# VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing > VoxelMatters is a leading market research and media company specializing in the additive manufacturing industry. The company provides in-depth analysis, insight VoxelMatters is a trusted independent resource for additive manufacturing industry news, information and market insights. Our editors have nearly two decades of combined experience covering the additive manufacturing industry and are familiar with all major companies, technologies, materials and applications. We believe that additive manufacturing—in its many forms—is the future of all production and represents the clearest path toward a more sustainable future. - Brand: VoxelMatters, VoxelMatters Ebook, VoxelMatters News, VoxelMatters Interviews, VoxelMatters Podscast, VoxelMatters Review, VoxelMatters Case Studies, VoxelMatters AM Focus, VoxelMatters Webinar, VoxelMatters Events --- # XJet desembarca en el mercado japonés gracias a su alianza comercial con ZEN Global Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/xjet-steigt-ueber-eine-vertriebspartnerschaft-mit-zen-global-in-den-japanischen-markt-ein/ [XJet 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/xjet/) ha designado a ZEN Global Co., Ltd., una compañía tecnológica japonesa especializada en la fabricación aditiva, como su socio comercial y representante en Japón. Como parte del acuerdo, [ZEN Global se encargará de gestionar las ventas del sistema de impresión Carmel de XJet en dicho país](https://www.voxelmatters.com/farsoon-partners-japan-3d-printer-co-ltd-new-market/) y buscará oportunidades para iniciar nuevos proyectos de fabricación de piezas en el mercado nipón. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/XJet-5000X-System-for-Metal-and-Ceramic-340x227.jpeg) XJet ha desarrollado la tecnología NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ), un proceso de impresión 3D que prescinde del uso de polvo de metal y permite obtener piezas de metal y de cerámicas técnicas totalmente densas con un elevado grado de detalle y geometrías complejas. «Japón alberga a algunos de los fabricantes más exigentes del mundo, por lo que para nosotros es fundamental que esta alianza sea un éxito», asegura Gilad Gans, director comercial de XJet. «La tecnología NPJ de XJet viene a cubrir una carencia que hace tiempo que observamos en el mercado nipón», señala Kayne Ikeda, fundador y director ejecutivo de ZEN Global. ZEN Global distribuye sistemas de fabricación aditiva, materiales, software y servicios a fabricantes e instituciones de investigación en Japón. A través de este nuevo acuerdo, la firma incorporará el sistema Carmel y el proceso NPJ de XJet a su cartera comercial. --- # NASA-backed research makes 3D printed cookie out of plastic waste Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/nasa-backed-research-makes-3d-printed-cookie-out-of-plastic-waste/ You've heard of 3D printed parts made from plastic waste, and you've heard of [3D printed food](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/food-3d-printing/), but have you heard of 3D printed food *made* from plastic waste? Neither had we before today. Researchers from Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale have developed a way to turn PET plastic waste into edible cookies using microbes and 3D printing. The research project is funded in part by NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge, which is looking for innovative food production methods that can ensure astronauts are well fed on long missions while using minimal resources. For the [SIU Carbondale research](https://acs.digitellinc.com/live/37/session/586399) team, turning to plastic waste as a resource for nutrients seemed like a natural choice. As Associate Professor Lahiru Jayakody explained: "We were trying to develop technologies for plastic upcycling to make more valuable products. We thought, why not focus on making food? Because plastic is carbon and food is carbon." PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is one of the most commonly consumed types of plastic and generates a ton of waste every day in the form of water bottles and food packaging. The plastic material also contains molecules with carbon, which the researchers believed could be rebuilt into edible proteins. To achieve this transformation, the team turned to microbes, such as yeast, to do the work. According to the SIU team, they programmed a number of yeast varieties, including baker's yeast, to convert the carbon molecules in the plastic—as well as other types of waste, like agricultural waste—into proteins, vitamins, and even flavorings. “Microbes are very clever. So, we are using their traits to solve the problems we created," added Jayakody. In more technical terms, the researchers used a process called oxidative hydrothermal dissolution—itself developed at SIU by geology professor Ken Anderson—which uses water and oxygen, both at a high temperature and under pressure, to break down PET waste and corn plant stalks into pieces that could be more easily digested by the yeast microbes. These pieces were then fed to the programmed yeasts, which successfully converted the waste into different edible ingredients. These ingredients were then mixed with fiber, starch, and sweetener, creating a 3D printable paste. The resulting edible is a 3D printed cookie, high in protein, that the researchers have called a "µBite", or microbite. To date, no one has actually tried one of the cookies because the team is waiting on "institutional approval" to carry out the first taste tests. Based on available data and smell tests, however, the cookies seem promising, and several people said they would be willing to eat them if resources were limited, like on deep-space missions or in disaster stricken zones where food is not readily available. The research team is also interested in making the µBites more appealing to general consumers by creating a variety of food additives using the programmed yeasts. To date, the team has used baker's yeast to turn plant biomass into vanilla flavoring and has used another type of yeast to convert ethylene glycol in PET into a plant pigment called beta-carotene that the body can turn into vitamin A. There also seems to be potential for additional variations. “We’re using microbes to develop the cookie into a more attractive, consumer-friendly product,” said graduate student Sandhy Jayasekara. Down the line, the team believes it will even be able to make the added ingredients to the cookies (i.e. the starch, fiber, and sweetener) using microbes. Whether or not you think you'd eat one of the 3D printed cookies alongside a cup of tea, the NASA-funded work could be highly impactful. If plastic waste becomes a source of nutrients for humans, it could be possible to provide food in places where natural resources are scarce, like on the moon or on Mars. Even here on Earth, the SIU team believes its 3D printed cookies could have important applications, like feeding crews on submarines or in areas where hunger is endemic. "Global food demand is expected to rise 35–56% by the year 2050, and about 30% of the world population will be at risk of hunger in the future," Jayakody concluded. "The way to address that, I believe, is by using microbes." --- # TCT Shenzhen returns for a third, bigger then ever, edition Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/tct-shenzhen-returns-for-a-third-bigger-then-ever-edition/ The fall is an intense period for additive manufacturing shows, with [TCT Shenzhen 2026 taking place October 14 to 16 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/events/tct-shenzhen-2026/) Now in its third edition, the show is part of the TCT Group, which has organized additive manufacturing events for more than 20 years, and it's South China's leading event dedicated to additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies, and their industrial applications. ![Explore TCT Shenzhen 2026, the premier event for additive manufacturing in South China. Connect with industry leaders and innovators.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TCT-Shenzhen_6.jpg)Shenzhen sits at the center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and TCT Shenzhen positions itself as a gateway connecting South China's manufacturing base with Southwest China and the Southeast Asian market. The show focuses on desktop and professional 3D printing, non-metallic materials, design-driven applications, and production solutions, serving industries including consumer electronics and wearables, toys and collectibles, jewelry and fashion design, tooling and injection mold making, dental and healthcare, EV components, and advanced manufacturing. After partnering with the organizers for several years, VoxelMatters will attend in person for the first time this year. ## It's big South China is increasingly becoming a major global hub for the AM industry. For 2026, TCT Shenzhen expects more than 250 exhibitors across 20,000 square meters of exhibition space and more than 25,000 professional visitors from China and overseas. The event will also run 80+ conference sessions and networking activities alongside 25+ international buyer delegations. ![Explore TCT Shenzhen 2026, the premier event for additive manufacturing in South China. Connect with industry leaders and innovators.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TCT-Shenzhen.jpg)Shenzhen's own industrial base, built around AI, robotics, advanced materials, new energy, and intelligent manufacturing, gives the show a local audience already primed for additive manufacturing adoption, rapid prototyping, and new product development. The conference program centers on the TCT Shenzhen Summit, TCT Introducing, GBA Going Global, the Footwear Innovation Forum, AI-Driven 3D Printing, and 3D Genius Hub. The TCT Shenzhen Summit covers digital healthcare, dentistry, the low-altitude economy, commercial aerospace, thermal management, and electronics manufacturing, bringing end users, industry experts, and companies across the supply chain together to discuss product development, large-scale production, and industrial upgrading. Within the summit, the Smart Manufacturing Forum focuses on integrating AI and 3D printing, covering AI-driven design generation, process optimization, automated production, digital factories, and robotics-enabled collaborative manufacturing. The AM Growth Forum, meanwhile, focuses on Shenzhen's manufacturing base, consumer electronics supply chain, and position as an international gateway, with sessions on manufacturing shifts in Southeast Asia, industrial upgrading in the Middle East, Greater Bay Area supply chain collaboration, overseas channel development, and global brand building. ## Showing off new platforms and creators TCT Introducing gives more than 30 additive manufacturing companies a platform to show new products, equipment, materials, and technologies and to share application case studies across industries, with real-time coverage from attendees and media. The Footwear Innovation Forum brings 3D printing equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, footwear designers, traditional footwear companies, and research institutions together around the theme of technological innovation driving the footwear industry's future. In addition, the show is further opening up to the more creative side of the AM industry with the 3D Genius Hub, which returns in 2026 with a broader role as a platform for creativity, entrepreneurship, and commercial incubation in South China. Its existing features, the Innovation Gallery, Mini Market, and Maker Talk, are joined by three new formats: Genius Drop, for sharing ideas, opportunities, and emerging projects; Test Lab, a hands-on space for experiencing and evaluating products, prototypes, and concepts in real-world scenarios; and Live Talk Space, an open forum for conversations between creators, designers, brands, and technology innovators. With a focused scale and a regional audience, TCT Shenzhen 2026 targets companies looking to expand across South China and Southeast Asia. --- # XJet fait son entrée sur le marché japonais grâce à un partenariat commercial avec ZEN Global Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/xjet-steigt-ueber-eine-vertriebspartnerschaft-mit-zen-global-in-den-japanischen-markt-ein/ [XJet 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/xjet/) a nommé ZEN Global Co., Ltd., une entreprise japonaise spécialisée dans les technologies de FA, comme partenaire commercial et représentant au Japon. Dans le cadre de cet accord, [ZEN Global assurera la commercialisation du système d’impression Carmel de XJet au Japon](https://www.voxelmatters.com/farsoon-partners-japan-3d-printer-co-ltd-new-market/) et cherchera à développer des projets de fabrication de pièces dans le pays. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/XJet-5000X-System-for-Metal-and-Ceramic-340x227.jpeg) XJet développe la technologie NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ), un procédé d’impression 3D qui n’utilise pas de poudre métallique et permet de produire des pièces entièrement denses en métal et en céramique technique, avec des détails fins et des géométries complexes. « *Le Japon abrite certains des fabricants les plus exigeants au monde, et il est important pour nous que ce partenariat soit une réussite* », a déclaré Gilad Gans, directeur commercial de XJet. « *La technologie NPJ de XJet répond à un besoin que j’observe depuis un certain temps sur le marché japonais* », a déclaré Kayne Ikeda, fondateur et PDG de ZEN Global. ZEN Global fournit des systèmes de FA, des matériaux, des logiciels et des services aux fabricants et aux organismes de recherche au Japon. Grâce à ce nouveau partenariat, l’entreprise ajoute le système Carmel de XJet et le procédé NPJ à son offre. --- # JEOL presenta su sistema de control de calidad en tiempo real mediante imágenes BSE en nuestro próximo seminario web Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/the-intersection-of-real-time-quality-control-and-ai-assisted-bse-imaging-join-jeol-in-our-upcoming-webinar/ Por lo general, el proceso de detección de defectos en la fabricación aditiva de metal se realiza una vez finalizada la impresión, momento en el que corregir las imperfecciones resulta muy caro o directamente imposible. En el caso de la fusión de lecho de polvo de metal mediante haz de electrones (PBF-EB/M, conocida también como EB-PBF o EBM), la obtención de imágenes mediante electrones retrodispersados (BSE) *in situ* permite a los operadores detectar cualquier irregularidad durante el proceso mientras la pieza se imprime capa a capa. La tecnología de obtención de imágenes mediante BSE es uno de los principales activos de [JEOL](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) en este ámbito, y está incluida en la [impresora 3D de metal JAM-5200EBM](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) de la compañía. Al analizar el contraste de cada capa solidificada, los sistemas de supervisión mediante BSE pueden detectar la presencia de fallos como poros y otras imperfecciones microscópicas. La última versión del sistema de detección de objetos basado en la IA de JEOL y su correspondiente actualización permite alertar al operador sobre estas anomalías prácticamente en tiempo real. *VoxelMatters*, en colaboración con [JEOL](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jeol/), abordará este tema en un seminario web en el que explicaremos con detalle el funcionamiento de su software de supervisión mediante BSE, desde los principios físicos en los que se basa hasta la aplicación práctica de la detección de defectos mediante la IA. ## Funcionamiento del sistema de supervisión mediante BSE Durante la sesión explicaremos cómo se generan y capturan los electrones retrodispersados durante los procesos de la EBM, cómo se configura la arquitectura física del sistema de supervisión y cómo se generan las imágenes resultantes. A continuación, expondremos varios casos de uso concretos que emplean la detección de defectos asistida por la IA en el mundo real. ## Los asistentes podrán conocer de primera mano por qué las imágenes BSE resultan idóneas para la inspección* in situ* de los procesos EBM; cómo la detección de objetos mediante IA permite convertir estas imágenes en alertas sobre los fallos que se producen durante la impresión casi en tiempo real; cómo funciona el hardware de supervisión a nivel interno y en qué aspectos aporta valor este sistema en la práctica, desde la detección de defectos hasta el control integral de los procesos. ## Una de las tecnologías estrella de JEOL Dentro del competitivo segmento del hardware PBF-EB/M, la generación de imágenes BSE* in situ *constituye una gran ventaja y se ha convertido en un valor diferenciador para la tecnología de JEOL. Esta capacidad es fruto de las décadas de experiencia que posee la compañía en el campo de la microscopía electrónica de barrido, una técnica que captura los electrones retrodispersados emitidos durante el proceso de fusión. El resultado permite visualizar la calidad de la fabricación mediante este procedimiento, incluidas las impurezas de un tamaño inferior al del haz. Este nivel de análisis es algo que la fusión de lecho de polvo por láser y otros procesos aditivos no pueden ofrecer con el mismo grado de detalle. La ventaja más directa e inmediata es que permite detectar los defectos en tiempo real durante el propio proceso de fabricación. A diferencia de la tomografía computarizada por rayos X, la supervisión mediante BSE no requiere realizar ningún ensayo adicional tras la impresión, lo que optimiza la eficiencia del proceso de control de calidad. El sistema obtiene una imagen BSE irradiando haces de electrones sobre la superficie fundida tras cada una de las etapas de fusión con el fin de detectar automáticamente los defectos internos o las deformaciones de las piezas a partir de la imagen transversal resultante. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JEOL-EBM_BSE_img_jam-5200ebm_06_20260212.jpg) Esta información se obtiene con una resolución más de 100 veces superior a la de los sistemas de cámara óptica tradicionales, lo que permite exponer microdefectos como poros, grietas y variaciones de densidad mediante la interacción atómica directa. ## Participantes en la sesión  Davide Sher, director ejecutivo y cofundador de *VoxelMatters*, estará acompañado por Siegfried Bähr, de JEOL GmbH, para analizar el modo en que este sistema de supervisión mediante BSE *in situ *integra el control de calidad directamente en el proceso de fabricación. - Como cofundador de *VoxelMatters*, **Davide Sher** aporta su extenso conocimiento del sector de la fabricación aditiva y su dilatada experiencia como analista de mercados a todas las iniciativas de la publicación. Tras más de 20 años cubriendo la información relacionada con los mercados tecnológicos, Davide ha llevado a cabo más de una docena de estudios relacionados con la fabricación aditiva y ha redactado más de un millar de artículos sobre la materia. - **Siegfried Bähr** es especialista en aplicaciones de fabricación aditiva de JEOL GmbH (Alemania), donde colabora en varios proyectos relacionados con la fusión de lecho de polvo mediante haz de electrones. Desde su oficina en dicho país, proporciona asistencia a clientes de toda Europa mediante demostraciones de equipos, cursos de formación y soporte técnico para aplicaciones. Cuenta con más de siete años de experiencia en el ámbito de la fabricación aditiva, y anteriormente ocupaba el cargo de ingeniero jefe del departamento de AM en el instituto iwb de la Universidad Técnica de Múnich. En 2025 obtuvo su doctorado con una investigación centrada en los gases de proceso que se utilizan en la fusión de lecho de polvo por láser. --- # California amends 3D printed firearm blocking bill Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/california-amends-3d-printed-firearm-blocking-bill/ Last month, we covered a story about the [pushback from the entertainment industry (specifically VFX studios) against California's proposed bill AB2047](https://www.voxelmatters.com/vfx-companies-push-back-against-californias-3d-printed-firearm-bill/), which aims to control the production of illegal 3D printed firearms in the state. The original bill stipulated that 3D printer manufacturers selling their systems in California would be required to integrate a firearm blueprint detection algorithm that would block the 3D printer from making firearm components. While the bill has not yet been enacted—to date it has passed the First Chamber of the California Senate—it quickly raised flags related to the first amendment as well as IP protection. On its journey to enactment, bill AB2047 has undergone a number of amendments. For instance, its author Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a Member of the California State Assembly, included a software exception for 3D printers sold exclusively to the entertainment industry. As we commented last month, this exception was understood to be kind of pointless, since no 3D printers are specifically manufactured for the entertainment industry, or any sector in particular. Last week, another major amendment was made to AB2047, which notably lessens the teeth of the original bill. The original bill stated that the Department of Justice would have to publish guidance on "performance standards for firearm blueprint detection algorithm" by September 2028 and require that 3D printer manufacturers submit an attestation that all 3D printing systems sold in the state have been equipped with the firearm blocking software by March 2029. Moreover, it stipulated that the state of California would publish a list—updated no less than on a quarterly basis—of the 3D printer models equipped with the technology and only these would be allowed for sale in the state by December 2029. As the bill currently stands, however, these provisions have basically all been changed. Now, the bill proposes that starting July 1, 2027 the Department of Justice should check in quarterly with standards organization [ASTM International](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/astm-international/) to see whether it has published guidance on firearm blocking technology for 3D printers. According to the bill, if ASTM International does publish or adopt standards related to 3D printed gun control, the department will have 24 months to itself publish written guidance or regulations. According to the bill: "The written guidance or regulations shall describe minimum performance standards for three-dimensional printer firearm blocking technology necessary to safely, fairly, and effectively implement the technology at a statewide level." If, however, ASTM International has not published any standards related to firearm blocking technology for 3D printers by July 1, 2029, the "department shall not be required to make any further determinations under this section." The amended bill changes both the requirements of the original law proposal as well as the timeline, and puts the onus on ASTM International to first develop standards related to a technology for stopping 3D printed firearms from being made. This weakened stance will surely be a relief to 3D printer manufacturers operating in the state as well as 3D printer users, who were wary about how the original AM2047 bill would impact their ability to design and innovate. The bill itself now effectively covers how the Department of Justice should go about legislating based on industry standards, rather than setting a standard itself. Presently, the bill has passed in the First Chamber and is awaiting a Second Chamber vote. If the bill passes without amendments in the Second Chamber, then it will progress to the governor to sign it into law. If more amendments are made, the bill must go back through the First Chamber. You can read the bill in full [here](https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260ab2047). --- # Real-time QC meets AI-assisted BSE imaging—join JEOL in our upcoming webinar Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/the-intersection-of-real-time-quality-control-and-ai-assisted-bse-imaging-join-jeol-in-our-upcoming-webinar/ Detecting defects in metal additive manufacturing usually happens only after a build finishes, when correcting flaws is costly or no longer possible. In powder bed fusion of metals using an electron beam (PBF-EB/M, also known as EB-PBF or EBM), in-situ backscattered electron (BSE) imaging lets operators catch process irregularities while a part is still forming, layer by layer. BSE imaging is one of [JEOL](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php)'s key assets in this space, built into the company's [JAM-5200EBM metal 3D printer](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php). By reading the contrast from each solidified layer, a BSE monitoring system can detect flaws such as pores and other microscopic imperfections. The latest evolution and relative implementation of JEOL's AI-based object detection system can then flag them to the operator in near-real time. VoxelMatters, in collaboration with [JEOL](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jeol/), will cover this topic in a session that breaks down how BSE monitoring works, from the underlying physics to AI-based defect detection in practice. ## Inside BSE monitoring The session will explain how backscattered electrons are generated and captured during EBM, how the physical monitoring setup is built, and how the resulting images are produced, followed by concrete use cases including AI-based defect detection in action. ## Attendees will come away with a clear picture of why BSE imaging is suited for in situ inspection in EBM; how AI object detection turns BSE images into near real-time alerts on process flaws; what the physical monitoring hardware looks like behind the scenes; and where BSE monitoring adds value in practice, from defect detection to overall process control. ## A flagship JEOL asset Within the increasingly competitive PBF-EB/M hardware segment, in-situ BSE imaging is a flagship asset and a key differentiator of JEOL's technology. This capability draws on JEOL's decades of work in scanning electron microscopy, which captures the backscattered electrons emitted during the melting process. The result is visualizing print quality through electron microscopy, even sub-beam-size contamination. This level of insight is something laser powder bed fusion and other additive processes cannot offer in the same way. The clear and immediate benefit is real-time defect detection during the build itself. Unlike X-ray computed tomography, BSE monitoring doesn't require an additional post-build testing step, improving quality-control efficiency. The system acquires a BSE image by irradiating electron beams onto the melted surface after each melting step, aiming to automatically detect internal defects and part deformation from the resulting cross-sectional image. