Stratasys expects further losses in upcoming third quarter results

Oct.24, 2015 - Stratays expects net losses of $155-$190 million, blaming 'weak' consumer commitment and its MakerBot subsidiary. As a result, they will writedown MakerBot by $140-180 million, exhausting the last of the division's goodwill. More

Aerojet Rocketdyne, UT, ORNL acquire three laser additive manufacturing machines for aerospace industry

Oct.22, 2015 - The University of Tennesee, ORNL, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Atlantic Precision and other US industry leaders have joined in a new initiative to enhance additive manufacturing for the aerospace industry. More

Norsk Titanium and Alcoa launch joint 3D Printing and Industrial Cooperation Program

Oct.22, 2015 - Global 3D printing technology leader Norsk Titanium and lightweight metals leader Alcoa today announced a Joint Technology and Industrial Cooperation Program that will see them develop 3D printing technology solutions for aerospace, defence, energy, auotmotive and maritime industries. More

Nano Dimension announces AgCite conductive nanoparticle inks, applies for NASDAQ listing

Oct.21, 2015 - Neri Oxman, a designer, architect, artist and head of the MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter research group as been named the 2014 recipient of the Vilcek Prize in Design. More

XYZprinting to display 3D printers at over 650 Barnes & Noble stores during Educator Week

Oct.16, 2015 - Taiwan's XYZprinting and Barnes & Noble have partnered during Educator Week to demonstrate the power of 3D printing in the classroom. The da Vinci 1.0 3D printer will be on display at nearly 650 retail stores nationwide. More

Zortrax to provide M200 3D printers to 180 public institutions in Poland

Oct.12, 2015 - 3D printing manufacturer Zortrax will be equipping 180 public benefit institutions within the Masovian Voivodeship (the most populated area in Poland) with M200 3D printers, and will provide free courses, software and materials to use them. More

Siemens, Georgia Tech expand innovation partnership to improve additive manufacturing workflow

Oct.9, 2015 - Technology powerhouse Siemens today announced that it will expand its two-decade partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology with the goal of driving advanced manufacturing innovation through software, research, digital product development. More

MakerBot lays off 20 percent of its staff again, announces company restructuring

Oct.8, 2015 - Jonathan Jaglom, the hapless yet ever optimistic CEO of MakerBot, today announced that the New York-based 3D printer manufacturing company will be laying off 20 percent of its global staff and making several restructuring changes in an effort to ensure the company’s survival. More

3D printer maker 3DGence receives major investment from one of Poland’s wealthiest men

Oct.8, 2015 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer 3DGence today announced that they have received major funding from industrialist Michael Solowow, one of the richest men in Poland and one of the country’s biggest stock exchange investors. More

GE remain confident as $32 million additive manufacturing research centre nears completion

Oct.7, 2015 - General Electric's additive manufacturing research centre, which will measure 125,000 square feet, will be principally used to train designers and engineers in 3D printing design and production techniques. More

New York State invests $125 million to build large-scale 3D printing plant with Norsk Titanium

Oct.6, 2015 - New York State has signed a private-public partnership deal with Norsk Titanium AS and will invest $125 million in an industrial-scale 3D printing facility that is to be constructed in Plattsburgh, New York. More

Mexican 3D printer maker Colibri 3D raises $1 million in first round of capital investment

Sep.30, 2015 - Colibri 3D, a division of the Mexican company InterLatin, announced that with support from the Mexican Federal Government and other investors, it has closed its first round of initial outside capital investment, raising $1 million which will go towards expanding their market reach at a worldwide level. More

Danish startup 3D Printhuset announces double expansion, including opening of second 3D printing store

Sep.28, 2015 - Now, in an effort to increase accessibility to the rest of the country and expand their reach, 3D Printhuset has announced the opening of a second location of their store in Aarhus, Denmark. More

Autodesk acquires netfabb, invests in FIT Technology to expand take-up of industrial 3D printing

Sep.24, 2015 - Autodesk today announced that it has acquired German software startup netfabb, a provider of industrial 3D printing software and services. At the same time, it will make a strategic investment in netfabb’s parent company FIT Technology Group. More

Luxexcel teams with Trinckle 3D to release Lens Creator for custom 3D printed optics design

Sep.24, 2015 - Dutch company Luxexcel, the only 3D printing service in the world to print transparent objects and to specialize in 3D printed optics has recently teamed up with Berlin based 3D printing service and design marketplace Trinckle to launch a customizable lens creator for its users. More

Prodways partners with Farsoon to develop new range of SLS 3D printers

Sep.23, 2015 - Prodways today announced a major partnership with the Chinese company Hunan Farsoon High-Tech and will rapidly develop a full range of plastic and metal 3D printers known as ‘Prodways powered by Farsoon.’ More

Materialise opens metal 3D printing factory in Bremen, Germany

Sep.22, 2015 - Materialise announced today that they will be launching new metal 3D printing production services in Bremen aimed at industrial customers in the aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. More

PCB 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension approved to trade on OTCQX market

Sep.17, 2015 - Israel-based 3D printing technology group Nano Dimension will now be able to trade its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the OTCQX market. Today’s announcement, which came from Open, Transparent and Connected (OTC) financial markets, will help the company increase their trading with U.S. investors. More

Tiertime, Chinese partner to Afinia, issues lawsuit against Stratasys distributor UCRobotics

Sep.17, 2015 - Beijing Tiertime Technology, manufacturers of the UP! series of 3D printer, filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Beijing UCRobotics Technology. More

Industry giant HP bets on 3D printing to secure future growth

Sep.16, 2015 - Hewlett Packard has announced that as of November 1st, 2015, it will split into two publicly traded companies, HP Enterprise and HP Inc., with the latter vying to secure a leading position in the global 3D printing industry. More

Dutch startup Xilloc launches industrial 3D printing business unit with four new EOS machines

Sep.16, 2015 - Having just turned four years old, Xilloc, working with Brightlands Chemelot Campus and with the financial support of the Province of Limburg, has opened an industrial business unit that aims to provide high quality 3D printing services within the aerospace, automotive and tooling industries. More

EOS founder invests in DyeMansion to bring color to laser sintered plastics parts

Sep.14, 2015 - Munich-based startup DyeMansion GmbH have confirmed that EOS founder Dr. Hans J. Langer has taken on a partnership in the firm as a business angel and shareholder. More

3D Hubs releases insightful September’s 3D printing trend report 2015

Sep.2, 2015 - The Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs has been releasing monthly trend reports for some time now, and have just released the report for September 2015. 3D Hubs reports that the Prusa Steel and the Rapide Lite 200 are holding on to the top two positions in the list of highest rated desktop 3D printers. More

Kabuku receives $3.3M from Global Brain to boost 3D printing marketplace Rinkak

Aug.31, 2015 - Japanese startup Kabuku, headquartered in Tokyo, which manages Japan's largest online 3D printing service Rinkak, announced that it received 400M JPY – about 3.3 million USD – from Global Brain financing. More

A.T. Kearney: 3D printing market to grow to $17.2 billion by 2020

Aug.25, 2015 - Consultancy firm AT Kearney is adding fuel to our optimism with the publication of a recent study, which predicts that the market is set to triple in value over the next couple of years to $17.2 billion by 2020. More

Robot Factory team uses their new Copperface Kit to galvanize 3D print for client

Aug.21, 2015 - The Copperface kit is the result of Italy-based Robot Factory’s exhaustive research and development centered around producing a low-cost option for the metallization of non-conductive materials in the 3D printing space. More

Aurora Labs' low-cost '100 times faster' metal 3D printer gains interest from NASA

Aug.21, 2015 - NASA has been in contact with the Australian startup Aurora Labs about using their small format 3D printers to produce micro-satellites, rocket engines and rocket vehicles. More

Carbon3D raises $100M from Google Ventures for its ultra-fast CLIP 3D printing technology

Aug.20, 2015 - 3D printing startup Carbon3D, which has developed new CLIP 3D printing technology, has closed a $100 million Series C investment led by Google Ventures. More

Voxel8 raises $12M to launch their electronics 3D printer by end of 2015

Jul.24, 2015 - Today, the Massachusetts company Voxel8 announced that they have raised an impressive $12 million through a round of Series A funding to further develop their additive manufacturing technology in an effort to bring their electronics 3D printer to market. More

Rokit receives $3M from South Korea's government to develop 3D bioprinting system

Jul.22, 2015 - South Korean 3D printing market leader Rokit announced that they have received $3 million from the South Korean government to develop a 3D bioprinting system for skin regeneration. More

Did MakerBot knowingly sell faulty 3D printers? Class action lawsuit alleges yes.

