3D Printers
ExOne Bets on Smaller Foundries with the S-Print Pro
ExOne has released the S-Print Pro, a more affordable-than-usual compact system for foundries. The company hopes that this will make its system more accessible to new customers and to customers…
NASA Selects Relativity Space for Mars Science Mission
NASA has selected Relativity Space as its commercial partner for a new Mars science mission scheduled for launch in 2028, giving another boost to one of the most well-known additive…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 20, 2026: Holograms, Insoles, & Prosthetics
We’re focused on volumetric 3D printing, 3D printed insoles, and 3D printed prosthetics in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Read on for all the details! Researchers Using Holograms to…
AM Asia Watch: China’s 3D Printing Boom Is Creating a New Class of Micro-Manufacturers
China’s additive manufacturing (AM) industry has spent years trying to reduce its reliance on foreign technology. In polymer 3D printing, domestic companies have already become major players. In metal AM,…
Excellent Desktop Injection Molding, Made in Italy by Robot Factory
I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable,…
3D Printed Chip Packaging Specialist XTPL Enters Japanese Market
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry naturally wants to move beyond prototyping to production at scale, and the industry is certainly starting to demonstrate success with that objective, especially in Asia….
Largest Publicly Announced, Single Order in EOS History: Beehive Industries Spends $50M on M4 ONYX 3D Printers
Earlier this year, Beehive Industries received a $29.7 million contract to produce its Frenzy 6 and Frenzy 8 engines for the US Air Force. The metal additive manufacturing (AM) user…
Divergent Declares that German 3D Printers are Superior, And Plans Massive LPBF Expansion
Divergent has announced a new version of its Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) printer and a new site. The company aims to do nothing short of “further accelerating its mission…
The Rise of IP: The First Emoji 3D Printer Is Here. Don’t Rule Out Star Wars Next.
For years, most desktop 3D printers have looked more or less the same. Some are black. Some are gray. A few are bright orange. They look like boxes. Some are…
Photocentric Spins Out CosmicMaker to Pursue In-Space Manufacturing
UK-based 3D printing company Photocentric has spun out its space manufacturing activities into a separate business called CosmicMaker, after the successful demonstration of its 3D printing technology aboard a series…
AM Asia Watch: China Exported 2.46 Million 3D Printers in Four Months
China’s consumer 3D printer industry seems to be reaching a new level of global dominance. According to Chinese state media outlet China Global Television Network (CGTN), China exported 2.46 million…
Formlabs Launches the X1: Let’s Pack It In?
I’d like to share my disappointment. When Formlabs teased that something big was coming, I really hoped the firm would finally get around to making CNC machines, as it always…
Incodema3D Buys 14 Metal EOS Systems, Now One of the World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer Operators
Recently, a majority stake of 3D printing service bureau Incodema3D was purchased by AFM Capital. Under new ownership, the Freeville, New York company is now using its cash-rich parent for…
Creality’s Listing: A Sign That China’s Consumer 3D Printing Has Entered a New Phase of Global Competition
Just days ago, the bell rang at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) for Creality. The company opened at HK$33.80 per share, up from the IPO price of HK$18.8, giving…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 6, 2026: Expansions, New 3D Printers, & More
We’re starting with business in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Axtra3D just opened its expanded facility in Italy, and Austal USA expanded its leadership team. Then we’ll move on…
AMPulse Asia: Creality IPO Headlines APAC 3D Printing Market Roundup
Asia’s additive manufacturing sector spent the back half of May moving capital and capacity, not just demos. Chinese desktop and consumer printer makers pushed onto public markets, metal powder producers…
Flashforge Unleashes Wax 3D Printer
Flashforge has released a wax 3D printer. Wax printing was pioneered by Solidscape, a company acquired by Stratasys and later sold to Prodways before being shuttered in 2024. That firm’s wax jetting…
Bambu Launches A2L: What the New Printer Reveals About Its Strategy
Bambu Lab continues its relentless march for 3D printing domination with the launch of the A2L. The 330 × 320 × 325 mm printer will have a nozzle temperature of…
Electroninks Launches Desktop Machine for Printing Circuit Boards
Electroninks makes high-performance conductive inks that are used widely in electronics and in semiconductors. The firm has now launched the CircuitJet IV. This is a new version of its desktop…
UltiMaker Targets Defense Manufacturing With New Factor 4 Plus
UltiMaker has announced the new Factor 4 Plus. The printer, which sits above the S series, has a 330 x 240 x 300 mm build volume and a 120-kilo dual-nozzle…
Asia AM Watch: Creality Launches $177M Hong Kong IPO as HKEX Trading Debut Nears
Creality has formally launched its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), marking one of the biggest public market moves by a 3D printing company in 2026 and offering a new…
Amazon-Backed 14Trees and Tvasta Launch Construction 3D Printer for Remote Sites
14 Trees and Tvasta have launched a new construction 3D printer. The Cedar is a large-format gantry-style printer similar to the COBOD offering. Tvasta is an Indian automation firm founded…
Flashforge Bets on Meshy AI as Desktop 3D Printing Battle Intensifies
Competition in desktop 3D printing is brutal. Whereas before, firms competed through value engineering, Prusa clones now have an integrated hardware, sensor, and software setup that is making all the…
Peopoly Unveils $15,000 Giga 800 FGF 3D Printer for Large Pellet Prints
Peopoly is known for its Magneto X, a printer that eschews belts and uses linear motors instead. The company also has a vat polymerization system, and now is moving into FGF…