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JEOL-EBM_BSE_img_jam-5200ebm_06_20260212.jpg) That feedback arrives at over 100 times the resolution of traditional optical camera systems, exposing micro-defects such as pores, cracks, and density shifts through direct atomic interaction. ## Beaming into the discussion Davide Sher, CEO and co-founder of VoxelMatters, will join Siegfried Bähr from JEOL GmbH to discuss how in-situ BSE monitoring brings quality control into the build process itself. - As co-founder of VoxelMatters, **Davide Sher** brings his intimate knowledge of the AM sector and vast experience as a market analyst to everything VoxelMatters does. With over 20 years of experience covering technology markets, Davide has authored more than a dozen studies related to AM and written over a thousand articles on the subject. - **Siegfried Bähr** is an AM Application Specialist at JEOL (Germany) GmbH, supporting the company's work in electron beam powder bed fusion. Based in Germany, he helps customers across Europe through machine demonstrations, training and application support. With over seven years in additive manufacturing, he previously served as Chief Engineer of the AM department at TU Munich's iwb institute and earned his Ph.D. in 2025 on process gases in laser-based powder bed fusion. --- # JEOL Webinar : un webinaire sur le contrôle qualité en temps réel et l’imagerie BSE assistée par l’IA Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/the-intersection-of-real-time-quality-control-and-ai-assisted-bse-imaging-join-jeol-in-our-upcoming-webinar/ La détection des défauts en FA métallique n’intervient généralement qu’une fois la fabrication terminée, lorsque leur correction est coûteuse, voire impossible. Dans la fusion sur lit de poudre métallique par faisceau d’électrons (PBF-EB/M, également appelée EB-PBF ou EBM), l’imagerie in situ par électrons rétrodiffusés (BSE) permet aux opérateurs de détecter les irrégularités du procédé pendant que la pièce est encore en cours de fabrication, couche par couche. L’imagerie BSE constitue l’un des principaux atouts de[ JEOL ](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php)dans ce domaine et est intégrée à son imprimante 3D métal JAM-5200EBM. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : **Contrôle qualité en temps réel :** **Système de surveillance du procédé par imagerie BSE assistée par l’IA de JEOL** Jeudi 10 septembre 2026 à 16 h (CEST) Cliquez [ici](https://my.demio.com/ref/jP6EOXenbKlfwAJH) pour vous inscrire. En analysant le contraste de chaque couche solidifiée, un système de surveillance BSE peut détecter des défauts tels que des pores et d’autres imperfections microscopiques. La dernière évolution du système de détection d’objets basé sur l’IA de JEOL permet ensuite de les signaler à l’opérateur en quasi-temps réel. VoxelMatters, en collaboration avec [JEOL](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jeol/), abordera ce sujet lors d’une session qui expliquera le fonctionnement de la surveillance BSE, depuis les principes physiques sous-jacents jusqu’à la détection des défauts par IA en conditions réelles. ## Au cœur de la surveillance BSE La session expliquera comment les électrons rétrodiffusés sont générés et captés pendant le procédé EBM, comment le système physique de surveillance est configuré et comment les images obtenues sont produites. Elle présentera ensuite des cas d’utilisation concrets, notamment la détection des défauts par IA en action. ## Les participants comprendront pourquoi l’imagerie BSE est adaptée à l’inspection in situ en EBM, comment la détection d’objets par IA transforme les images BSE en alertes en quasi-temps réel signalant les défauts du procédé, comment se présente concrètement le matériel de surveillance et dans quels domaines la surveillance BSE apporte une valeur ajoutée, de la détection des défauts au contrôle global du procédé. ## Une technologie phare de JEOL Sur le marché de plus en plus concurrentiel des systèmes PBF-EB/M, l’imagerie BSE in situ constitue une technologie phare et un important facteur de différenciation pour JEOL. Cette capacité s’appuie sur plusieurs décennies d’expertise de JEOL en microscopie électronique à balayage et permet de capter les électrons rétrodiffusés émis pendant le processus de fusion. Il devient ainsi possible de visualiser la qualité de l’impression par microscopie électronique et de détecter même des contaminations de dimensions inférieures à celles du faisceau. La fusion laser sur lit de poudre et les autres procédés de FA ne permettent pas d’obtenir ce niveau d’information de la même manière. Le principal avantage est la détection en temps réel des défauts pendant la fabrication elle-même. Contrairement à la tomodensitométrie à rayons X, la surveillance BSE ne nécessite pas d’étape d’inspection supplémentaire après la fabrication, ce qui améliore l’efficacité du contrôle qualité. Le système acquiert une image BSE en irradiant la surface fondue avec un faisceau d’électrons après chaque étape de fusion, dans le but de détecter automatiquement les défauts internes et les déformations de la pièce à partir de l’image en coupe obtenue. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JEOL-EBM_BSE_img_jam-5200ebm_06_20260212.jpg) Les données ainsi obtenues offrent une résolution plus de 100 fois supérieure à celle des systèmes traditionnels à caméra optique, permettant de révéler des microdéfauts tels que des pores, des fissures et des variations de densité grâce à l’interaction directe avec la matière à l’échelle atomique. ## Pleins feux sur la discussion Davide Sher, PDG et cofondateur de VoxelMatters, sera accompagné de Siegfried Bähr, de JEOL GmbH, pour discuter de la manière dont la surveillance BSE in situ intègre le contrôle qualité directement au processus de fabrication. - Cofondateur de VoxelMatters, **Davide Sher** met à profit sa connaissance approfondie du secteur de la FA et sa vaste expérience d’analyste de marché dans l’ensemble des activités de VoxelMatters. Fort de plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’analyse des marchés technologiques, il est l’auteur de plus d’une douzaine d’études consacrées à la FA et de plus d’un millier d’articles sur le sujet. - **Siegfried Bähr** est spécialiste des applications de FA chez JEOL (Germany) GmbH, où il contribue aux activités de l’entreprise dans le domaine de la fusion sur lit de poudre par faisceau d’électrons. Basé en Allemagne, il accompagne les clients européens dans le cadre de démonstrations de machines, de formations et d’assistance aux applications. Fort de plus de sept ans d’expérience en FA, il a auparavant occupé le poste d’ingénieur en chef du département de FA de l’institut iwb de l’Université technique de Munich et a obtenu son doctorat en 2025 avec une thèse consacrée aux gaz de procédé dans la fusion laser sur lit de poudre. --- # XJet steigt über eine Vertriebspartnerschaft mit ZEN Global in den japanischen Markt ein Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/xjet-steigt-ueber-eine-vertriebspartnerschaft-mit-zen-global-in-den-japanischen-markt-ein/ [XJet 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/xjet/) hat ZEN Global Co., Ltd., ein in Japan ansässiges Unternehmen für additive Fertigungstechnologie, zu seinem Vertriebspartner und Vertreter in Japan ernannt. [Im Rahmen dieser Vereinbarung wird ZEN Global den Vertrieb des Carmel-Drucksystems von XJet in Japan übernehmen](https://www.voxelmatters.com/farsoon-partners-japan-3d-printer-co-ltd-new-market/) und sich um Projekte zur Teilefertigung in diesem Land bemühen. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/XJet-5000X-System-for-Metal-and-Ceramic-340x227.jpeg) XJet entwickelt „NanoParticle Jetting“, ein 3D-Druckverfahren, das ohne Metallpulver auskommt und vollständig dichte Bauteile aus Metall und technischer Keramik mit feinen Details und komplexen Formen herstellt. Gilad Gans, Chief Business Officer von XJet, sagte: „In Japan sind einige der anspruchsvollsten Hersteller der Welt ansässig, und es ist uns wichtig, diese Partnerschaft erfolgreich zu gestalten.“ Kayne Ikeda, Gründer und Geschäftsführer von ZEN Global, sagte: „Die NPJ-Technologie von XJet schließt eine Lücke, die ich schon seit einiger Zeit auf dem japanischen Markt beobachtet habe.“ ZEN Global bietet Fertigungssysteme für die additive Fertigung, Materialien, Software und Dienstleistungen für Hersteller und Forschungseinrichtungen in Japan an. Im Rahmen der neuen Partnerschaft erweitert das Unternehmen sein Angebot um das Carmel-System und das NPJ-Verfahren von XJet. --- # Il futuro del controllo qualità in EBM: JEOL presenta QC in tempo reale e imaging BSE assistito da AI in un nuovo webinar Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/the-intersection-of-real-time-quality-control-and-ai-assisted-bse-imaging-join-jeol-in-our-upcoming-webinar/ Il rilevamento dei difetti nella manifattura additiva a metallo avviene solitamente solo a costruzione conclusa, quando correggere le imperfezioni è costoso o non più possibile. Nella fusione a letto di polvere di metalli mediante fascio elettronico (PBF-EB/M, nota anche come EB-PBF o EBM), l'imaging in situ a elettroni retrodiffusi (BSE, backscattered electron) consente agli operatori di individuare le irregolarità di processo mentre il componente è ancora in fase di formazione, strato dopo strato. L'imaging BSE è uno degli asset chiave di [JEOL](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) in questo ambito, integrato nella [stampante 3D metallica JAM-5200EBM](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) dell'azienda. Analizzando il contrasto di ciascuno strato solidificato, un sistema di monitoraggio BSE è in grado di rilevare difetti come pori e altre imperfezioni microscopiche. L'ultima evoluzione del sistema di object detection basato su AI di JEOL, e la relativa implementazione, permette poi di segnalarli all'operatore quasi in tempo reale. VoxelMatters, in collaborazione con [JEOL](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jeol/), approfondirà questo tema in una sessione che analizza nel dettaglio il funzionamento del monitoraggio BSE, dalla fisica alla base della tecnologia fino all'applicazione pratica del rilevamento dei difetti basato su AI. ## Dentro il monitoraggio BSE Durante la sessione si parlerà di come vengono generati e catturati gli elettroni retrodiffusi durante il processo EBM, come è strutturato il setup fisico di monitoraggio e come vengono prodotte le immagini risultanti, per poi passare a casi d'uso concreti, incluso il rilevamento dei difetti basato su AI in azione. ## A fine sessione, i partecipanti disporranno di un quadro chiaro del perché l'imaging BSE sia adatto all'ispezione in situ in ambito EBM, del modo in cui l'object detection basato su AI trasformi le immagini BSE in allarmi quasi in tempo reale sui difetti di processo e di una sorta di dietro le quinte dell'hardware fisico di monitoraggio; inoltre sarà possibile comprendere quali sono le circostanze in cui il monitoraggio BSE porta valore nella pratica, dal rilevamento dei difetti al controllo complessivo del processo. ## Un asset di punta di JEOL In un segmento hardware PBF-EB/M sempre più competitivo, l'imaging BSE in situ rappresenta un asset di punta e un elemento distintivo della tecnologia JEOL. Questa capacità si basa su decenni di esperienza di JEOL nella microscopia elettronica a scansione, che cattura gli elettroni retrodiffusi emessi durante il processo di fusione. Il risultato è la possibilità di visualizzare la qualità di stampa attraverso la microscopia elettronica, rilevando persino contaminazioni di dimensioni inferiori al fascio stesso. Un livello di dettaglio che la fusione laser a letto di polvere e altri processi additivi non sono in grado di offrire allo stesso modo. Il vantaggio più immediato ed evidente è il rilevamento dei difetti in tempo reale durante la costruzione stessa. A differenza della tomografia computerizzata a raggi X, il monitoraggio BSE non richiede una fase di collaudo aggiuntiva a costruzione conclusa, migliorando l'efficienza del controllo qualità. Il sistema acquisisce un'immagine BSE irradiando fasci di elettroni sulla superficie fusa dopo ogni passaggio di fusione, con l'obiettivo di rilevare automaticamente difetti interni e deformazioni del componente a partire dall'immagine della sezione trasversale così ottenuta. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JEOL-EBM_BSE_img_jam-5200ebm_06_20260212.jpg) Questo feedback arriva con una risoluzione oltre 100 volte superiore rispetto ai tradizionali sistemi a telecamera ottica, rivelando micro-difetti come pori, cricche e variazioni di densità attraverso l'interazione diretta a livello atomico. ## I relatori Davide Sher, CEO e co-fondatore di VoxelMatters, sarà affiancato da Siegfried Bähr di JEOL GmbH per discutere di come il monitoraggio BSE in situ porti il controllo qualità direttamente all'interno del processo di costruzione. - In qualità di co-fondatore di VoxelMatters, **Davide Sher** porta la sua profonda conoscenza del settore AM e la sua vasta esperienza come analista di mercato in tutto ciò che VoxelMatters realizza. Con più di 20 anni di esperienza nella copertura dei mercati tecnologici, Davide ha firmato più di una dozzina di studi legati all'AM e scritto oltre mille articoli sul tema. - **Siegfried Bähr** è AM Application Specialist presso JEOL (Germany) GmbH, dove supporta il lavoro dell'azienda nella fusione a letto di polvere a fascio elettronico. Dalla Germania, assiste i clienti in tutta Europa attraverso dimostrazioni delle macchine, formazione e supporto applicativo. Con oltre sette anni di esperienza nella manifattura additiva, in precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Engineer del dipartimento AM presso l'istituto iwb della TU di Monaco, e ha conseguito il dottorato nel 2025 con una tesi sui gas di processo nella fusione laser a letto di polvere. --- # XJet enters Japanese market through ZEN Global sales partnership Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/xjet-steigt-ueber-eine-vertriebspartnerschaft-mit-zen-global-in-den-japanischen-markt-ein/ [XJet 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/xjet/) has named ZEN Global Co., Ltd., a Japan-based additive manufacturing technology company, as its sales partner and representative in Japan. Under the arrangement, [ZEN Global will handle sales of XJet's Carmel printing system in Japan](https://www.voxelmatters.com/farsoon-partners-japan-3d-printer-co-ltd-new-market/) and pursue parts-manufacturing project opportunities in the country. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/XJet-5000X-System-for-Metal-and-Ceramic-340x227.jpeg) XJet develops NanoParticle Jetting, a 3D printing process that does not use metal powder and produces fully dense metal and technical ceramic parts with fine features and complex shapes. Gilad Gans, Chief Business Officer of XJet, said: “Japan is home to some of the world's most demanding manufacturers, and getting this partnership right matters to us.” Kayne Ikeda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ZEN Global, said: “XJet's NPJ technology addresses a gap I've seen in the Japanese market for some time." ZEN Global provides additive manufacturing systems, materials, software and services to manufacturers and research organizations in Japan. Through the new partnership, the company adds XJet's Carmel system and NPJ process to that offering. --- # XJet accede al mercato giapponese tramite una partnership con ZEN Global Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/xjet-steigt-ueber-eine-vertriebspartnerschaft-mit-zen-global-in-den-japanischen-markt-ein/ [XJet 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/xjet/) ha nominato ZEN Global Co., Ltd., azienda giapponese specializzata in tecnologie per l'additive manufacturing, come proprio partner commerciale e rappresentante in Giappone. Nell'ambito dell'accordo, [ZEN Global si occuperà della vendita del sistema di stampa Carmel di XJet sul mercato giapponese](https://www.voxelmatters.com/farsoon-partners-japan-3d-printer-co-ltd-new-market/) e perseguirà opportunità di progetti per la produzione di componenti nel paese. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/XJet-5000X-System-for-Metal-and-Ceramic-340x227.jpeg) XJet sviluppa la tecnologia NanoParticle Jetting, un processo di stampa 3D che non utilizza polveri metalliche e consente di produrre componenti metallici e in ceramica tecnica completamente densi, con dettagli fini e geometrie complesse. Gilad Gans, Chief Business Officer di XJet, ha dichiarato: "Il Giappone ospita alcuni dei produttori più esigenti al mondo, e per noi è fondamentale costruire questa partnership nel modo giusto." Kayne Ikeda, fondatore e CEO di ZEN Global, ha dichiarato: "La tecnologia NPJ di XJet colma un vuoto che osservo da tempo nel mercato giapponese." ZEN Global fornisce sistemi, materiali, software e servizi per l'additive manufacturing a produttori e organizzazioni di ricerca in Giappone. Grazie alla nuova partnership, l'azienda aggiunge alla propria offerta il sistema Carmel e il processo NPJ di XJet. --- # Chromatic 3D Materials establishes a rocket propellant test site in Minnesota Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/chromatic-3d-materials-establishes-a-rocket-propellant-test-site-in-minnesota/ [Chromatic 3D Materials](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/chromatic-3d-materials/) has established a rocket propellant test-firing site at Camp Ripley, a 53,000-acre Minnesota National Guard training facility near Little Falls, under a five-year lease. The site pairs a propellant print lab with on-site live-fire test infrastructure, letting the company move directly from fabrication to test firing. ![Chromatic 3D Materials establishes a rocket propellant test site in Minnesota](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Chromatic-3D-logo-340x340.jpg) The arrangement grew out of work with Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Minnesota and the Minnesota National Security Ecosystem, which connected Chromatic with Camp Ripley and the Minnesota National Guard.  OnRamp Hub: Minnesota operates under a Department of Defense initiative to speed adoption of dual-use technologies for national security. LEMA, a Minnesota-based expeditionary power company working under contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined the partnership to explore pairing power generation with Chromatic's manufacturing and propulsion testing. “Commercial companies often have promising technologies but need access to the right partners, facilities, and testing environments to demonstrate their capabilities and move forward,” said Matt Hickey, Managing Director of OnRamp Hub: Minnesota. By putting its print lab next to the test range, Chromatic has created what it described as a closed-loop setup that shortens iteration cycles for propellant formulations and grain geometries. The company said Camp Ripley provides a secure, controlled environment that meets DoD standards. Chromatic and LEMA are also working to demonstrate forward-positioned solar power generation at Camp Ripley, pairing portable solar systems with on-site propellant production to explore an energy-independent model for manufacturing and testing in remote settings. “Development and manufacturing speed are critical in modern defense. Our presence at Camp Ripley allows us to rapidly demonstrate performance, validate manufacturing approaches and reduce the time required to deliver advanced propulsion solutions to rocket manufacturers,” said Cora Leibig, Chief Executive Officer at Chromatic 3D Materials. --- # Somerset Libraries used 3D scanning to recreate a Roman-era ring Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/somerset-libraries-used-3d-scanning-to-recreate-a-roman-era-ring/ [Somerset Council's](https://www.voxelmatters.com/somerset-community-college-adds-metal-am-technology-from-open-additive/) Library Service has used 3D scanning and printing technology to produce a replica of the Ilminster Ring, a Roman-era artifact dating to 297 AD.  