Alex Tyrer-Jones
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Alex is a Technology Journalist at 3D Printing Industry who enjoys researching and writing articles covering a wide variety of topics. Possessing a BA in military history and an MA in History of War, he has a keen interest in additive manufacturing applications within the defense and aerospace industries.

Velo3D Joins the Nasdaq Amid New $17.5M Public Offering

U.S. metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D has announced a new public offering, as well as its uplisting to the Nasdaq stock exchange.  Based in Fremont, California, the company is offering 5,833,333 shares of its common stock at $3.00 each. This…

BCN3D Rescued following New Asset Acquisition

3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has been acquired by Quantum, a newly established company focused on growing strategic industrial assets through long-term investment and operational expertise.  The deal comes less than three months after BCN3D filed for voluntary bankruptcy in May.…

Can Polymaker’s New High-Temp PLA Handle the Heat? Hands-on with HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF

Polymaker, a developer of 3D printing materials, has launched two high-temperature PLA filaments: HT-PLA and HT-PLA-GF (glass fiber reinforced). Designed for superior thermal resistance, they are ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts exposed to elevated temperatures. PLA (polylactic…

Cybosense and SenseGlove Collaborate on New 3D Printed Smart Gloves

Deep tech startup Cybosense BV has partnered with SenseGlove to develop self-healing, bioelectronic 3D printed smart gloves.   Based in Delft, Netherlands, SenseGlove specializes in the production of wearable haptic gloves. Their products allow users to feel physical sensations in virtual…

New VDW Report Reveals Sluggish German Machine Tool Market

The German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) has released a new report on the current state of the German machine tool industry. The findings reflect a sluggish market, with an uptick in orders not anticipated until 2026.  New figures show…

New 3D Printing Facility in Guam Could Cut U.S. Navy Repair Times from Years to Weeks

Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America, a Maryland-based nonprofit, is spearheading an initiative to build a new 3D printing facility for the U.S. Navy.  Located on the Pacific Island of Guam, the complex is being built as part…

New Bambu Lab Software Integration Adds Physics-Based Simulation Capabilities

3D printing startup Helio Additive has integrated its physics-based thermal simulation and optimization software into Bambu Lab’s slicer.  The Delaware-based company launched its Dragon software last year to boost print reliability, cut warping and defects, and accelerate 3D printing. This…

Bambu Lab Launches the H2D Pro with New Network Security Features: Technical Specifications and Pricing

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has officially launched the new H2D Pro 3D printer. Priced at $3,799, including the AMS 2 Pro and AMS HT, this system is billed as an “enterprise-grade” version of the Bambu Lab H2D, which…

Researchers Develop New Tool to Control Superalloy Properties in LPBF

Researchers from the IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new process to predict and control the microstructure of nickel-based superalloys during metal 3D printing.  The team created a tool that allows manufacturers to control metal powder grain structure by adjusting…

New Nike Patent Uses 3D Printing for Perfect Fit Shoes

Global sportswear company Nike has secured a patent for a 3D printed feature that adjusts a shoe’s fit and comfort to the individual wearer. The process, outlined in U.S. Patent 12369691 B2, begins with a 3D scanner that captures the…