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Proven to Scale
3D Printing Could Make Hydropower Finally Worth the Cost at 50,000+ U.S. Dams

After a 3D printed turbine prototype successfully passed a grueling six-year continuous operational test, the ORNL-backed technology is now ready to scale, offering a cost-cutting blueprint to unlock clean energy at thousands of U.S. dams.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2026
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Bearings, Born Faster
Slashing Waste by 90%: How Metal 3D Printing Solves Heavy Industry’s Spare Part Problem

By integrating Meltio’s metal wire DED technology, Italian specialist Eurobearings is replacing weeks of traditional machining and welding with days of additive manufacturing to repair and produce massive industrial components.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 15, 2026
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Industrial-Scale Strength
BigRep Just Scaled Up Continuous Carbon Fiber for 20x Stronger Parts

Berlin-based BigRep and Endless Industries are bringing continuous carbon fiber reinforcement to the BigRep IPSO 105, targeting stronger large-format parts at lower cost than traditional composite manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 12, 2026
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Industrial Scale Simplified
Can ErectorBot & Aibuild Make Large-Format 3D Printing as Easy as Desktop?

Coupled with machines starting at $15,000, ErectorBot’s hopes its Aibuild software integration can tame the complexity of industrial-scale printing, and make it accessible for any size manufacturer.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 12, 2026
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UnionTech’s North American Strategic Milestone: MUEES430 PRO Metal 3D Printer Global Debut Shines at RAPID + TCT 2026

At RAPID + TCT 2026, UnionTech officially entered the North American metal market with the global debut of the MUEES430 PRO, a quad-laser SLM 3D printer designed for high-efficiency batch production.

Apr 20, 2026
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MJF On Demand
Sourcing HP MJF Parts Just Got Faster with Craftcloud’s New On-Demand Printing Service

The new HP 3D Printing Service, powered by Craftcloud's marketplace technology provides a single interface for instant quotes and orders from HP’s global production partners.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 16, 2026
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Big Metal Energy
Gefertec’s New Arc 10X: Large-Scale WAAM Printing Without the Massive Footprint

With no cloud connection required and a modular design, the new 5-axis system lowers the investment hurdle for industries prioritizing data sovereignty and accessible metal production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 14, 2026
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Sandblasted Parts
For SLS Part Finishing, Raise3D’s New B520 is Challenging Formlabs Fuse Blast

The B520 at $10K may represent a competitive alternative to the Formlabs Fuse Blast, focusing on automating the final finishing step for SLS parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 14, 2026
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Where the Resin Meets the Road
Are Fully 3D Printed Shoes Ready for Everyday Wear? A Hands-On PollyFab Review

I spent three weeks testing these seamless, 3D printed lattice sneakers to see if they offer real-world support or if they’re just a high-tech novelty.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 7, 2026
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Expanding Mobile Mapping
Artec’s New “Jet” 3D Scanner Digitizes Entire Sites via Drone-Mounted or Handheld LiDAR

Forget stationary tripods and GPS limits: Artec 3D’s first SLAM-based mobile mapping system delivers rapid digital twins of almost any environment.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 6, 2026
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Are you ready?
Why Additive Manufacturing Needs a New Breed of Engineer

While machines have reached industrial maturity, a critical "competency gap" is stalling production lines—and traditional engineering degrees aren’t providing the fix.

Mar 30, 2026
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Why Large-Scale 3D Printing Beats Glued Parts

A larger 3D printer build volume means less compromise in a part’s design, functionality, and performance.

Mar 25, 2026
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Pills on demand
Why Your Pharmacist Is Buying a 3D Printer & Reshaping How You Get Your Prescriptions

FabRX’s desktop 3D printing platform is rapidly scaling across the United States through new strategic partnerships, moving custom drug manufacturing out of industrial centers and directly into local independent pharmacies.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 6, 2026
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Standalone Metrology Revolution
No More Laptops: Shining 3D’s New FreeScan Omni Processes Everything In-Scanner

The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 19, 2026
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Bone-Like Breakthrough
Materialise Launches PEEK CMF Implants, Broadening Material Options in Personalized Surgery

By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 18, 2026
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Automated Finishing Efficiency
No More Post-Processing Bottlenecks: The AM Solutions M1 Automates Four Finishes in One Box

From deburring to polishing, the upgraded and compact M1 system eliminates manual labor by running multiple surface treatments simultaneously—addressing one of the biggest hurdles in serial additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 13, 2026
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Keep 'em Rollin'
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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The Rare-Earth Alternative
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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31-Hour Breakthrough
How ExxonMobil Turned to 3D Printing to Solve Its Leaky Part Problem

Research proves that a 3D printed redesign of a traditional oil industry device can consolidate complex assemblies into a single, high-performance part.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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