The original ring and its printed replica were displayed together at the Ilminster Roman Ring Discovery Day last week, an event organized by the South West Heritage Trust and the Ilminster Arts Center. ![Somerset Libraries used 3D scanning to recreate a Roman-era ring](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ilminster-Ring-02-340x340.jpg) The replica was built from a digital model [captured with a 3D hand scanner](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-launches-initiative-save-worlds-art-einscan-pro-3d-scanner/) funded by the British Library. The scanner produced a detailed model of the ring, which the library service then used to generate the printed copy shown alongside the original at the event. The Ilminster Ring is a local archaeological find dating to 297 AD. Digitizing it with the hand-held scanner allowed the library service to reproduce its form in a printed replica without altering or risking the original object, which remained on display next to the copy during the discovery day. ## A decade of public 3D printing access Somerset Libraries has offered 3D printing services to the public for about 10 years, working with individuals, community groups, schools and businesses.  Past projects supported through the service have included bespoke parts produced for a local electric mobility company and oversized dice made for a community initiative called the Dice Project, along with models and prototypes used in schools and by community groups. “Somerset Libraries has been championing accessible 3D printing technology for a decade, demonstrating how libraries continue to combine innovation, learning and community heritage,” said Federica Smith-Roberts, Lead Member for Communities at Somerset Council. --- # Additive Assurance enters distribution deal with NTT Data XAM Technologies for Japan Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-assurance-enters-distribution-deal-with-ntt-data-xam-technologies-for-japan/ [Additive Assurance](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/additive-assurance/) has signed a domestic distributorship agreement with NTT Data XAM Technologies Corp. (XAM) to bring its AMiRIS real-time quality assurance system to Japan's metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing market. The agreement gives Additive Assurance a distribution partner already established among Japanese metal AM customers, while adding real-time process monitoring to XAM's existing lineup of technical services. ![Additive Assurance enters distribution deal with NTT Data XAM Technologies for Japan](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Additive-Assurance-logo.jpg) [The two companies stated the partnership was meant to address quality assurance and mass production challenges](https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-industries-and-additive-assurance-enhance-lpbf-monitoring/) facing Japan's metal PBF sector, pairing Additive Assurance's monitoring technology with XAM's technical capabilities. ## Linking AMiRIS with existing hardware Under the agreement, XAM is set to provide technical support and implementation for AMiRIS, drawing on its accumulated metal AM expertise. The company is also planning to connect AMiRIS with equipment already installed in Japan, including printers from EOS and AMCM, and to fold the resulting process data into its manufacturing support services for customers pursuing digital transformation. Marten Jurg, Chief Executive Officer of Additive Assurance, said: “Through this partnership, we look forward to delivering innovative real-time quality assurance solutions to customers in Japan.” XAM was established in 2020 as a spin-off from NTT Data Engineering Systems, though the company traced its additive manufacturing lineage back to 1993, when it became Japan's first distributor for EOS equipment. --- # Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/die-nationalen-forschungslabore-oak-ridge-und-idaho-praesentieren-3d-gedruckte-druckbehaelter-die-im-drahtlichtbogenverfahren-hergestellt-wurden/ [Oak Ridge National Laboratory](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oak-ridge-national-laboratory/) and Idaho National Laboratory have launched a collaboration to expand the domestic pressure-vessel supply chain using wire arc additive manufacturing. The labs displayed a demonstration pressure vessel at the Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Days (M2IND) event, printed in a nuclear-grade steel alloy on ORNL's three-robotic-arm MedUSA platform, which uses molten metal wire to build large components. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-03-340x202.jpg) INL contributed nuclear reactor and AI expertise; [ORNL contributed additive manufacturing research and Manufacturing Demonstration Facility access](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ornl-reduces-inspection-time-for-3d-printed-nuclear-parts-by-85/). “INL and its industry partners will accelerate development of new reactor designs and manufacturing methods using AI tools,” said Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy and Environment Science and Technology at Idaho National Laboratory. “ORNL's unique strength is our ability to connect world-class science with the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility's capabilities to move innovation from research to real-world impact,” said Robert Wagner, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy Science and Technology at ORNL. Researchers are working toward what they call “born-qualified” pressure vessels: components qualified using data collected during printing rather than through post-production testing. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-01-340x191.jpg) “We would like to achieve born-qualified pressure vessel components using data gathered during printing to confidently assess their worthiness for extreme environments,” said Patxi Fernandez-Zelaia, lead researcher at ORNL. “With this project, we're bringing together expertise from both labs to integrate AI and data science with 3D printing so we can evaluate a part's performance in real time instead of after production,” said Jorgen Rufner, INL advanced manufacturing group lead. MedUSA printed a small nuclear pressure vessel in July, and Antares Nuclear Inc.'s R1 Mark-0 microreactor reached criticality at INL in June. The labs are now applying the approach to neutron sensor brackets for Antares, with uses in chemical refining, oil and gas, defense and aerospace. --- # Wayland Additive adds two senior sales leaders to expand its US presence Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/wayland-additive-adds-two-senior-sales-leaders-to-expand-its-us-presence/ [Wayland Additive](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/wayland-additive/) has appointed two senior sales executives to build out its commercial operations in the United States. Adam Simons will lead sales in the eastern US, while Ryan Skradski takes on the western region. The company also plans to establish a US-based applications facility alongside the expanded sales team. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RAF-Wayland-3D-metal-E7099F36-5640-4DB2-9814C8189A4EC626-WIT-20221006-202-0007-340x227.jpg) Simons has joined Wayland Additive after more than a decade in additive manufacturing at Stratasys, Desktop Metal and TRUMPF. Skradski previously worked at GE, where he was involved with the company's Concept Laser and Arcam technologies. “This is not about selling machine capacity. It is about working alongside engineers, understanding the application, and being prepared to say whether we believe there is a genuine fit,” said Simons. “Customers want to understand where it fits, where the business case exists, and whether it can solve a problem better than another manufacturing process.” [Wayland Additive’s NeuBeam electron beam process, which uses Active Charge Neutralization technology](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wayland-additive-calibur-3-neubeam-launch-date/), addresses depowdering and powder-reuse limitations that constrain electron beam-based additive manufacturing.                                                                                       Skradski said [the technology could reopen applications customers had set aside](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wayland-additive-launches-calibur3-metal-am-system/). “There are applications that were investigated five years ago and abandoned because the material, process, or economics simply didn't work. NeuBeam gives us a reason to look again.” --- # Echtzeit-Qualitätskontrolle trifft auf KI-gestützte BSE-Bildgebung – nehmen Sie am kommenden Webinar von JEOL teil Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/the-intersection-of-real-time-quality-control-and-ai-assisted-bse-imaging-join-jeol-in-our-upcoming-webinar/ Die Erkennung von Fehlern in der additiven Metallfertigung erfolgt in der Regel erst nach Abschluss des Bauvorgangs, wenn die Behebung von Mängeln kostspielig oder gar nicht mehr möglich ist. Bei der Pulverbettfusion von Metallen unter Verwendung eines Elektronenstrahls (PBF-EB/M, auch bekannt als EB-PBF oder EBM) ermöglicht die In-situ-Bildgebung mit rückgestreuten Elektronen (BSE) den Bedienern, Prozessunregelmäßigkeiten bereits während der schichtweisen Herstellung des Bauteils zu erkennen. Die BSE-Bildgebung ist eine der wichtigsten Stärken von [JEOL](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) in diesem Bereich und ist in den [Metall-3D-Drucker JAM-5200EBM](https://www.jeol.com/products/industrial/am/JAM-5200EBM.php) des Unternehmens integriert. Durch die Auswertung des Kontrasts jeder erstarrten Schicht kann ein BSE-Überwachungssystem Fehler wie Poren und andere mikroskopische Unregelmäßigkeiten erkennen. Die neueste Weiterentwicklung und entsprechende Implementierung des KI-basierten Objekterkennungssystems von JEOL kann diese dann dem Bediener nahezu in Echtzeit melden. VoxelMatters wird in Zusammenarbeit mit [JEOL](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jeol/) dieses Thema in einer Sitzung behandeln, in der die Funktionsweise der BSE-Überwachung detailliert erläutert wird – von den zugrunde liegenden physikalischen Prinzipien bis hin zur KI-basierten Fehlererkennung in der Praxis. ## Ein Einblick in die BSE-Überwachung In dieser Sitzung wird erläutert, wie rückgestreute Elektronen während des EBM-Verfahrens erzeugt und erfasst werden, wie der physikalische Messaufbau aufgebaut ist und wie die resultierenden Bilder entstehen. Anschließend werden konkrete Anwendungsfälle vorgestellt, darunter die KI-gestützte Fehlererkennung in der Praxis. ## Die Teilnehmer erhalten einen klaren Überblick darüber, warum sich die BSE-Bildgebung für die In-situ-Prüfung in der EBM eignet, wie die KI-Objekterkennung BSE-Bilder in nahezu Echtzeit-Warnmeldungen zu Prozessfehlern umwandelt, wie die Hardware für die physikalische Überwachung hinter den Kulissen aussieht, und wo die BSE-Überwachung in der Praxis einen Mehrwert bietet – von der Fehlererkennung bis zur gesamten Prozesssteuerung. ## Ein Flaggschiff unter den JEOL-Produkten Im zunehmend wettbewerbsintensiven Segment der PBF-EB/M-Hardware ist die In-situ-BSE-Bildgebung ein herausragendes Merkmal und ein entscheidendes Unterscheidungsmerkmal der JEOL-Technologie. Diese Fähigkeit basiert auf der jahrzehntelangen Arbeit von JEOL im Bereich der Rasterelektronenmikroskopie, bei der die während des Schmelzprozesses emittierten rückgestreuten Elektronen erfasst werden. Das Ergebnis ist die Visualisierung der Druckqualität mittels Elektronenmikroskopie, selbst bei Verunreinigungen unterhalb der Strahlgröße. Ein derart tiefgehender Einblick ist mit der Laser-Pulverbettfusion und anderen additiven Verfahren in dieser Form nicht möglich. Der klare und unmittelbare Vorteil ist die Echtzeit-Fehlererkennung bereits während des Bauprozesses. Im Gegensatz zur Röntgen-Computertomographie erfordert die BSE-Überwachung keinen zusätzlichen Prüfschritt nach dem Bau, was die Effizienz der Qualitätskontrolle verbessert. Das System erfasst ein BSE-Bild, indem es nach jedem Schmelzschritt Elektronenstrahlen auf die geschmolzene Oberfläche richtet, um anhand des resultierenden Querschnittsbildes automatisch innere Fehler und Verformungen des Bauteils zu erkennen. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JEOL-EBM_BSE_img_jam-5200ebm_06_20260212.jpg) Diese Rückmeldung erfolgt mit einer über 100-mal höheren Auflösung als bei herkömmlichen optischen Kamerasystemen und deckt durch direkte atomare Wechselwirkung Mikrodefekte wie Poren, Risse und Dichteveränderungen auf. ## Mit Begeisterung in die Diskussion einsteigen Davide Sher, Geschäftsführer und Mitbegründer von VoxelMatters, wird gemeinsam mit Siegfried Bähr von der JEOL GmbH darüber sprechen, wie die In-situ-BSE-Überwachung die Qualitätskontrolle direkt in den Fertigungsprozess integriert. - Als Mitbegründer von VoxelMatters bringt **Davide Sher** sein fundiertes Wissen über die AM-Branche und seine umfangreiche Erfahrung als Marktanalyst in alle Aktivitäten von VoxelMatters ein. Mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung in der Berichterstattung über Technologiemärkte hat Davide mehr als ein Dutzend Studien zum Thema AM verfasst und über tausend Artikel zu diesem Thema geschrieben. - **Siegfried Bähr** ist AM-Anwendungsspezialist bei der JEOL (Germany) GmbH und unterstützt die Arbeit des Unternehmens im Bereich der Elektronenstrahl-Pulverbettfusion. Von Deutschland aus betreut er Kunden in ganz Europa durch Maschinenvorführungen, Schulungen und Anwendungsunterstützung. Mit über sieben Jahren Erfahrung in der additiven Fertigung war er zuvor als Chefingenieur der AM-Abteilung am iwb-Institut der TU München tätig und promovierte im Jahr 2025 zum Thema Prozessgase bei der laserbasierten Pulverbettfusion. --- # Oak Ridge e Idaho National Laboratory stampano in 3D recipienti in pressione con wire arc Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/die-nationalen-forschungslabore-oak-ridge-und-idaho-praesentieren-3d-gedruckte-druckbehaelter-die-im-drahtlichtbogenverfahren-hergestellt-wurden/ [L'Oak Ridge National Laboratory](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oak-ridge-national-laboratory/) e l'Idaho National Laboratory hanno avviato una collaborazione per espandere la supply chain domestica dei recipienti in pressione con la wire arc additive manufacturing. I laboratori hanno presentato un recipiente in pressione dimostrativo all'evento Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Days (M2IND), stampato in una lega di acciaio di grado nucleare sulla piattaforma MedUSA di ORNL a tre bracci robotici, che utilizza filo metallico fuso per costruire componenti di grandi dimensioni. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-03-340x202.jpg) INL ha contribuito con competenze in ambito di reattori nucleari e intelligenza artificiale; [ORNL ha messo a disposizione la ricerca sulla manifattura additiva e l'accesso al Manufacturing Demonstration Facility](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ornl-reduces-inspection-time-for-3d-printed-nuclear-parts-by-85/). "INL e i suoi partner industriali accelereranno lo sviluppo di nuovi progetti di reattori e metodi di produzione utilizzando strumenti di intelligenza artificiale", ha dichiarato Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy and Environment Science and Technology presso l'Idaho National Laboratory. "Il punto di forza unico di ORNL è la nostra capacità di collegare la scienza di livello mondiale con le capacità del Manufacturing Demonstration Facility per trasferire l'innovazione dalla ricerca all'impatto concreto", ha dichiarato Robert Wagner, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy Science and Technology di ORNL. I ricercatori stanno lavorando verso quelli che definiscono recipienti in pressione "born-qualified": componenti qualificati utilizzando i dati raccolti durante la stampa anziché attraverso test post-produzione. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-01-340x191.jpg) "Vorremmo ottenere componenti per recipienti in pressione born-qualified utilizzando i dati raccolti durante la stampa per valutare con sicurezza la loro idoneità agli ambienti estremi", ha dichiarato Patxi Fernandez-Zelaia, ricercatore principale di ORNL. "Con questo progetto, stiamo mettendo insieme le competenze di entrambi i laboratori per integrare intelligenza artificiale e data science con la stampa 3D, così da poter valutare le prestazioni di un pezzo in tempo reale invece che dopo la produzione", ha dichiarato Jorgen Rufner, responsabile del gruppo di manifattura avanzata di INL. MedUSA ha stampato un piccolo recipiente in pressione nucleare a luglio, e il microreattore R1 Mark-0 di Antares Nuclear Inc. ha raggiunto la criticità a INL a giugno. I laboratori stanno ora applicando l'approccio alle staffe per sensori di neutroni per Antares, con applicazioni nella raffinazione chimica, nell'oil & gas, nella difesa e nell'aerospaziale. --- # 819 Capital Partners acquisisce il produttore di filamenti BEDROCK 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/819-capital-partners-uebernimmt-den-filamenthersteller-bedrock-3d/ 819 Capital Partners ha acquisito BEDROCK 3D, produttore di filamenti per la stampa 3D professionale con sede a Emmen, nei Paesi Bassi. L'operazione aggiunge BEDROCK 3D a Novio-Scan Holding, il gruppo attraverso cui 819 Capital Partners sta consolidando aziende di tecnologia per la stampa 3D, e rappresenta il passo successivo nella strategia buy-and-build della società nel settore. ![Bedrock 3D logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bedrock-3D-logo-340x83.jpg) BEDROCK 3D è diventata la seconda società operativa del gruppo Novio-Scan, affiancando Insolution, che produce [stampanti 3D per podologi per la produzione di solette ortopediche personalizzate](https://www.voxelmatters.com/skh-3d-prints-custom-insoles-for-diabetic-foot-care/). Insolution combina [scansione 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/), software di stampa proprietario e materiali con la tecnologia di fresatura tradizionale e il proprio processo di stampa 3D. 819 Capital Partners ha fatto sapere che il gruppo Novio-Scan si basa su aziende e tecnologie nell'ambito di materiali, hardware, software e applicazioni specifiche per l'uso finale che si rafforzano reciprocamente, e che la combinazione di BEDROCK 3D e Insolution è un passo logico in questo approccio. Con l'aggiunta di BEDROCK 3D, Novio-Scan Holding acquisisce competenze interne sui materiali da affiancare alle capacità hardware e software già detenute attraverso Insolution. 819 Capital Partners ha poi reso noto che i piani a breve termine per BEDROCK 3D si concentrano sulla crescita del business, e ha aggiunto che continuerà a cercare ulteriori aziende e tecnologie nel mercato della stampa 3D da aggiungere al gruppo Novio-Scan. --- # Die Nationalen Forschungslabore Oak Ridge und Idaho präsentieren 3D-gedruckte Druckbehälter, die im Drahtlichtbogenverfahren hergestellt wurden Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/die-nationalen-forschungslabore-oak-ridge-und-idaho-praesentieren-3d-gedruckte-druckbehaelter-die-im-drahtlichtbogenverfahren-hergestellt-wurden/ Das [Oak Ridge National Laboratory](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oak-ridge-national-laboratory/) und das Idaho National Laboratory haben eine Zusammenarbeit ins Leben gerufen, um die inländische Lieferkette für Druckbehälter mithilfe der additiven Fertigung mittels Lichtbogen-Drahtschmelzverfahren auszubauen. Auf der Veranstaltung „Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Days“ (M2IND) stellten die Labore einen Demonstrations-Druckbehälter vor, der aus einer für den Einsatz in Kernkraftwerken geeigneten Stahllegierung auf der MedUSA-Plattform des ORNL mit drei Roboterarmen gedruckt wurde, die geschmolzenen Metalldraht zum Bau großer Bauteile verwendet. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-03-340x202.jpg) Das INL steuerte Fachwissen in den Bereichen Kernreaktoren und KI bei; [das ORNL trug mit Forschung im Bereich der additiven Fertigung sowie dem Zugang zur „Manufacturing Demonstration Facility“ bei](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ornl-reduces-inspection-time-for-3d-printed-nuclear-parts-by-85/). „Das INL und seine Industriepartner werden die Entwicklung neuer Reaktorkonzepte und Fertigungsmethoden mithilfe von KI-Tools vorantreiben“, sagte Shannon Bragg-Sitton, stellvertretende Laborleiterin für Energie- und Umweltwissenschaften und -technologie am Idaho National Laboratory. „Die einzigartige Stärke des ORNL liegt in unserer Fähigkeit, Spitzenforschung mit den Möglichkeiten der Fertigungsdemonstrationsanlage zu verbinden, um Innovationen von der Forschung in die Praxis zu übertragen“, sagte Robert Wagner, stellvertretender Laborleiter für Energiewissenschaft und -technologie am ORNL. Die Forscher arbeiten an sogenannten „born-qualified“-Druckbehältern: Bauteile, deren Eignung anhand von Daten bestätigt wird, die während des Druckvorgangs erfasst werden, anstatt durch Tests nach der Fertigung. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-01-340x191.jpg) „Wir möchten Druckbehälterkomponenten entwickeln, die von vornherein für den Einsatz qualifiziert sind, indem wir die während des Druckvorgangs gesammelten Daten nutzen, um ihre Eignung für extreme Umgebungen zuverlässig zu bewerten“, sagte Patxi Fernandez-Zelaia, leitender Forscher am ORNL. „Mit diesem Projekt bündeln wir das Fachwissen beider Labore, um KI und Datenwissenschaft mit dem 3D-Druck zu verbinden, sodass wir die Leistung eines Bauteils in Echtzeit und nicht erst nach der Fertigung bewerten können“, sagte Jorgen Rufner, Leiter der Advanced Manufacturing Group am INL. MedUSA druckte im Juli einen kleinen nuklearen Druckbehälter, und der Mikroreaktor R1 Mark-0 von Antares Nuclear Inc. erreichte im Juni am INL die Kritikalität. Die Labore wenden den Ansatz nun auf Halterungen für Neutronensensoren für Antares an, die in den Bereichen chemische Raffination, Öl und Gas, Verteidigung sowie Luft- und Raumfahrt zum Einsatz kommen. --- # 819 Capital Partners übernimmt den Filamenthersteller BEDROCK 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/819-capital-partners-uebernimmt-den-filamenthersteller-bedrock-3d/ 819 Capital Partners hat BEDROCK 3D übernommen, einen in Emmen (Niederlande) ansässigen Hersteller von Filamenten für den professionellen 3D-Druck. Durch die Übernahme wird BEDROCK 3D Teil der Novio-Scan Holding, der Unternehmensgruppe, über die 819 Capital Partners Unternehmen aus dem Bereich der 3D-Drucktechnologie bündelt. Die Übernahme ist der nächste Schritt in der „Buy-and-Build“-Strategie des Unternehmens in diesem Sektor. ![Bedrock 3D logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bedrock-3D-logo-340x83.jpg) BEDROCK 3D wurde zur zweiten operativen Gesellschaft der Novio-Scan-Gruppe und ergänzt damit Insolution, [das 3D-Drucker für Podologen zur Herstellung maßgeschneiderter orthopädischer Einlagen herstellt](https://www.voxelmatters.com/skh-3d-prints-custom-insoles-for-diabetic-foot-care/). Insolution kombiniert [3D-Scanning](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/), firmeneigene Drucksoftware und Materialien sowohl mit traditioneller Frästechnologie als auch mit einem eigenen 3D-Druckverfahren. 819 Capital Partners erklärte, dass die Novio-Scan-Gruppe auf Unternehmen und Technologien in den Bereichen Werkstoffe, Hardware, Software und spezifische Endanwendungen aufbaut, die sich gegenseitig ergänzen, und dass die Zusammenführung von BEDROCK 3D und Insolution ein logischer Schritt im Rahmen dieses Ansatzes sei. Mit der Übernahme von BEDROCK 3D gewinnt die Novio-Scan Holding zusätzliches internes Material-Know-how, das die Hardware- und Software-Kompetenzen ergänzt, über die sie bereits durch Insolution verfügt. 