Government
Skilcraft launches 3D printing filament division and becomes U.S. Federal Government supplier
A new family of 3D printing filaments has been launched and dedicated to the U.S. Federal Government by Skilcraft, the trade name of the National Industries for the Blind. Read more
British Government invests £780m in high tech labs including MTC and AMRC
British Government has pledged £780m of extra funding for high tech labs, including high value manufacturing organisations, such as the MTC and AMRC. Read more
Autodesk calls on more support for small UK manufacturers and Industry 4.0
Autodesk launches manifesto "Enabling the Art of the Impossible: How Britain can lead the 4th Industrial Revolution” to drive Industry 4.0. Read more
Professor Phill Dickens discusses the national additive manufacturing strategy
Over the past few decades, the UK has become a hotbed of innovative ideas, concepts and designs in both technology and application development within the additive manufacturing sector. Read more
Good news for 3D designers? UK Govt cracks down on IP crime
An IP summit has committed to cracking down on IP crime, with the Department for Business, Industry and Skills identifying 3D printing as an emerging technology to watch. Read more
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Govt tests 3D printed guns, New Scientist reports
New Scientist has revealed the UK Government has been assessing the danger of 3D-printed guns, potentially nipping possible threats in the bud before Cody Wilson's Liberator appears in the UK. Read more
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A boost for 3D printing adoption? Govt frees up £100M for manufacturing
A scheme that has already boosted 3D printing's position in the UK manufacturing supply chain is providing a further £100 million to strengthen British manufacturing. Read more
David Cameron praises Renishaw for driving 'British manufacturing revival'
David Cameron has praised additive manufacturing industry leader Renishaw for its contribution to reviving British industry while on a tour of the company's Woodchester facility this month. Read more
University of Leeds receives £1m additive manufacturing grant
The University of Leeds has been granted over £1 million to support an additive manufacturing project as part of the Government's plans to invest in the Great British Technologies. Read more
TCT at the SLM User Group Meeting
We paid a visited to the Hanseatic City of Lübeck to see how SLM Solutions invite their customers to share skills and experiences. Read more
Budget 2014: Good for additive manufacturing?
The Chancellor has stepped out with his red briefcase and presented his financial map for the country, with particular support for manufacturing. But will additive manufacturing benefit at all? Read more
National Apprenticeship Week: 'Apprentices are key to business growth'
The Government and BCC are promoting National Apprenticeship Week, encouraging more employers to make apprentices a real part of their workforce. Read more
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UK aerospace manufacturing firms experience record demand
British aerospace manufacturing is key to the supply chain as demand rises. Good news for additive manufacturing, but one group wants more Govt support. Read more
Patrick Pittman
3D printing news: Rose's top 10 stories of 2013
It's been a mad year for 3D printing, but what better time to join the fun? TCT Digital Media & Community Editor Rose Brooke looks back on the biggest stories of her first year in 3D printing. Read more
3D printing in British schools given Govt boost
3D printing in schools to be given a boost thanks to a £500,000 injection from the Department for Education following a successful trial. Read more
3T RPD secures significant Government funding for research and development projects
3T RPD has secured major Government financing for a number of additive manufacturing R&D projects. Read more
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Aerospace sector strongly represented at TCT Show + Personalize 2013
This year's TCT Show + Personalize promises to represent additive manufacturing and its applications in the aerospace sector, with major industry players already registered to attend. Read more
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UK aerospace 'achieves growth milestone'
The British aerospace industry has achieved a new growth milestone as students are recruited into an industry-leading scheme. Read more
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Govt announces £90m in funding for aerospace sector
Businesses in the aerospace supply chain could benefit from another government funding scheme - potentially benefitting 3D printing research and development. Read more
The University of Sheffield
Additive manufacturing research to benefit from £290m cash injection?
The future of UK additive manufacturing could benefit from a £290 million cash boost announced by the Government. Read more