Jul.14, 2015 - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Stratasys-owned Makerbot claiming that they knowingly sold faulty, malfunctioning 3D printers to consumers. More

Interview: Adafruit puts CEO of MakerBot in the hot seat

Jun.22, 2015 - Ladyada got the heart of the most pressing issues, and confronted Makerbot CEO Jonathan Jaglom about the purpose of his cross-country tour, his stance on patents, the value of DRM’ing filament, and the company’s troubled relations with its resellers. More

3D printing company Proto Labs expands operations to NC, adds 170 jobs

Jun.19, 2015 - Maple Plain, Minnesota-based company Proto Labs says it will invest more than $25 million and add 170 new jobs at its facility in the Town of Cary in Wake County over the next five years. More

Poland's Zmorph recieves $1 million investment to ramp up production and expand worldwide

Jun.18, 2015 - Poland’s Zmorph have even been given a $1 million boost to ramp up their production capacity and move forward with a global expansion. The investment, which comes for Poland’s Warsaw Equity Group, will be used to increase the production of 3D printers to 1000 units per year. More

Siemens launches new Frontier Partner Program for 3D printing startups

Jun.17, 2015 - Called the Frontier Partner Program, the initiative is also Siemens’ own entry into the 3D printing industry. While they haven’t released the second part of the program yet, it will also add robotics into the mix in addition to 3D printing. More

University of Nottingham unveils jaw-dropping £2.7 million 3D printing lab

Jun.17, 2015 - University of Nottingham’s Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Research Group (3DPRG) opened a new laboratory for testing materials for 3D Printing and finding new ways where 3D printing can be applied to our everyday lives. More

Ministers of Education of 90 Countries visited China's AnyPrint 3D

May.29, 2015 - This month United Nations Educational Information Conference was held in China. UNESCO--United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - led Ministers of Education of 90 countries to visit Qingdao, China. More

Underwriters Laboratories to open S$8m global 3D printing center of Excellence in Singapore

May.22, 2015 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety solutions company, said on Thursday it will invest some S$8 million to open a Global Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Singapore. More

China’s Shining3D expands into bio 3D printing market, developing organic resins for 3D printers

May.21, 2015 - Shining3D has decided to spin-off Regenovo while seeking an investment of ¥30 million - roughly $4.8 million. Once the funding comes through, Shining3D will be a 55% stakeholder in the newly-public Regenovo Biotechnology. More

Shining 3D sells 6,300 sets of desktop 3D printers to Autodesk Asia

May.7, 2015 - Shining 3D Tech, the leading provider of 3D digitizing & 3D printing solution in China has just signed a major contract with Autodesk Asia PTE LTD on 3rd May, promising to manufacture and supply a massive 6,300 desktop 3D printers. More

Microsoft integrates Autodesk’s open 3D printing platform Spark into Windows 10

May.1, 2015 - Autodesk has announced that it will embed its Spark 3D printing platform into Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows 10 operating system. Spark is the first open-source professional 3D printing software platform. More

HP expects to launch Multi Jet Fusion technology 3D printer line in 2016

Apr.20, 2015 - But despite the new developments from other developers, it appears that HP will still have a significant impact when they release the technology as a line of usable industrial-level 3D printers in late 2016. More

Makerbot shuts three retail stores and fires 20% of its employees

Apr.20, 2015 - Last Friday Makerbot posted an announcement on their website that confirms the rumors that have been circulating for weeks: that Makerbot has failed to hit certain economic targets and is forced to close down its three retail stores... More

3D printed water filters maker NanoSun enters US$3.14M JV with Chinese commercial giant CCIEC

Apr.12, 2015 - Start-up NanoSun have just signed an impressive $4.3 million deal with the state-owned Chinese corporation China Commerce Group for International Economic Cooperation (CCIEC). More

Autodesk backs Carbon3D's CLIP technology with $10M from Spark 3D printing Investment Fund

Apr.9, 2015 - Autodesk today announced that its 3D printing investment fund has invested $10 million in Carbon3D. Carbon3D first unveiled its technology on-stage at TED conference last month with an entirely new breakthrough 3D printing process... More

3D Systems China launches with acquisition of 3D printing sales & service provider Easyway Group

Apr.6, 2015 - 3D Systems announced today that it acquired Easyway Design and Manufacture Co. in China, including its wholly owned subsidiaries comprising the Easyway Group, creating 3D Systems China. More

Dutch 3D printing market worth €45M already, still have plenty of room for improvement

Mar.19, 2015 - As Sector Banker David Kemp from Dutch bank ABN AMBRO revealed, the Dutch 3D printing market is still in its infancy, though is already worth 45 million euros over 2015 while there are plenty of growth opportunities on the horizon. More

Formlabs opens office in Berlin, partners with iGo3D

Mar.16, 2015 - In response to growing demand in the EU market, Formlabs has opened its first office outside the United States in the heart of Berlin. and will offer greater service and support to Formlabs community in the EU. More

In-Q-Tel, CIA’s venture-capital arm, invests in 3D electronics printing platform Voxel8

Mar.5, 2015 - Voxel8, creator of the world's first multi-material 3D electronics printer, announced today that it has closed a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel (IQT). More

Japan-based Cyfuse raises $12 million for 3D human tissue printing

Mar.3, 2015 - Most recently, Japan-based Cyfuse Biomedical K.K, has developed a viable 3D printer for accurately producing synthetic 3D printed human tissue and have raised JP¥1.4 billion ($12 million) to further develop the technology. More

SOLS raises $11.1 million to bring 3D printed shoe insoles to consumers

Feb.27, 2015 - SOLS, the pioneer of custom mass manufacturing of orthotics, today announced the completion of an $11.1 million Series B funding to bring 3D-printed shoe insoles to consumer market. More

XYZprinting seeks partnership with Intel for its RealSense 3D scanning technology

Feb.2, 2015 - News surfaced from Taiwan that could lead to a combination of two of the most promising CES innovations over the coming year: XYZprinting’s 3D printer technology and Intel’s exciting RealSense 3D scanning innovations. More

Farukh Bhabha, 23-year-old entrepreneur is working to bring 3D printing to Pakistan

Feb.1, 2015 - We were therefore very interested to learn of the endeavors of the young entrepreneur and student Farrukh Bhabha, who recently started his very own 3D printing company Print 3D Pakistan. More

ISG3D starts accepting multiple cryptocurrencies for 3D printer purchases

Jan.21, 2015 - Among other businesses that have faith in the digital currency however is a small 3D printing startup by the name of Impressions Samuel Guillemette 3D (ISG3D). More

Ricoh Europe signs up to resell Leapfrog 3D printers

Jan.21, 2015 - Japan based global imaging and printing company Ricoh announced today Ricoh Europe has partnered with Leapfrog 3D Printers to resell the Leapfrog Creatr HS 3D printer and other models in Europe starting January 2015. More

Leapfrog 3D Printers unveils partnership with Ingram Micro and Materialise at CES

Jan.8, 2015 - Leapfrog 3D Printers will announce today its partnership with Materialise. This expected news follows a previous announcement that Leapfrog will also form a partnership with Ingram Micro Europe, a top supply chain service provider. More

MakerBot announces new 3D printing PLA Composite filaments, partnership & services at CES 2015

Jan.6, 2015 - MakerBot has made several major announcements at CES 2015 today, including new PLA Composite Filaments, new MakerBot Professional Services, MakerBot Mobile True Remote Printing and Monitoring, and Thingiverse integration... More

3D Systems acquires London-based 3D printing startup BotObjects

Jan.5, 2015 - New York based BotObjects unveiled its ProDesk3D 3D printer almost a year ago, in April 2013. Since its launch people have raised suspicions about botObjects' printer and its full color printing ability. More

3D Systems announces 3D food printing partnership with The Culinary Institute of America

Dec.30, 2014 - 3D Systems announced today a partnership with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to develop a series of educational collaborations and commence a beta program for the ChefJet Pro culinary 3D printer. More

3D-printed braille phone manufacturers OwnFone raise £786,000 in investments

Dec.30, 2014 - 3D-printed braille phone manufacturers OwnFone revealed that it had gathered a very impressive investment sum of £786,000 (approximately a million euros or 1,2 million dollars). More

Google says 3D Systems' high-speed continuous 3D printer not ready for Project Ara modular smartphones

Dec.27, 2014 - During an interview with Mitch Daniels, Paul Eremenko, head of Project Ara, indicated that 3D Systems' "racetrack" 3D printer isn't ready for creating the shells in large volume that meet Project Ara's standards. More

Belgian 3D printing pioneer Materialise opens new office in China

Dec.19, 2014 - Materialise NV, a leading provider of Additive Manufacturing software and of sophisticated 3D Printing solutions in the medical and industrial markets, officially opened its new office in Shanghai, China. More

Braemar invests in Voxel8, creator of world’s first multi-material 3D electronics printer

Dec.16, 2014 - Braemar Energy Ventures today announced its investment in Voxel8, creator of the world’s first multi-material 3D electronics printer capable of printing embedded electronics and other novel devices. More

Sharebot and OBM initiative partner up to develop 3D printed biomedical technology

Dec.7, 2014 - Two Italian-based startups with huge ambitions for the 3D printing industry have just announced a partnership that they hope will change the world for the better by merging biomedical technology with 3D printing. More

H.C. Starck teams up with rp+m for 3D printing medical components using refractory metals

Dec.5, 2014 - H.C. Starck and Rapid Prototype and Manufacturing (rp+m) announce an agreement to develop new materials and innovative products using the latest 3D printing and technology metal manufacturing. More

Stratasys introduces free 3D Printing Curriculum to help prepare students for future careers

Dec.4, 2014 - Stratasys has introduced today a new 3D printing curriculum for educators. The free full-semester, 14-week course is aimed to help prepare secondary and post-secondary students worldwide for careers being transformed by 3D printing. More

3D Systems & Formslabs settle SLA patent lawsuit, with Formlabs to pay 8% royalties

Dec.4, 2014 - This week, it has been announced that the long-running patent infringement lawsuit between giant 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems and desktop 3D printer maker Formlabs has been concluded. More

3D Systems earns 43rd spot in Forbes' 2014 list of top 100 U.S. small companies

Dec.3, 2014 - 3D Systems today announced that it was named one of America's Best Small Companies in Forbes' 2014 list of the top 100 public companies in the U.S. with less than $1 billion dollars in sales. More

Concept Laser opens US subsidiary in Dallas

Dec.1, 2014 - Concept Laser hopes to assure itself a long-term position in the US market now that it has founded a new subsidiary in the states. The new subsidiary is located in Dallas, TX, and was officially inaugurated on August 1, 2014. More