819 Capital Partners erklärte, dass sich die kurzfristigen Pläne für BEDROCK 3D auf das Wachstum des Unternehmens konzentrieren, und kündigte an, weiterhin nach weiteren Unternehmen und Technologien im 3D-Druckmarkt zu suchen, die in die Novio-Scan-Gruppe integriert werden könnten. --- # The 3D printed camper body that took an Ape to Nordkapp Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-printed-camper-body-that-took-an-ape-to-nordkapp/ Francesco Furlani drove a three-wheeled Piaggio Ape TM 703 from Italy to Nordkapp, Norway’s North Cape. He covered more than 4,500 kilometers across nine countries at speeds of just 40 to 45 kilometers per hour. The living module he carried on such a small vehicle was made using 3D printing, and it was this construction that ultimately made the entire expedition possible. The module weighs around 70 kilograms without its interior equipment, compared with approximately 200 kilograms for a comparable fiberglass construction. The material and technology were supplied by Nugae, an Italian deep-tech startup whose advantage lies in combining material, machinery, and software into a single manufacturing process. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-150454.png) The journey drew attention because of the vehicle’s slow speed, lack of comfort, and sheer determination required to cover thousands of kilometers at something closer to the pace of a motorized bicycle. The journey one way took around three weeks. Behind the easy-to-understand image of an adventure was a second, less photogenic story: the technology that made it possible to fit a complete living module onto such a small vehicle without exceeding its weight limits. The camper body endured days with up to 12 hours of driving, rain, continuous vibration, wind gusts reaching 90 kilometers per hour, temperatures well above 30°C at the start, and close to 2°C near the destination. These conditions are not equivalent to laboratory certification, as Nugae itself points out, but they do represent prolonged, real-world exposure to precisely the conditions for which the component was designed. In large-format additive manufacturing, a larger part almost always means more weight, more material consumption, and longer post-processing. For mobility applications, this can become a literal barrier, as every additional kilogram reduces the vehicle’s available payload. Here, the difference between 70 and 200 kilograms translated into what could actually be carried on the Ape alongside the shell itself: a bed, kitchen, outdoor shower, batteries, tanks, and supplies of water and food. To get all of this to the destination, the designers needed a structure capable of carrying real loads while withstanding the rigors of the road. ## CoreLight3D and the UL-LFAM Process CoreLight3D is a proprietary thermoplastic foam based on recycled polypropylene, developed by Nugae for robotic large-format 3D printing. Its density is approximately 300 kilograms per cubic meter, but when formed into thin walls and hollow geometries, the apparent density of the finished component, calculated across its entire volume including the voids, can fall to around 100 kilograms per cubic meter. It should not be confused with the density of the solid polymer, as the weight reduction comes from the combination of foamed material, internal architecture, and the printing process itself. The company works with structural walls just a few millimeters thick and geometries that place material only where it is needed to carry loads. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-150741-268x340.png) Performance depends on how the material, machine, and deposition path work together. The company refers to this process as UL-LFAM, or Ultra-Light Large Format Additive Manufacturing. It combines CoreLight3D material, a patented extruder, six-axis industrial robots, patented strategies for reinforcing geometries, and Nugae’s proprietary NU-Slice software. The result is large hollow or ribbed structures with internal reinforcements positioned according to the distribution of loads. Where higher performance is required, the printed core can be combined with fiberglass or carbon-fiber skins to create a sandwich structure. This configuration increases stiffness with only a small increase in weight, which is important when the component has to withstand real-world loads. The finished component leaves the printer as a structural semi-finished part, ready for lamination, bonding, finishing, and painting. In large-format additive manufacturing, the advantage increasingly comes from connecting the material, machine, and software into a single production chain. The Ape’s camper body itself was manufactured by a Nugae customer using a NU-Print Large machine installed at its facility. Nugae sponsored the technological contribution, including the material, engineering services, advanced CAD design, and production support. The company did not finance the expedition itself. The sponsorship covered the technology that transformed a digital file into a lightweight and viable structure. ## Nautical Applications and New Fields Nautical applications were the technology’s first major area of use, where low weight, customization, and resistance to the marine environment, UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, paints, and solvents are essential requirements. At JEC World 2026, Nugae presented a component for a 13-meter catamaran weighing 37 kilograms, printed in 42 hours and made from 70% recycled material. Beyond boats, the technology is being applied to vehicle bodies and lightweight mobility modules, architectural elements, urban furniture, stage sets, artistic installations, industrial prototypes, and custom components produced without expensive molds. In Naples, for the Garibaldi Urban Orchestra, CoreLight3D was used to create large-scale stage structures and acoustic surfaces light enough to be moved freely. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-150733-276x340.png) The geometric freedom of additive manufacturing also makes it possible to integrate channels, wiring, sensors, and lighting directly into the design during printing, while selective material deposition helps reduce waste. Nugae is building its print-on-place model around this principle: a distributed network of hubs created together with customers and local operators, equipped with the company’s machines. Instead of transporting very large components, only the digital design, expertise, and raw material travel, while production takes place close to the point of use. The research that eventually led to this technology was started in 2012 by Francesco Belvisi, who was looking for optimized structures for the nautical industry that would be difficult to manufacture using conventional methods. The work brought together polymers, robotics, software, generative design, and composite manufacturing processes, fields that rarely mature together within a small company. Nugae is now headquartered in Sicily, with an operational facility in Lombardy. Behind each movement of the robot depositing material lies nearly 15 years of experimentation, patents, software development, and validation in real-world environments. --- # Les laboratoires nationaux d’Oak Ridge et de l’Idaho présentent des réservoirs sous pression imprimés en 3D par FA à l’arc et fil Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/die-nationalen-forschungslabore-oak-ridge-und-idaho-praesentieren-3d-gedruckte-druckbehaelter-die-im-drahtlichtbogenverfahren-hergestellt-wurden/ [Le Laboratoire national d’Oak Ridge (ORNL)](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oak-ridge-national-laboratory/) et le Laboratoire national de l’Idaho (INL) ont lancé une collaboration visant à renforcer la chaîne d’approvisionnement américaine en réservoirs sous pression grâce à la fabrication additive à l’arc et fil. Les laboratoires ont présenté un réservoir sous pression de démonstration lors de l’événement Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Days (M2IND). Celui-ci a été imprimé dans un alliage d’acier de qualité nucléaire sur la plateforme MedUSA à trois bras robotisés de l’ORNL, qui utilise du fil métallique fondu pour fabriquer des composants de grandes dimensions. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-03-340x202.jpg) L’INL a apporté son expertise dans les réacteurs nucléaires et l’IA, tandis que l'[ORNL a contribué par ses recherches en FA et l’accès à son Installation de démonstration de fabrication (Manufacturing Demonstration Facility).](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ornl-reduces-inspection-time-for-3d-printed-nuclear-parts-by-85/) « *L’INL et ses partenaires industriels vont accélérer le développement de nouvelles conceptions de réacteurs et de nouvelles méthodes de fabrication à l’aide d’outils d’IA* », a déclaré Shannon Bragg-Sitton, directrice adjointe du laboratoire pour les sciences et technologies de l’énergie et de l’environnement au Laboratoire national de l’Idaho. « *La force particulière de l’ORNL réside dans notre capacité à associer une expertise scientifique de classe mondiale aux capacités de l’Installation de démonstration de fabrication afin de faire passer l’innovation de la recherche à des applications concrètes* », a déclaré Robert Wagner, directeur adjoint du laboratoire pour les sciences et technologies de l’énergie à l’ORNL. Les chercheurs travaillent à la mise au point de ce qu’ils appellent des réservoirs sous pression « qualifiés dès leur fabrication » : des composants dont la qualification repose sur les données recueillies pendant l’impression plutôt que sur des essais effectués après la production. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-01-340x191.jpg) « *Nous souhaitons parvenir à produire des composants de réservoirs sous pression qualifiés dès leur fabrication, en utilisant les données recueillies pendant l’impression pour évaluer avec fiabilité leur aptitude à fonctionner dans des environnements extrêmes* », a déclaré Patxi Fernandez-Zelaia, chercheur principal à l’ORNL. « *Dans le cadre de ce projet, nous réunissons l’expertise des deux laboratoires afin d’intégrer l’IA et la science des données à l’impression 3D, ce qui nous permettra d’évaluer les performances d’une pièce en temps réel plutôt qu’après sa fabrication* », a déclaré Jorgen Rufner, responsable du groupe de fabrication avancée de l’INL. En juillet, MedUSA a imprimé un petit réservoir sous pression destiné au secteur nucléaire, tandis que le microréacteur R1 Mark-0 d’Antares Nuclear Inc. a atteint la criticité à l’INL en juin. Les laboratoires appliquent désormais cette approche à des supports de capteurs de neutrons destinés à Antares, avec des applications potentielles dans le raffinage chimique, le secteur pétrolier et gazier, la défense et l’aérospatiale. --- # 819 Capital Partners acquiert le fabricant de filaments BEDROCK 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/819-capital-partners-uebernimmt-den-filamenthersteller-bedrock-3d/ 819 Capital Partners a acquis BEDROCK 3D, un fabricant de filaments pour l’impression 3D professionnelle basé à Emmen, aux Pays-Bas. Cette acquisition intègre BEDROCK 3D à Novio-Scan Holding, le groupe par l’intermédiaire duquel 819 Capital Partners consolide des entreprises spécialisées dans les technologies d’impression 3D, et constitue une nouvelle étape dans sa stratégie de croissance par acquisitions dans ce secteur. ![Bedrock 3D logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bedrock-3D-logo-340x83.jpg) BEDROCK 3D devient la deuxième société opérationnelle du groupe Novio-Scan, aux côtés d’Insolution, qui fabrique des [imprimantes 3D permettant aux podologues de produire des semelles orthopédiques sur mesure](https://www.voxelmatters.com/skh-3d-prints-custom-insoles-for-diabetic-foot-care/). Insolution associe la [numérisation 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/), des logiciels d’impression et des matériaux propriétaires à des technologies de fraisage conventionnelles ainsi qu’à son propre procédé d’impression 3D. Selon 819 Capital Partners, le groupe Novio-Scan rassemble des entreprises et des technologies complémentaires dans les domaines des matériaux, du matériel, des logiciels et d’applications finales spécifiques. L’association de BEDROCK 3D et d’Insolution constitue donc une étape logique dans cette stratégie. Avec l’intégration de BEDROCK 3D, Novio-Scan Holding se dote d’une expertise interne dans le domaine des matériaux, qui vient compléter les compétences en matériel et en logiciels dont le groupe dispose déjà par l’intermédiaire d’Insolution. À court terme, 819 Capital Partners prévoit de se concentrer sur le développement des activités de BEDROCK 3D. La société a également indiqué qu’elle continuerait à rechercher d’autres entreprises et technologies du marché de l’impression 3D susceptibles de rejoindre le groupe Novio-Scan. --- # Anouk Wipprecht designs light-up trophies for Royal Delft’s final Formula 1 Dutch GP Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/anouk-wipprecht-designs-light-up-trophies-for-royal-delfts-final-formula-1-dutch-grand-prix/ Royal Delft has enlisted Dutch FashionTech designer Anouk Wipprecht to create the winner's and constructor's trophies for the 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix, the fourth and last time the historic ceramics house will supply trophies for the race at Circuit Zandvoort. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will present the winner's trophy on the podium on Sunday, August 23, inside the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk. ![Anouk Wipprecht designs light-up trophies for Royal Delft](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ANOUK.jpg)Wipprecht, known for merging wearable technology with traditional craft, worked with Royal Delft's artisans to fit a flexible electroluminescent material inside the trophies' Dutch lion and number 1 elements. The material lets those details glow from within, turning a fired ceramic object into something closer to a lit-up interface than a static award. "For me, technology is most interesting when it is not only functional, but gives an object a new form of expression," Wipprecht said. "In this trophy, I translate the dynamics of Formula 1 into light, transforming the traditional ceramic object into an interactive, almost living interface." The decoration around that lighting stays rooted in Delft Blue tradition: floral motifs broken up like shards across the surface and rejoined with gold lines borrowed from the Japanese repair technique of kintsugi. The constructor's trophy pulls from Royal Delft's historic Pijnacker decoration, pairing deep red, Delft Blue and gold in a nod to the Dutch flag, with the gold lines standing in for the memories the circuit has built up over its run on the F1 calendar. Wipprecht's design work has long run through 3D printing. VoxelMatters has followed her projects for years, from the [3D printed SpeakerDress that turns its wearer into a walking sound system](https://www.voxelmatters.com/anouk-wipprechts-latest-3d-printed-speakerdress-turns-alien-boombox/) to an [open-source robotic dress built with Elegoo and a mind-controlled ScreenDress](https://www.voxelmatters.com/anouk-wipprecht-releases-mind-controlled-3d-printed-screendress/). Across that body of work, 3D printing is less a manufacturing shortcut than a design language: it lets her prototype sensors, electronics and moving parts directly into a garment or object's structure, then iterate fast on forms that would be difficult to produce any other way. The Royal Delft trophies apply that same instinct to a material she had not worked in before, threading an electronic lighting layer into hand-thrown and hand-painted porcelain rather than a 3D printed shell. For the second- and third-place trophies, Dutch DJ and producer Don Diablo, born Don Pepijn Schipper, painted a design that rises from a traditional Delft Blue landscape of windmills and sailing ships into a sky filled with hexagons, a recurring motif from his HEXAGON label. He said the windmill motif refers to his childhood in Drenthe, where he grew up next to one, and the maritime imagery is also a quiet nod to his family name. Every trophy in the collection is made and painted entirely by hand at Royal Delft's atelier in Delft, the last Delft Blue factory still operating from the 17th century. The brand has kept that continuity by pairing its craftspeople with outside collaborators on other pieces, including work with Moooi, Marcel Wanders and the Miffy brand Mercis, and by continuing to update its production and decoration methods rather than freezing them in place. This will be the fourth and final Royal Delft trophy collection for the Dutch Grand Prix, closing out a run that began after Zandvoort returned to the F1 calendar. Formula 1 confirmed in 2026 that the race would end after this edition following a one-year contract extension. --- # Solidon3D turns a downloaded STL into a part that fits, without CAD Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/solidon3d-turns-a-downloaded-stl-into-a-part-that-fits-without-cad/ Solidon3D, at solidon3d.de, is a desktop application built by Robert Schneider. It sets out to close the gap between a downloaded model and a part that actually fits, without first having to master CAD. The program leads to a printable part along four routes that all end in the same scene. The same operation history and the same check report lead to a separate decision for each part. The demo is already available, complete, and requires no account. It runs until 30 October 2026; after that date it stops launching, while the project files themselves remain untouched. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-140804-640x392.png) ## What happens when the demo expires In practice this means that after 30 October 2026 the demo itself will stop launching, so the application will not open. Expiry does not, however, delete, lock or watermark existing work. That is a deliberate contrast with demos that, on expiry, take away or spoil what was made earlier. Anything already exported to STL, 3MF, STEP, OBJ or PLY will open after the demo expires in any other program, without Solidon3D. Native projects, meaning the ZIP with JSON inside and the full editable operation history, do need a running Solidon3D to be reopened and edited further. The data itself does not spell out what happens to these files after 30 October: it says only that the demo stops launching and that projects remain untouched, so further editing of native files most likely requires the full version at that point, though the source does not confirm this outright. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-140814-640x367.png) ## Four routes to a printable part The first route is editing someone else's model. In a downloaded STL, holes, pockets and wall thicknesses are named features for the program, ones you can click and change by a number, and the file can be dragged straight from MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse, skipping the downloads folder. The second is building from scratch from dimensions and proven blocks such as nut seats, threaded inserts, threads or hinges; the agent sets up the parameters and embeds the blocks, and turning a number recalculates the model at once. The third is generating from text or an image. The fourth is sculpting shapes that cannot be dimensioned, with six brushes, where the whole session stays a single step in the history, and spots that are too thin show up as a number while you work. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-140857-640x385.png) ## The non-destructive history What ties these four routes together is the non-destructive history. Every step remains an operation that can be changed at any moment, and changing one dimension recalculates the model even 20 steps later. Taking a wall from 2.40 to 3.60 millimetres pulls the hollowing, the lid, the holes and the fits through the recalculation with it. The register holds 86 such operations, 40 standard part sizes and 16 printer profiles, plus 9 ready example projects. ## What the program shows before the slicer The core is what the program shows before the slicer starts. The check report flags open edges, reversed normals, walls thinner than two extrusion widths and a file that did not state its unit, and it counts findings by errors, warnings and notes; each one jumps to its place in the model and carries a suggested action. Layer analysis shows overhangs, islands, bridge lengths and support volume without firing up the slicer, and the orientation search suggests the pose that leaves the fewest of them. Fits come from the material profile: clearance, interference and flush fit come off a calibration ladder that you print once, instead of guessing on the third attempt. When a part is too large for the bed, a single operation splits it and adds its own pins, holes and fits. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-140908-640x511.png) ## The optional AI layer The AI sits on top and is optional. Instead of clicking through menus, you can describe in the chat what should happen, and the agent reaches for the same tools as the menus, with its proposal undone by a single undo. Geometry is computed by code throughout, while the language model stays with turning a sentence into an operation; the creator measures this, running 39 reference requests against every agent change. The chat runs on the user's own API key, where the provider charges pennies per proposal, or locally through Ollama for free, which needs a model on the order of 14 billion parameters and a graphics card with 16 GB of memory. Without AI, without an account and without internet, the rest of the program works in full. ## What Solidon3D does not do Solidon3D is not a slicer: it analyses and prepares the part, while the print file comes out of the slicer, to which the program hands the model and whose G-code it reads back as a cross-check. It keeps projects as files on disk, a zipped archive with JSON inside, with export to STL, 3MF, STEP, OBJ and PLY, so there is no cloud and no telemetry here. The generative route calls for the most caution. A mesh from text or an image goes through a repair chain and comes out printable in some 20 seconds, but the program itself states that it gives no dimensional guarantees for generated meshes, and precise design stays on the first two routes. This also needs a local ComfyUI with a generator model and a strong card; without them, editing and building from dimensions remain. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-22-140927-640x347.png) ## Demo, distribution and price The demo is the full version with a single end date: no watermarks, no export lock, no features held back for later. The Windows 10/11 package weighs 179 MB, the Linux Flatpak version 260 MB, and macOS comes in two packages; on first launch Windows shows a blue notice about an unsigned application, because the signature will follow once the certificate is in. The licence is tied to a person rather than to a single computer, so it covers the desk, the laptop and the machine in the workshop, and commercial use is included. The full version costs 69 EUR one time, with every update from the 1.x branch included in the price. After 31 January 2027 the price rises to 99 EUR. --- # 819 Capital Partners adquiere el fabricante de filamentos BEDROCK 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/819-capital-partners-uebernimmt-den-filamenthersteller-bedrock-3d/ 819 Capital Partners ha adquirido BEDROCK 3D, un fabricante de filamentos para impresión 3D profesional con sede en Emmen (Países Bajos). La operación supone la incorporación de la empresa en Novio-Scan Holding, el grupo mediante el cual 819 Capital Partners ha estado consolidando compañías tecnológicas del sector de la fabricación aditiva y la impresión 3D, y constituye el siguiente paso en la estrategia de inversiones y expansión que está desarrollando la firma dentro del sector. ![Bedrock 3D logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bedrock-3D-logo-340x83.jpg) BEDROCK 3D se convierte así en la segunda empresa operativa del grupo Novio-Scan junto con Insolution, una compañía que fabrica [impresoras 3D para que los podólogos puedan elaborar plantillas ortopédicas personalizadas](https://www.voxelmatters.com/skh-3d-prints-custom-insoles-for-diabetic-foot-care/). Insolution combina el [escaneado 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/), su propio software de impresión y una gama de materiales patentados con la tecnología de fresado tradicional y su exclusivo sistema de impresión 3D. Desde 819 Capital Partners señalan que el grupo Novio-Scan articula su actividad en torno a una serie de empresas y tecnologías de materiales, equipos, software y aplicaciones específicas para los usuarios finales que se refuerzan mutuamente, por lo que la incorporación de BEDROCK 3D e Insolution supone un paso lógico dentro de esta estrategia. Con la adquisición de BEDROCK 3D, Novio-Scan Holding suma su experiencia interna en materia de materiales para complementar las capacidades de hardware y software con las que ya contaba gracias a Insolution.  