Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and computing power is driving data centers to ramp up their cooling capabilities. McKinsey & Company estimates that global demand for data centre capacity could grow by 19–20% annually through 2030, pushing yearly consumption…
U.S. Army Builds 3D Printed Drones in the Field
Troops from the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade are building and deploying 3D printed first-person-view (FPV) drones to gain a tactical edge on the battlefield. At the center of this initiative is Hawkeye Platoon, a unit within the Headquarters…
British Army Deploys Bambu Lab 3D Printer to Manufacture Attack Drones
The British Army 3D printed first-person view (FPV) attack drones on the front lines during a recent military exercise. Major Stephen Watts, Officer Commanding F Company, 3rd Battalion, The Rifles Regiment, led a team that built the drones during Exercise…
3D Systems’ NextDent Dentures Now Commercially Available in the U.S.
U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has announced the commercial release of its NextDent 3D printed denture solution for the U.S. market. Introduced in February 2024, the jetted, multi-material, monolithic (one-piece) dentures combine NextDent Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent Jet…
Desktop Metal Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sell Foreign Subsidiaries
Massachusetts-based metal 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal (DM) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has also agreed to sell its foreign subsidiaries, ExOne GmbH, EnvisionTEC GmbH, ExOne KK, and AIDRO s.r.l., to an affiliate of Anzu Partners, pending…
New RMIT Titanium Alloy Reduces 3D Printing Costs by 29%
Researchers from Melbourne’s RMIT University have developed a new titanium alloy that is nearly one-third cheaper to 3D print than standard Ti-6Al-4V. The team outlined their methodology in a recent Nature Communications study titled “Compositional criteria to predict columnar to…
U.S. DOD Launches $10M JAMA IV Program to Build New AM Supply Network
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a $10 million program to build a reliable supply base for 3D printed parts. America’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Pentagon’s largest provider of combat logistics support, is leading the effort, known as…
REVIEW: Professional Waterjet Cutting Made Easy with the New WAZER Pro
New York-based technology company WAZER recently launched its WAZER Pro waterjet cutter. This new offering follows the success of the company’s WAZER Desktop model, which debuted in 2018 after raising $1.3 million on Kickstarter. WAZER Pro is a compact system…
Ukraine Deploys 3D Printed Drones to Combat Russian Shahed Swarms
The Russia-Ukraine war is driving demand for 3D printed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). On the eastern front, both sides deploy low-cost, remotely controlled first-person view (FPV) drones to carry out precision strikes, conduct aerial surveillance, and deliver supplies. Meanwhile, Moscow…
AMAA 2025: 90% Cost and Time Savings at Northrop Grumman Enabled by 3D Printing
Northrop Grumman is integrating additive manufacturing across its space systems to reduce lead times, lower costs, and enhance the design flexibility of certified parts. At the recent Additive Manufacturing Advantage Aerospace (AMAA) 2025 conference, Andrew Thompson revealed that Northrop 3D…
