Swedish metal 3D printer manufacturer Digital Metal has launched what it describes as the “world’s first” automated depowdering station for binder jet systems. Known as the DPS 1000, Digital Met…
“Frustrating” Sigma Labs delays cause its revenue to decline 14%
Quality assurance software developer Sigma Labs (NASDAQ: SGLB) has revealed that its revenue fell 14% in Q2 2021 due to an unforeseen series of contract delays. Over the second quarter of 2021, …
TRUMPF projects order growth of up to 18% in glimpse of 2021/22 financials
German machine tool manufacturer TRUMPF has provided a rare insight into its fiscal results, issuing sales projections for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years. In a brief glimpse of its fina…
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security imposes ‘EAR’ restrictions on 3D printed guns
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced a transfer in jurisdiction over certain technologies that could be used to 3D print firearms. Earlier this y…
New phase-changing building material unlocks ambient temperature regulation
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a novel phase-change material (PCM) that could be used to construct buildings which are capable of passive internal temperature regulation. …
Prototek buys into 3D printing with acquisition of Midwest Prototyping
On-demand manufacturing service provider Prototek has expanded into the 3D printing industry with its acquisition of the dedicated bureau Midwest Prototyping. According to Prototek, the deal allows it…
Unique 3D printed shape shakes up Lord Kelvin’s 150-year-old math theory
Researchers at Wesleyan University have used 3D printing to reassess a long-standing theory proposed by British mathematician Lord Kelvin 150 years ago. In essence, Kelvin predicted that a spher…
Fabric8Labs raises $19M, Inkbit gains $30M to boost new self-correcting 3D printer launch
3D printing start-ups Inkbit and Fabric8Labs have received significant backing to fund the roll-out of their novel inkjet and metal-based technologies respectively. While Fabric8Labs has raised …
Fast Radius to go public via $1.4 BN merger with green energy SPAC
Digital manufacturing service provider Fast Radius has announced that it intends to go public by merging with the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities (NAS…
Breakthrough 3D printed ‘SR2’ air con system built to tackle climate crisis
Researchers at the Australian UTS School of Architecture have partnered with construction design firm BVN Architecture to develop a unique robotically-3D printed air conditioning unit. Believed …