Academia, Research & Development

University of Nottingham leads project to bring 3D printing to young people in hospital education

The funding is designed to provide greater access to STEM education for children and young people attending specialist schools due to complex health needs or long stays in hospital.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 1 Oct 2026

University of Nottingham leads project to bring 3D printing to young people in hospital education

ORNL & Boeing produce 2-ton Stamp Form Die mould with WAAM 3D printing

Measuring 6 feet by 4 feet and printed in steel, the SFD mould will be used by Boeing to contribute to NASA's Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Sep 2026

ORNL & Boeing produce 2-ton Stamp Form Die mould with WAAM 3D printing

ISS research effort to explore role of non-gravitational transport phenomena on the melting dynamics of 3D printed metal particles

It is one of two research efforts commissioned by the partnering organisations, with the other conducting an experimental study of slip ratio in microgravity in two-phase flows.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Sep 2026

ISS research effort to explore role of non-gravitational transport phenomena on the melting dynamics of 3D printed metal particles

DuAlumin-3D: A new 3D printed aluminium alloy for high temperatures

Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) researchers detail the development of a new high-temperature, 3D-printable aluminium alloy.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Aug 2026

Duplication nation

The UK's 3D printing research machine is impressive on paper but riddled with overlap writes our latest Anonymous Columnist.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 31 Aug 2026

ORNL and A.J. Tuck develop hybrid additive manufacturing process for nuclear energy applications

“This approach could make it easier to produce these components in the U.S., reducing supply chain challenges for advanced nuclear energy systems.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 27 Aug 2026

ORNL and A.J. Tuck develop hybrid additive manufacturing process for nuclear energy applications

Rowan University partners with Phase3D to advance data-driven metal AM research, education & process confidence

The public research institution has partnered with the in-situ quality assurance technology provider in a bid to support process understanding, anomaly detection, qualification research, and hands-on education.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Aug 2026

Rowan University partners with Phase3D to advance data-driven metal AM research, education & process confidence

Indiana University Health opens 3D Print Studio

The state‑of‑the‑art studio enables IU Health clinical teams to create patient‑specific anatomical models that support diagnostic accuracy and enhance pre‑surgical planning.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Jul 2026

Indiana University Health opens 3D Print Studio

Australian SME funding launches to fast-track additive manufacturing adoption

“The STARTER Project Funding Program gives businesses a practical pathway to work alongside researchers, test ideas and evaluate how additive manufacturing can improve efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 3 Jul 2026