Strong growth for EOS, showcases 3D printers and new PA 1102 black Polymer at Euromold

Nov.25, 2014 - Additive manufacturing system producer EOS is announcing new milestones in laser sintering and breakthroughs in plastics at EuroMold 2014 this week. More

3D Systems signs definitive agreement to acquire Cimatron CAD firm

Nov.24, 2014 - 3D Systems and Cimatron (Nasdaq:CIMT) today announced a definitive agreement under which 3DS will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Cimatron for $8.97 per share in cash, for a total of approximately $97 million. More

MakerBot acquires Layer By Layer to add streaming & digital rights technology to its 3D Ecosystem

Nov.13, 2014 - MakerBot announces today the acquisition of the start-up software company Layer By Layer. Layer By Layer joined MakerBot to help create user-friendly platforms and systems that help make 3D printing technology easier and more accessible. More

Full Spectrum Laser secures $10 Million investment for growth in 3D printing

Nov.12, 2014 - Las Vegas, Nevada based startup Full Spectrum Laser LLC (FSL), a 3D printer manufacturing company, has received a $10 million growth equity investment from Summer Street Capital III, L.P., a Buffalo, NY-based private equity fund. More

GE to build new Pennsylvania facility to develop & implement 3D printing technology

Nov.12, 2014 - GE announced Wednesday that it will build a new advanced manufacturing facility outside of Pittsburgh to develop and implement 3D printing technologies. More

3D Systems to unveil new SLA, SLS and metal 3D printers and materials at EuroMold

Nov.12, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems announced it plans to unveil several new design and manufacturing products and services at EuroMold 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany from November 25-28, 2014, at the Messe Frankfurt. More

MakerBot launches Alipay ePass payment option for 3D printing customers in China

Nov.11, 2014 - MakerBot announces today that its online consumers in China will now be able to purchase MakerBot 3D Printers, filament and 3D scanner using Alipay ePass payment option. More

Y Soft acquires 51% share in Czech 3D printer maker be3D

Nov.7, 2014 - Czech 3D printer manufacturer be3D announced that it has received strategic investment from Czech-based company, Y Soft. Y Soft has acquired 51% of be3D for $2 million, with an additional $900K upon the expected growth. More

US aluminum giant Alcoa plans to use 3D printing to manufacture parts for jet engines

Nov.7, 2014 - Alcoa, the world’s leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum, announced on Tuesday, November 4, that the company is working rapidly to adopt 3-D printing to manufacture parts for jet engines and other products. More

Is 3D printing a viable and affordable alternative to injection molding production?

Nov.6, 2014 - The California-based production company Type A Machines has been exploring the possibility of FDM 3D printing production volumes, and argued that their printers are theoretically capable of outcompeting injection molding. More

Irish 3D printing start-up wins €25K ESB Spark of Genius Award and signs a deal with Amazon

Nov.5, 2014 - And one of this year’s first prizes was awarded to the fun and promising 3D printing company Love & Robots from Dublin. Love & Robots have won this prize thanks to a mixture of cool, fun and original approach to 3D printing services. More

3D printing arrives in Cambodia

Nov.4, 2014 - The two brothers Ki Chong and Ki How Tran have therefore launched ARC Hub PNH, Cambodia’s first 3D printing start-up. As they explained, it’s their vision to make Phnom Penh Asia’s next start-up hub.. More

BIS certification for importing 3D printers in India

Oct.26, 2014 - BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), a National Standards Body much like CE, FCC, RoHS has imposed new quality certification for importing 3D printers in India. More

3D Systems signs $150 million revolving credit facility with PNC Bank

Oct.13, 2014 - 3D printing giant, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it entered into a $150 million five-year, unsecured revolving credit facility with its lenders. More

Graphene 3D Lab to begin trading on OTCQB today

Oct.7, 2014 - Graphene 3D Lab Inc., a company focused on the development and manufacture of graphene-enhanced materials for 3D printing, announced it has been verified to trade on OTCQB(R). More

Samsung Electronics will not enter 3D printing market in the next 10 years

Oct.7, 2014 - Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics said it will not enter the 3D printer business in the next 10 years. Last year, rumors had it that Samsung Electronics had received 3D printer prototype from its partner. More

HP to split into two companies and will target 3D printer market

Oct.6, 2014 - US computer giant Hewlett Packard (HP) has confirmed it will split itself into two companies, one focused on company's enterprise services, software, and servers, and the other focusing on its PC and printing businesses. More

German 3D printer maker voxeljet acquires UK's Propshop Modelmakers

Oct.2, 2014 - German professional 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet AG announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Propshop (Model Makers) Limited. More

Stratasys opens world’s 'most advanced’ 3D printer plant In Kiryat Gat, Israel

Oct.1, 2014 - 3D printer company Stratasys Inc has inaugurated its new plant in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat yesterday. According to the company, the plant is the most advanced in the world for the manufacture of 3D printers. More

HP job ad indicates that HP labs is working on a glass 3D printer

Sep.29, 2014 - As part of its ongoing RAGNAROK (Research on Advancing Glass & Non-organic Applications to Recreate Objects & Kinetics) project in 2012, HP Labs is looking at glass as a potential candidate for use in 3D printing. More

CTC Electronics heavily investing in China’s largest 3D Printer factory

Sep.28, 2014 - The past year CTC Electronics, one of the largest manufacturers of 3D Printers in China, has been heavily investing in a factory for 3D printing technology. The factory has been built in Zhuhai, a coastal city... More

3D printing company Stratasys buying GrabCAD for around $100M

Sep.16, 2014 - Leading 3D printer provider Stratasys today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held GrabCAD. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. More

Local Motors begins building world's first 3D printed car ‘Strati’ live at IMTS

Sep.8, 2014 - Starting early on Sunday, September 7th, Local Motors begins building and delivering the first direct digital manufactured vehicle. The body printing was completed by the end of the day and be removed from the printer. More

Japan’s Ricoh to enter 3D printer market

Sep.8, 2014 - Ricoh Co. Japan said Monday that it has started developing 3D printer which is expected to commercialize in fiscal 2016. Ricoh has become the latest entrant to join a stream of Japanese precision machinery manufacturers. More

3D Systems acquires Belgian metal 3D printing service company LayerWise

Sep.3, 2014 - 3D Systems announced today that it has acquired Belgium-based LayerWise, a spin-off of the Catholic University of Leuven and a leading provider of advanced direct metal 3D printing and manufacturing services. More

Graphene 3D Lab files provisional patent for 3D printed batteries

Sep.3, 2014 - Graphene 3D Lab, a company developing advanced graphene-based materials for 3D printing, announced that it has filed a provisional application for their 3D printed battery technology. More

Arcam acquires orthopedic implants maker DiSanto for $15.8M

Sep.3, 2014 - Arcam AB, a Mölndal, Sweden-based AM equipment manufacturer founded in 1997, announced today the acquisition of DiSanto Technology (DiSanto), a manufacturer of finished orthopedic implants. More

Hans J. Langer, EOS CEO, invests in Lithoz High-performance ceramic 3D printing

Sep.2, 2014 - Austria-based high-performance ceramic 3D printer manufacturer Lithoz, a spin-off of the Technical University of Vienna, has announced that EOS’ founder and 3D printing angel investor has invested in the company. More

Kibaran's Graphtech signs agreement with CSIRO to study 3D Graphene printing

Aug.25, 2014 - Kibaran Resources' joint venture 3D Graphtech Industries has entered into an agreement with CSIRO to investigate research opportunities in the application of graphite and graphene inks in 3D printing. More

Lux Research says Chinese shipments of 3D printers to grow at CAGR of 34% over the next five years

Aug.22, 2014 - Lux Research noted that the CAGR rate for 3D printer shipments, which measures the year-over-year growth rate of investments, should grow with 34% during this time frame. More

HP's Whitman: Planning to enter the 3D printing market this fall

Aug.22, 2014 - Hewlett-Packard’s Chief Executive Officer, Meg Whitman,talked on CNBC with Jim Cramer and his team on Thursday about shares of HP after its quarterly earnings, and HP’s interest in 3D printing. More

Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded defense contract for large scale 3D printing

Aug.20, 2014 - Aerojet Rocketdyne announced on August 18, 2014 that the company was recently awarded a contract by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base through the Defense Production Act Title III Office. More

3D Systems announces filament manufacturing facility in Ohio & 200000 sq ft expansion in South Carolina

Aug.14, 2014 - US-based 3D printing company 3D Systems announced today that it has opened a new 30,500 square-foot facility in Barberton, Ohio to expand its manufacturing capacity for 3D printer filament. More

Sciaky announces first sale of giant metal 3D printer

Aug.6, 2014 - Sciaky, Inc. announced Tuesday that it received a purchase order from a major aerospace parts maker to provide an electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) system. More

MakerBot expands European operations with the launch of MakerBot Europe

Aug.1, 2014 - Makerbot announced today it is opening a MakerBot Europe office based in Germany. As part of this expansion effort, MakerBot is acquiring certain assets of its Germany-based partner. More

Giant 3D printer maker 3D Group in deal with Oz Brewing to gain ASX presence

Aug.1, 2014 - 3D Group, an emerging marketer of 3D printing systems and services in Australia, is seeking a presence on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by early December. More

WASP team to 3D print homes in developing countries using clay and soil

Jul.31, 2014 - Since December 2012, Italian team Wasp (standing for 'World's Advanced Saving Project') has been working on development of 3D printers and research about clay printers and materials. More

QSQM acquired for $1M, set to launch new Uncia DLP 3D printer on Indiegogo this week

