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Alstom turns to GEFERTEC for additive manufacture of rail vehicle component

The company is leveraging WAAM technology from GEFERTEC, having worked with the German machine supplier since 2020.

By Sam Davies

/ 1 Aug 2025

#230 CEO Jeph Ruppert on Fortius Metals' high-performance welding wire offering for DED 3D printing

Fortius Metals CEO Jeph Rupper joins the Additive Insight podcast to discuss the manufacturing opportunities with large-format wire-based AM and the furtuer of multi-material 3D printing.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Jul 2025

#230 CEO Jeph Ruppert on Fortius Metals' high-performance welding wire offering for DED 3D printing

Aibuild launches Finite Element Thermal Simulation for DED and large-format polymer 3D printing

The UK-based company's Finite Element Thermal Simulation software aims to deliver ‘a paradigm shift from reactive to predictive manufacturing’ for DED and polymer large format extrusion 3D printing.

By TCT Team

/ 2 Jul 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

WAAM3D demos huge ambitions for space with 3D printed rocket stage at TCT 3Sixty

The UK-based wire arc additive manufacturing company is presenting a metal 3D printed rocket stage prototype to demonstrate the large-format capabilities of the RoboWAAM XP.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Jun 2025

DEEP Manufacturing introduces large-format, six-arm metal additive manufacturing system, HexBot

The Bristol, UK-based company says the WAAM system features six robotic arms and can build complex metal parts up to 3.2 meters in height and up to 6.2 metres in diameter.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Apr 2025

#221 Caracol CEO Francesco De Stefano on the company's expansion into metal DED 3D printing

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we’re joined by Caracol co-founder and CEO Francesco De Stefano to discuss the company’s large-format polymer 3D printing offering and its recent expansion into metal DED technology.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Apr 2025

ADDiTEC launches AMDROiD laser DED system at MILAM 2025

ADDiTEC believes the new solution will provide advantages in point-of-demand manufacturing and metal repair thanks to its portable modular design, self-sustaining gas supply and user-friendly software.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Feb 2025

Meltio secures sale of 500th metal 3D printer; reports 50% revenue growth in 2024

With a focus now on building out its hardware and material capability, Meltio is confident it will be able to further establish itself as a key solutions provider to industries such as aerospace and defence.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Feb 2025

CEO Filomeno Martina announces departure from WAAM3D

Confirming his decision to leave on LinkedIn, Martina said his time with WAAM3D has been 'a most rewarding and significant experience.'

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jan 2025

Optomec & Siemens launch joint solution for high value metal repair using DED 3D printing

The joint solution integrates the Optomec CS 558 system and Siemens SINUMERIK ONE to deliver advanced hardware and software that automates and simplifies maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations for increased productivity and cost savings.

By TCT Team

/ 26 Nov 2024

WAAM3D launches RoboWAAM XP Cold-Wire Gas Metal Arc system

The UK-based additive manufacturing company says the machine has been in development since 2018, and ‘expands the size and mass capabilities’ of its family of integrated family of advanced manufacturing systems.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Nov 2024