The US Department of Energy (DOE)’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is leading a new initiative to 3D print large metal runners used in dams for hydropower generation. These rotating components c…
6K raises $82 Million to secure US battery supply chains
Advanced material specialist 6K has raised $82 million in a new Series E funding round. This insider-led investment was headed by Anzu Partners, Energy Impact Partners, LaunchCapital, Material Impact,…
ORNL 3D prints new complex, defect-free tungsten components in “world first”
Researchers at the US Department of Energy (DoE)’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have 3D printed defect-free tungsten parts with complex geometries. Produced using electron-beam additive manufa…
Two new ARCEMY 3D printers ordered by LWS to support the US Navy’s supply chain
Australian 3D printer manufacturer AML3D has received an order for two of its ARCEMY Small Edition 2600 3D printers from US Navy submarine component supplier Laser Welding Solutions (LWS). The deal, …
Markforged ordered to pay $17M in patent infringement lawsuit
3D printer manufacturer Markforged has been ordered to pay Continuous Composites $17.34 million as part of a patent-infringement lawsuit which began in 2021. A federal jury in the US…
[INTERVIEW] Phase3D and Argonne National Lab: Sustainability, Nuclear Energy and a greener future for 3D Printing?
In a recent interview with Dr. Xuan Zhang a principal materials scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, and Niall O’Dowd, the founder of Phase3D, we learned more about the collaboration betwee…
Siemens and ORNL announce new R&D partnership to boost US manufacturing innovation
Industrial manufacturing firm Siemens has announced a new research and development (R&D) partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to enhance the adoption of additive manufacturing, wo…
New GE facility focuses on R&D of 3D printed wind turbine towers
The wind turbine manufacturing division of GE, GE Renewable Energy, has opened a new research and development facility dedicated to 3D printing the concrete base of wind turbine towers. The facility, …
US DoE to fund coal-based 3D printing materials research, Recreus launches new Purifier filament range
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. The climate crisis is edging ever closer and the 3D printing industry, like man…
GE Research and partners set to develop 3D printed system for capturing CO2
The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Tell us now before this week’s deadline. R&D firm GE Resear…