Jul.28, 2014 - QSQM Technology Corporation in Shenyang, a manufacturer of DLP 3D Printer in China, announced that the company has been acquired for $1 million by Nanjing F.M. company. More

GE announces $50 million high volume 3D printing facility in Auburn

Jul.15, 2014 - GE's aviation division plans to bring high volume additive manufacturing to its facility in Auburn, AL. GE will use 3D printing to produce a fuel nozzle for use in jet engines. More

Home Depot starts selling Makerbot 3D printers in US

Jul.14, 2014 - Home Depot Inc. (HD), the world’s largest home-improvement chain has partnered with MakerBot to bring MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printers to customers. The 3D printers will be available on The Home Depot website... More

Stratasys & Graphene Technologies to develop graphene-enhanced 3D printing materials

Jul.13, 2014 - Rechovot, Israel based 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys, in collaboration with Novato, CA based American Graphite Technologies, will research and develop Graphene enhanced 3D printing materials for 3D printers. More

Ion Core, makers of Zinter PRO 3D Printer secures $10m investment

Jul.1, 2014 - Ion Core Ltd, the maker of Zinter PRO 3D Printer has secured $10 million in funding from Hedge Fund Managers Jonathan Bailey and BJ Eastwood, for rapid expansion of production and sales into Europe and the United States. More

Li Ka-shing, the richest man in Asia invests $10M in Modern Meadow

Jun.23, 2014 - Modern Meadow has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Horizons Ventures, the Hong Kong-based firm of billionaire investor Li Ka-shing. More

Groupe Gorgé launches Prodways Entrepreneurs to support & finance 3D printing businesses

Jun.17, 2014 - French engineering company Groupe Gorgé has launched Prodways Entrepreneurs, a support and financing solution designed for European companies in the 3D Printing area. More

3D Systems reveals strategies for the second half of 2014

Jun.17, 2014 - 3D Systems hosted an investor and analyst day last week and today they revealed more details of the projects they are working on for the second half of 2014. More

3D Systems breaks speed barrier, showing 3D printing is faster than injection molding

Jun.12, 2014 - 3D Systems announced this week that its fab-grade 3D printers effectively matched and exceeded the productivity of traditional injection molding in the direct manufacture of functional parts. More

WHEB Partners invests €6.6m in Irish 3D printer maker Mcor

Jun.3, 2014 - London and Munich-based private equity firm WHEB Partners has invested €6.6m in Mcor Technologies, an Ireland-based provider of environmentally friendly 3D printers. More

MakerBot and B&H create 3D printing store-within-a-store in NY

May.30, 2014 - MakerBot opens a new MakerBot store-within-a-store on May 29, 2014 at the B&H SuperStore at 420 Ninth Avenue in New York. This is the first store-within-a-store for MakerBot. More

Wal-Mart CEO says retailer may buying 3D printing company

May.29, 2014 - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon said the world's largest retailer may use 3D printers for producing supplies and may also target a 3D printing acquisition. More

NTU launches S$30 million 3D printing research centre

May.26, 2014 - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) unveiled its new S$30 million 3D printing centre on Monday. Named Additive Manufacturing Centre (NAMC), the center was officially launched by Mr Lee Yi Shyan. More

South Korea's largest telecom company to feature 3DISON 3D printers

May.26, 2014 - ROKIT Inc. announced that it has sighed an agreement with SK Telecom, the largest mobile telecommunications company in Korea to provide its 3D printers to 100 SKT's shops in Seoul and metropolitan area. More

3D printing company cited by OSHA after explosion, facing $64,400 in penalties

May.22, 2014 - Woburn, MA based 3D printing company Powderpart was cited by OSHA for one willful and nine serious violations of workplace safety standards after an explosion and fire on Nov. 5, 2013. More

Rokit donating five Edison 3D printers to Korean youngsters

May.9, 2014 - Rokit announced today that it has donated 5 units of 3dison plus 3D printer to universities, designers and individuals supported by “Edison Creativity Development Fund”. More

Trumpf re-enters metal 3D printing market with Italian partner Sisma

May.7, 2014 - Trumpf has announced a joint venture with Italy's largest laser manufacturer, Sisma S.p.A., to co-develop latest-generation production systems for the 3D printing of metal components. More

3D printing inventor Charles Hull nominated for the European Inventor Award

May.6, 2014 - The European Patent Office (EPO) has nominated the 74-year-old American 3D printing inventor Charles Hull for this year’s European Inventor Award in the category “Non-European Countries”. More

3D Systems Introduces 3D printing MAKE.DIGITAL for K-12 Education

May.1, 2014 - 3D Systems launches today a series of 3D digital literacy initiatives for K-12 education. Named MAKE.DIGITAL, this initiative include a new education webpage on Cubify.com. More

3D printing entrepreneur on track to Branson's search for Britain’s best start-up

Apr.22, 2014 - 3D printing entrepreneur, Chris Thorpe, from Oxford, has been selected as a semi-finalist in Virgin Media Pioneers Pitch to Rich competition. More

GIGTANK selects 7 3D printing startups for 2014 Accelerator

Apr.17, 2014 - GIGTANK, an annual entrepreneurial accelerator in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has selected 12 startup teams, including 7 3D printing startups for this summer's entrepreneur program. More

3D Systems to acquire Brazilian 3D printing service Robtec

Apr.16, 2014 - 3D Systems Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Robtec, the largest Latin-American additive manufacturing service bureau and the leading 3D printing and scanning products distributor. More

All-in-one ZMorph 3D printer plans public stock offering to raise funds

Apr.8, 2014 - After the success at CeBIT 2014 in Hanover, ZMorph3D, a Polish manufacturer of 3D printers and software, announced plans to raise cash through a public stock offering. More

3D metal printer maker SLM Solutions plans IPO

Apr.7, 2014 - 3D printer maker SLM Solutions is preparing an IPO on the Prime Standard segment of the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, aiming to raise 75 million euros to finance further growth. More

Ion Core fund raising initiative to bring Zinter 3D Printer to all UK schools

Apr.4, 2014 - To help UK students lead the world of design, manufacture and technology by enabling access to the latest tools and software, UK startup, Ion Core, the company behind Zinter PRO 3D Printer, launches STEM Initiative. More

3D printer maker Stratasys buys Interfacial Solutions

Apr.4, 2014 - 3D printers maker Stratasys said Friday it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Wisconsin-based Interfacial Solutions, a privately held company. More

Germany 3D printer maker Voxeljet to open first U.S. Facility in Michigan

Apr.4, 2014 - German 3D printing company Voxeljet will locate its first U.S. facility in Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder announced this week as he and his delegation completed their third day of his 2014 Europe mission. More

An interview with Diego Porqueras of Deezmaker

Apr.2, 2014 - In the video below, Andrew of 3dHacker visited this walk-in retail shop "Deezmaker 3D Printers & Hackerspace", and talked to Porqueras about his printers and his open source projects. More

Stratasys to buy two additive manufacturing firms for more growth

Apr.2, 2014 - 3D printer company Stratasys on Wednesday acquired Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, two privately-held additive manufacturing companies. More

3D printing company Materialise files for IPO

Apr.2, 2014 - Leuven, Belgium based 3D printing company Materialise NV filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday to raise about $125 million in an initial public offering of American Depositary Shares. More

3D Systems acquires Medical Modeling to enter reconstructive surgery market

Apr.2, 2014 - 3D Systems announced that it acquired Medical Modeling Inc., a leading provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient specific medical devices, including virtual surgical planning and clinical transfer tools. More

Japan allocated 4 bln yen to launch national 3D printing project

Apr.2, 2014 - While American and European 3D printer manufacturers currently dominate the 3D printing market, Japanese government is looking to fight back. The Japanese government has allocated 4 billion yen. More

Ultimaker announces new CEO

Mar.29, 2014 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announces today the appointment of co-founder Siert Wijnia as the new CEO of Ultimaker B.V effective March 28, 2014. More

Chinese manufacturer to open U.S. 3D printer Factory in Dothan

Mar.28, 2014 - On Friday's U.S.-China Manufacturing Symposium Nanjing Zijin-Lead Electronics, one of China’s leading 3D printer manufacturers announced it has decided to open a new facility in Dothan. More

OK International invests in PP3DP to co-develop 3D printers

Mar.25, 2014 - OK International announced it will co-develop a line of industrial 3D printers with Delta Micro Factory, subsidiary of Beijing-based 3D printing company TierTime Technology Co. Ltd. More

HP walks back prior June 3D printer announcement

Mar.25, 2014 - Last week all 3D printing stocks took a hit, after Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Meg Whitman told shareholders that the company will outline plans to enter the commercial 3D-printing market in June. More

LUXeXceL to invest in 3D printing factory for LED optics

Mar.21, 2014 - Dutch company LUXeXceL Group, the inventor of the revolutionary Printoptical Technology, announces an investment in a new 3D printing factory dedicated to manufacturing volumes of LED lighting optics. More

Polish 3D printer maker Zortrax to issue $3.3 million bonds due 2017

Mar.18, 2014 - Polish 3D printer maker Zortrax plans to issue 10 million PLN ($3.3 million, €2.4 Million) in bonds through the Invista Brokerage House. It will offer 10,000 unsecured bond, each worth 1,000 PLN ($329 / €236). More

3D metal printer maker SLM Solutions hires bankers to plot IPO

Mar.13, 2014 - German 3D printer maker SLM Solutions has hired Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse to prepare a potential stock market listing, Reuters reports. More

GIGTANK issues final call for applications to 2014 3D Printing Accelerator

Mar.7, 2014 - The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is inviting entrepreneurs with applications in 3D printing to apply for participation in GIGTANK, an annual entrepreneurial accelerator that leverages Chattanooga’s advanced fiber infrastructure to build next-generation business models. More

