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#255 Metal Powder Works CEO John Barnes: 'DirectPowder always gives you the same answer.'

Barnes joins the podcast to discuss the advantages of its non-thermal powder production process, the expansion of its materials portfolio, and how it will navigate its short-term growth plans.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Sep 2026

#255 Metal Powder Works CEO John Barnes: 'DirectPowder always gives you the same answer.'

3D Systems & Savannah River National Laboratory enter Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

The partners will seek to accelerate innovation in additive manufacturing (AM) for advanced energy generation and national security applications.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Sep 2026

3D Systems & Savannah River National Laboratory enter Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

#253 Intrepid Automation CEO Ben Wynne: 'I want to make AM a foundation for mass manufacturing.'

Intrepid Automation CEO Ben Wynne on the key capabilities of Intrepid’s modular DLP technology and its focus on casting applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Aug 2026

#253 Intrepid Automation CEO Ben Wynne: 'I want to make AM a foundation for mass manufacturing.'

Application spotlight: Lufthansa Technik 3D-Printed Titanium Replacement

How Lufthansa Technik and Materialise additively manufactured a replacement roller shutter assembly latch.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Aug 2026

Application spotlight: Lufthansa Technik 3D-Printed Titanium Replacement

Exclusive: Divergent details 3D printer plans beyond Monolith One launch

Divergent CEO Lukas Czinger details short-term and medium-term strategy for existing NXG XII 600 machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Aug 2026

Exclusive: Divergent details 3D printer plans beyond Monolith One launch

Q&A: Fortastra & Hadrian discuss the implementation of AM through MOU partnership

"People say AM is too expensive or it's hard to qualify or it can't scale. We don't believe that's true."

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Aug 2026

Q&A: Fortastra & Hadrian discuss the implementation of AM through MOU partnership

National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company granted Military Manufacturing License by Saudi military authority

This license authorises the National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) to engage in regulated military manufacturing activities in Saudi Arabia.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Aug 2026

National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company granted Military Manufacturing License by Saudi military authority

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