La firma de inversión asegura que sus planes a corto plazo para BEDROCK 3D pasan por impulsar el crecimiento del negocio, al tiempo que confirma que continuará buscando nuevas empresas y tecnologías del mercado de la impresión 3D que puedan incorporarse al grupo Novio-Scan. --- # Los laboratorios nacionales de Oak Ridge e Idaho presentan unos recipientes a presión impresos en 3D mediante la WAAM Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/die-nationalen-forschungslabore-oak-ridge-und-idaho-praesentieren-3d-gedruckte-druckbehaelter-die-im-drahtlichtbogenverfahren-hergestellt-wurden/ El [Laboratorio Nacional de Oak Ridge](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oak-ridge-national-laboratory/) (ORNL) y el Laboratorio Nacional de Idaho (INL) han unido sus fuerzas en un proyecto dirigido a ampliar la cadena de suministro de recipientes a presión del país mediante la fabricación aditiva por arco de alambre (WAAM). Ambos centros exhibieron un modelo de demostración durante el evento Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Days (M2IND) impreso en una aleación de acero de grado nuclear con la plataforma MedUSA del ORNL, la cual dispone de tres brazos robóticos y emplea hilo de metal fundido para fabricar componentes de gran tamaño. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-03-340x202.jpg) El INL ha aportado su experiencia en el ámbito de los reactores nucleares y la inteligencia artificial, mientras que [el ORNL ha contribuido con sus estudios sobre la fabricación aditiva y el uso de la Manufacturing Demonstration Facility](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ornl-reduces-inspection-time-for-3d-printed-nuclear-parts-by-85/). «El INL y sus socios de la industria van a acelerar el desarrollo de nuevos diseños de reactores y sistemas de fabricación mediante las herramientas de IA», asegura Shannon Bragg-Sitton, directora adjunta del Área de Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Energía y el Medio Ambiente del Laboratorio Nacional de Idaho. «La ventaja que convierte al ORNL en una institución única es nuestra capacidad de combinar la ciencia de primer nivel con las posibilidades que ofrece la Manufacturing Demonstration Facility para lograr que la innovación pase de la fase de investigación a tener un impacto en el mundo real», explica Robert Wagner, director adjunto del Área de Ciencias y Tecnologías de la Energía del ORNL. Los investigadores trabajan para conseguir lo que denominan recipientes a presión «validados desde el momento de su fabricación»; es decir, componentes cuya conformidad se evalúa a partir de los datos recogidos durante el propio proceso de impresión, en lugar de tener que someterlos a ensayos tras la producción. ![Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs demo wire arc 3D printed pressure vessels](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ORNL-Idaho-01-340x191.jpg) «El objetivo es obtener unos componentes para recipientes a presión que podamos validar desde el momento de su fabricación utilizando los datos recopilados durante la impresión, lo que nos permitirá garantizar que sean idóneos para entornos extremos», afirma Patxi Fernández-Zelaia, investigador principal del ORNL. «Este proyecto aprovecha la experiencia de ambos laboratorios para aunar la IA y la ciencia de datos con la impresión 3D, de modo que podamos evaluar el rendimiento de una pieza en tiempo real y no únicamente tras la fase de producción», señala Jorgen Rufner, responsable del grupo de fabricación avanzada del INL. En julio, la plataforma MedUSA imprimió un recipiente a presión nuclear de pequeñas dimensiones, mientras que en junio el microreactor R1 Mark-0 de Antares Nuclear Inc. alcanzó la criticidad en el INL. Ambos laboratorios aplican ahora el mismo planteamiento a la fabricación de unos soportes para sensores de neutrones destinados a las instalaciones de Antares, aunque sus aplicaciones abarcan el refinado químico, la industria del petróleo y gas, la de la defensa y la aeroespacial. --- # 819 Capital Partners acquires filament maker BEDROCK 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/819-capital-partners-uebernimmt-den-filamenthersteller-bedrock-3d/ 819 Capital Partners has acquired BEDROCK 3D, an Emmen, Netherlands-based producer of filaments for professional 3D printing. The deal adds BEDROCK 3D to Novio-Scan Holding, the group through which 819 Capital Partners has been consolidating 3D printing technology companies, and comes as the next step in the firm's buy-and-build strategy in the sector. ![Bedrock 3D logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bedrock-3D-logo-340x83.jpg) BEDROCK 3D became the second operating company in the Novio-Scan Group, joining Insolution, which makes [3D printers for podiatrists to produce custom orthopedic insoles](https://www.voxelmatters.com/skh-3d-prints-custom-insoles-for-diabetic-foot-care/). Insolution combines [3D scanning](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/), proprietary printing software and materials with both traditional milling technology and its own 3D printing process. 819 Capital Partners stated that the Novio-Scan Group is built around companies and technologies in materials, hardware, software and specific end-use applications that reinforce one another, and that the combination of BEDROCK 3D and Insolution is a logical step in that approach. With BEDROCK 3D's addition, Novio-Scan Holding gains in-house materials expertise to go alongside the hardware and software capabilities it already holds through Insolution.  819 Capital Partners stated its near-term plans for BEDROCK 3D center on growing the business, and also said it would continue to look for additional companies and technologies in the 3D printing market that could be added to the Novio-Scan Group. --- # Madrid hospital implants a 3D printed titanium bone metamaterial prosthesis Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/madrid-hospital-implants-a-3d-printed-titanium-bone-metamaterial-prosthesis/ A 38-year-old man [with a high-grade bone sarcoma in his tibia](https://www.voxelmatters.com/rowan-uni-researchers-3d-print-tumor-models-to-study-bone-cancer/) underwent surgery at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón in Madrid to receive what the hospital claims was the first personalized bone metamaterial prosthesis in the world. [Oncological surgeons at the center implanted the device ](https://www.voxelmatters.com/unsw-develops-new-3d-printed-bone-implant/)after no conventional implant could remove the tumor while preserving the mobility of the patient’s knee, and nearly a year after the surgery the patient has had no infections or surgery-related complications. Knee alignment and mobility have both maintained steady progress, and the patient has recovered enough to walk, often without crutches. ## A structure built to fill bone [The prosthesis was designed and manufactured by the hospital's Advanced Planning and 3D Manufacturing Unit (UPAM3D)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/ohio-state-uses-3d-printing-to-improve-cancer-surgery-precision/), working with the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. It was 3D printed in titanium alloy using millimeter-scale bars arranged to recreate the form and function of bone, an approach the hospital said drew on aerospace manufacturing. The finished piece weighed 300 grams and withstood loads exceeding 500 kilograms. Rather than replacing the missing bone outright, the structure was designed to fill it and absorb stress that would otherwise weaken the surrounding bone. ## Digital twin UPAM3D built the prosthesis from a digital twin of the patient's healthy leg, generated from radiological images, and simulated real-world loads including walking, climbing stairs and stumbling to guide the design.  Fixation screws were oriented toward the zones of highest-quality bone, and during surgery, the prosthesis was filled with spongy bone from the hospital's Bone and Bone-Tendon Tissue Bank, interlacing the graft within the metal structure to promote bone integration. --- # Creality warns of first-half loss three months after Hong Kong IPO Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/creality-warns-of-first-half-loss-three-months-after-hong-kong-ipo/ [Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/creality-3d/) expects a loss attributable to owners of between RMB53 million and RMB63 million (approximately US$7.9 million to US$9.4 million, compared with a profit of RMB107.49 million (approximately US$16.0 million) in the same period last year, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On a non-IFRS basis that adds back share-based compensation and listing expenses, the company still expects an adjusted net loss of RMB10 million to RMB20 million (approximately US$1.5 million to US$3.0 million) for the period. The loss followed intensified promotional efforts and pricing concessions to expand overseas market presence, combined with inventory clearance tied to product upgrades, both of which cut gross profit margin. Growth in Creality's online direct sales business and heavier offline brand marketing raised spending on promotion fees paid to e-commerce platforms, offline stores, and channel partners. Research and development costs rose as the company expanded its R&D team and added personnel and material expenses. Foreign exchange losses from the Renminbi's continued appreciation against the US dollar added further pressure over the period. ![Shenzhen Creality 3D expects a financial loss in H1 2026. Learn more about the financial outlook and challenges.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-06-02-121749.png)[Creality listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 29, 2026, becoming the first consumer 3D printing company to debut there](https://www.voxelmatters.com/creality-goes-public-a-177-million-bet-on-the-future-of-consumer-3d-printing/). The IPO raised HK$1.272 billion in net proceeds (approximately US$162.2 million, at HK$7.84 per US dollar as of August 21, 2026), was oversubscribed 3,829 times, and opened 80% above its offer price. The profit warning lands roughly three months later. By 2025 GMV, Creality held the No. 2 position globally in consumer 3D printers with an 11.2% market share, led the consumer 3D scanner market with 45.3%, and ranked fourth in consumer laser engravers with 4.8%. Group revenue reached RMB3.13 billion (approximately US$465.7 million) in 2025 with an adjusted net profit of RMB92.4 million (approximately US$13.7 million), though 3D printer gross margin had already slipped from 30.9% in 2023 to 28.4% in 2025 as competitors cut prices and added automation. Overseas markets constituted about 74% of 2025 revenue, with products sold in roughly 140 countries. Creality separately disclosed the resignation of financial director Xie Wujian, effective July 8, 2026. Xie, who also served as vice general manager, secretary to the Board, and joint company secretary, cited his own personal development plans as the reason; the Board said he had no disagreement with directors and flagged nothing else requiring shareholder attention. Kitty Yeung Siu Wai, the Group's other joint company secretary, remains in the role as sole company secretary, and the Board said Xie's departure will not materially affect the Group's financial operations. The disclosure does not link the resignation to the anticipated loss: personal development plans are the only reason given, and the effective date falls just after the six-month period covered by the profit warning. The figures are based on a preliminary assessment of unaudited management accounts and have not been reviewed by Creality's auditor or audit committee. Full interim results are due by the end of August 2026 and may differ from the estimates in this filing. --- # Camp Pendleton refuerza su preparación en materia de defensa con los sistemas de AM de metal y polímeros de EOS Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/camp-pendleton-verbessert-die-verteidigungsbereitschaft-durch-additive-fertigung-mit-eos-metallen-und-polymeren/ El Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU. y el conjunto de las Fuerzas Armadas estadounidenses buscan continuamente mejorar su preparación operativa tanto mediante el desarrollo de armamento de última generación y tecnologías para el campo de batalla como a través de la optimización de las cadenas de suministro y los procesos de mantenimiento. Estos últimos han sido el eje central de un ejercicio de campo llevado a cabo recientemente en Camp Pendleton, una de las mayores bases de la Infantería de Marina de Estados Unidos. Allí, la Primera Fuerza Expedicionaria de los Marines (I MEF) ha evaluado el impacto de la fabricación aditiva de metal y polímeros en las [cadenas de suministro de defensa](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/categoria/fabricacion-aditiva-industrial/defensa/), además de poner a prueba la viabilidad de estas tecnologías para producir piezas a la carta en sobre el terreno. Como parte de este ejercicio, Phillips Federal, proveedor del gobierno estadounidense, y [EOS](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/eos/), la empresa líder en tecnologías de fusión de lecho de polvo, han sido los responsables de proporcionar las soluciones de fabricación aditiva de metal y polímeros de la base; en concreto, una [impresora 3D de metal](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/eos-realizara-el-montaje-de-las-impresoras-3d-para-metal-eos-m-290-en-texas/) EOS M 290 y un sistema SLS EOS P 396. Ambos equipos se han utilizado en una amplia variedad de aplicaciones, entre ellas la producción de componentes esenciales para las pruebas de campo. Por ejemplo, la EOS P 396 ha permitido fabricar más de 400 dispositivos antirreflectantes tipo *killflash* para visores de armas. Mientras que el Cuerpo puede tardar hasta 59 días en obtener estos repuestos a través de las vías tradicionales, fabricarlos mediante la impresión 3D ha llevado tan solo dos y se ha traducido en un ahorro de más de 28 000 dólares. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2.jpeg) La I MEF también ha recurrido a esta tecnología para producir 34 conjuntos de antena en solo 12 horas, lo que ha supuesto una reducción considerable de los plazos de entrega en comparación con los 184 días que suelen tardar a través de los canales de aprovisionamiento tradicionales. La tecnología SLS de EOS para polímeros también les ha permitido elaborar unas empuñaduras para generadores, que han terminado de fabricar en solo 10 horas con un coste aproximado de 3 dólares por unidad, y unos tiradores de repuesto para camiones, cuya fabricación ha requerido tan solo 9 horas frente a los 19 días que llevan habitualmente. En lo que respecta a la metalurgia, Camp Pendleton ha apostado por la plataforma M 290 de EOS para producir una serie de componentes de metal que sufrían severos retrasos debido a los problemas de la cadena de suministro. Entre estas piezas se incluyen 36 soportes giratorios para el fusil M4, que han visto reducidos sus plazos de entrega de 68 días a solo 10 horas; unas placas de soporte para el radar TPS-80 G/ATOR, que se han fabricado en menos de un día (a través de los proveedores habituales pueden tardar hasta 27 meses), y unas levas para cierres de compresión PAWL, cuyo periodo de entrega ha pasado de 27 meses a únicamente 10 horas. Asimismo, el equipo de la I MEF ha impreso varios componentes que estaban pendientes de envío —y que en algunos casos acumulaban un retraso hasta dos años— en cuestión de un par de días. «El ejercicio estaba diseñado para ir más allá de las meras demostraciones tecnológicas y probar las aplicaciones reales que puede tener la fabricación aditiva sobre el terreno», ha comentado Patrick Tucker, director de Desarrollo Estratégico de Negocios de Phillips Federal y coronel retirado del Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU. «El objetivo de la misión era redefinir la forma en que equipamos, apoyamos y mantenemos la capacidad operativa de los soldados». Las ventajas que ha ofrecido la tecnología de fabricación aditiva de EOS en Camp Pendleton resultan incuestionables. Los retrasos en la cadena de suministro y las prolongadas demoras en la entrega de determinados repuestos constituyen un desafío crítico para las fuerzas armadas de todo el mundo, por lo que la posibilidad de producir piezas de alta calidad esenciales para la misión en el momento y el lugar en el que se necesitan supone un auténtico antes y después. En el ejercicio que han llevado a cabo los Marines, se han observado mejoras en todos los ámbitos gracias a estos sistemas de producción* in situ*, desde la velocidad de fabricación hasta la capacidad de respuesta de la cadena de suministro y la preparación general para el combate. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3.jpeg) «En este ejercicio, la tecnología de fusión de lecho de polvo por láser de EOS ha demostrado que puede reforzar nuestra capacidad de respuesta ante todo tipo de situaciones», ha añadido Tucker. «Nos hemos centrado en aquellos componentes con un elevado número de pedidos pendientes y hemos logrado fabricar la totalidad de las unidades en un periodo de tan solo dos días». Además de aprovechar las soluciones de AM de metal y polímeros para producir repuestos sobre el terreno, el equipo de Camp Pendleton también ha estudiado qué aplicaciones puede tener esta tecnología en el futuro, como la fabricación expedicionaria (es decir, la posibilidad de usar unidades de impresión 3D integradas en contenedores) y la producción rápida de drones para las fuerzas desplegadas. En última instancia, este ejercicio militar ha vuelto a poner de manifiesto la viabilidad de la fabricación aditiva para mejorar la preparación de las tropas militares y reducir la dependencia de las cadenas de suministro tradicionales —sujetas a frecuentes retrasos— a la hora de obtener piezas clave. La industria de la defensa ha apostado cada vez más por los procesos aditivos en los últimos años, y [el número de contratos entre empresas especializadas en este ámbito y proveedores de defensa no ha dejado de crecer](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-air-force-extends-metal-lfam-program-with-additional-9m-for-3d-systems/). Entre las razones más importantes que llevan a las organizaciones de defensa y las fuerzas armadas a confiar en esta tecnología se encuentran la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro y la posibilidad de llevar a cabo la producción sobre el propio terreno. Por ejemplo, la plataforma de fabricación en contenedores xCell de Firestorm Labs [imprimió recientemente más de 1000 componentes](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/firestorm-labs-fabrica-mas-de-1000-piezas-a-bordo-del-uss-essex/) a bordo del USS Essex durante una travesía de dos semanas, demostrando así el potencial de la fabricación expedicionaria. Asimismo, los marines norteamericanos destinados en Corea del Sur han puesto de manifiesto el potencial de la AM al imprimir en 3D [un componente de repuesto para un buque de la Guardia Costera de EE. UU.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/marines-3d-print-coast-guard-boat-part-in-hours-during-korea-exercise/), lo que ha contribuido a reducir los plazos de entrega de varias semanas a unas horas. --- # EPFL uses 3D nanoprinting to build sound-powered microfliers Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/epfl-uses-3d-nanoprinting-to-build-sound-powered-microfliers/ [Researchers at EPFL](https://www.voxelmatters.com/epfl-70x-efficiency-gain-holographic-volumetric-3d-printing/) have used [3D nanoprinting](https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-nanoprinting-microfluidic-devices/) to build ultralight aerial vehicles, called microfliers, that convert sound waves directly into thrust. The method – developed at EPFL's MicroBioRobotic Systems (MICROBS) Lab – removes the need for onboard motors, actuators or electronics. ![EPFL uses 3D nanoprinting to build sound-powered microfliers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EPFL-mini-drones-03-340x245.jpg) The devices rely on Helmholtz resonance, the physical principle behind the tone made by blowing across a bottle opening, in which trapped air oscillates in response to airflow passing over the cavity. In the EPFL devices, sound entering a cavity set the trapped air oscillating so that it escaped as a tight, directional jet, while air drawn back in spread out more evenly. That asymmetry between outgoing and incoming flow was what produced thrust. Using 3D nanoprinting, the team built microfliers with three microscopic acoustic cavities integrated directly into their polymer structures. The devices were powered by ultrasonic frequencies inaudible to the human ear and one design, weighing 150 micrograms, used its cavities to generate direct upward thrust like a rocket. A second microflier combined the cavities with small blades spinning at up to 13,000 revolutions per minute to produce helicopter-like aerodynamic lift. [The devices' reliance on hollow cavities allowed them to be built at very small scale](https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-printed-supercapacitor-plane-flies-for-45-seconds-off-a-four-second-long-charge/) and low weight through a range of 3D printing methods, using materials that included common 3D printing plastics, rubber-like polymers and glass. “Our concept is compatible with even further miniaturization, enabling advanced designs that push the boundaries of robotics and aeronautics,” said Junsun Hwang, PhD Student at the MICROBS Lab and first author of the study. At a larger, centimeter scale, the team applied the same principle to miniature boats fitted with up to three cavities, each tuned to a different audible frequency and positioned to push the boat in a specific direction. By changing the frequency of sound emitted from a speaker, the researchers selectively activated individual cavities to move the boats, steer them around obstacles and program them for autonomous navigation. ![EPFL uses 3D nanoprinting to build sound-powered microfliers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EPFL-mini-drones-02-340x211.jpg) Selman Sakar, Head of the MicroBioRobotic Systems Lab at [EPFL's](https://www.voxelmatters.com/epfl-researchers-build-fracture-and-fatigue-resistant-3d-printed-elastomer/) School of Engineering, said the approach differed from earlier acoustic techniques that levitated passive objects rather than propelling active ones.  “Instead of pushing devices around with sound waves, we have created acoustic resonators that are tuned to harness sound at specific frequencies to generate directional thrust and controlled motion,” Sakar said. “Our work shows the feasibility of transforming a simple, cleverly designed mechanical piece into robotic matter.” Sakar said several sound-responsive structures could eventually be built into a single flexible device, each reacting to a different frequency. “This would allow specific parts of the device to move, bend or vibrate, potentially leading to aerodynamic robotic devices that can change shape in response to sound,” he said. --- # Bosch Rexroth, voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV demonstrate VX9000 for heavy casting molds Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/bosch-rexroth-voxeljet-and-fraunhofer-igcv-build-3d-printer-for-heavy-casting-molds/ [Voxeljet](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/voxeljet/), [Bosch Rexroth](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/bosch-rexroth/) and the [Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology (IGCV)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fraunhofer-develops-multi-metal-3d-printing-process-for-rocket-components/) worked together on the VX9000, an industrial 3D printer built to produce sand molds for large metal castings. GE Vernova joined the project as a partner for development and commercialization, while Projektträger Jülich and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action supported the work. ![Bosch Rexroth, voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV build 3D printer for heavy casting molds](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Voxeljet-01-340x191.jpg) The VX9000 printed sand molds for castings weighing 10 to 60 metric tons, using recycled molding sand compatible with existing foundry processes. Bosch Rexroth supplied the linear motion technology behind the printer's movement system, including roller rail systems, ball screw assemblies and MKR linear modules built with ball rail systems and a toothed belt drive. The system centers on an 8-meter-long linear axis carrying seven carriages. “Our highly stable and low-wear linear motion technology components form the foundation for the required accuracy,” said Uwe Schulz, Account Development Manager at Bosch Rexroth. Alexander Kudernatsch, Director Services at voxeljet, [said the VX9000 was, in the company's assessment, the largest 3D printer for foundry products worldwide](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxeljets-vx9000-used-by-ge-to-3d-print-9-5m-long-sand-molds/). The VX9000 targeted sand cast molds for components used in wind and hydropower turbines, the pump industry, and automotive and aircraft parts, along with artistic castings.  The collaboration pairs voxeljet's printing process with Bosch Rexroth's motion components and Fraunhofer IGCV's casting and process expertise. --- # Camp Pendleton verbessert die Verteidigungsbereitschaft durch additive Fertigung mit EOS-Metallen und -Polymeren Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/camp-pendleton-verbessert-die-verteidigungsbereitschaft-durch-additive-fertigung-mit-eos-metallen-und-polymeren/ Das US-Marinekorps und das gesamte US-Militär sind ständig bestrebt, die Einsatzbereitschaft durch modernste Waffen und Technologien für den Feldeinsatz sowie durch optimierte Lieferketten und Wartungsprozesse zu verbessern. Letztere standen im Mittelpunkt einer kürzlich durchgeführten Feldübung in Camp Pendleton, einem der größten Stützpunkte des Marinekorps in den Vereinigten Staaten. Dort bewertete die 1. Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) die Auswirkungen der additiven Fertigung mit Metall und Polymeren auf die [Lieferketten im Verteidigungsbereich](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/kategorie/industrielle-additive-fertigung/verteidigung/) und testete die Eignung der Technologien für die bedarfsgerechte Produktion im Einsatz. Im Rahmen dieser Übung stellten der US-Regierungslieferant Phillips Federal und der Marktführer im Bereich der Pulverbettfusion, [EOS](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/eos/), dem Camp Pendleton sowohl Metall- als auch Polymer-AM-Lösungen zur Verfügung. Konkret handelte es sich um einen [EOS M 290 Metall-3D-Drucker](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/eos-wird-die-3d-drucker-eos-m-290-aus-metall-in-texas-fertigen/) und ein EOS P 396 SLS-System. Diese wurden für eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen eingesetzt, darunter die Herstellung einsatzkritischer Komponenten in Feldtests. So wurde beispielsweise das EOS P 396 zur Herstellung von über 400 entspiegelten „Killflash“-Vorrichtungen für die Waffenoptik eingesetzt. Während die Beschaffung herkömmlicher Ersatzteile bis zu 59 Tage dauern konnte, wurden die 3D-gedruckten Vorrichtungen in nur zwei Tagen hergestellt, wodurch das Marine Corps über 28.000 US-Dollar einsparen konnte. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2.jpeg) Das I MEF hat zudem 34 Antennenbaugruppen erfolgreich im 3D-Druckverfahren hergestellt, deren Fertigung lediglich 12 Stunden in Anspruch nahm – eine drastische Verkürzung der Vorlaufzeit im Vergleich zu den 184 Tagen, die über herkömmliche Beschaffungsketten benötigt wurden. Zu den weiteren Anwendungen der SLS-Technologie von EOS im Bereich der Polymer-Additivfertigung gehörten Generatorgriffe, deren Herstellung nur 10 Stunden dauerte und etwa 3 US-Dollar pro Stück kostete, sowie Ersatzgriffe für Lastkraftwagen, deren Fertigung nur neun Stunden dauerte – im Vergleich zu 19 Tagen. Im Metallbereich nutzte Camp Pendleton die M 290-Plattform von EOS, um eine Reihe von Metallkomponenten herzustellen, bei denen es zuvor zu erheblichen Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette gekommen war. Zu diesen Komponenten gehörten 36 M4-Schwenkhalterungen, bei denen die Vorlaufzeiten von 68 Tagen auf nur 10 Stunden verkürzt wurden; TPS-80 G/ATOR-Radartragplatten, die in weniger als einem Tag hergestellt wurden – im Vergleich zu Lieferzeiten von bis zu 27 Monaten; sowie PAWL-Kompressionsverriegelungs-Nockenwellen, deren Lieferzeiten von 27 Monaten auf nur 10 Stunden verkürzt wurden. Das Team der I MEF fertigte außerdem eine Reihe von Komponenten, die im Rückstand waren, von denen einige Lieferzeiten von bis zu zwei Jahren hatten. Diese wurden in nur wenigen Tagen hergestellt. „Die Übung war darauf ausgelegt, über reine Technologiedemonstrationen hinauszugehen und praktische Anwendungsmöglichkeiten für die additive Fertigung in Einsatzumgebungen zu belegen“, erklärte Patrick Tucker, Strategic Business Development Manager bei Phillips Federal und Oberst a. D. des US-Marinekorps. „Im Mittelpunkt der Mission stand die Neudefinition der Art und Weise, wie Soldaten ausgerüstet, unterstützt und versorgt werden.“ Die Vorteile des Einsatzes der AM-Technologie von EOS in Camp Pendleton können gar nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden. Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette und lange Vorlaufzeiten für Ersatzteile stellen für Verteidigungsorganisationen weltweit eine zentrale Herausforderung dar. Daher ist die Möglichkeit, hochwertige, einsatzkritische Teile auf Abruf und direkt am Einsatzort herzustellen, ein echter Durchbruch. Bei dieser speziellen Übung des Marine Corps wurden dank der Produktion vor Ort Verbesserungen in allen Bereichen festgestellt – von der Produktionsgeschwindigkeit über die Reaktionsfähigkeit der Lieferkette bis hin zur allgemeinen militärischen Einsatzbereitschaft. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3.jpeg) „Diese Übung ermöglichte es der EOS-Laser-Pulverbettfusion, zu zeigen, wie sie die Einsatzbereitschaft in einem breiten Spektrum von Anwendungsbereichen verbessern kann“, fügte Tucker hinzu. „Sie konzentrierte sich auf Artikel mit hohen Rückstandszahlen und druckte die gesamte Menge in nur zwei Tagen.“ Neben dem Einsatz der AM-Lösungen für Metall und Polymer zur Herstellung von Ersatzteilen direkt am Einsatzort untersuchte das Team in Camp Pendleton auch zukünftige Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Technologie, darunter die expeditionäre Fertigung (d. h. die containerisierte 3D-Druckeinheit) und die schnelle Drohnenproduktion für eingesetzte Streitkräfte. Letztendlich hat die Militärübung erneut die Eignung der additiven Fertigung (AM) unter Beweis gestellt, die militärische Einsatzbereitschaft zu steigern und die Abhängigkeit von traditionellen, verzögerungsanfälligen Lieferketten für missionskritische Teile zu verringern. Der Verteidigungssektor hat in den letzten Jahren zunehmend AM-Technologien eingeführt, wobei die [Zahl der Verträge zwischen AM-Technologieunternehmen und Zulieferern der Verteidigungsindustrie stetig zunimmt](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-air-force-extends-metal-lfam-program-with-additional-9m-for-3d-systems/). Die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Lieferkette und die Produktion direkt am Einsatzort sind die wichtigsten Gründe, warum Verteidigungsorganisationen und Streitkräfte auf diese Technologie setzen. So wurden beispielsweise mit der containerisierten Fertigungsplattform „xCell“ von Firestorm Labs kürzlich an Bord der USS Essex während einer zweiwöchigen Fahrt [über 1.000 Teile im 3D-Druckverfahren hergestellt](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/firestorm-labs-druckt-an-bord-der-uss-essex-mehr-als-1-000-teile/), was die Eignung dieser Technologie für die expeditionäre Fertigung unter Beweis stellte. Auch in Südkorea stationierte US-Marinesoldaten demonstrierten den Nutzen der additiven Fertigung, indem sie ein [Ersatzteil für ein Schiff der US-Küstenwache](https://www.voxelmatters.com/marines-3d-print-coast-guard-boat-part-in-hours-during-korea-exercise/) im 3D-Druckverfahren herstellten und so die Vorlaufzeiten von mehreren Wochen auf wenige Stunden verkürzten. --- # Mintion launches W1 electric filament respooler Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/mintion-launches-w1-electric-filament-respooler-upgrades-pre-orders-to-injection-molded-production/ Chinese company [Mintion](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/mintion/) has launched the W1 Electric Filament Respooler, a tool built to speed up filament transfer and spool organization for makers running multi-color prints and AMS-style workflows. Transferring filament between spools, prepping bulk filament, and saving partially used rolls are tasks many makers handle regularly, and the W1 targets all three. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/W1-7-2.jpg)The W1 covers several filament management tasks: moving third-party filament onto Bambu Lab AMS-compatible spools, converting 3kg bulk filament into standard 1kg spools, and recovering tangled or partially used rolls. Mintion has shown with the recent release of the filtration unit (read our review [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-review-mintion-v1-can-save-you-a-headache-from-printing-abs-asa/)) that it can deliver good-quality products at a fair price. A linear rail guidance system keeps the winding consistent, and three speed modes, silent, normal, and turbo, let users choose between quiet operation and faster transfers. The W1 rewinds a full 1kg spool in under four minutes on turbo mode, though actual times vary with filament type and spool condition. The W1 is built for simple, single-step operation across those use cases, aimed at makers who switch filaments frequently, run AMS systems, or want a more convenient way to organize their filament collection. When Mintion opened pre-orders for the W1, the first production batch was set to use 3D printed components. After feedback from users, 3D printing communities, content creators, and distributors, the company moved every pre-order to the injection-molded version instead, for better consistency, durability, and finish. Shipments are scheduled for mid to late September; customers who don't want to wait can request a refund directly from Mintion. The W1 is available for pre-order now at an early bird price of $89.99, 25% off the $119.99 regular price, with the injection-molded version shipping as the first batch. More details and specifications are available on Mintion's [product page](https://www.mintion.net/products/mintion-w1-electric-filament-respooler-for-bambu-lab-ams). --- # Vertico instals its largest 3D concrete printing system to date Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/vertico-instals-its-largest-3d-concrete-printing-system-to-date/ [Vertico](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/vertico/) has installed a 3D concrete printing system at ITeCons, an institute in Portugal dedicated to applied research, testing and development in construction, energy, environment and sustainability, in the company’s largest installation delivered to date. Built around Vertico's Robot on Track configuration, the tower was set up with a 10-meter track and a 3.1-meter robot reach intended to give ITeCons the capacity to produce large-scale concrete elements. The installation is expected to extend access to large-scale 3D concrete printing to researchers, students and industry partners working with the institute. [The Robot on Track configuration](https://www.voxelmatters.com/vertico-reports-41-construction-3d-printers-sold-globally/) pairs a robotic arm with a linear track, extending its working range beyond that of a stationary setup. At ITeCons, the setup was sized to produce larger concrete elements than smaller Vertico installations allow. The company's broader product line includes the Accelerator Printhead, a two-component print head it positions as its flagship product, alongside single-component printers and 6-axis robotic systems. Vertico provides end-to-end services spanning 3D design, construction calculations, programming, production and transport, along with a human-machine interface (HMI) system and slicing software compatible with the Rhino and Grasshopper design platforms. To mark the installation, the ITeCons team used the new Robot on Track system to print a concrete column measuring 3 meters in height, which Vertico says is the tallest column it has produced to date. Vertico's robotic system lineup includes On Track alongside [Solo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/vertico-unveils-solo-robot-standalone-3d-concrete-printing-solution/), Compact, LabCell and EduCell configurations, [which have produced installations](https://www.voxelmatters.com/vertico-brings-scale-model-of-diamanti-3d-printed-bridge-to-venice-biennale/) across more than 40 locations worldwide. --- # Camp Pendleton renforce sa préparation opérationnelle grâce à la FA métallique et polymère d’EOS Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/camp-pendleton-verbessert-die-verteidigungsbereitschaft-durch-additive-fertigung-mit-eos-metallen-und-polymeren/ Le Corps des Marines des États-Unis, et plus largement l’armée américaine, cherchent constamment à améliorer leur préparation opérationnelle grâce à des armements de pointe et à des technologies déployables sur le terrain, mais aussi en optimisant les chaînes d’approvisionnement et les processus de maintenance. Ces derniers étaient au cœur d’un récent exercice mené à Camp Pendleton, l’une des plus grandes bases du Corps des Marines aux États-Unis. Sur place, la 1re Force expéditionnaire des Marines (I MEF) a évalué l’impact de la FA métallique et polymère sur les [chaînes d’approvisionnement de la défense ](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/categorie/fa-dans-lindustrie/defense-fr/)et testé la viabilité de ces technologies pour la production à la demande sur le terrain. Dans le cadre de cet exercice, Phillips Federal, fournisseur du gouvernement américain, et [EOS,](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/eos/) spécialiste de la fusion sur lit de poudre, ont mis à la disposition de Camp Pendleton des solutions de FA métallique et polymère. Il s’agissait plus précisément d’une [imprimante 3D métal EOS M 290](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/eos-va-assembler-ses-imprimantes-3d-metal-eos-m-290-au-texas/) et d’un système SLS EOS P 396. Ces équipements ont été utilisés pour diverses applications, notamment la production de composants critiques pour les missions lors d’essais sur le terrain. Par exemple, l’EOS P 396 a servi à produire plus de 400 dispositifs antireflets « killflash » destinés aux optiques d’armes. Alors que l’approvisionnement en pièces de rechange conventionnelles pouvait prendre jusqu’à 59 jours, les dispositifs imprimés en 3D ont été fabriqués en seulement deux jours, permettant au Corps des Marines d’économiser plus de 28 000 dollars. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2.jpeg)La I MEF a également réussi à imprimer en 3D 34 sous-ensembles d’antennes en seulement 12 heures, contre 184 jours avec les circuits d’approvisionnement traditionnels. Parmi les autres applications de FA polymère réalisées avec la technologie SLS d’EOS figuraient des poignées de générateur, produites en seulement 10 heures pour un coût d’environ 3 dollars par unité, ainsi que des poignées de remplacement pour camions, fabriquées en neuf heures contre 19 jours avec les méthodes d’approvisionnement habituelles. Du côté des métaux, Camp Pendleton a utilisé la plateforme EOS M 290 pour produire une série de composants métalliques dont l’approvisionnement accusait d’importants retards. Parmi eux figuraient 36 supports pivotants pour M4, dont le délai est passé de 68 jours à seulement 10 heures, des plaques de support pour les radars TPS-80 G/ATOR, fabriquées en moins d’une journée contre des délais pouvant atteindre 27 mois, ainsi que des arbres à cames pour loquets à compression PAWL, dont le délai est passé de 27 mois à seulement 10 heures. L’équipe de la I MEF a également produit plusieurs composants en rupture de stock, dont certains affichaient des délais d’approvisionnement pouvant atteindre deux ans. Ils ont été fabriqués en seulement quelques jours. « *L’exercice a été conçu pour aller au-delà de simples démonstrations technologiques et valider des applications concrètes de la FA dans des environnements de déploiement* », a déclaré Patrick Tucker, responsable du développement commercial stratégique chez Phillips Federal et colonel à la retraite du Corps des Marines des États-Unis. « *La mission visait à repenser la manière dont les combattants sont équipés, soutenus et approvisionnés dans la durée.* » [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3.jpeg) Les avantages de la technologie de FA d’EOS à Camp Pendleton sont considérables. Les perturbations des chaînes d’approvisionnement et les longs délais d’obtention des pièces de rechange constituent un défi majeur pour les organisations de défense du monde entier. La possibilité de produire à la demande, directement sur le lieu du besoin, des pièces de haute qualité essentielles aux missions change donc radicalement la donne. Dans le cadre de cet exercice du Corps des Marines, des améliorations ont été constatées sur tous les plans, de la rapidité de production à la réactivité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, en passant par la préparation opérationnelle globale grâce à la production sur site. « *Cet exercice a permis de démontrer ce que la fusion laser sur lit de poudre d’EOS pouvait apporter à la préparation opérationnelle pour un large éventail de besoins* », a ajouté Tucker. « *Il ciblait des pièces faisant l’objet d’un grand nombre de commandes en attente, et l’ensemble des quantités requises a été imprimé en seulement deux jours*. » Outre l’utilisation de solutions de FA métallique et polymère pour fabriquer des pièces de rechange directement sur le lieu du besoin, l’équipe de Camp Pendleton a également étudié de futures applications de la technologie, notamment la fabrication expéditionnaire, avec des unités d’impression 3D conteneurisées, ainsi que la production rapide de drones pour les forces déployées. Cet exercice militaire a ainsi confirmé la viabilité de la FA pour améliorer la préparation opérationnelle et réduire la dépendance à l’égard des chaînes d’approvisionnement traditionnelles, sujettes aux retards, pour les pièces critiques. Le secteur de la défense adopte de plus en plus les technologies de FA depuis quelques années, comme en témoigne le [nombre croissant de contrats conclus](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-air-force-extends-metal-lfam-program-with-additional-9m-for-3d-systems/) entre les entreprises spécialisées dans la FA et les fournisseurs du secteur de la défense. La résilience des chaînes d’approvisionnement et la production sur le lieu du besoin figurent parmi les principales raisons pour lesquelles les organisations de défense et les forces armées se tournent vers cette technologie. Par exemple, la plateforme de fabrication conteneurisée xCell de Firestorm Labs a récemment[ imprimé en 3D plus de 1 000 pièces](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/firestorm-labs-imprime-plus-de-1000-pieces-a-bord-de-luss-essex/) à bord de l’USS Essex au cours d’un trajet de deux semaines, démontrant ainsi le potentiel de la fabrication expéditionnaire. Des Marines américains stationnés en Corée du Sud ont également démontré l’intérêt de la FA en imprimant en 3D une [pièce de rechange pour un navire des garde-côtes américains](https://www.voxelmatters.com/marines-3d-print-coast-guard-boat-part-in-hours-during-korea-exercise/), ramenant le délai d’approvisionnement de plusieurs semaines à quelques heures. --- # Dalla base di Camp Pendleton, la stampa 3D EOS diventa strumento di prontezza operativa Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/camp-pendleton-verbessert-die-verteidigungsbereitschaft-durch-additive-fertigung-mit-eos-metallen-und-polymeren/ Il Corpo dei Marines degli Stati Uniti e, più in generale, le forze armate americane cercano costantemente di migliorare la prontezza operativa attraverso armamenti all'avanguardia e tecnologie sul campo, oltre a supply chain e processi di manutenzione più efficienti. Questi ultimi sono stati al centro di un recente esercizio sul campo a Camp Pendleton, una delle più grandi basi dei Marines negli Stati Uniti. Lì, la 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) ha valutato l'impatto della manifattura additiva a metallo e polimero sulle [supply chain della difesa](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/categoria/manifattura-additiva-industriale/difesa/) e ha testato la fattibilità delle tecnologie per la produzione on-demand sul campo. Nell'ambito di questo test, il fornitore governativo statunitense Phillips Federal e il leader nel powder bed fusion [EOS](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/eos/) hanno fornito soluzioni AM a metallo e polimero a Camp Pendleton: nello specifico, una [stampante 3D a metallo EOS M 290](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/eos-assemblera-le-stampanti-3d-a-metallo-eos-m-290-in-texas/) e un sistema SLS EOS P 396. Queste sono state impiegate per una varietà di applicazioni, tra cui la produzione di componenti mission-critical durante i test sul campo. Ad esempio, l'EOS P 396 è stata utilizzata per produrre oltre 400 dispositivi anti-riflesso "killflash" per ottiche d'arma. Mentre i pezzi di ricambio tradizionali potevano richiedere fino a 59 giorni per essere approvvigionati, i dispositivi stampati in 3D sono stati prodotti in soli due giorni, facendo risparmiare al Corpo dei Marines oltre 28.000 dollari. