6K Energy, a U.S. producer of advanced battery materials, and CRG Defense, a U.S. manufacturer of advanced aerospace and defense systems, have announced a seven-year collaboration intended to support a domestic battery supply chain for mission-critical defense applications. The agreement…
Europe’s largest 3D printed apartment building completed in France
PERI 3D Construction, a company focused on 3D concrete printing for the construction sector, has completed ViliaSprint² in Bezannes, France, a three-story residential building described by the project team as Europe’s largest 3D printed multi-family apartment building. Developed by Plurial…
AMUG names REM Surface Engineering and B9Creations winners of 2026 Technical Competition
Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG), a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies, has announced the winners of its 2026 Technical Competition, which recognizes excellence in additive manufacturing applications and finishing techniques. REM Surface…
Revopoint launches MetroY Ultra and opens POP 4 Kickstarter sign-ups
Revopoint, a company that develops 3D scanners, has launched two new products during its 12th-anniversary campaign: MetroY Ultra, a scanner for industrial inspection and verified measurement workflows, and POP 4, a blue-laser and infrared structured-light scanner for versatile everyday scanning.…
DTU uses Lithoz ceramic 3D printing to build gyroid fuel cells
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed monolithic solid oxide fuel cells with 3D printed gyroid architectures made from 8YSZ, reporting power-to-weight ratios of about 1 W g⁻¹. According to the team, conventional planar SOFC architectures typically…
Stratasys expands PolyJet, software, and materials portfolio
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has expanded its product lineup with a new PolyJet printer, new software tools for GrabCAD, a new medical silicone for Origin systems, and a new PA12 powder for SAF production. Announced together, the updates target functional…
Artec 3D launches survey-grade mobile LiDAR scanner
Artec 3D, a 3D scanning hardware and software company, has launched Artec Jet, a mobile LiDAR system for survey-grade 3D mapping across large sites. Introduced alongside new processing software called Artec Twins, the scanner is designed for use by hand,…
BLT helps develop OPPO Find N6 hinge with titanium 3D printing
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), a Chinese metal additive manufacturing company, collaborated in the development of smartphone manufacturer OPPO’s Find N6 foldable smartphone by producing titanium 3D printed hinge components used to improve display flatness and minimize creasing. The project followed…
SLICED: Latest news from the 3D Printing Industry
In this edition of SLICED, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we track how additive manufacturing is moving through governance changes, reseller expansion, software-backed education, service launches, and new applications in sport, design, and art. Read on for updates from…
Tripo AI secures $50 million and unveils new 3D models for production-ready asset generation
Tripo AI, an artificial intelligence company building 3D foundation models and world models for spatial understanding and interactive content creation, has announced $50 million in new funding and introduced a new generation of model architectures designed to generate production-ready 3D…
