Additive Mfg & 3D Printing

MIT researchers have developed their first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine, a breakthrough that could make satellite propulsion more accessible and cost-effective. 

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a 3D-printed, bioresorbable heart valve designed to promote tissue regeneration, potentially reducing the need for repeated surgeries among patients with heart valve disease. 

Formnext 2025, one of the world's leading trade fairs for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 21 November bringing together key industry players and manufacturers to explore the latest innovations in the sector. 

London-based additive manufacturing (AM) bureau 3D People has expanded its materials portfolio with the introduction of Ultrasint TPU01, a thermoplastic polyurethane designed for AM applications. 

Titomic has announced a new partnership with The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to advance cold spray technology and additive manufacturing. 

Across today’s ever-changing manufacturing landscape, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. The field of additive manufacturing (AM) is no exception.

NASA has tested a 3D-printed antenna designed for transmitting science data to Earth, marking a breakthrough in additive manufacturing and highlighting its potential for cost-effective space exploration solutions.

Stratasys Direct has introduced Nylon PA12 GF, a 40 per cent glass bead-filled material, to its Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) material portfolio. 

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is advancing its operational capabilities by integrating 3D-printed drones into its training arsenal. 

A collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has accelerated the inspection process for additively manufactured nuclear components and is now expanding to evaluate nuclear fuels.