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2.jpeg)I MEF ha inoltre stampato in 3D con successo 34 sottoassiemi per antenne, prodotti in sole 12 ore, una drastica riduzione rispetto ai 184 giorni richiesti dalle tradizionali catene di approvvigionamento. Altre applicazioni AM polimeriche con la tecnologia SLS di EOS hanno incluso maniglie per generatori, prodotte in sole 10 ore a un costo di circa 3 dollari l'una, e maniglie di ricambio per veicoli, realizzate in soli nove ore rispetto ai 19 giorni dei canali tradizionali. Sul fronte metallico, Camp Pendleton ha utilizzato la piattaforma M 290 di EOS per produrre una serie di componenti che stavano subendo gravi ritardi nella supply chain. Tra questi, 36 supporti girevoli M4, con lead time ridotti da 68 giorni a sole 10 ore; piastre portanti per radar TPS-80 G/ATOR, prodotte in meno di un giorno rispetto a lead time fino a 27 mesi; e alberi a camme PAWL compression latch, i cui lead time sono stati ridotti da 27 mesi a sole 10 ore. Il team I MEF ha inoltre prodotto una serie di componenti in arretrato, alcuni con lead time fino a due anni, realizzati in appena un paio di giorni. "L'esercizio è stato progettato per andare oltre le dimostrazioni tecnologiche e provare applicazioni reali della manifattura additiva in ambienti di dispiegamento", ha commentato Patrick Tucker, Strategic Business Development Manager di Phillips Federal ed ex Colonnello del Corpo dei Marines degli Stati Uniti. "La missione si è concentrata sul ridefinire il modo in cui i combattenti vengono equipaggiati, supportati e sostenuti." I vantaggi dell'utilizzo della tecnologia AM di EOS a Camp Pendleton sono difficili da sopravvalutare. I ritardi nella supply chain e i lunghi lead time per i pezzi di ricambio sono una sfida chiave per le organizzazioni della difesa di tutto il mondo, e la capacità di produrre pezzi di alta qualità e mission-critical on-demand e al punto di necessità rappresenta una vera svolta. In questo particolare esercizio del Corpo dei Marines, sono stati registrati miglioramenti su tutti i fronti, dalla velocità di produzione alla reattività della supply chain, fino alla prontezza operativa complessiva grazie alla produzione in loco. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3.jpeg)"Questo esercizio ha permesso al laser powder bed fusion di EOS di dimostrare ciò che può fare per migliorare la prontezza operativa su un'ampia gamma di esigenze", ha aggiunto Tucker. "Ha puntato su componenti con elevati arretrati e ha stampato l'intera quantità in soli due giorni." Oltre a sfruttare le soluzioni AM a metallo e polimero per la produzione di componenti di ricambio al punto di necessità, il team di Camp Pendleton ha anche esplorato applicazioni future per la tecnologia, tra cui la manifattura additiva expeditionary — ovvero l'unità di stampa 3D containerizzata — e la produzione rapida di droni per le forze dispiegate. In definitiva, l'esercizio militare ha ulteriormente dimostrato la validità della manifattura additiva per migliorare la prontezza militare e ridurre la dipendenza dalle tradizionali supply chain soggette a ritardi per i componenti mission-critical. Il settore della difesa è diventato un adottante sempre più importante delle tecnologie AM negli ultimi anni, con un [numero crescente di contratti](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-air-force-extends-metal-lfam-program-with-additional-9m-for-3d-systems/) tra aziende di tecnologia AM e fornitori della difesa. La resilienza della supply chain e la produzione al punto di necessità sono tra le principali ragioni per cui le organizzazioni della difesa e le forze armate si rivolgono alla tecnologia. Ad esempio, la piattaforma di produzione containerizzata xCell di Firestorm Labs ha recentemente [stampato in 3D oltre 1.000 pezzi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/firestorm-labs-stampa-oltre-1-000-pezzi-a-bordo-della-uss-essex/) a bordo della USS Essex durante un viaggio di due settimane, dimostrando le potenzialità della manifattura additiva expeditionary. I Marines statunitensi di stanza in Corea del Sud hanno anche dimostrato il valore della manifattura additiva stampando in 3D un [componente di ricambio per un vascello della Guardia Costiera statunitense](https://www.voxelmatters.com/marines-3d-print-coast-guard-boat-part-in-hours-during-korea-exercise/), riducendo i lead time da diverse settimane a poche ore. --- # Czinger reimmagina il sistema frenante della 21C Spyder con la stampa 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/czinger-praesentiert-beim-neuen-21c-spyder-ein-vollstaendig-additiv-gefertigtes-bremssystem/ [Czinger Vehicles](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/czinger/) ha presentato BrakeNode, un gruppo freno descritto come il primo sistema di serie a combinare pinza freno, montante della sospensione e condotte del fluido idraulico in un'unica struttura stampata in 3D con ottimizzazione topologica. [Il debutto è avvenuto sulla 21C Spyder, la terza variante della piattaforma hypercar 21C di Czinger](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-3d-printed-hypercar/), presentata a Los Angeles alla fine della scorsa settimana. Czinger stima un guadagno del 30% rispetto a una struttura frenante convenzionale, sia in termini di riduzione delle masse non sospese che di rigidità, e dichiara una riduzione della distanza di frenata fino al 15%. Le sezioni cave portanti rappresentavano fino al 37% del materiale del pezzo, e il passaggio del fluido idraulico attraverso i canali interni ha eliminato le tubazioni esposte tipiche di un impianto tradizionale. ## Materiali e test BrakeNode è stato prodotto con manifattura additiva in Z301, una lega di alluminio sviluppata internamente da Czinger, e l'azienda ha dichiarato di aver testato il pezzo a pressioni fino a 500 bar — circa otto volte la pressione cui l'impianto frenante è sottoposto in condizioni di guida normale. I pistoni anteriori utilizzano titanio mutuato dalle applicazioni di Formula 1, che secondo Czinger mantiene il fluido freno circa il 15% più freddo rispetto ai pistoni in acciaio inox; i pistoni posteriori sono invece in alluminio per contenere il peso. Il gruppo frena dischi in carbonio-ceramica da 16,1 pollici (410 millimetri) all'anteriore e 15,3 pollici (390 mm) al posteriore, montati di serie sulla 21C Spyder e disponibili come retrofit per i possessori di 21C HDF e VMax. ## Manifattura additiva Czinger ha dichiarato che il 23% della 21C Spyder è stato prodotto con processi di manifattura additiva [sviluppati dalla società sorella Divergent Technologies](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-a-hypercar-built-without-tools/). Uno di questi componenti, MegaNode, riunisce in un unico pezzo il piantone dello sterzo, i carter dei motori elettrici, i componenti della sospensione anteriore e la struttura anti-crash frontale, risparmiando il 25% del peso che quegli stessi componenti avrebbero sommando quello individuale. Czinger ha stampato in 3D anche i bracci della sospensione e il carter del piantone dello sterzo, e ha dichiarato che la cassa del cambio — anch'essa prodotta con manifattura additiva e ottimizzata topologicamente — è la prima del suo genere montata su un'auto di serie. Con un prezzo a partire da 2,75 milioni di dollari, [la 21C Spyder si affianca alla 21C HDF e alla 21C VMax come terza variante della piattaforma](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-reveals-new-21c-v-max-and-four-seater-hyper-gt-models/), con un tetto in fibra di carbonio rimovibile e un powertrain ibrido da 1.250 CV. La produzione è limitata a 30 esemplari, assemblati a mano presso la struttura Area 21 di Czinger a Los Angeles. "Abbiamo fondato Czinger per costruire la prossima era delle prestazioni automobilistiche. Non una versione più veloce delle auto che l'hanno preceduta, ma qualcosa di fondamentalmente nuovo", ha dichiarato Lukas Czinger, fondatore e CEO di Czinger Vehicles. "Una hypercar progettata da zero e costruita con una tecnologia che il mondo dell'automobile non aveva mai visto. Quell'auto è la 21C, e con la 21C Spyder andiamo ancora oltre, amplificando la connessione tra il pilota e la vettura, debuttando con tecnologie prime mondiali e introducendo una nuova esperienza in abitacolo. La 21C Spyder offre una guida senza eguali." --- # Czinger presenta un sistema de frenado fabricado íntegramente mediante la AM en el nuevo 21C Spyder Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/czinger-praesentiert-beim-neuen-21c-spyder-ein-vollstaendig-additiv-gefertigtes-bremssystem/ [Czinger Vehicles](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/czinger/) ha presentado BrakeNode, un sistema de frenado que describe como el primer diseño fabricado en serie que combina la pinza de freno, la mangueta de suspensión y los conductos del fluido hidráulico del automóvil en una única estructura optimizada topológicamente e impresa mediante la AM. [El componente se ha utilizado por primera vez en el 21C Spyder, el tercer modelo de la plataforma de hiperdeportivos 21C de Czinger](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-3d-printed-hypercar/), que fue presentado en Los Ángeles a finales de la semana pasada. La empresa calcula que este mecanismo supone una mejora del 30% en comparación con los sistemas de frenado convencionales, tanto en lo referente a la reducción de la masa no suspendida como en el incremento de la rigidez, y asegura que la distancia de frenado se ha reducido hasta un 15%.  Las secciones huecas con función portante representan hasta el 37% del material de la pieza, mientras que la circulación del líquido de frenado a través de los canales internos elimina las líneas de freno que quedan expuestas habituales en los diseños tradicionales. ## Materiales y ensayos La tecnología de frenado BrakeNode ha sido fabricada de forma aditiva con Z301, una aleación de aluminio desarrollada por la propia Czinger. La firma ha explicado que ha sometido la pieza a pruebas de presión de hasta 500 bar, lo que equivale a unas ocho veces la presión que soporta el sistema de frenos en condiciones normales de conducción. Las pinzas delanteras emplean unos pistones de titanio inspirados en los que se utilizan en la Fórmula 1 y, en palabras de Czinger, mantienen el líquido de frenado aproximadamente un 15% más frío que los modelos de acero inoxidable. Por su parte, las pinzas traseras utilizan versiones de aluminio para optimizar el peso.  El conjunto incorpora unos discos carbocerámicos de 16,1 pulgadas (410 mm) en el eje delantero y 15,3 pulgadas (390 mm) en el trasero, equipamiento que se incluye de serie en el 21C Spyder y que se ofrece en forma de kit de actualización a los propietarios de los modelos 21C HDF y VMax. ## Fabricación aditiva La empresa ha afirmado que el 23% del proceso de producción del 21C Spyder se ha llevado a cabo mediante las tecnologías de fabricación aditiva que [ha desarrollado su compañía hermana, Divergent Technologies](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-a-hypercar-built-without-tools/).  Una de estas piezas, denominada MegaNode, integra la cremallera de dirección, las carcasas de los motores eléctricos, los componentes de la suspensión delantera y la estructura de impacto frontal en un solo elemento, lo que permite reducir un 25% el peso en comparación con los modelos fabricados de forma individual.  Asimismo, Czinger también ha impreso en 3D los brazos de la suspensión del vehículo y la cubierta de la cremallera, y ha hecho hincapié en que la carcasa de la caja de cambios —fabricada también de manera aditiva y topológicamente optimizada— es la primera de su clase que se instala en un automóvil fabricado en serie. Con un precio de salida de 2,75 millones de dólares, [el 21C Spyder viene a sumarse al 21C HDF y al 21C VMax como el tercer modelo de la plataforma](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-reveals-new-21c-v-max-and-four-seater-hyper-gt-models/), e incluye un techo desmontable de fibra de carbono y un sistema de propulsión híbrido de 1250 CV. La producción se ha limitado a 30 unidades, que están siendo ensambladas a mano en las instalaciones que posee el fabricante en el Área 21 de Los Ángeles. «Cuando fundamos esta empresa, teníamos un objetivo: alcanzar un nuevo nivel de rendimiento en la industria automotriz. No queríamos limitarnos a diseñar una versión más rápida de los coches que ya existían, sino crear algo radicalmente nuevo», ha asegurado Lukas Czinger, fundador y consejero delegado de Czinger Vehicles. «Se trataba de diseñar desde cero un hiperdeportivo y construirlo con una tecnología nunca antes vista en el mundo de la automoción. El 21C fue el coche que nos permitió hacer realidad ese sueño, y con el 21C Spyder hemos ido un paso más allá: potenciamos la conexión del conductor con el vehículo, estrenamos una tecnología inédita a nivel mundial y ofrecemos una experiencia totalmente nueva en el habitáculo. El 21C Spyder ofrece un nivel de conducción sin igual». --- # Czinger präsentiert beim neuen 21C Spyder ein vollständig additiv gefertigtes Bremssystem Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/czinger-praesentiert-beim-neuen-21c-spyder-ein-vollstaendig-additiv-gefertigtes-bremssystem/ [Czinger Vehicles](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/czinger/) hat „BrakeNode“ vorgestellt, eine Bremsbaugruppe, die als erstes Seriensystem beschrieben wird, das den Bremssattel, den Radaufhängungsständer und die Hydraulikflüssigkeitskanäle eines Fahrzeugs in einer einzigen, topologieoptimierten, additiv gefertigten Struktur vereint. [Sie feierte ihr Debüt im 21C Spyder, der dritten Variante der 21C-Hypercar-Plattform von Czinger, die Ende letzter Woche in Los Angeles vorgestellt wurde](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-3d-printed-hypercar/). Czinger rechnet mit einer Verbesserung von 30 % im Vergleich zu einer herkömmlichen Bremsbaugruppe, sowohl hinsichtlich der Reduzierung der ungefederten Masse als auch der Steifigkeit, und gibt an, dass der Bremsweg um bis zu 15 % verkürzt wurde. Hohle, tragende Abschnitte machten bis zu 37 % des Materialanteils des Bauteils aus, und durch die Führung der Hydraulikflüssigkeit durch interne Kanäle entfallen die bei einer typischen Konstruktion freiliegenden Bremsleitungen. ## Materialien und Prüfverfahren BrakeNode wurde mittels additiver Fertigung aus Z301 hergestellt, einer von Czinger selbst entwickelten Aluminiumlegierung, und das Unternehmen gab an, das Bauteil einer Druckprüfung bei 500 bar unterzogen zu haben – etwa das Achtfache der Belastung, der das Bremssystem im normalen Fahrbetrieb ausgesetzt ist. Die vorderen Bremssättel verwendeten Titan-Kolben, die aus der Formel 1 übernommen wurden; laut Czinger hielten diese die Bremsflüssigkeit um etwa 15 % kühler als Kolben aus Edelstahl; die hinteren Bremssättel verwendeten stattdessen Aluminiumkolben, um Gewicht zu sparen. Die Baugruppe klemmte Carbon-Keramik-Bremsscheiben mit einem Durchmesser von 16,1 Zoll (410 Millimeter) vorne und 15,3 Zoll (390 mm) hinten ein, die beim 21C Spyder zur Serienausstattung gehören und bestehenden Besitzern eines 21C HDF oder VMax als Nachrüstsatz angeboten werden. ## Additive Fertigung Czinger gab an, dass 23 % des 21C Spyder mithilfe von additiven Fertigungsverfahren hergestellt wurden, die [von seinem Schwesterunternehmen Divergent Technologies entwickelt wurden](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-a-hypercar-built-without-tools/). Eines dieser Teile, das „MegaNode“, vereint die Zahnstange, die Elektromotorgehäuse, Komponenten der Vorderradaufhängung und die vordere Crashstruktur in einem einzigen Bauteil und spart so 25 % des Gewichts ein, das diese Komponenten bei einer Einzelfertigung hätten. Czinger fertigte zudem die Querlenker des Fahrzeugs sowie das Gehäuse der Zahnstange im 3D-Druckverfahren an und erklärte, das ebenfalls additiv gefertigte und topologieoptimierte Getriebegehäuse sei das erste seiner Art, das in einem Serienfahrzeug verbaut wurde. Der 21C Spyder ist ab 2,75 Millionen US-Dollar erhältlich und [reiht sich neben dem 21C HDF und dem 21C VMax als dritte Variante der Plattform ein](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-reveals-new-21c-v-max-and-four-seater-hyper-gt-models/) – mit einem abnehmbaren Carbon-Dach und einem 1.250-hp-Hybridantrieb. Die Produktion ist auf 30 Exemplare limitiert, die im Czinger-Werk „Area 21“ in Los Angeles von Hand montiert werden. „Wir haben Czinger gegründet, um die nächste Ära der automobilen Leistung einzuläuten. Keine schnellere Version bereits bekannter Autos, sondern etwas grundlegend Neues“, sagte Lukas Czinger, Gründer und Vorstandsvorsitzender von Czinger Vehicles. „Ein Hypercar, das von Grund auf neu entworfen und mit Technologien gebaut wurde, die die Automobilwelt noch nie gesehen hat. Dieses Auto ist der 21C, und mit dem 21C Spyder gehen wir noch einen Schritt weiter: Wir verstärken die Verbindung des Fahrers zum Auto, präsentieren weltweit einzigartige Technologien und bieten ein völlig neues Cockpit-Erlebnis. Der 21C Spyder bietet ein Fahrerlebnis, das seinesgleichen sucht.“ --- # ACMI launches $3 million Horizon Manufacturing Cup for hardware startups Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/acmi-launches-3-million-horizon-manufacturing-cup-for-hardware-startups/ [The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI)](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/acmi-group/) has launched the Horizon Manufacturing Cup, a rapid pitch competition awarding $3 million in total funding, including a $1 million grand prize, to five manufacturing startups. The one-day event takes place on Indiana University's campus in Bloomington on October 20, 2026, and pairs non-dilutive funding with access to venture capital firms. Companies can submit proposals through ACMI's website. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ACMI_-2026-08-20-alle-10.07.22.jpg)The competition is for startups, spin-outs, and emerging technology firms developing critical hardware, materials, and manufacturing technologies across multiple sectors, and it will be judged on technical merit, innovation, prototype readiness, industrial impact, commercialization potential, and readiness. Winning companies gain access to advanced manufacturing prototyping equipment, industrial infrastructure, technical resources, supply chains, scaling space, and talent networks at ACMI's National Security Industrial Hub (NSIH), the company's flagship manufacturing campus near Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division in Bloomfield, Indiana. The NSIH has grown to more than 1,500 acres since breaking ground earlier this year, backed by a $75 million Department of War Munitions Campus Pilot Program award, and hosts tenants including Prometheus Energetics, SPINNER North America, and iRocket, alongside shared capabilities spanning 3D printing, rapid prototyping, robotics, precision assembly, and advanced machining. "The Horizon Manufacturing Cup will further solidify Indiana's role as the heart of America's defense industrial base," said Senator Jim Banks. "It will help identify manufacturing startups vital to designing, building, and scaling the technologies our warfighters need. I am proud of ACMI's continued investments in Indiana and partnerships with IU." "To secure our nation's industrial capacity, we must fund innovation and provide the physical infrastructure required to scale production," said Senator Todd Young. ACMI's Horizon Manufacturing Cup connects disruptive technology concepts with real-world industrial output, anchoring critical capabilities right here in Indiana. "America is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance, and we need to leverage our most talented individuals to maximize their impact," said John Burer, founder and CEO of ACMI. "We are proud to work with our partners to invest at the crossroads of America and build the American industrial base in our heartland." ACMI operates through three affiliates—ACMI Federal, ACMI Capital, and ACMI Properties—that work together to align public and private capital, specialized resources, and technical expertise to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity and strengthen domestic supply chains. --- # Czinger dévoile un système de freinage entièrement fabriqué par FA sur la nouvelle 21C Spyder Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/czinger-praesentiert-beim-neuen-21c-spyder-ein-vollstaendig-additiv-gefertigtes-bremssystem/ [Czinger Vehicles](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/czinger/) a présenté BrakeNode, un ensemble de freinage décrit comme le premier système de série à réunir l’étrier de frein, le porte-fusée de suspension et les conduits de fluide hydraulique d’une voiture au sein d’une seule structure optimisée topologiquement et fabriquée par FA. [Le système a fait ses débuts sur la 21C Spyder, troisième variante de la plateforme d’hypercar 21C de Czinger](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-3d-printed-hypercar/), dévoilée à Los Angeles à la fin de la semaine dernière.. Selon les calculs de Czinger, BrakeNode offre un gain de 30 % par rapport à une structure de freinage conventionnelle, tant en matière de réduction de la masse non suspendue que de rigidité. L’entreprise affirme également que la distance de freinage a été réduite jusqu’à 15 %. Les sections creuses porteuses représentaient jusqu’à 37 % du volume de matière de la pièce, tandis que l’acheminement du fluide hydraulique par des canaux internes a permis d’éliminer les conduites de frein externes présentes sur les systèmes conventionnels. ## Matériaux et essais BrakeNode a été fabriqué par FA à partir de Z301, un alliage d’aluminium développé en interne par Czinger. L’entreprise a indiqué avoir soumis la pièce à un essai de pression de 500 bars, soit environ huit fois la pression à laquelle le système de freinage est soumis en conduite normale.Les étriers avant utilisent des pistons en titane issus d’applications de Formule 1 qui, selon Czinger, permettent de maintenir le liquide de frein à une température inférieure d’environ 15 % à celle obtenue avec des pistons en acier inoxydable. Les étriers arrière utilisent quant à eux des pistons en aluminium afin de réduire le poids. L’ensemble est associé à des disques de frein en carbone-céramique de 410 mm (16,1 pouces) à l’avant et de 390 mm (15,3 pouces) à l’arrière. Ce système est proposé de série sur la 21C Spyder et sera également disponible en rétrofit pour les propriétaires actuels des 21C HDF et VMax. ## Fabrication additive Selon Czinger, 23 % de la 21C Spyder est fabriqué à l’aide de procédés de FA [développés par sa société sœur, Divergent Technologies](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-a-hypercar-built-without-tools/). L’une de ces pièces, baptisée MegaNode, regroupe la crémaillère de direction, les carters des moteurs électriques, les composants de la suspension avant et la structure d’absorption des chocs avant en une seule pièce, permettant une réduction de poids de 25 % par rapport à ces composants lorsqu’ils sont fabriqués séparément. Czinger a également imprimé les bras de suspension et le carter de crémaillère de direction de la voiture. L’entreprise affirme en outre que le carter de boîte de vitesses, lui aussi fabriqué par FA et optimisé topologiquement, est le premier de ce type à équiper une voiture de série. Proposée à partir de 2,75 millions de dollars, [la 21C Spyder rejoint les 21C HDF et 21C VMax en tant que troisième variante de la plateforme.