Additive Manufacturing
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3D printed zirconia part protects laser optics in semiconductor manufacturing
In semiconductor manufacturing workflows, keeping sensitive instruments like optical systems protected from contamination is critical. Typically, this includes implementing one or a combination of processes, including air purging, extraction systems,…
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AML3D closes FY26 with record A$29 million order book
AML3D Limited has reported a record peak order book of A$29 million (US$20.2m) for fiscal year 2026, according to the company’s Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 4C for the quarter…
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America Makes awards $10.5m to 25 teams for defense AM supplier qualification
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have selected 25 project teams to share $10.5 million in funding under the second and third groups of…
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qualloy to distribute Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminum powder in Europe
qualloy has signed a distributor agreement with Constellium for Aheadd CP1, an aluminum powder built for additive manufacturing AM. The deal means Constellium’s material will be sold to European customers…
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ESA moves its orbital metal 3D printer closer to operational use
The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a further step toward routine metal additive manufacturing in orbit, after ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample produced by the agency’s…
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Railway manufacturers turn to non-contact 3D scanning for faster quality inspection
Railway manufacturers producing high-speed trains, metro vehicles and freight rolling stock are increasingly turning to high-precision 3D scanning to inspect components, replacing manual and contact-based measurement tools that struggled to…
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Velo3D inaugurates Forge 1 production campus in Livermore, California
Metal additive manufacturing company Velo3D marked the opening of its new Livermore, California, production campus this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by customers, partners, suppliers, investors, and officials from…
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VACCO delivers additively manufactured valve for U.S. Navy submarine fleet
VACCO Industries has manufactured and delivered a pressure-regulating valve produced through additive manufacturing to support the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet sustainment program. Penn United Technologies Inc. printed the valve body,…
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Cross Industry Dynamics 3D prints mini hypercar prototype for Lil Zoomers
When Lil Zoomers, a company that specializes in premium electric karts with full-vehicle architectures, approached Colorado-based Cross Industry Dynamics with an idea and a tight timeline, the manufacturer was up…
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How Ursa Major is taking AM hypersonic , one layer at a time
Ursa Major is moving through a run of milestones that highlight its emergence as a prime mover in U.S. propulsion manufacturing. In January 2026, the company and the Air Force…
