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US Navy deploys 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing & 12 Markforged X7 systems to support sailor training

The equipment will be used to support Navy personnel participating in the Afloat Training Program and help develop the skilled advanced manufacturing workforce required to strengthen fleet readiness and sustainment capabilities.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Jul 2026

US Navy deploys 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing & 12 Markforged X7 systems to support sailor training

Fortastra and Hadrian to evaluate use of additive manufacturing for satellite programs

Fortastra designs and operates manoeuvrable spacecraft for on-orbit security and is surveying opportunities to enhance its prototyping and development operations.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Jul 2026

Fortastra and Hadrian to evaluate use of additive manufacturing for satellite programs

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Additional ROBOZE materials are now moving through qualification programs for future aerospace applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2026

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Polymaker launches HT-PLA Pro 3D printing filament

HT-PLA Pro has been developed to address the ‘key limitations of conventional high-temperature PLA,’ such as brittleness and lower layer adhesion.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Jul 2026

Polymaker launches HT-PLA Pro 3D printing filament

Application spotlight: Threaded net standoff fasteners for water surface cleaning robots

Sculpteo deploys MJF technology to produce water surface cleaning robot components.

By Sam Davies

/ 24 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: Threaded net standoff fasteners for water surface cleaning robots

Sinterit to sell DyeMansion post-processing systems alongside BIANCO2 SLS 3D printer

Sinterit is now selling DyeMansion’s VX1 vapour smoothing system, as well other DyeMansion products like the DM60 colouring system, as part of its BIANCO2 offering. BIANCO2 is Sinterit’s

By Sam Davies

/ 22 Jul 2026

Sinterit to sell DyeMansion post-processing systems alongside BIANCO2 SLS 3D printer

BMW says 'automated, digitally networked process chains' key to scaling additive manufacturing

The automotive company is focusing on scalable applications, enhancing automation and maturing newer technologies, particularly Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, into series production.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 16 Jul 2026

BMW says 'automated, digitally networked process chains' key to scaling additive manufacturing

BigRep set for sale as company delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange

BigRep GmbH shares are being sold to De Krassny GmbH, Koehler Invest GmbH, and Hage Holding GmbH, with the BigRep holding company filing for liquidation.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jul 2026

BigRep set for sale as company delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange

MedScan 3D founder Jacqui O'Connor: 'If investment came to our door, we would definitely consider it.'

Last month MedScan 3D was named the winner of the start-up pitch competition at MedTech Innovation Expo 2026.

By Oliver Johnson and Sam Davies

/ 9 Jul 2026

MedScan 3D founder Jacqui O'Connor: 'If investment came to our door, we would definitely consider it.'

Protolabs now producing parts in Medical White material with Axtra Lumia X1 3D printer

This latest addition further strengthens the close collaboration between Axtra3D and Protolabs, which currently operates three Lumia X1 production systems.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Protolabs now producing parts in Medical White material with Axtra Lumia X1 3D printer

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

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting

RBSL deployed a miniFactory Ignite material extrusion system to produce the Crew Temperature Control System parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting