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Babcock secures UK defence contract to support Ukraine with 3D printing capability

Babcock has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help bolster Ukraine’s defence capability through the use of innovative 3D printing technology.

UT Dallas researchers develop new 3D-printed foam material

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) have developed a novel 3D-printed foam material that is designed to be more durable and recyclable than conventional polymer foams used in products such as cushions, insulation, and mattresses.

Fraunhofer researchers develop 3D printing filaments from waste

Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM and Hochschule Bremen are developing methods to recycle Germany’s 5.6 million metric tons of annual plastic packaging waste, of which less than a third is currently reused, into high-quality 3D-printed products.

New holographic 3D printing method uses sound to build structures

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new 3D printing method that uses high-acoustic pressure sound waves to create solid structures.

IperionX secures $11M EXIM bank loan to boost US titanium manufacturing

IperionX Limited has secured approval from the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) for an equipment finance loan of $11 million. 

Sydney facility turns e-waste plastics into 3D printer filament

A new Sydney facility is tackling Australia’s e-waste problem by converting discarded plastics from electronics into high-value 3D printing filament, marking the first commercial use of UNSW’s Plastics Filament MICROfactorie technology outside its SMaRT Centre. 

MIT develops multi-directional artificial muscle, advancing soft robotics

MIT engineers have developed artificial muscle tissue capable of flexing in multiple directions, a breakthrough that could pave the way for soft, biohybrid robots with enhanced movement. 

OSU researcher to explore advanced 3D printing with NASA scientists

Dr Sri Ramesh, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University’s School of Industrial Engineering and Management, has received a NASA Established Program to Simulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) travel grant. 

EOS rolls out new metal 3D printing materials for oil & gas, semiconductor sectors

EOS has announced the introduction of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials designed to enhance industrial 3D printing solutions for the oil and gas and semiconductor industries. 

America Makes launches $1.1M project to boost US-UK additive manufacturing collab

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have launched a $1.1 million project call under the Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program. 
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AVEVA and Schneider Electric spearhead digital transformation in mining

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.