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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

Snapmaker & Phaetus launch new hotend for Snapmaker U1 printer

Combining 'high volumetric flow' with 'enhanced wear resistance and precision engineering,' the new Snapmaker × Phaetus Liber hotend is said to be ideal for batch production and rapid prototyping.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Sep 2026

Snapmaker & Phaetus launch new hotend for Snapmaker U1 printer

Instruct3D launches Additive Build Intelligence to support scale ups of metal additive manufacturing

The platform has been deployed across multiple machines around the world, with adoption progressing from academic environments into contract manufacturing and prime-led applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Sep 2026

Instruct3D launches Additive Build Intelligence to support scale ups of metal additive manufacturing

Constructor AI now available as free public test version

The project aims to make the path from an idea to a printable 3D component easier for people who do not first want to learn a traditional CAD system.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Sep 2026

Constructor AI now available as free public test version

XYZO launches hybrid manufacturing system that can integrate DLP, FDM or pellet extrusion

"There is still enormous scope to develop the platform, but the commercial proposition already exists."

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Sep 2026

XYZO launches hybrid manufacturing system that can integrate DLP, FDM or pellet extrusion

Addireen unveils updated XH-M350G-2HR metal 3D printing system

The company has also launched its AddireenNow automated quotation platform.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Sep 2026

Addireen unveils updated XH-M350G-2HR metal 3D printing system

Stratasys awarded $27.6m in damages in first of two patent infringement cases against Bambu Lab

This case relates to four of the five patent infringements alleged by Stratasys in 2024, with the fifth set to be covered in a subsequent trial that has not yet been scheduled.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Sep 2026

Stratasys awarded $27.6m in damages in first of two patent infringement cases against Bambu Lab

Velo3D announces participation in US Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

GIDEP is a cooperative information-sharing program between the US government and industry that provides participating organisations access to critical technical, quality, reliability and supply-chain information.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

Velo3D announces participation in US Government-Industry Data Exchange Program

Backflip AI launches Drawing to CAD tool

The product introduction was announced at Autodesk University, with Backflip noting that it is aiming to give engineers the tools to ‘unlock the knowledge trapped within legacy 2D drawing archives.’

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

Backflip AI launches Drawing to CAD tool

UltiMaker to support Bioactivx in scale-up of 3D printing-enabled synthetic skin substitute

The partnership follows the opening of Bioactivx's medical-grade filament production and cleanroom print farm facility and its obtainment of HSA approval for its flagship Bioactiv Matrix product.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

UltiMaker to support Bioactivx in scale-up of 3D printing-enabled synthetic skin substitute

Massivit's RapidWings manufacturing platform to deliver tooling services in North America via Artek partnership

The RapidWings Platform will provide on-demand large-format tooling services, prototyping and demonstrations for aerospace and defence customers through a collaboration with manufacturing and design firm Artek.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Sep 2026

KONGSBERG purchases multi-laser metal 3D printers from EOS & AMCM

The company has installed the machines as part of an acceleration of its metal additive manufacturing adoption across defence and security programs.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Sep 2026

KONGSBERG purchases multi-laser metal 3D printers from EOS & AMCM