As LightForce Orthodontics launches its LightBracket Metal teeth-straightening product, Dr Chris Jackson and James Lawton tell Sam Davies why AM is pivotal to their manufacturing processes.
As contract manufacturers continue to develop proprietary laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) systems rather than procure them from the market, Shane Collins, Tech Fellow, Metal AM at Wohlers Associates, explores the technical and economic motivations.
Big brands pull away from 3D printing, AM users raise tens of millions in venture capital, and AM's public companies report their financial performance for Q2 2026.
The five-day event will take place at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City and includes presentations, hands-on workshops, AMUGexpo, and networking activities.
"It means there is now a trusted defence partner they already know who can bring Phase3D inspection technology into more depots, bases, laboratories, and manufacturing programs."
Several of those 3D printed components make up the 21C's BioLogic Chassis including MegaNode, side and rear crash structures, rear subframe, and rear suspension components.
