Austrian welding specialist Fronius International has collaborated with Linde Engineering, MIGAL.CO, and TÜV SÜD Industrie Service to qualify 3D printed pressure vessel components. The project w…
Fraunhofer ILT research supports sustainable aerospace 3D printing
The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is working to increase the sustainability of aerospace manufacturing with 3D printing. Based in Aachen, Germany, the research organization’s additive …
New market data shows ‘Explosive growth’ in entry-level 3D printers and forecasts industrial recovery date
A new report from market intelligence firm CONTEXT has highlighted ‘explosive’ growth for entry-level 3D printers. As was evident in CONTEXT’s Q1 2024 report, shipments of industrial, midrange, and pr…
New 3D printed shoes from Elastium and LaLaLand made using a hybrid production model
3D printed footwear startup ELASTIUM has partnered with LaLaLand Production & Design, California’s largest shoe manufacturer, to expand 3D printing in the footwear industry. The companies hope to …
Titomic to 3D print missile parts in the US through new A$30 million equity placement
Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer Titomic has secured binding commitments for an institutional equity placement to raise approximately A$30 million. The proceeds will help fund the compan…
Lynxter’s New High-speed 3D Printer for Industrial Materials to Launch at Formnext 2024
Ahead of Formnext 2024, French 3D printer manufacturer Lynxter has unveiled its new IDEX 3D printer, the S300X – FIL11 | FIL11. Designed to support industrial thermoplastics, the new system features …
Brass 3D printing: 3D4MEC and Fraunhofer IAPT to develop new system
Italian metal 3D printer manufacturer 3D4MEC has partnered with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies (IAPT) to advance its brass 3D printing capabilities. The c…
New report highlights how to improve critical material sustainability in the UK
A new report published by the National Engineering Policy Centre has called on the UK Government to develop an integrated materials strategy. Led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the report emphas…
Avio to triple rocket motor production for US Department of Defense
Italian rocket and missile manufacturer Avio is expanding its production of solid rocket motors (SRMs) to meet growing demand from the US Department of Defense (DoD). The Pentagon’s annual budge…
Evonik Adds New Polyamide LCAs to its High-Performance Plastics Database
German chemicals company Evonik has published life cycle assessment (LCA) data for its VESTAMID polyamide and TROGAMID transparent polyamide products. The LCAs have been added to the company’s growing…