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Standards & Certification

Updates on the standardisation of AM processes and applications.

ASTM to establish framework for 3D printed ceramics

"This guide could help customers and regulators evaluate whether AM ceramic parts were designed properly based on related technical needs."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Aug 2026

Sinto secures ISO certification for 3D printing of technical ceramics

"The successful certification demonstrates that we have seamlessly maintained our high quality standards throughout the ownership transition."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Aug 2026

Sinto secures ISO certification for 3D printing of technical ceramics

Walter Reed Medical Center to treat patients with 3D printed titanium cranial implant after FDA clearance is secured

The patient-specific Titanium Cranial Plate is believed to be the first-ever FDA-cleared patient-specific implant granted to a point-of-care institution.

By Sam Davies

/ 30 Jul 2026

Walter Reed Medical Center to treat patients with 3D printed titanium cranial implant after FDA clearance is secured

ASTM publishes guide on certifying 3D printed parts for defence

"This guide gives manufacturers and authorities across the global defence community a shared, criticality-based reference point."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Jul 2026

ASTM publishes guide on certifying 3D printed parts for defence

3D Spark GmbH achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification

Per 3D Spark, the certification will strengthen its position as a trusted SaaS platform for enterprise manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Jun 2026

3D Spark GmbH achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification

RAPID + TCT Conference Q&A: Carl Dekker | Met-L-FLo | Navigating acceptable deviation in AM

Dekker will moderate a panel that seeks to derive insights into the transition from prototyping to production with 3D printing technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Apr 2026

RAPID + TCT Conference Q&A: Carl Dekker | Met-L-FLo | Navigating acceptable deviation in AM

3D Systems granted full-scope certification under EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745

The company expects it to enable the European launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution this summer.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Mar 2026

3D Systems granted full-scope certification under EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745

Application spotlight: Additive workflow delivers 10x increase in service life of aircraft exhaust sliding part

Technology from EOS & Materialise was leveraged by aerospace supplier VOCUS GmbH.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Mar 2026

Application spotlight: Additive workflow delivers 10x increase in service life of aircraft exhaust sliding part

Spinal Elements' 3D printed Ventana A ALIF devices receives FDA 510(k) clearance

The implant's hinged architecture is said to be unique and works to maximise bone graft volume and containment throughout implantation.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Mar 2026

Spinal Elements' 3D printed Ventana A ALIF devices receives FDA 510(k) clearance

Cairn Surgical submits De Novo 510(k) FDA application for 3D printing-enabled Breast Cancer Locator System

A medical device can be designated for the De Novo pathway when it offers novel technology with a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Mar 2026

Cairn Surgical submits De Novo 510(k) FDA application for 3D printing-enabled Breast Cancer Locator System

3D Systems obtains FDA 510(k) clearance for VSP Orthopedics virtual surgical planning for skeletally mature adolescents

3D Systems expects workflows to be streamlined and for standard, reimbursable procedures to be enabled.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Dec 2025

3D Systems obtains FDA 510(k) clearance for VSP Orthopedics virtual surgical planning for skeletally mature adolescents

Light Aircraft Association to take two safety actions concerning use of 3D printed parts after Cozy Mk IV crash in Gloucestershire

A 3D printed air induction elbow is believed to have softened and collapsed as the aircraft took flight.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 Dec 2025

Light Aircraft Association to take two safety actions concerning use of 3D printed parts after Cozy Mk IV crash in Gloucestershire