Penn State researchers are making metal 3D-printed parts sing — literally. Backed by a 1 million dollar Darpa grant, their groundbreaking acoustic technique could revolutionize defect detection during printing, speeding up production for critical defense applications.

Replique, a platform for on-demand industrial part production, has been nominated for the German Founder Award 2025. With strong industry backing and rapid growth, the startup is reshaping procurement through digital, decentralized manufacturing.

With the Ultimaker S6, Ultimaker says it offers a model that combines high speeds, intuitive ease of use and flexibility at an attractive price.

After drawing strong international interest in 2024, the Formnext Awards return this year with six categories honoring innovation, sustainability, design, and emerging talent in Additive Manufacturing. A refreshed jury and public voting will once again spotlight outstanding achievements in the AM community.

Fragile no more: University of Houston researchers have engineered ceramic structures that flex without breaking — blending ancient origami with modern materials science. Their innovation could revolutionize fields from aerospace to medicine.

AI meets laser precision: Scanlab and 1000 Kelvin join forces to revolutionize metal additive manufacturing with intelligent, real-time control of laser paths and thermal behavior — unlocking faster, higher-quality, and first-time-right production for complex geometries at industrial scale.

Bigrep, a provider of large-format 3D printing solutions, announces its partnership with Get3D as the new Oaicial reseller in Poland. This collaboration marks an important step in Bigrep’s expansion into the Eastern European market .

Arburg Additive is set to showcase groundbreaking 3D printing technologies at the 20th anniversary of Rapidtech in Erfurt from May 14-16, 2024, highlighting its presence with two innovative exhibits: the advanced 750-3X Freeformer for plastic granules and the Liq 5 for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) printing.

Southeast Asia is emerging as a key player in the global plastics value chain. From booming EV and medical tech markets to breakthroughs in bioplastics and recycling, ASEAN countries are positioning themselves as innovation hubs for sustainable and resilient supply chains. K 2025 will spotlight the region’s dynamic developments — and the opportunities they hold for global industry players.

Sodick has exercised its call option to acquire a majority stake in Prima Additive, marking a significant step in their partnership and expanding opportunities in the global metal 3D printing market.