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Latest TCT Japan News
The latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing news and developments from Japan.
Alloyed
Alloyed raises £37 million in Series B round with two Japanese organisations leading investment
The investment will be harnessed to support the expansion of the company's manufacturing facilities in Abingdon, UK, and Seattle, USA.
Honda
Honda lifts hood on use of metal 3D printing
The Japanese automaker says it is working across a variety of mobility fields where it ‘expects’ to deploy additive manufacturing, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products, motorsports and aerospace.
Nikon
Nikon opens Additive Manufacturing Technology Center in Japan
Based in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, Nikon says the new AM Technology Center will support the company's plan to 'revolutionise manufacturing while enabling and scaling the industrial base using cutting-edge solutions from Nikon.'
TCT
Roland DG launches two ceramic binder jet 3D printers
The machines are geared towards complex applications in creative sectors such as “interior decoration, architecture, fine art, and arts and crafts industries, as well as educational and research institutions in history and culture.”
Phase3D
Phase3D expands availability of Fringe Inspection offering to Japan via Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
The collaboration between the two organisations will provide Japanese manufacturers and researchers access to Phase3D’s additive manufacturing quality control solutions.
Ten 3D scanners at TCT Asia 2025
With TCT Asia kicking off in Shanghai next week, here is your complete guide to the 3D scanning solutions that are either making their Asia debut or being unveiled for the very first time.
Polymer 3D printers debuting at TCT Asia 2025
A round-up of polymer 3D printing technologies—some of which you might not be familiar with—making their world or Asia debut at TCT Asia 2025.
Hebei High Melting Point Metals Co., Ltd
Ten additive manufacturing material advancements to be showcased at TCT Asia 2025
From world premieres to Asia debuts, magnesium to microspheres, here are ten AM materials advancements to see at TCT Asia 2025 (17-19th March, Shanghai).
Endeavor 3D
A day in the life of... a Chief Operating Officer
In this instalment of our 'A day in the life of...' feature, Janet Dickinson of contract manufacturing firm Endeavor 3D explains the role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
New Metal 3D Printers TCT Asia 2025: Chinese OEM Machine Preview
Discover the cutting-edge metal 3D printers set to debut at TCT Asia 2025. This preview explores new machines from Chinese OEMs, including large-scale systems, mid-range industrial printers, and specialised solutions.
TCT Asia 2025 and the evolution of China's 3D printing market
We sat down with a former TCT Magazine editor and now a director of GLOBUS RAPID NEWS Co, Daniel O'Connor to hear how the show, and the landscape of 3D printing in China, has evolved since his first visit back in 2015.
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
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Carpenter Additive
On-demand metal powder fuels at-scale AM
Carpenter Additive highlights the need for high-quality powders and a secure, streamlined supply chain in the delivery of additively manufactured components.
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.'
Industry Insights + Latest AM and 3D Printing Industry insights
Protolabs
Protolabs launches instant manufacturability analysis for 3D printing
Protolabs has launched instant design for additive manufacturability (DfAM) analysis on 3D printed parts through its online quoting platform. The automated feedback enables product developers and engineers to optimise additive designs.
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.
Shutterstock
Digital transformation of operations and supply chains through the use of additive manufacturing
Dr. Siavash H. Khajavi and Prof. Jan Holmström explore the impact of additive manufacturing on supply chains in relation to digital inventories and spare parts and bridge manufacturing (also known as stopgap manufacturing).
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.
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Lithoz
Lithoz at RAPID + TCT: Celebrating the arrival of the new CeraFab S320 to the USA
At the upcoming RAPID + TCT event in Detroit, Lithoz will highlight the impressive capabilities of its newest ceramic 3D printer premiering in the United States: the CeraFab System S320.
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Cybermed Inc.
Cybermed Inc. set to launch REON Ceramic C&V 3D printing materials for final permanent prosthesis
Cybermed Inc., a global innovator in digital dental technology, is set to redefine the dental prosthesis industry with the launch of REON Ceramic C&V (Crown and Veneer), a cutting-edge ceramic 3D printing material.
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Lithoz
Lithoz at RAPID + TCT: Celebrating the arrival of the new CeraFab S320 to the USA
At the upcoming RAPID + TCT event in Detroit, Lithoz will highlight the impressive capabilities of its newest ceramic 3D printer premiering in the United States: the CeraFab System S320.
Sponsored News
Carpenter Additive
On-demand metal powder fuels at-scale AM
Carpenter Additive highlights the need for high-quality powders and a secure, streamlined supply chain in the delivery of additively manufactured components.
