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AI-Controlled 3D Printing Corrects Large-Scale Manufacturing Errors

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have created a new tool that can catch and correct potential mistakes in real time while 3D printing large plastic parts.

22 May 2026

How 3D Printing Could Build Safer, Smarter Lithium Batteries

This review examines how 3D printing could reshape lithium battery manufacturing by enabling precise control over electrode architecture, solid-electrolyte interfaces, current collectors, and thermal-management components. It highlights how AI-assisted design, multi-material printing, and engineered 3D microstructures may improve ion transport, material utilization, safety, and future scalability.

19 May 2026

3D Printing Significantly Lowers Production Costs for Small-Scale Hydropower

Additive manufacturing enables rapid, customized and affordable production of components for low-head micro-hydropower systems, significantly reducing barriers to harnessing energy.

18 May 2026

Innovative Manufacturing Technique Minimizes Material Waste in Metal Canisters

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that uses additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to fabricate custom canisters for powder metallurgical hot isostatic pressing, streamlining production of large-scale metal components used in aerospace, energy and medical applications.

18 May 2026

Recycled Glass Bottles Find New Life Through Advanced 3D Printing

Glass bottles tossed in the trash are finding new life thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Vitriform3D, an advanced manufacturing company.

12 May 2026

HP Marks a Decade of Additive Manufacturing Innovation by Introducing the New HP MJF 1200 3D Printer at RAPID+TCT

At RAPID + TCT 2026, HP announced a series of developments across its additive manufacturing portfolio.

From HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions 16 Apr 2026

3D Metal Printing Project to Propel Production of Critical Naval System

Nickel aluminum bronze (NAB) is a critical metal for naval propulsion systems, but making parts with this material is slow and difficult to produce – particularly in Australia.

15 Apr 2026

MIT Professional Education to Offer Enterprise Additive Manufacturing Program with Integrated RAPID + TCT Experience

MIT Professional Education is offering "Enterprise Additive Manufacturing," a five-day program designed to help engineering, operations, and business professionals identify, evaluate, and deploy additive manufacturing applications in real-world settings.

From MIT Professional Education 31 Mar 2026

Boston Micro Fabrication Launches microArch® S150 Series, Bringing Industrial-Grade Micro-Precision 3D Printing to the Desktop

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the global leader in micro-precision 3D printing, today announces the launch of the microArch® S150 Series, a next-generation line of compact 3D printers designed to meet the growing demand for faster build cycles, streamlined workflows, and accessible micro-precision capabilities.

From Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) 17 Mar 2026

University Research Grants 2025 Europe

Alicat® Europe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 University Grant Program, a regional initiative designed to support cutting-edge research across Germany and the Netherlands in fields related to flow and pressure control, hydrogen energy, and scientific instrumentation.

From Alicat Scientific, Inc. 16 Mar 2026

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