TCT Japan
Latest TCT Japan News
The latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing news and developments from Japan.
Intrepid Automation
Intrepid Automation appoints Rich Carone as new CEO
As he takes up the role of CEO, Carone will chart the next growth phase for Intrepid Automation by focusing on customer engagement, operational excellence and expansion into new advanced manufacturing segments.
Axtra3D/Protolabs
Protolabs expands Axtra3D offering with four new materials
These latest additions to, which have all been fully optimised by Axtra3D, include tough engineering and ESD materials from Loctite, flame-retardant solutions from Arkema, and ceramic solutions from Forward AM.
3DPrinterOS
3DPrinterOS expands integration with Bambu Lab 3D printers
The cloud-based software provider believes the expanded partnership will help users scale with 3D printing.
HP
3DPRINTUK installs two more HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing systems
The investment of nearly 1 million GBP has taken its total number of HP additive manufacturing systems up to ten.
Incus GmbH
Neoshapes & Incus establish partnership to support watchmaking and jewellery customers
The two companies hope to ‘forge a new standard’ for 3D precious metal 3D printing by providing an ‘unprecedented level of design freedom, precision, and refinement for luxury brands.’
AMUK
Will new MOD initiative finally see additive manufacturing take a bigger slice of defence procurement pot?
Craig Pyser, chairman of AMUK discusses the potential opportunities for SMEs and additive manufacturers in the UK within the newly announced Defence Office for Small Business Growth initiative.
ExOne Global Holdings
Explained: What to expect from Anzu Partners' combination of ExOne & Voxeljet
TCT speaks to Whitney Haring-Smith, Anzu Partners Managing Director and Chair of the ExOne Global Holdings Board, and Eric Bader, the CEO of ExOne Global Holdings (previously Managing Director of ExOne GmbH).
Desktop Metal
Desktop Metal 2.0: "We are here to focus and bring hardened solutions that can make a difference"
TCT Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to Arc Public Benefit Corp, Bryan Wisk, and the newly appointed Desktop Metal CEO Thomas Nogueira about reviving the Desktop Metal and moving forward with binder jet, AI and more.
ICAM
'Technical enough for engineers, practical enough for decision-makers.' - ASTM International previews ICAM 2025
The ASTM International team sits down with TCT to discuss what we can expect from this year's ICAM event.
TCT Shenzhen
TCT Shenzhen 2025: First Thoughts
Daniel O'Connor looks at the roaring success of the returning South China event on its opening day.
Backflip AI
AI in AM: How AI will get the next 20 million users into CAD
Laura Griffiths speaks to Backflip AI co-founder Greg Mark about leveraging AI to “turbocharge" CAD and the adoption of AI within the additive manufacturing industry.
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InnovMetric
Q&A: InnovMetric on the importance of a digital thread
Following its PolyWorks Conference Live 2025 event, Manufacturing Quality spoke with Marc Soucy, PhD, President and Co-Founder of InnovMetric, to get the inside scoop on PolyWorks Digital Thread, PolyWorks|Inspector, and PolyWorks|Data Loop.
TCT
The economics of additive manufacturing are broken — here's how to fix it
Leap 71 co-founder Lin Kayser has his say on the economics of the additive manufacturing industry, with suggestions on how the industry can get itself out of a 'death spiral.'
America Makes
Additive manufacturing's potential to reinvigorate the U.S. supply chain
John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes on how advanced manufacturing is reinventing possibilities in supply chain.
University of Exeter CALM
Can powder testing accelerate the development of new feedstocks for AM?
The University of Exeter's Professor Oana Ghita offers thoughts on how an optimised testing strategy can make a big difference when it comes to developing new additive manufacturing powders.
What to expect from the 2021 AMUG Conference
AMUG’s AM Industry Advisor Todd Grimm details what we can expect from this year’s Additive Manufacturing User Group Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing safety
Joshua Evans, Applications Engineer and Head of Learning at BOFA International on maintaining a healthy and productive environment in additive manufacturing settings.
Supply Chain Complexity: Additive manufacturing in the post-COVID-19 era
University of Bristol's Dr Jennifer Johns on the opportunity for additive manufacturing in supply chain.
Sponsored News
Meltio
Meltio’s advanced additive manufacturing proving to be an industrial solution in different sectors with real metal printed parts
Meltio on how it is enabling customers in defense, automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and energy to gain manufacturing autonomy, obtain reliable metal parts and reduce costs.
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Lithoz
Lithoz at Formnext 2025: A Manifestation of Industrial Ceramic 3D Printing
At Formnext 2025, Lithoz will once again showcase the industrial maturity of ceramic additive manufacturing.
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Meltio
Meltio’s advanced additive manufacturing proving to be an industrial solution in different sectors with real metal printed parts
Meltio on how it is enabling customers in defense, automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and energy to gain manufacturing autonomy, obtain reliable metal parts and reduce costs.
Sponsored News
Meltio
Meltio’s advanced additive manufacturing proving to be an industrial solution in different sectors with real metal printed parts
Meltio on how it is enabling customers in defense, automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas, and energy to gain manufacturing autonomy, obtain reliable metal parts and reduce costs.
Amtech Rapid Prototyping Limited
Based in the North East of England, Amtech comprises of a team with many years' experience in the Rapid Prototyping Industry. Their model-making and finishing skills are second to none.
