U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced plans to issue $92 million in new convertible notes, which will mature in 2030. The company has negotiated private subscription agreem…
[INTERVIEW] 3D Printing Aerospace’s “Unsung Hero” Applications at Materialise HQ
During a recent tour of Materialise’s global headquarters in Leuven, I was given a rare glimpse into the company’s aerospace 3D printing operations. The Belgian software firm runs a contract manufactu…
New £250M UK Aerospace Investment at the Paris Air Show
On the first day of the 2025 Paris Air Show, the UK Government announced a £250 million investment to support sustainable aerospace initiatives. The new funding includes £48.5 million for additive man…
Ursa Major Receives $32.9M in New Deal With Stratolaunch
Colorado-based rocket manufacturer Ursa Major has received $32.9 million from U.S flight test company Stratolaunch. The multi-year contract will see Ursa Major develop and deliver 16 of its hype…
Etsy’s New 3D Printing Rules: Original Designs Only
Etsy has introduced new rules that restrict how vendors sell 3D printed goods. In an update to its ‘Creativity Standards’, items produced using “computerised tools,” like 3D printers, laser cutt…
New Bambu Lab Patent Protects 3D Printer Heatbed Technology
Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab, has patented a new 3D printer heatbed design. Titled “Heated Bed of 3D Printer, and 3D Prin…
New Court Order in Stratasys v. Bambu Lab Lawsuit
There has been a new update to the ongoing Stratasys v. Bambu Lab patent infringement lawsuit. Both parties have agreed to consolidate the lead and member cases (2:24-CV-00644-JRG and 2:24-CV-00…
3D Printing at Leonardo UK: Inside the Future of Defense Manufacturing
Leonardo UK, a subsidiary of global defense manufacturer Leonardo Group, is increasingly integrating additive manufacturing across its operations. With 8,500 employees nationwide, the business is expa…
From Factory to Foxhole: The Future of 3D Printing at the UK Ministry of Defence
Additive manufacturing has become a key pillar of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) strategy to strengthen Britain’s warfighting edge. This was reflected at TCT 3Sixty 2025, Britain’s largest 3D prin…
10X Cheaper, 6X Faster 3D Printing with the New Pam Pro: Technical Specifications and Pricing
French 3D printer manufacturer Pollen AM unveiled its new Pam Pro Pellet 3D Printer at TCT 3Sixty 2025. At the UK’s largest 3D printing trade show, I spoke with Jimmy Littmann, Sales Manager at Polle…