German pack manufacturer Deuter has launched the Hiline, a new mountain bike hydration pack featuring 3D-printed spine protection technology. The pack is specifically designed for enduro mountain biking, where crashes are considered part of the sport. Deuter, which...
Magnetic 3D Printed Pen Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Diagnosis June 3, 2025
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed pen containing magnetic ink that may help identify Parkinson’s disease through handwriting analysis. The device captures motion patterns that could indicate the presence of the neurodegenerative disorder, according to a study...
Thought3D Launches Magigoo Glide Kit and Supergrip to Improve 3D Print Adhesion May 30, 2025
Thought3D just introduced two new products designed to meet evolving needs in additive manufacturing. The Magigoo Glide Kit and Magigoo Supergrip respond to the rise of print farms and the shift to flexible build surfaces by delivering precise, reliable first-layer...
3D Printed Electric Motorcycle by DAB Motors Inspired by Akira’s Iconic Bike May 29, 2025
DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team (VVT) have unveiled a custom electric motorcycle featuring 3D printed bodywork inspired by the iconic bike from the anime Akira. The collaboration brings together Simon Dabadie, founder of DAB Motors, with VVT co-founders J Balvin, the...
3DEImention Launches Automated Depowdering and Part Extraction System for High-Volume 3D Printing May 29, 2025
Three years ago, a client turned to Avner Dei, 3DEImention CEO, seeking a metal printer capable of 5,000 parts per month. While the Desktop Metal P50 met the build requirements, its post-build depowdering proved laborious and expensive. To eliminate this bottleneck,...
High School Student Develops Low-Cost 3D Printed Drone May 28, 2025
Cooper Taylor, a 17-year-old student, has created a cost-effective vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone using 3D-printed components. Taylor’s design addresses efficiency concerns by implementing a tilting rotor system that eliminates idle motors during flight....
Revopoint Trackit Launches on Kickstarter with Marker-Free 3D Scanning May 28, 2025
3D models play a critical role across industries—from virtual reality to advanced manufacturing—but high costs, complex setup, and lengthy workflows often limit access to detailed, accurate scans. The Revopoint Trackit addresses these barriers with a marker-free...
3D Printed Flower-Shaped Amphitheater Blooms on Venice’s San Servolo Island May 27, 2025
Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) has unveiled a 3D printed amphitheater titled “A Flower in San Servolo” on Venice’s San Servolo Island. The open-air structure was presented during the Green Design Days 2025, coinciding with the Venice Architecture Biennale. Designed...
Lyten Unveils Motorsports Initiative for 3D Graphene Supermaterials in Racing May 27, 2025
Lyten has announced the launch of Lyten Motorsports in partnership with INDYCAR Experience. The new venture aims to apply Lyten’s 3D Graphene technology to motorsports parts manufacturing, with operations based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company has been testing...
Peak Technology Acquires Jinxbot to Enhance Additive Manufacturing for Deep Tech OEMs May 26, 2025
Peak Technology has acquired Jinxbot 3D Printing, expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition adds Jinxbot’s high-mix, rapid-turn prototyping services to Peak’s existing manufacturing solutions portfolio. Jinxbot, founded by Jason Reynolds, has...
Canadian Navy Extends Submarine Lifespan with 3D Printed Parts May 26, 2025
Dalhousie University has partnered with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to address critical parts supply challenges for Canada’s aging submarine fleet. The collaboration focuses on developing additive manufacturing processes for naval components as...
Atomik AM Raises €713k to Scale Its Advanced Manufacturing Business May 23, 2025
Liverpool-based Atomik AM has secured €713,000 in funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. The advanced manufacturing company, founded in 2022 by Professor Kate Black, specializes in sustainable materials and patented technologies for manufacturing...
New 3D Printed Device Advances Human Tissue Modeling May 23, 2025
Researchers at UW Medicine and the University of Washington have developed a new 3D-printed device that enhances tissue modeling capabilities. Named STOMP (Suspended Tissue Open Microfluidic Patterning), the fingertip-sized device allows scientists to create more...
3D Printed Assistive Typing Tools Help Amputees Access Technology May 23, 2025
Designer Roei Weiman has developed custom assistive typing tools to aid individuals with finger amputations. The project specifically addresses the needs of Yoni, a tech professional with two amputated fingers who faced challenges with typing accuracy and speed....
Damen and CEAD Partner to Develop 3D Printed HDPE Workboat May 21, 2025
Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) and CEAD have announced a new collaboration to develop a 3D-printed HDPE Workboat using CEAD’s HDPro material. The project will be conducted at CEAD’s Maritime Application Center in Delft, Netherlands. This initiative brings together two...
