For more than 10 years, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) has worked hand-in-hand with surgeons to plan over 150,000 patient-specific cases, and develop more than two million instruments and implants from its FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facilities in Littleton, Colorado and Leuven, Belgium. In 2017, its Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) service expanded to include VSP Cranial for craniofacial and cranial procedures, and this week, the company announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its 3D printed, patient-specific VSP PEEK Cranial Implant. This includes a complete workflow including ..read more

Relativity Space has landed an $8.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to carry out real-time flaw detection during the 3D printing of large parts. The work, according to contract details, will be performed at Relativity Space’s Long Beach, California, facility and is expected to be completed by July 3, 2026. Under the new contract, Relativity Space is tasked with developing advanced technologies to enhance the integrity and quality of aerospace components through real-time flaw detection in large-format 3D printing. As revealed by SpaceNews, Adam Hicks, a phys ..read more

Scottie Scheffler won the Masters, but Bryson DeChambeau also made an impressive showing, demonstrating remarkable skills that led him to a tied-for-sixth-place finish. Known as “the Scientist” for his exhaustive analysis, DeChambeau utilizes the knowledge he gathers to customize his clubs—and almost anything else—to meet his specific needs. Recently, he has incorporated 3D printing into his quest for enhanced performance. “I designed them with someone from back home, and they have just got a different curvature on the face than other equipment. Most equipment is flat. These have a different ..read more

The adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) is accelerating across many major industries. As this technological shift unfolds, the importance of corrosion resistance has emerged as a challenge for 3D printing to overcome for industries producing applications that live-in or are subjected to harsh environments. Let’s look at the broader landscape of potential manufacturing growth for industrial 3D printing by examining industry examples that underscore the critical role of corrosion resistance. Where Corrosion Resistant Materials Are Needed Most Fusion reactors represent one of the prime exampl ..read more

In a decision on April 15, 2024, the District Court of Delaware ruled in favor of carbon fiber 3D printing firm Continuous Composites, in its patent infringement lawsuit against Markforged (NYSE: MKFG). A federal jury unanimously concluded that Markforged had infringed upon Continuous Composites’ patents with its continuous fiber 3D printers, specifically U.S. Patent 11,173,660. Markforged was ordered to pay $17 million in damages for past sales of these printers from November 2021 through December 2023. “We are thankful for the jury’s diligence in recognizing Markforged’s infringement and ou ..read more

Leading 3D printer reseller MatterHackers has acquired 2D and 3D printer reseller Source Graphics. The company aims to expand its printer lineup and consolidate its position in the Southern California 3D printing market, potentially becoming the dominant player in the region. Additionally, the move positions MatterHackers as a key reseller for Formlabs. “The collaboration between MatterHackers and Formlabs, catalyzed by our acquisition of Source Graphics, represents a shift in the 3D printing landscape. Formlabs has consistently been at the forefront of 3D printing innovation, and we are be ..read more

America Makes, the Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) based in Youngstown, Ohio, has announced IMPACT (Improvement in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis) 2.0, a project call which will grant $6.6 million in funding to seven different topic areas in additive manufacturing (AM). As with the first IMPACT project call, IMPACT 2.0 emphasizes  AM-enabled enhancements of the domestic US casting and forging supply chains. For instance, IMPACT awardees included a diverse range of teams from think tanks and academia, private industry, and the gov ..read more

Food 3D printing has, in many ways, been an additive manufacturing (AM) segment looking for the right business case. While some applications are beautiful and others may or may not impact meat consumption, the technology can be difficult to scale. One area with promise is the 3D printing of food for individuals with chewing and swallowing difficulties, an issue referred to as dysphagia. This use case has been explored for nearly a decade but has so far never been fully commercialized. That is, until now: Dutch startup Gastronology 3D Food Works has announced that it has commenced industrial pr ..read more

Andy Jeffery is a long-time 3D printing veteran who has repeatedly introduced binder jetting technologies to new areas. Starting as one of the earliest adopters of this technology for filters, Andy has worked with materials such as glass, ceramics, wood, and more. Now at Marvel Labs, he is part of an initiative to develop cost-effective 3D printing methods for wood, coffee, and seaweed. Time and time again, Andy has taken his deep technological insight and repurposed it for potentially huge applications. His current projects could lead to products that reduce CO2 emissions and change consumpti ..read more

In an anticipated move, voxeljet has transitioned from the Nasdaq to the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market amid the challenges reflected in its stock performance and the broader financial landscape. Furthermore, the company unveiled a summary of its earnings for the full year 2023, revealing a significant uptick in revenue. However, this could be the last we hear of voxeljet’s public earnings disclosures now that it’s going private. Turning to the financials, voxeljet reported a record 32.9% increase in total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023, hitting €14.3 million ($15.3 million), marking a ..read more