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Aerospace, defence and China 'doing most of the heavy lifting' in additive manufacturing

"The industry has moved past the expansion-at-any-cost phase and is now concentrating on sectors where additive manufacturing is already delivering clear economic value."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Jan 2026

Aerospace, defence and China 'doing most of the heavy lifting' in additive manufacturing

Steinbach purchases two additional Lithoz CeraFab S65 3D printers

The ceramic contract manufacturer now runs seven Lithoz LCM machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Jan 2026

Steinbach purchases two additional Lithoz CeraFab S65 3D printers

Lincotek 3D printed-enabled SpineLinc Anterior Cervical Implant System gains FDA 510(k) clearance

The product uses Lincotek Bonepore 3D Titanium Porous Structure Technology.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Jan 2026

Lincotek 3D printed-enabled SpineLinc Anterior Cervical Implant System gains FDA 510(k) clearance

Velo3D to develop and qualify 3D printed complex parts via US Army Cooperative Research & Development Agreement

The CRADA will leverage Velo3D's Rapid Production Solution (RPS) service.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jan 2026

Velo3D to develop and qualify 3D printed complex parts via US Army Cooperative Research & Development Agreement

Replique to expand partnership with Alstom globally

Replique is serving Alstom from Brazil to Singapore.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jan 2026

Replique to expand partnership with Alstom globally

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

The project commenced in July 2025 and runs through to July 2027.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jan 2026

US Navy funds Senvol to demonstrate capabilities of machine learning software on DED parts

FARO and Creaform rebrand metrology and reality capture businesses

"By combining the strength of two leaders, we’re opening possibilities that will empower industries to move from hindsight to foresight."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 13 Jan 2026

FARO and Creaform rebrand metrology and reality capture businesses

3D Systems to expand Littleton, Colorado facility in line with aerospace & defence programs

3D Systems is adding up to 80,000-square-feet to its Littleton, Colorado facility as part of its plans to enhance its Aerospace & Defense Application Center of Excellence. The Littleton

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jan 2026

3D Systems to expand Littleton, Colorado facility in line with aerospace & defence programs

Phillips Corporation's Federal Division to deliver containerised hybrid manufacturing systems to US Army

Phillips will support the Army’s Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Modification program.

By TCT Team

/ 12 Jan 2026

Phillips Corporation's Federal Division to deliver containerised hybrid manufacturing systems to US Army

Roboze obtains Japan's Nannen-sei certification for filament and pellet extrusion of ULTEM 9085

The validation should open up application opportunities in the Japanese rail sector.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Jan 2026

Roboze obtains Japan's Nannen-sei certification for filament and pellet extrusion of ULTEM 9085

America Makes names winners of AM project call focused on US and UK defence supply chains

"This effort enables teams to propose and demonstrate a qualification framework for metal additive manufacturing suppliers in both the U.S and the U.K."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 7 Jan 2026

America Makes names winners of AM project call focused on US and UK defence supply chains

Nikon SLM Solutions launches SLM.Prep data prep software for metal AM machine portfolio

The software has been developed on the back of user feedback.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Jan 2026

Nikon SLM Solutions launches SLM.Prep data prep software for metal AM machine portfolio