Oerlikon Donates Metal 3D Printer to W.S. Lee College of Engineering May 21, 2025
Oerlikon AM has donated a metal 3D printer to the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering. The equipment, an M280 laser powder bed fusion system made by Germany’s EOS GmbH, is a...
Bhumi’s Emma van Engelen Pioneers Fashion Tech Activism May 21, 2025
Dutch designer Emma van Engelen debuted her fashion label Bhumi at Amsterdam Fashion Week in spring 2024. The brand combines 3D printing technology with body inclusive design principles. Bhumi’s first collection, “Breaking the Mold,” featured diverse models wearing...
30-Meter 3D Printed Tor Alva Tower Unveiled in Swiss Alps May 20, 2025
A new architectural landmark called Tor Alva has opened in Mulegns, Switzerland, created through advanced 3D concrete printing techniques. The white tower, designed to revive a village with only 11 residents, will be open daily for guided tours starting May 23, with...
Outokumpu Develops Stainless Steel Powder for Aerospace Additive Manufacturing May 20, 2025
Outokumpu, a stainless steel manufacturer, is expanding its metal powder production for additive manufacturing into the aerospace sector. The company will deliver a new stainless steel powder grade for 3D printing applications in May 2025. This production focuses on a...
Rarify and Gantri Unveil Modular 3D Printed Lighting System May 20, 2025
Gantri, a California-based lighting manufacturer, has partnered with vintage furniture dealer Rarify to create a modular 3D-printed light system called the Cube One Table Lamp. The new product combines 3D-printed panels with metallic frame components from Swiss...
Deep Learning Approach Identifies 3D Printing Sources from Photographs May 19, 2025
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new method for identifying the source of 3D printed parts using high-resolution photography and deep learning. The approach analyzes manufacturing fingerprints – unique physical...
Fabric8Labs and Wiwynn to Demonstrate ECAM Cold Plate Technology at Computex 2025 May 19, 2025
Fabric8Labs and Wiwynn have announced a collaboration to showcase advanced cold plates for AI data centers at Computex 2025. The partnership combines Fabric8Labs’ Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) technology with Wiwynn’s server and rack solutions. The...
CEAD to Open Facility for 3D Printed Vessels in The Netherlands May 19, 2025
Dutch company CEAD is establishing a new manufacturing facility near its headquarters in Delft. The 2,300-square-meter space will function as a maritime application center (MAC) specialized in producing 3D-printed vessels. The highly automated facility will require...
Stratasys Acquires Key Assets of Forward AM May 17, 2025
Stratasys has acquired the key assets and operations of Forward AM, establishing a new standalone company within Stratasys called Mass Additive Manufacturing GmbH. The acquisition comes after months of uncertainty for Forward AM. The company will maintain its brand...
Chinese Student’s Custom 3D Printed Drone Sets New Speed Record May 16, 2025
A microdrone designed by Chinese student Xu Yang has established a new Guinness World Record, reaching a speed of 340.78 km/h (211.75 mph). The record-breaking flight took place on March 23 in Huizhou, Guangdong province, with the sub-250-gram quadcopter surpassing...
Texas Fisherman Catches Bass Using 3D Printed Duckling Brood Lures May 15, 2025
Texas angler Goya Lin has successfully developed a 3D-printed bass lure that resembles a string of ducklings. Lin, who combines mechanical engineering knowledge with fishing passion, caught his first largemouth bass using this custom lure after nearly two years of...
3D Printed Self-Watering Planters by Posie Pots May 15, 2025
Engineer Kay Wells has developed Posie Pots, a line of 3D-printed self-watering planters that require watering just once a month. The innovative planters feature a patented water system that improves drainage, aeration, and root circulation. According to Wells, Posie...
Virginia Tech Design Team Develops Automated 3D Printer Plate Swapper for Continuous Printing May 15, 2025
A student engineering team at VT CRO has created an automated plate swapping system for 3D printers that significantly reduces downtime between print jobs. The system, developed by the Manufacturing Work Cell team, automatically removes completed prints, stores them,...
3D Printing Breakthrough Enables Multi-Directional Collagen Tissue Fabrication May 14, 2025
Researchers at YOKOHAMA National University (YNU) have developed a new method for fabricating complex oriented tissues using fluidic devices and 3D printing. The technique, published in ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, focuses on controlling the orientation...
Fabric8Labs Partners with AEWIN to Deploy ECAM Technology for Thermal Management Solutions May 14, 2025
Fabric8Labs has partnered with AEWIN Technologies to develop thermal management solutions for Edge AI systems. The collaboration will utilize Fabric8Labs’ Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) technology to create 3D cooling structures for high-density...