ExOne makes two acquisitions to broaden post-print processing for nearly $10m

Mar.7, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer ExOne Company announced that it has acquired two operations to broaden its post-print processing capabilities. More

3D printing inventor Chuck Hull to be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Mar.4, 2014 - Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing and founder of 3D Systems, will be inducted into the NIHF for his globally impactful and transformative work inventing and pioneering 3D printing. More

3D Systems buys Digital PlaySpace to bring 3D printing to girls and moms

Feb.19, 2014 - 3D Systems announced today that it has acquired Digital PlaySpace for an undisclosed amount. This is the 3D printer maker’s fifth acquisition since December. More

Hasbro and 3D Systems team up to explore '3D printing for children'

Feb.14, 2014 - 3D printer maker 3D Systems (DDD) and Hasbro (HAS) announced today their intent to co-develop, co-venture and deliver play experiences powered by 3D printing for children and their families later this year. More

Local Motors names MakerBot's CEO Bree Pettis to its board of directors

Feb.11, 2014 - Local Motors, Inc. today announced that Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, has joined its Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2014. More

Investment firm seeks 'disruptive start-ups' in 3D printing

Feb.10, 2014 - Harbor Capital Group Inc., based in Bloomington, Minnesota is looking to invest between $500k and $1.5 million in 'disruptive start-ups' – like 3D printing, big data, and robotics. More

Stratasys to be acquired by HP or Epson?

Feb.7, 2014 - According to an analyst at Bloomberg, HP and Seiko Epson Corp will have a chance to move away from the declining market of paper-and-ink printing by making strategic acquisitions of a leader in the 3D printing technology. More

New MakerBot Innovation Centers to support 3D printers in education

Feb.6, 2014 - 3D printer company MakerBot announces today it is starting up its own MakerBot Innovation Centers for universities and businesses. More

3D printing stocks tumble after 3D Systems lowers profit forecast

Feb.6, 2014 - 3D printing giant 3D Systems released its preliminary 2013 full-year results and issued 2014 full-year guidance yesterday, reviving fears of a bubble in the 3D printing industry and sending its shares down as much as 28 percent. More

Swedish 3D printer maker leads 3D revolution

Feb.4, 2014 - Arcam AB, a Mölndal, Sweden-based AM equipment manufacturer founded in 1997, has developed an EBM system to build up fully dense metal components layer by layer, melted by a powerful electron beam. More

ORNL, Local Motors to produce world's first production 3D printed vehicle

Jan.30, 2014 -  Local Motors and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have signed a new partnership to develop and deliver technology to produce the world's first production 3-D printed vehicle. More 

CAD burglary: 30 stolen Ultimaker 2 3D printers 

Jan.30, 2014 -  Yesterday Ultimaker announced some unfortunate news, on Sunday around 30 units of their popular Ultimaker 2 printers were stolen from the company's warehouse in the Netherlands. More 

Credit Suisse says 3D printing market to be 357% bigger than predicted

Jan.23, 2014 -  A research team lead by Jonathan Shaffer at Credit Suisse revised their 2016 projection for the 3D printing market to $800 million up from $175 million. This is an increase of 357%. More 

Arcam receives new orders for EBM System from US and China 

Jan.23, 2014 -  Arcam (STO:ARCM), listed on NASDAQ OMX, has received an EBM system order from a major aerospace industry client in the US. The system will be used for aerospace components. More 

World's largest technology distributor to sell 3D printers 

jan.22, 2014 -  Two short videos shows some hints of 3D Systems' cubify - the new Cubify.com is a online social platform integrated by 3D printing service, 3D modeling and 3D models and apps market place where you can.. More 

Citron issues trade warning on Organovo 

Jan.22, 2014 -  On January 21, Citron Research issued a cautious report on Organovo Holdings. In its 4-page report, Citron Research points out only 7.98% of Organovo's shares are owned by institutions. More 

Concept Laser opens laser additive manufacturing R&D center 

Jan.21, 2014 -  Laser additive manufacturing machine maker Concept Laser has opened a new development centre, a "company think tank' at its headquarters in Lichtenfels, Germany.  More 

Hershey and 3D Systems team up to develop 3D printable foods

Jan.16, 2014 -  Hershey (HSY), the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America, announces a collaboration with 3D Systems (DDD) to explore ways to use 3D printing capabilities to create food products. More 

UK to invest £15 million to set up national 3D printing hub 

Jan.16, 2014 -  More than £15 million of public money will be used to set up a national centre for 3D printing technology to put Britain at the forefront of the developing industry, British Finance Minister George Osborne will announce today. More 

NIH partners with Organovo to develop 3D printable living tissues 

Jan.14, 2014 -  Bio 3D printing company Organovo announced today that they are joining together with NIH to help scientists develop 3D printed functional living tissues for bringing safer, more effective treatments to patients on a faster timeline.  More 

LUXeXceL raises €5 million fund to fuel optical 3D printing 

Jan.14, 2014 -  LUXeXceL, a Goes based Dutch company that makes lenses through 3D printing for the lighting industry, has raised 5 million funding from investors, including Munich Venture Partners, ChrysalixSET and Filsa Capital.  More 

Epson to launch industrial 3D printers within five years

Jan.10, 2014 -   Epson is developing industrial, multi-material 3D printers, said president Minoru Usui recently when he joined Epson's 30th anniversary celebration in Sydney, Australia. More

White Bear Resources announces proposed acquisition of 3D printer maker Tinkerine 

Jan.9, 2014 -  White Bear Resources Inc. ("White Bear") today announces that it has entered into a binding letter of intent with with Tinkerine Studio Ltd. to acquire all of the 200 issued and outstanding shares of Tinkerine. More 

Mcor closing in on €15m new funding from Silicon Valley investors

Jan.9, 2014 -   Having already raised €2m in funding, Irish company Mcor Technologies is now closing in on a new round of funding worth up to €15m from some of Silicon Valley's top venture capital firms. More

Dover Group announces strategic investment in TierTime, UP! 3D printer maker 

Jan.9, 2014 -  Dover (China) Investment Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Group (NYSE: DOV), today announced the completion of their strategic investment in 3D printer manufacturer Beijing TierTime Technology (TierTime) in China. More 

will.i.am to join 3D Systems as Chief Creative Officer 

Jan.9, 2014 -  At a press conference on Wednesday, 3D Systems announced that will.i.am joined 3DS as its Chief Creative Officer.  More 

3D-printer maker Formlabs accepts Bitcoin, releases PreForm 1.0

Jan.7, 2014 -  3D printer maker Formlabs will begin accepting the digital currency Bitcoin on its online store, the company announced at the CES 2014 on Tuesday.  More 

Teachers learn to build 3D printer for the classroom 

Jan.5, 2014 -  Through a collaboration between the Orange County School Department of Education and Airwolf 3D, teachers from Orange County educational institutions are about learn everything about 3D printing.  More 

MakerBot anticipates 3D printer launches at CES

Jan.5, 2014 -   Bre Pettis, chief executive of US company MakerBot, talks to the BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones about the rise of 3D printing. More

Afinia denies patent infringement allegations by Stratasys 

Jan.3, 2014 -  In November 2013 leading 3D printer company Stratasys announced that it was filing a patent infringement lawsuit against against Afinia, a division of Microboards Technology LLC.  More 

3D Systems acquires Gentle Giant Studios, expanding access to toy industry 

Jan.3, 2014 -  3D Systems (DDD) announced today the acquisition of Gentle Giant Studios, the leading provider of 3D modeling for the entertainment and toy industry. More 

3D Systems to buy a portion of Xerox for $32.5M in cash

Dec.18, 2013 -   3D Systems announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Xerox Corporation's Wilsonville, Oregon product design, engineering and chemistry group and related assets for $32.5 million in cash. More

3D Systems buys 3D printing filament maker Village Plastics  

Dec.13, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today the acquisition of Norton, Ohio based Village Plastics Co., a manufacturer of filament-based ABS, PLA and HIPS 3D printing materials. More 

Arcam to buy Canadian metal powder maker for up to $33 million 

Dec.13, 2013 -  Swedish industrial 3D printer maker Arcam has signed an agreement to acquire the metal powder division (AP&C) of Canada's Raymor Industries for a total of 35 million Canadian dollars ($32.91 million). More 

3D printing hype overdone, says Nomura's Kim

Dec.9, 2013 -   Analysts at Nomura issues major news alert for the hottest sectors in the market - 3D printing today. 3D printing hype may be 'overdone', says Nomura's James Kim. More

EOS and 3D Micromac set up 3D MicroPrint for micro laser sintering

Dec.9, 2013 -   EOS, additive manufacturing specialist and 3D-Micromac AG in Chemnitz, a laser micromachining systems provider, has set up a new joint-venture company More

3D Systems buys 3D printed ceramics manufacturer Figulo

Dec.5, 2013 -   3D Systems announced today the acquisition of Figulo, a 3D printed ceramics provider. More

Materialise & China 3D Printing Technology Industry Alliance signed partnership agreement

Dec.2, 2013 -  The China 3D Printing Technology Industry Alliance and Materialise have signed partnership agreement on Monday, November 25th. More 

Camtek hinted to launch 3D printer for PCBs, share nearly doubles

Nov.25, 2013 -   Camtek said it was close to a commercial launch for its 3D printer - a first-of-its-kind device producing printed circuit boards. More

Stratasys brings patent infringement suit against Afinia 

Nov.25, 2013 -  3D Printer company Stratasys announced today that it has brought suit for patent infringement against Afinia, a division of Microboards Technology LLC. More 

3D Systems and Motorola partner on 3D printed modules & custom smartphone 

Nov.22, 2013 -  3D printer company 3D Systems has entered into a multi-year development agreement with Motorola to create a continuous high-speed 3D printing production platform for Motorola's Project Ara.  More 

MakerBot opens new store in Boston

Nov.22, 2013 -   Just before the holiday season begins, Makerbot opens a retail store at Newbury Street in Boston, giving consumers a close look at 3D printers More

Short-seller Citron takes aim at 3D printer maker voxeljet, shares fall 

Nov.20, 2013 -  Short-seller Citron Research questioned voxeljet AG's quarterly results, saying the Germany-based 3D printer maker provided loans to customers to generate sales. More 

MakerBot Academy aims to put 3D printer in every U.S. school 

Nov.12, 2013 -  Brooklyn-based 3D-printer company Makerbot is leading a charge to crowd source 3D printers for every school in America. More 

3D Systems to be marketed in Japan and South Korea 

Nov.5, 2013 -  3D Systems, a leader in 3D printing, announced this month two distribution agreement in Asia.  More 

3D Systems Q3 revenue grows by 50% on higher printer sales 

Oct.29, 2013 -  3D Systems Corp announced today that its third quarter revenue grew 50% from the prior year to $135.7 million.  More 

Formlabs raises $19 million series A round led by DFJ Growth 

Oct.23, 2013 -  Formlabs, the designers and manufacturers of the Form 1 3D printer, announced $19M in Series A financing today. More 

HP to enter 3D printing market in mid-2014

Oct.23, 2013 -   HP is working on developing 3D printing technology, announced HP CEO Meg Whitman at the Canalys Channels Forum in Bangkok. More

German 3D printer company voxeljet set for IPO

Oct.17, 2013 -   German 3D printer company voxeljet is planning to sell 6.5 million shares at a price range of $13 to $15 a share this week in its IPO. More

MakerBot to open two new stores in Boston and Greenwich, Conn.  

Oct.16, 2013 -  3D printer manufacturer MakerBot is scheduled to open two new retail stores in Boston and Greenwich prior to the start of the holiday season. More 

MakerBot signs distribution deal with Ingram Micro

Oct.10, 2013 -   3D printing company MakerBot announces today Ingram Micro Inc., a Fortune 100 company and the world's largest wholesale technology distributor is now authorized as a U.S. distribution partner for MakerBot. More

3D printer company voxeljet plans to raise $91 million in IPO 

Oct.8, 2013 -  The Friedberg, Germany-based voxeljet, a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services announced terms for its IPO on Monday. voxeljet plans to raise $91 million by offering 6.5 million shares. More 

3D Systems to invest $10.9 million to expand facilities, adding 133 jobs 

Oct.4, 2013 -  3D Systems plans to invest $10.9 million to expand its research and production facilities in Rock Hill, reported Heraldonline. The expansion will create 133 jobs. More 

Stratasys opens Singapore office to meet rising 3D printing demand in Asia

Oct.1, 2013 -  Stratasys Asia Pacific today announced the opening of its local office in Singapore. The new office will enable Stratasys to meet the demands its Asean-based customers and the local 3D printing market.  More 

Stratasys collaborates with Aurora to tap into China's billion 3D printing market 

Sep.25, 2013 -  The Aurora Group today announced Aurora and 3D printing company Stratasys Ltd have entered into an agreement for the exclusive distribution of Stratasys Idea Series professional desktop 3D printers in China. More 

3D printer firm voxeljet files for a $100 million IPO 

Sep.18, 2013 -  voxeljet, a leading manufacturer of industrial 3D printing systems filed on Tuesday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. More 

3D Systems buys The Sugar Lab, maker of 3D-printed sugar confections

Sep.10, 2013 -   3D Systems announced today that it has acquired The Sugar Lab, a start-up micro-design firm dedicated to 3D printing customized, multi-dimensional, edible confections in real sugar. More

3D Systems is No.5 on Fortune's 2013 list of Fastest-Growing Companies

Sep.3, 2013 -   3D Systems announced today that for the second year in a row, the company has made Fortune Magazine's 2013 list of the fastest-growing companies. More

Stratasys is expanding in Eden Prairie, Minnesota 

Sep.2, 2013 -  Stratasys has added 126 jobs in the Minneapolis suburb, a 33 percent jump to just over 500 people. And it expects to hire another 30 to 40 people before the end of the year.More 

Reddit co-founder's tour: 3D-printing with Shapeways and möbius bacon (video) 

Aug.30, 2013 -  In "Small Empires" fifth Episode hosted by Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, the crew took a tour of the Shapeways' HQ and factory in Long Island City, NY.  More 

TheStreetSweeper & Citron Research negative on ExOne 

Aug.29, 2013 -  An article titled "The ExOne Company: Irrational exuberance obscures black clouds building around 3-D printing" was published yesterday on the Street Sweeper. More 

3D printing stocks jump on 'Buy' rating by Citigroup analysts 

Aug.26, 2013 -  Shares of two 3D-printer makers 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) jumped Monday morning as investment bank Citigroup started coverage of two companies with a pair of buys. More 

Taiwan: Kinpo to launch 3D printers, sees 3-year sales topping 1 million units 

Aug.26, 2013 -  Taiwan-based Kinpo Group announced today its own-brand 3D printers: XYZprinting. The new 3D printers will target the entry-level and mid-range segment initially. More 

3D Systems buys CRDM to expand its presence in UK

Aug.21, 2013 -   3D Systems continues to make acquisitions in the 3D printing community, and this time it buys U.K.'s CRDM. More

Stratasys gets high scores in Customer Satisfaction Survey

Aug.14, 2013 -   Stratasys scores more than 4 out of 5 in annual Customer Satisfaction Survey responses in Asia-Pacific and Japan Region. More

ExOne to build $20M new facility in Germany

Aug.7, 2013 -   3D printer maker ExOne Company said on Tuesday that it has purchased land and will soon begin construction on a new facility in Gersthofen, Germany, in the district of Augsburg. More

3D Systems acquires cloud-based, project management tool TeamPlatform

Aug.6, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has acquired cloud-based, project management tool TeamPlatform. More 

ExOne opens 6th production service center, new sales centers in Brazil and China

Aug.1, 2013 -   The ExOne Company, a 3-D printer manufacturer, announced that it has opened a new Production Service Center (PSC) in Auburn, Washingtonand two new sales centers in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Shanghai, China. More

3D Systems expands its China presence 

Jul.30, 2013 -  3D Systems announced that Tianjin Real Estate Development Management Co., Ltd. in Northern China has begun selling its personal and professional 3D printers. More 

STOXX introduces second 3D printing index 

Jul.26, 2013 -  STOXX, the Europe-based index provider, introduced this week a new STOXX Global 3D Printing Pure Play Index, which tracks "pure play" companies that are highly involved in the 3D printing sector. More 

Yamada Denki, Japan's largest home appliance chain to sell 3D printers

Jul.18, 2013 -   Yamada Denki, Japan's largest discount consumer electronics retailer announced today that it has teamed up with IGUAZU to enter into 3D printer market. More

Motorola's MAKEwithMOTO on the road, filled with 3D printers

Jul.16, 2013 -   For showing its love to makers, Motorola recently commissioned a Sprinter van and filled with hackable phones, 3D printers to drive around the country. More

3D Systems completes acquisition of Phenix 

Jul.15, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Phenix Systems, a manufacturer of Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printers. More 

The Bre Pettis Way: Makerbot CEO is starring in a Mazda ad campaign

Jul.11, 2013 -   MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis is featured in a Mazda #GameChanger campaign. Conviction. Creativity. Courage. This is the Bre Pettis way. And the Mazda way. More

Deloitte and 3D Systems to launch education and design centers 

Jul.10, 2013 -  Deloitte and 3D Systems today announced an exclusive multi-year alliance to jointly assist companies and industries adopt and integrate 3D printing into their business. More 

Solidoodle sales reach $4 million since launch in Sep 2011 

Jun.29, 2013 -  Brooklyn startup 3D-printer company Solidoodle announced that its sales has reached over $4 million since its launch in September 2011. More 

Planetary Resources & 3D Systems partner to develop spacecraft components

Jun.26, 2013 -   3D Systems today announced that the company has joined Planetary Resources' core group of investors and will be a collaborative partner in assisting Planetary Resources to develop components for spacecraft using 3D printing. More

Stratasys plans acquisitions to expand into 3D metal printing 

Jun.25, 2013 -  Today in an interview in Beijing, Stratasys Chairman Scott Crump said to Bloomberg that the company plans acquisitions to expand into devices that use metals. More 

Stratasys, Makerbot CEOs explain the $604 Milion deal 

Jun.21, 2013 -  The merger of Stratasys and MakerBot brings together two industry leaders and their 3D printing technology. On Thursday's press conference CEOs talked more about the deal and what it means for their companies. More 

3D printer passes Zero-Gravity test on road to Space Station 

Jun.20, 2013 -  The first 3D printer bound for space passed a series of critical microgravity tests at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, announces the 3D printer's builder.  More 

Stratasys acquiring 3D printing company MakerBot for $403 million in stock

Jun.20, 2013 -   Stratasys, an Israeli-based 3D printer manufacturer has just unveiled plans to acquire 3D printing company MakerBot in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at $403 million. More

Asia's first 3D printed fashion show 

Jun.19, 2013 -  Materialise Malaysia and Melinda Looi presented Asia's very first 3D printed fashion show on June 14, 2013, the theme of the show was "Birds". More 

Digital manufacturing supplier Inventables raises $3M in funding 

Jun.17, 2013 -  Chicago based Inventables, which runs an online hardware store for designers, today announced a $3 million round of financing bringing total investment in the company to $5M.  More 

3D Systems ranked 4th on Forbes List of America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies 

Jun.14, 2013 -  3D Systems has been ranked at 4th place on a Forbes list of America's 25 fastest growing tech companies, which has been topped by career-oriented networking portal LinkedIn Corp.  More 

3D Systems to buy Sintering 3D Printer Provider Phenix Systems

Jun.12, 2013 -   3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) has signed agreements to acquire approximately 80% of Phenix Systems, a manufacturer of Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printers based in Riom, France. More

Mcor announces 600% growth in sales and $2m funding from ITLG

Jun.11, 2013 -   3D printing company Mcor achieves increases of 600% in sales, 1200% in resellers and an additional infusion of $2 million from ITLG, propelling rapid expansion. More

3D printer manufacturer Stratasys in talks to buy Makerbot? 

