Academia, Research & Development

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Titomic working to develop cold spray additive solution for lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is working with Titomic to advance its Titomic Kinetic Fusion technology for lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrode manufacturing. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Energy

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Dec 2025

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Titomic working to develop cold spray additive solution for lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing

Auburn University installs Continuous Composites CF3D Enterprise Cell

The installation strengthens the facility's role within the region's fast-growing hypersonic development ecosystem.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Dec 2025

Auburn University installs Continuous Composites CF3D Enterprise Cell

Printing microstructures for performance not parts: A strength-ductility balance unlocked in 3D printed titanium

Dina M. Fouad and Moataz M. Attallah on unlocking strength–ductility synergy in Ti-6Al-4V by microstructure engineering of prior β in laser beam powder bed fusion.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Nov 2025

Printing microstructures for performance not parts: A strength-ductility balance unlocked in 3D printed titanium

ASTRO America to lead $1.66m inspection & qualification project for complex 3D printed parts

The ASTRO-led team will pursue in-situ, layer-by-layer inspection of lattice structures, enabling near-real-time flaw detection and deformation prediction during the build process.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Oct 2025

Colibrium Additive joins research project exploring additive manufacture of 'light yet extremely resilient' aluminium parts

The project is pursuing a new approach in which 'special additives' in the metal powder react chemically during the printing process and form finely distributed ceramic particles in the submicrometre range.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Sep 2025

ETH Zurich students develop laser powder bed fusion machine capable of printing multiple metals simultaneously

The system follows a circular tool path, allowing it to print round components, and will open up new possibilities for aerospace and industry, according to ETH Zurich. A patent application has been filed.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Sep 2025

RMIT University engineers develop 3D printed titanium material that is 'third cheaper' than existing alloys

A provisional patent has been filed, with RMIT now considering commercial opportunities to further develop its approach for the aerospace and medical device industries.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Aug 2025

NIST awards R&D funding to additive manufacturing SMEs

The organisation is delivering over $1.8 million to 18 small businesses to fund new products and services across additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, standards, semiconductor devices and other technologies.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Aug 2025

3D printed rocket engines test-fired as new rocket test & teaching facility launched in Scotland

The MachLab facility been established by researchers from the University of Glasgow and backed by close to £500,in funding from industry, including matched contribution from the UK Space Agency.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Jul 2025

Predict and control: DynamicPrint model-based feedforward process control for laser powder bed fusion

Prahalada Rao, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, introduces the DynamicPrint model-based feedforward process control approach for rapid part qualification and defect mitigation in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

By TCT Team

/ 14 Jul 2025

Predict and control: DynamicPrint model-based feedforward process control for laser powder bed fusion

Fraunhofer IFAM Dresden installs Wayland Calibur 3 metal 3D printer

Farunhofer's Dresden facility becomes Fraunhofer's third dedicated to Electron Beam additive technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jun 2025

South Korean researchers additively manufacture spherical high-pressure tank capable of passing 330-bar test at -196°C

To satisfy stringent aerospace dimensions and structural requirements, the researchers used AM technology to print two titanium hemispheres, before joining them together through a sequence of heat treatment, precision machining and welding.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jun 2025