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Velo3D Makes History as U.S. Army’s First Qualified 3D Printing Vendor for Ground Vehicles

Velo3D and Army engineers will begin printing and validating alternative spare parts for the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) supply chain to relieve current sustainment bottlenecks.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 11, 2026
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Mission: Flight Ready
Inside the U.S. Air Force’s READI Lab: 3D Printing Parts Suppliers Won’t

How a specialized four-person team at Robins AFB is leveraging 3D printing and reverse engineering to manufacture critical metal components that are no longer in production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 9, 2026
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Rescuing the EV Supply Chain, New 3D Printed Electric Motors Need Far Fewer (or no) Rare Earths

With €25 million in new funding and innovative 3D printing techniques, researchers and startups are now achieving 98% efficiency in electric motors—while slashing the need for critical and rare minerals.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 4, 2026
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Made-to-Order Organs: New $200M Program Aims to 3D Print Patient-Specific Livers

By reprogramming a patient’s own cells into functional tissue, this multi-year research program aims to eliminate organ waitlists and the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs forever.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 14, 2026
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Custom Tooling for Food Tech, This Nozzle Went from Design to 3D Print in a Day

By eliminating complex assembly and traditional lead times, this food-safe, single-piece nozzle demonstrates how additive manufacturing is ready for food manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 13, 2026
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Formlabs at Formnext
Cure Large Resin Parts in Under 60 Seconds With Formlabs’ New Form Cure L V2

Formlabs at Formnext will debut a new large cure machine, new engineering-grade resins, and updated software.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 13, 2025
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Getting a Perfect Fit Used to Be Hard, Body Scanning with Peel 3D Makes It Easy

Forget plaster casts and measuring tapes. Peel 3D's handheld scanners capture precise body data in minutes, unlocking a new world of custom-fit orthopedics, fashion, sports gear, and more.

Oct 30, 2025
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Healthcare Hits Print
Landmark Move: Medicare Will Now Cover Affordable 3D Printed Prosthetics

A huge win for additive manufacturing as it becomes both recognized and reimbursable for prosthetic devices.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 20, 2025
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Sound Sleep
FDA Approves New 3D Printed Device for More Comfortable Sleep Apnea Treatment

Tens of millions of people suffer from disruptive snoring and sleep apnea creating a growing market for treatment devices that can be 3D printed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 18, 2025
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Better Casting Tools
Toyota’s New 3D Printed Tool for Its Yaris Hybrid Could Reshape How Cars Are Made

Toyota turns to a new aluminum material and 3D printing method to make large, complex die casting tools.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 15, 2025
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To a Higher Standard
Inside the Audit: What It Really Takes to Earn the New ASTM 3D Printing Certification

ASTM’s new certification promises to raise the bar for 3D printing, giving manufacturers a global standard to prove quality and win customer trust.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 11, 2025
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More Reusable Nylon
New HP MJF Material with 80% Reusability Makes 3D Printed Prosthetics 40% Cheaper

HP's new Nylon 11 material targets the prosthetic and orthotic devices industry offering a robust material and a lower overall per part cost.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Restoring Movie Magic
How the British Film Institute is Saving Film History with a Formlabs 3D Printer

From tiny cogs to complex guide rollers, the BFI is using an in-house 3D printer to reverse-engineer and produce impossible-to-find components, ensuring that screen heritage remains preserved.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 3, 2025
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Eaton Slashed Its Tooling Costs by Switching 90% of Fixtures to 3D Printing

By bringing Formlabs SLS and SLA 3D printers in-house, the manufacturing giant achieved a full return on investment in just nine months — three months ahead of schedule.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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Is Europe Finally Taking Additive Manufacturing Seriously? A New AM Manifesto States the Case

As global rivals invest heavily, Europe sets a new tone for coordinated action, but will real investment and quick political action follow?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 9, 2025
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UltiMaker Offers $4K Educator Grants, New Nebula AI Platform to Expand 3D Printing in Classrooms

Aiming to expand access to 3D printing for K–12 educators and student, UltiMaker announces grants and new AI-powered Nebula platform.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 30, 2025
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Study Finds 3D Printing to Repair Aging Bridges Could Save Billions and Keep Traffic Flowing

Cold spray 3D printing can replace welded and bolted plates for faster and more efficient infrastructure repair.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2025
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Iconic Harris Tweed Turns to 3D Printing to Modernize in a Tradition-Preserving Way

Harris Tweed weaves affordable 3D printing and part-consolidation via CAD software into a centuries-old craft.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 29, 2025
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The World’s Smart Workshop
Digital Fabrication in Asia: Where Factory Power Meets Tech Precision

China-based Justway aims to dominate manufacturing in the on-demand era serving the growing demand from startups, product designers, and agile companies.

by All3DP May 11, 2025
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Ineffective Investment
The German Military Is Wasting Millions on 3D Printers

A German government report says the military doesn't have spare part design data or manufacturing rights, but is buying 3D printers anyway.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 8, 2025
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