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DEEP DIVES | Why contract manufacturers like Divergent & Seurat developed their own metal AM technology

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies explores the technical and economic drivers behind the development of proprietary AM tech at contract manufacturing organisations.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jul 2026

DEEP DIVES | Why contract manufacturers like Divergent & Seurat developed their own metal AM technology

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

6K Additive appoints Ampere ALLOYS as European distributor of metal powders

AMPERE Alloys is described by 6K Additive as being a specialist in metals and ferro-alloys, with extensive distribution logistics, regional expertise, and a robust commercial network.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Jul 2026

6K Additive appoints Ampere ALLOYS as European distributor of metal powders

Würth Additive Group closure confirmed in 50-word statement

Stakeholders with active accounts or outstanding arrangements have been told to contact the Company's Closing Office (co@wurthadditive.com).

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Jul 2026

Würth Additive Group closure confirmed in 50-word statement

Application spotlight: 6-metre RHIB hull 3D-printed on demand could save weeks in supply chain lead time

Voltage Vessels proposes a distributed manufacturing approach to RHIB manufacture.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: 6-metre RHIB hull 3D-printed on demand could save weeks in supply chain lead time

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform

RapidWings is based on Massivit's proprietary Cast-In-Motion (CIM) technology and is designed to speed up production lead times for composite tooling.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Massivit opens facility in Barcelona to support RapidWings platform

Beehive Industries purchases two Nikon SLM Solutions NXG 600E metal additive manufacturing systems

It follows Beehive's recent $50m investment in 30 EOS metal AM machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Jul 2026

Beehive Industries purchases two Nikon SLM Solutions NXG 600E metal additive manufacturing systems

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

Framatome opens new additive manufacturing centre to support nuclear & defence projects

The facility leverages wire-arc additive manufacturing and laser powder bed fusion technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Jul 2026

Framatome opens new additive manufacturing centre to support nuclear & defence projects

Roboze to support localised additive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia through SABIC partnership

Roboze has joined SABIC’s Home of Innovation to support the Kingdom’s vision of building localised, resilient, and sovereign industrial capabilities for mission-critical production.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Jul 2026

Roboze to support localised additive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia through SABIC partnership

Velo3D launches additive manufacturing facility with capacity for 100+ metal 3D printers

The company says the site boasts nearly 10 million cubic feet of production space.

By Sam Davies

/ 2 Jul 2026

Velo3D launches additive manufacturing facility with capacity for 100+ metal 3D printers