Simbionix Formally embraced into the 3D Systems Fold

The growth strategy of 3D Systems sees the industry giant further its acquisition tally for this month — with Laser Reproductions and sister companies American Precision Prototyping (APP) and American Precision Machining (APM) already under its belt in August —…

New 3D Printing Cafe For London

Makers in London had reason to celebrate last week during the launch party of Makers|CAFE, which featured live music, free drinks and 3D printers in action. The new 3D printing themed cafe is a venture undertaken by UK based laser…

New Tech Centre for Graphene R&D and Production is Open for Business

The official opening of a unique 225,000 square foot Innovation Park technology research centre sees the new home of Graphene specialist Grafoid Inc’s pipeline including MesoGraf research and development laboratories, production facilities, graphene material testing, engineering and product development departments.…

Concept Laser Confirms Above 40% Growth and Receives Bavarian Award

In July, when I visited Concept Laser, Frank Herzog, the company’s President, CEO and founder, told me they were set to grow by more than 40% this year and showed me the huge new facility built to meet booming demand.…

Linear Mold & Engineering's Huge Expansion Plans Are in Line with the Additive Manufacturing Curve

Wohlers Associates just reported on a 400% growth for the global 3D additive manufacturing industry over the next four years and one company in Michigan may be the best representation of this growth trend. Linear Mold & Engineering, currently one…

Renishaw Chinese HQ Moves To Shanghai

Ni Hao! Shanghai is now the location of the Chinese headquarters of worldwide engineering technologies company, Renishaw. The company has announced that its new HQ is a state-of-the-art facility in Shanghai located in the Zhabei District.The new office for Renishaw…

3D Systems Ramps Up Expansion with a New Tech Centre for Software

Following the recent news of two new facilities for manufacturing of 3D printers and filament material respectively, 3D Systems continues its “growth spurt” and expansion plans with news that it has opened a new innovation center and software development facility in Cary,…

2014 Personal 3D Printing Insights Survey

The Photizo Group is currently conducting its second annual Personal 3D Printing Survey the results of which will go to inform insights into the personal 3D printing industry to be published by the group later this year. Photizo defines the…

The US DOE is Looking to Create a New Additive Manufacturing Workforce

The US Department of Energy is sponsoring an education and training program to create a new workforce proficient in the use and application of advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing. The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Program is a one-year training…

New 3D Printing Materials Market Report Quantifies Growth Projection

A new detailed 3D printing materials market report from Market Research Reports gives forecasts to 2025 for a range of additive manufacturing materials suppies: photopolymers,thermoplastics as filaments and pellets, thermoplastics as powder,metal powders, and powder-bed inkjet powders. Previous market reports…