Academia, Research & Development

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

Czech Academy of Sciences institute installs Lithoz CeraFab Multi 2M30 3D printer to support bioengineering research

Researchers will use the machine to support the advanced engineering of hierarchical structures with sensory capabilities for use in biological and engineering applications as part of the MEBioSys project.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Jun 2025

Moving beyond the "sintering window"

"This method has permeated the research community without rigorous scientific investigation."

By TCT Team

/ 2 Jun 2025

University of Glasgow launches facility for testing of materials to be 3D printed in space

Researchers from the university's James Watt School of Engineering will test the structural integrity of materials in space-like conditions in a facility that they believe to be a world first.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 May 2025

ASTM to lead research on the sustainability of additive manufacturing via $2.1 million America Makes project call

Through this initiative, ASTM says it aims to deepen industry understanding of AM sustainability by assessing the environmental impact of various materials and processes.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Feb 2025