Jun.9, 2013 -  Yesterday TechCrunch reported that Stratasys is in talks to buy MakerBot. Stratasys, manufacturer of professional 3D printers, has not yet any products for the fast-growing consumer market. More 

Rumor: 3D Printer Firm MakerBot in Acquisition Talks

Jun.6, 2013 -   MakerBot Industries LLC, the maker of 3-D printers, is in talks with suitors that could lead to the sale of the company. According to Spencer E. Ante's article in the Wall Street Journal. More

MakerBot Opens New 50,000 Square Foot Factory in Brooklyn 

Jun.3, 2013 -  MakerBot announces today that it has moved and expanded its production facility to a larger location in Brooklyn. More 

Pirate3D to bring 3D Printing to Africa

Jun.3, 2013 -   Pirate3D launched the Buccaneer, a sub-$400 3D printer on May 30 and its campaign has already passed the $500,000 mark. More

Stratasys announces record financial results for Q1 2013 

May.13, 2013 -  Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced record financial results for the first quarter of 2013.  More 

3D Systems Buys RPDG

May.1, 2013 -   3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced today that it has acquired Rapid Product Development Group, Inc. ("RPDG"), a provider of on-demand additive and traditional manufacturing services. More

ExOne Opens Materials R&D Laboratory in Ohio

May.1, 2013 -   The ExOne Company (XONE) , provider of 3D printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that it established a new material characterization and testing facility in St. Clairsville, Ohio. More

3D Systems revenue jumps 31 percent as it sold 81 percent more printers

Apr.30, 2013 -   Reuters reports today that 3D printer maker 3D Systems Corp had a 31 percent jump in quarterly revenue as 3D Systems sold 81 percent more printers and gross margin expanded 250 basis points. More

Supermodel Coco Rocha experienced 3D printing at Shapeways

Apr.18, 2013 -   Most recently, Supermodel Coco Rocha visited the Shapeways factory in NYC to investigate "how 3D printing will change the world of fashion in the very near future". More

voxeljet takes over British 3D service provider Global TCT

Apr.15, 2013 -   voxeljet will be taking over the British service provider Global TCT effective by April 2013, thus increasing its presence in the UK. More

ExOne aims to raise its annual revenue to $100M within 3 years

Apr.10, 2013 -   The CEO of ExOne Co (XONE.O), the 3D printer maker that went public in February, said its gross margin could exceed 50 percent within three years. More

Singapore to invest $500 million in 3D printing 

Mar.25, 2013 -  Singapore Government will invest $500 million over five years to boost country's skills in advanced manufacturing. More 

Pirate3D aims to bring affordable 3D printing to the masses

Mar.25, 2013 -   Together with their friend Roger Chang, they formed the start-up Pirate3DP (now Pirate3D) in 2011 with the aim of developing the most affordable, reliable, user-friendly 3D printer for the mass market. More

Cartier & Forbes' Entrepreneur Voice features Makerbot CEO (video) 

Mar.24, 2013 -  Interviewed by co-founder of Thrillist Media Group, Ben Lerer, Pettis shares his story and knowledge that he has gained in the process of setting up and developing his business. More 

Mcor CEO on paper 3D printing, the Staples deal and the future of Mcor 

Mar.23, 2013 -  While the limitation and high cost of materials become the biggest obstacles for the development of 3D printing, Dr. Conor MacCormack, the CEO of Mcor believes their paper based 3D color printer is a solution.  More 

BEGO licenses Renishaw for 3D printing in dental sector 

Mar.13, 2013 -  Renishaw and BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co. KG, have concluded an agreement that licenses Renishaw to use BEGO patents for additive manufacturing in dental applications. More 

MakerBot hiring for 50 positions

Mar.12, 2013 -  Fancy a job working for MakerBot? For people who want to get started in the 3D printing business, MakerBot Industries of Brooklyn, New York opens some positions for you.  More 

MakerBot and Autodesk to jointly develop and market 3D design and 3D printers 

Mar.9, 2013 -  Makerbot announced they have signed a definitive agreement to jointly market a combination of 3D design software and 3D printing hardware. More 

Massive Dynamics to acquire 3D printer developer PrintForge 3D

Mar.5, 2013 -  Massive Dynamics has signed a letter of intent to acquire PrintForge 3D Ltd., a Hong-Kong based developer of 3D printers and related accessories.  More 

3D Systems acquired Geomagic for $55 million in cash 

Feb.28, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Geomagic, Inc. ("Geomagic"), for $55 million in cash. More 

Massive Dynamics launches 3D printing division; seeking acquisition candidates

Feb.28, 2013 -   Massive Dynamics, Inc. announces that it has launched a new division that will acquire existing companies in the rapidly expanding 3D printing market. More

3D Systems called a 'bubble stock' by influential Citron Research

Feb.15, 2013 -   Shares of 3D Systems, Stratasys and ExOne, 3D printer manufacturers, fell on Thursday after Citron Research said they were vastly overvalued. More

New 3D printing template marketplace caught selling stolen jewelry, marketplace offline

Feb.8, 2013 -   Cincinnati start-up 3DLT is a new 3D printing template marketplace. Jessica Rosenkrantz, the co-founder of design studio Nervous System, found that some of her designs were listed at 3DLT for sale. More

Form 1 3D Printer entered into full production, on schedule to deliver end of April 

Feb.7, 2013 -  FormLabs announces today that the Form 1 3D printer has entered full production.  More 

3D printer company ExOne increases range, price $16 to $18 for $90 million IPO

Feb.7, 2013 -   ExOne, a 3D printer manufacturer, raised the proposed deal size for its upcoming IPO on Wednesday. More

China to invest $80M in 3D printing innovation center

Feb.5, 2013 -   3DP Industry Alliance unveiled plans to establish a 3D printing technology industry innovation center in Chengdu. More

Ideas to Prototypes to Production (video) 

Feb.4, 2013 -  Stratasys' newest video introduces the portfolio lines of the new Stratasys 3D printers that fit every stage of the design process from initial idea to high powered prototypes to full production parts. More 

Affordable 3D printer startup Pirate3DP raises USD482K from Red Dot Ventures 

Feb.1, 2013 -  Venture capital firm Red Dot Ventures has invested US$482K in Pirate3DP, a Singapore startup aiming to develop the most affordable 3D printer for the mass market.  More 

Organovo partners with OHSU to develop accurate 3D cancer models 

Jan.31, 2013 -  Organovo Holdings, Inc. (ONVO), a six-year-old startup, announced a partnership with the Knight Cancer Institute at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR, to develop more accurate 3D cancer models that could lead to new cancer therapeutics. More 

3D printing market in Japan: 7.7 billion yen by 2015

Jan.29, 2013 -   Yano Economic Research Institute Japan releases survey results on the domestic 3D printing market. The survey forecasts that Japanese 3D printing market will increase to 7.7 billion yen. More

Are 3D printing stocks overvalued? 3D Systems, Stratasys plunge 

Jan.29, 2013 -  Yesterday a post by a Seeking Alpha contributor says 3D Systems (DDD) maybe overvalued. Sratasys (SSYS) has emerged as the chief competitor of 3D Systems (DDD) in the industry.  More 

3D printing company ExOne announces terms for its $75 million IPO

Jan.28, 2013 -   ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), a global provider of three-dimensional printers and printed products to industrial customers, today announced terms for its IPO. More

China may become a major 3D printing market for Stratasys  

Jan.28, 2013 -  Two leading professional 3D printer manufacturers, Stratasys and Objet completed its merger in December. After the merger the new company has more than 50% market share of the professional 3D printers. More 

Stratasys and Materialise 3D printed dress hit Paris Fashion Week at Iris van Herpen show 

Jan.22, 2013 -  Stratasys and Materialise today announced the unveiling of 3D printing collaborations on the catwalks of Paris Fashion Week as part of Iris van Herpen's Haute Couture show, 'VOLTAGE'. More 

Stratasys appoints Medicodi and PD Dental as channel partners for dental market in Korea 

Jan.21, 2013 -  Stratasys AP Ltd., a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd. a 3D printers and production systems manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Medicodi and PD Dental as new channel partners in Korea. More 

3D Systems buys COWEB 

Jan.10, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has acquired COWEB, based in Paris, France, a start-up that creates consumer customized 3D printed products and collectibles. More 

Interviews at CES: Formlabs' Maxim Lobovsky & 3D Systems' Avi Reichental 

Jan.10, 2013 -  Techcrunch talked with Maxim Lobovsky, co-founder of Formlabs, about their Form 1 printer, a stereolithographic system that could achieve higher resolution and accuracy. More 

3D printer company ExOne files for a $75 million IPO 

Jan.9, 2013 -  ExOne, a provider of 3D printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, filed on Tuesday with the SEC to raise up to $75 million in an initial public offering.  More 

Sahara Force India teams up with 3D Systems for 2013 Formula One season

Jan.4, 2013 -   Sahara Force India Formula One Team announces the signing of a technical partnership with 3D Systems Corporation, a leading supplier of 3D content-to-print solutions. More

3D Systems to acquire Geomagic 

Jan.3, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Geomagic, Inc., provider of 3D authoring solutions including design, sculpt and scan software tools. More 

HP should consider two waves to turn itself around: personal robot and 3D printing 

Dec.9, 2012 -  Which market should HP enter to turn it around? Rob Enderle, president and principal analyst of the Enderle Group, posted his proposal: one is personal robotics wave, another is 3D printing wave. More 

How things are going at Formlabs 

Dec.7, 2012 -  Since 3D Systems filed a lawsuit against Formlabs for its Form 1 desktop 3D printer, everyone is wondering how things are going at Formlabs. More 

Stratasys and Objet Complete Merger - total market valuation reach to $3.0 Billion

Dec.3, 2012 -   Stratasys, Inc. and Objet Ltd. today announced the completion of their merger, forming a leader in 3D printing and direct digital manufacturing. More

Impressive 3D printed work from Objet at EuroMold 2012

Nov.30, 2012 -   At Eurmold 2012 Objet is showing off some of its latest innovations and impresive 3D printed work. More

GE Aviation invests in 3D printing with acquisition 

Nov.21, 2012 -  GE subsidiary GE Aviation announced it has acquired locally based Morris Technologies and its sister company, Rapid Quality Manufacturing. More 

3D Systems Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Formlabs and Kickstarter 

Nov.21, 2012 -  3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced Tuesday that it has brought suit in the Federal District Court of South Carolina, Rock Hill division, against Formlabs, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Kickstarter, Inc. of New York, New York. More 

MakerBot unveils 3D photo booth at its retail store in NYC 

Nov.20, 2012 -   MakerBot is celebrating the grand opening of its first retail outlet in US on November 20th with the unveiling of a fully automated MakerBot 3D Photo Booth. More 

3D Systems 3rd-qtr beats estimates as 3D printer sales soar

Oct.26, 2012 -   Three-dimensional printer maker 3D Systems Corp reported better-than-expected quarterly results as printer sales more than doubled, prompting the company to raise its full-year forecast. More

3D Systems buys Rapidform for $35M in cash; expects adding $0.06-0.09 per share  

Oct.10, 2012 -  3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Rapidform, a leading global provider of 3D scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools, located in Seoul, South Korea for $35M in cash, subject to final closing adjustments. More 

HP should focus on making 3D printer, say analysts

Oct.4, 2012 -   Reuters reports that Meg Whitman has a laundry list of things to do at HP: Arrest a rapid decline in its personal computer unit, compete better on enterprise services.. More

3D Systems acquires leading Dutch prototyping company

Oct.3, 2012 -   3D Systems Corp. has acquired Tim The Innovative Modelmakers BV, an Eindhoven-based Netherlands provider of on-demand custom parts services. More

Stratasys seizes its leased 3D printer from DIY weapon project 

Oct.2, 2012 -  Inspired by a 3D printed lower receiver created by Have Blue, Cody Wilson, director of Defense Distributed, launched Wiki Weapon project and managed to raise $20,000 in BitCoins. This fund allowed him to lease a Stratasys professional 3D printer to make and test 3D printed weapons. More 

3D Systems listed in Fortune's Fastest-Growing Companies

Sep.17, 2012 -   Fortune Magazine's 2012 listed Top 100 fastest-growing companies in the world, 3D Systems ranked number 5 in tech, in the top 6 in profit growth and number 12 overall out of 100 companies listed. More

Gabor Forgacs, scientific founder of Organovo recognized for pioneering work in bioprinting

Jul.30, 2012 -   Gabor Forgacs, Executive and Scientific Director of the Shipley Center for Innovation at Clarkson University has been awarded the AutoVision Innovations Award from 2b AHEAD, a German think tank. More

3D Systems CEO discusses demand in Europe and company's growth strategies (video) 

Jul.28, 2012 -  In a recently cnbc news (below) Abe Reichental discusses demand in Europe, the U.S. economy, and his company's growth strategies. Customers in europe have to continue to invest. They're under pressure to stay competitive. More 

3D Systems acquires Viztu Technologies for an undisclosed sum

Jul.24, 2012 -   3D Systems Corp. (DDD) said Monday that it has acquired Viztu Technologies. The financial terms of the deal and sum were not disclosed. More

Stratasys and US Department of Energy form joint initiative for energy efficient production 

Jun.30, 2012 -  3D printer manufacturer Stratasys announced a joint initiative with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to jointly develop fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing to foster energy efficient production. More 

Short lead time puts Makerbot in a more competitive position 

Jun.26, 2012 -  MakerBot Industries began in 2009 when three friends founded this 3D-printing startup in Brooklyn. Now the company employs 115 people after receiving $10 million funding and has been delivering three generations of its hobbyist 3D printer. More 

A visit to Ultimaker - this is an awesome box 

Jun.7, 2012 -  Ultimaker, the 3D printer manufacturer in Netherlands was set up by three Dutch makers two and half years ago. Erik De Bruijn and Martijn Elserman met Siert Wijnia in protospace.nl, the FabLab in Utrecht, Netherlands. Each of them had built open source RepRap 3D printers before their collaboration. More 

envisionTEC announces the release of their new website 

May.5, 2012 -  envisionTEC announces the release of their new website. The new site has been redesigned with a fresh new look and has been updated with information about their latest products and services. More 

Objet appointed Altech Shanghai as Distributor in East China Region

Apr.21, 2012 -   Objet Asia Pacific Ltd., a subsidiary of Objet Ltd., announced the appointment of an Altech Co. Ltd. subsidiary as a new Objet distributor in the East China region. More

Stratasys to merge with Objet - key facts 

Apr.18, 2012 -  In Stratasys and Objet Investor Presentation there are some interesting figures: Objet: - More than 2,800 customers - Only technology with multi-material 3D printing capability More 

Stratasys and Objet agree to merge - Combined company valued at about $1.4 billion

Apr.16, 2012 -   Stratasys, Inc., and privately held Objet Ltd., today announced that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies would combine in an all-stock transaction with a combined equity value of approximately $1.4 billion. More

Objet holding acquisition talks with a large electronics company 

Mar.24, 2012 -  Objet Ltd, the Israel-based 3D printers maker is holding acquisition talks with a large electronics company, reported by Calcalist news. Beneficiaries are expected to be the investor Ilan Levin and billionaire Allen Yaglom. More 

Mcor Technologies celebrates St. Patrick's Day and ready to enter US Market 

Mar.16, 2012 -  Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. One traditional symbol of Saint Patrick's Day is the Shamrock. The Irish have considered shamrocks as good-luck symbols since earliest times, and today people of many other nationalities also believe they bring good luck.  More 

Objet announced new distributor in Brazil 

Dec.20, 2011 -  Objet Ltd., today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Anacom Eletrônica Ltda, for the Brazil market. More 

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Z-Corp sponsors mountain bike design competition for student designers 

Dec.19, 2011 -  Z Corporation announced today that it will sponsor "Reality Redesigned", a student-focused new mountain bike design competition. More 

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PP3DP Launched Upgrade kit for old UP! 3d printers 

Nov.26, 2011 - PP3DP launched an upgrade kit for older PP3DP owners. Instead of buying a new printer the old Upers can buy a full set of upgrade kit with low price. What parts are included in the upgrade kit?  More 

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makerbot 3d printer open source projectMakerBot launched 3 fun projects for 3D printers 

Nov.25, 2011 - Makerbot has just launched Remote Control Cars, Dynamos and a Windup Robot - 3 open source toy kits for your 3D printers. More

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formlab_logo_3d_printerFormlabs: 3D printer startup raised $500K initial funding 

Nov.23, 2011 -  Formlabs Inc., just started up and has not yet a website, has already raised $500,000 initial funding. The funding plan was to raise $1.5 million, according to federal documents. More 

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Tiertime Brings Its newest 3D Printer Inspire S250 to EuroMold 2011 

Nov.23, 2011 - Beijing TierTime Technology Co. Ltd, 3D printing and rapid prototyping industry manufacturer China, announces that it will demonstrate its latest Inspire series of 3D Printing products at EuroMold 2011. More 

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rapman 3.2 3d printer kit3D Systems Launchs New RapMan 3.2 3D Printer Kit 

Nov.23, 2011 - 3D Systems Corporation announced that next-gen Rapman 3.2 3D Printer kit and it is now available at Bits from Bytes site. 3D Systems will also bring the Rapman 3.2 to EuroMold in Frankfurt, Germany.  More 

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Objet Geometries bids for NASDAQ IPO  Nov.22, 2011

Israeli 3D printer company Objet Geometries seeks to bid for NASDAQ IPO and raise about $120 million on $500 million market cap. If implemented, it will be one of the largest IPO by Israeli company in US in past few years. More 

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Z Corp bought by 3D Systems for $137 million  Nov.21, 2011

3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) just announced that they have signed definitive agreement to acquire Z Corporation and Vidar Systems. 3D Systems bought these two companies for $137 million in cash from Contex Group, a subsidiary of Ratos AB, a listed private equity company located in Stockholm, Sweden. More 

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Objet 3D Printed Dashboard from StreetScooter and Other Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Applications at EuroMold 2011       Nov.9, 2011

Following a year packed full of new 3D printing product and material launches, Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, will showcase some of the real-life applications made possible with its technology at EuroMold 2011. More 

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