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-reveals-new-21c-v-max-and-four-seater-hyper-gt-models/) Elle est équipée d’un toit amovible en fibre de carbone et d’un groupe motopropulseur hybride développant 1 250 ch. La production est limitée à 30 exemplaires, assemblés à la main dans l’usine Area 21 de Czinger à Los Angeles. «* Nous avons créé Czinger pour ouvrir une nouvelle ère de performances automobiles. Il ne s’agissait pas de concevoir une version plus rapide des voitures qui l’ont précédée, mais de créer quelque chose de fondamentalement nouveau* », a déclaré Lukas Czinger, fondateur et directeur général de Czinger Vehicles. « *Une hypercar conçue de A à Z et fabriquée à l’aide d’une technologie encore jamais vue dans l’industrie automobile. Cette voiture, c’est la 21C. Avec la 21C Spyder, nous allons encore plus loin en renforçant le lien entre le conducteur et la voiture, en inaugurant une technologie inédite à l’échelle mondiale et en proposant une toute nouvelle expérience à bord. La 21C Spyder offre une expérience de conduite sans équivalent*. » --- # Phase3D wins USAF contract to extend AM inspection tech Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-wins-usaf-contract-to-extend-am-inspection-tech/ [Phase3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/additive-monitoring-systems/) has received a contract from the Department of the Air Force to extend its [Fringe Inspection platform, a real-time, in-situ inspection system for metal additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-launches-online-store-for-fringe-inspection/), to ceramic matrix composites, a materials class central to propulsion, hypersonic and thermal-protection systems. ![Phase3D wins Air Force contract to extend AM inspection tech to ceramic composites](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Phase3D-USAF-contract-02-340x340.jpg) The Phase I award funds development of CMC-specific calibration routines and defect-detection models for a platform already used across aerospace, defense and industrial AM programs. Conventional non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods, developed largely for metals and polymer composites, cannot reliably detect the matrix cracking, fiber pull-out, porosity and delamination that can occur throughout CMC fabrication.  [Fringe Inspection](https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-raises-2-9m-to-expand-in-situ-inspection-for-metal-additive-manufacturing/) uses [structured-light scanning to produce calibrated surface heightmaps during production, a method Phase3D has validated on metal AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/phase3d-launches-fringe-inspection-m2-series-5-kit/) with NASA, the Navy and Air Force sustainment depots. The company will apply that approach to CMC manufacturing, where defects can occur at nearly every stage, from tape fabrication and ply stacking through autoclave consolidation, pyrolysis, melt infiltration and machining, with the goal of flagging defects as parts are built rather than through post-process CT scanning or destructive sectioning. “Fringe Inspection was built to answer one question in real time: is the part you are building the part you designed?” said Dr. Niall O'Dowd, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Phase3D. “We've spent years proving that out on metal parts for NASA, the Air Force, and leading aerospace primes. This program lets us ask the same question of a completely different material system, one the Air Force is counting on for the next generation of propulsion and thermal protection, and where the cost of finding a defect after the part is finished is even higher than it is in metal.” “Ceramic matrix composites are notoriously hard to qualify because so much can go wrong across so many stages, from tape fabrication all the way through infiltration and final machining,” said Andrew Holliday, Applications Engineering Manager at Phase3D. “The industry has been trying to solve that with post-process CT scans and destructive testing, the same approach that used to hold back metal additive manufacturing. Real-time, layer-by-layer visibility is exactly what this material needs, and it is exactly what Fringe Inspection already does.” --- # Czinger debuts fully additive brake system on the new 21C Spyder Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/czinger-praesentiert-beim-neuen-21c-spyder-ein-vollstaendig-additiv-gefertigtes-bremssystem/ [Czinger Vehicles](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/czinger/) has introduced BrakeNode, a brake assembly described as the first production system to combine a car's brake caliper, suspension upright and hydraulic fluid passages into a single, topology-optimized, additively manufactured structure. [It debuted on the 21C Spyder, the third variant of Czinger's 21C hypercar platform](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-3d-printed-hypercar/), which was unveiled in Los Angeles at the end of last week. Czinger calculates a 30% gain in comparison to a conventional brake structure, for both unsprung mass reduction and stiffness, and claims stopping distance has been cut by as much as 15%.  Hollow, load-bearing sections made up as much as 37% of the part's material and running hydraulic fluid through internal channels eliminated the exposed brake lines found on a typical setup. ## Materials and testing BrakeNode was additively manufactured from Z301, an aluminum alloy Czinger developed in-house, and the company said it pressure-tested the part to 500 bar — about eight times what the brake system sees in normal driving. Front calipers used titanium pistons carried over from Formula 1 applications, which Czinger said kept brake fluid roughly 15% cooler than stainless-steel pistons would; rear calipers used aluminum pistons to save weight instead.  The assembly clamped carbon-ceramic rotors measuring 16.1 inches (410 millimeters) at the front and 15.3in (390mm) at the rear, which comes as standard on the 21C Spyder and is being offered as a retrofit for existing 21C HDF and VMax owners. ## Additive manufacturing Czinger said 23% of the 21C Spyder was produced using additive manufacturing processes [developed by its sister company, Divergent Technologies](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-21c-a-hypercar-built-without-tools/). One such part, MegaNode, folds the steering rack, electric motor housings, front suspension components and front crash structure into a single piece, saving 25% of the weight those components carried when built individually.  Czinger also printed the car's suspension control arms and its steering rack housing, and said the gearbox casing — also additively manufactured and topology-optimized — was the first of its kind fitted to a production car. Priced from $2.75 million, [the 21C Spyder joins the 21C HDF and 21C VMax as the platform's third variant](https://www.voxelmatters.com/czinger-reveals-new-21c-v-max-and-four-seater-hyper-gt-models/), with a removable carbon-fiber roof and a 1,250-hp hybrid powertrain. Production has been limited to 30 units, hand-assembled at Czinger's Area 21 facility in Los Angeles. “We started Czinger to build the next era of automotive performance. Not a faster version of cars that have come before, but something fundamentally new,” said Lukas Czinger, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Czinger Vehicles. “A hypercar designed from the ground up and built using technology the automotive world had never seen. That car is the 21C, and with 21C Spyder, we're going even further, amplifying the driver's connection to the car, debuting world-first technology, and introducing an all-new cockpit experience. The 21C Spyder delivers a drive with no equal.” --- # UMaine receives $4 million to print nine homes for homeless individuals Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/umaine-receives-4-million-to-print-nine-homes-for-homeless-individuals/ The University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC)has  received a $4 million Congressionally Directed Spending award to design and produce a neighborhood of nine [3D printed homes for homeless individuals](https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-printed-social-housing-is-taking-off-internationally/) in the Greater Bangor area. ![UMaine receives $4 million to print nine homes for homeless individuals](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/UMaine-3D-printed-housing-01-340x236.jpg) U.S. Senator Susan Collins confirmed the funding had been secured through fiscal year 2024 appropriations legislation, and the center will build the houses in partnership with Penquis using BioHome3D, its wood-based 3D printing technology for housing. The project will be the first housing development in Maine built from wood sawmill waste, and the homes are designed to withstand Maine winters, [as a 600-square-foot prototype house on UMaine's Orono campus has done since it was unveiled in 2022 at an event Collins attended](https://www.voxelmatters.com/umaine-prints-biohome3d-using-wood-fibers-and-bio-resins/). “This first-of-its-kind neighborhood is an exciting next step for UMaine's BioHome3D technology and builds on years of groundbreaking research,” said Senator Collins. “I have long been proud to support the pioneering work of Dr. Habib Dagher and his team at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, including by securing funding for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and for this project.  “By transforming recycled forest products into durable, energy-efficient homes, this innovative technology could [help address our housing shortage](https://www.voxelmatters.com/homed-concept-framlab-explores-3d-printed-pods-address-nycs-homeless-issues/), strengthen Maine's forest products industry, and create new jobs across our state.” “Today marks a major milestone for UMaine's BioHome3D technology,” said Dr. Dagher, Executive Director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine. “Thanks to Senator Collins' support, we received the funding to produce nine 3D printed homes for the unhoused in Bangor. “We are collaborating with Penquis on the world's first project that uses wood residuals from Maine's sawmills to print the homes.” ![UMaine receives $4 million to print nine homes for homeless individuals](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/UMaine-3D-printed-housing-02-340x236.jpg) In 2019, Collins helped establish a partnership between UMaine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory focused on large-scale 3D printing with forest-derived materials. She secured $35m in fiscal year 2022 appropriations legislation for construction and advanced manufacturing capabilities at the ASCC's Factory of the Future, then an additional $33m in fiscal year 2023 to expand the facility, including a second manufacturing bay dedicated to 3D printed affordable housing. The new fiscal year 2024 award of $4m was designated specifically to advance the production and commercialization of BioHome3D. In April 2024, ASCC unveiled a polymer 3D printer that the center described as the world's largest, and four times the size of its previous record-setting printer.  The larger printer allows UMaine to expand its research into applications beyond housing, including national defense and bridge construction. --- # Formnext Asia Shenzhen counts down to its largest edition yet Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/formnext-asia-shenzhen-counts-down-to-its-largest-edition-yet/ [Formnext Asia Shenzhen](https://www.voxelmatters.com/events/formnext-asia-shenzhen-2026-5/) opens its most substantial edition to date next week, running August 26-28 across 20,000 square meters in Hall 15 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, with 330 exhibitors. International visitor pre-registration is up more than 50% compared with the same point last year. The fringe program grows to 12 forums and other activities, including five new additions covering AM applications for humanoid robotics, AI data center cooling, 3D printed footwear, and Shenzhen's growing desktop AM ecosystem. VoxelMatters will be on location, reporting live from the show floor throughout the event. In the meantime, here is a preview of what you'll see. ## Welcome to AM in Asia ![Explore Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026, featuring 330 exhibitors and exciting new programs across 20,000 square meters. Here is our preview](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Formnext_Asia_Shenzhen_2025_IMG_8623.jpg)The show floor spans materials, printers and hardware, software, inspection tools, and post-processing equipment for industrial 3D printing. Returning exhibitors include Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo, HP, Bright Laser Technologies, Farsoon, UnionTech, Kings 3D, Raise3D, SUNLU, and eSUN, among more than two dozen others. First-time exhibitors this year include Epson, Snapmaker, Meshy AI, TÜV Rheinland Greater China, and JLC 3D, alongside a wider group of newcomers spanning hardware, materials, and software. The 3D Print Farm and Consumer Products Zone, covering desktop printers, materials, software, and production solutions for individual users, product developers, print farms, and small-scale manufacturers, has doubled its exhibitor count compared with 2025. International exhibitors travel from Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the US, alongside an International Pavilion bringing together companies from France, Germany, South Korea, and Spain, a dedicated pavilion for exhibitors from Jiangsu province, and a Start-up Area for emerging AM companies. ## New forums and awards The five new forums address AI and data centers, robotics and embodied intelligence, commercial aviation and aerospace, AM in mold making, binder jetting for 3C electronics and smartphones, and laser-based additive manufacturing. The China 3D Print Farm Conference, which launched in 2024, returns for a third edition in an expanded format as the China 3D Print Farm and Consumer-Grade AM Ecosystem Conference, covering AI-assisted modeling, equipment, materials, and production management alongside brand development, cross-border e-commerce, and applications in toys, fashion, footwear, and small-batch manufacturing. ![Explore Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026, featuring 330 exhibitors and exciting new programs across 20,000 square meters. Here is our preview](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Formnext_Asia_Shenzhen_2025_IMG_8649.jpg) Two further additions round out the fringe program. Formnext Asia Shenzhen Maker Day, co-organized with Shenzhen maker and hardware community TroubleMaker, includes open-mic sessions, curated exhibitor tours, and off-site factory visits, while the Global Channel Partner & Dealer Business Matching Meeting brings Chinese AM companies together with international distributors, dealers, and channel partners. The fair also debuts the International 3D Printed Footwear Design Awards, judging more than 100 submissions across categories including footwear design, brands, printers, materials, cultural impact, and sustainability, with a judging panel led by Nicoline van Enter, founder of the footwear innovation and education platform Footwearology. Formnext Asia Shenzhen runs alongside another Messe Frankfurt fair, PCIM Asia Shenzhen, covering power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management, with a single visitor registration providing access to both shows. Formnext Asia Shenzhen is organized by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd as part of the international Formnext event family, whose flagship Formnext show takes place November 17-20, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany. --- # Freeform secures DIU contract to scale space hardware production Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/freeform-secures-diu-contract-to-scale-space-hardware-production/ The U.S. Department of Defense Innovation Unit has awarded [Freeform Future Corp.](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/freeform/) an agreement for a project called Adaptive Space Manufacturing and Integration at Scale, known as 10ⁿ. The deal will see Freeform apply commercial manufacturing technology to produce flight-qualified space hardware on demand, in a direct attempt to ease bottlenecks in the U.S. space supply chain. [Freeform will use its AI-native Skyfall platform to scale production of space components](https://www.voxelmatters.com/freeform-closes-67m-series-b-to-fund-skyfall-laser-melting-platform/) including propulsion and structural hardware. The 10ⁿ project was set up to address production rate and capacity limits in a supply chain historically built around low-volume, custom parts with long lead times. ![Freeform has closed a $67m Series B funding round which will fund the company](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Freeform-01-340x213.jpg) Freeform said it will apply GPU-accelerated physics modeling, metal additive manufacturing and real-time process control to the work, and has set a target of reaching production volumes of hundreds to thousands of units annually, an economies-of-scale goal meant to move space hardware manufacturing beyond one-off, custom builds. “The country needs production that moves at operational speed, and that is what we deliver,” said Erik Palitsch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Freeform Future Corp. One of the further effects of the contract should be to support advancement of the space industry's manufacturing readiness level, a scale used to assess how ready a production process is for consistent, qualified output. Freeform described an iterative Design-Build-Test and Validate/Qualify process intended to produce resilient, cost-effective and commercially viable hardware, while at the same time maintaining U.S. technological leadership in space. --- # Stratasys and Limbitless extend 12-year partnership Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/stratasys-and-limbitless-extend-12-year-partnership/ [Stratasys](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/stratasys/) and [Limbitless Solutions](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/limbitless-solutions/), a nonprofit research facility at the University of Central Florida (UCF), have expanded a 12-year partnership focused on providing 3D printed prosthetic devices to children. The collaboration, which began in 2014, has helped deliver hundreds of 3D printed prosthetic devices to children across the United States and beyond. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/stratasys-hq-340x167.jpg) The expanded partnership will add a renewed focus on sustainability, education and broader access to [3D printed prosthetics for children](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hp-limb-kind-foundation-improve-access-to-prosthetics-with-3d-printing/), and as part of that effort, Stratasys has donated one of its Certified Pre-Owned F370 3D printers to Limbitless to support the nonprofit’s operations, student education and community outreach. Through the partnership, Stratasys has provided materials, additive manufacturing technology and engineering expertise that Limbitless uses to produce end-use prosthetic components, 3D printed molds for thermoformed cosmetic elements, and rapid prototypes ahead of injection-molded production. The collaboration also includes a dedicated Limbitless lab at UCF, equipped with multiple Stratasys systems, where students gain hands-on experience using 3D printing. “This long-standing partnership reflects the best of what Stratasys has to offer,” said Rosa Coblens, VP Sustainability & Communications at Stratasys. “Through our Mindful Manufacturing approach, we are advancing sustainability while supporting meaningful social impact. “By reconditioning high-performing equipment through our Certified Pre-Owned program, we not only reduce waste but also enable purpose-driven organizations like Limbitless to extend their reach and empower more lives.” ## Origins of the collaboration “Stratasys has been with us since day one,” said Albert Manero, PhD, Executive Director and Co-founder of Limbitless Solutions. “What started as a short phone call while I was in graduate school turned into a decade-long partnership that shows how additive manufacturing can create a tangible impact for the children we serve and the future engineers and designers working to build a more accessible world.” --- # Northwest Florida cements role as aerospace manufacturing hub Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/northwest-florida-cements-role-as-aerospace-manufacturing-hub/ The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (FSU InSPIRE) hosted the second annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase at the Emerald Grande in Destin, Florida last week. The event hosted leaders from ASTRO America, FSU InSPIRE, Florida State University Research and Triumph Gulf Coast Inc., and opened with keynote remarks from U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Oqton-ASTRO-InSPIRE-Showcase-02-340x321.jpeg) This year’s event centered on [distortion prediction and compensation in laser powder bed fusion](https://www.voxelmatters.com/oqton-and-farsoon-enter-lpbf-software-partnership/). Solution providers Ansys, Siemens, Dassault, Autodesk, Cadence and Oqton presented competing approaches, evaluated against benchmarking criteria using real parts rather than test articles. ASTRO America named [Oqton](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/oqton/) the winner for its distortion prediction and compensation approach on LPBF-processed Inconel 718. “Northwest Florida has always played an outsized role in defending our nation, and now we have an opportunity to lead the next generation of American manufacturing as well,” said Patronis. “The work ASTRO America, FSU InSPIRE, Triumph Gulf Coast, and our industry partners are doing is bringing cutting-edge technology out of the lab and into production right here in Northwest Florida. That means a stronger defense industrial base, more American-made technology, and new opportunities for our workforce and local economy. “I’m proud to support the partnerships and investments that are making Northwest Florida a national hub for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.” FSU InSPIRE launched with an initial grant from Triumph Gulf Coast Inc. and has since developed advanced manufacturing facilities, aero-testing capabilities and workforce development programs across the Gulf Coast of Florida. --- # Así es Hi3D, el primer generador de modelos 3D con IA y una resolución de 2048³ vóxeles del mercado Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hi3d-das-erste-im-handel-erhaeltliche-ki-3d-modell-mit-einer-voxelaufloesung-von-2048%c2%b3/ El modelado 3D basado en la inteligencia artificial avanza a un ritmo vertiginoso. [i3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hi3d-formerly-hitem3d/), una de las plataformas integrales de creación de modelos 3D mediante IA más destacadas del sector, encabeza esta revolución creativa. La compañía acaba de presentar su software [Hi3D V3.0](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1), el primer sistema comercial de modelado 3D basado en esta tecnología que alcanza una resolución de 2048³ vóxeles. Esta actualización reduce considerablemente las secciones de malla que hay que reparar de forma manual antes de incorporar cada modelo al flujo de producción, lo que cierra la brecha entre los resultados brutos que ofrece la IA y su aplicación en sectores como el mundo de los videojuegos, el cine, la impresión 3D o el diseño industrial. Además de aumentar la resolución desde el estándar habitual de 1536³ a 2048³ —lo que supone multiplicar por 2,37 el número total de vóxeles—, la versión V3.0 eleva el renderizado de texturas hasta los 8K y mejora la lógica estructural entre vistas, además de incorporar el algoritmo de optimización UV patentado de Hi3D. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image5.jpg) Con el fin de permitir que creadores de todo el mundo prueben el renderizado de alta definición a 2048³, Hi3D les ofrece la posibilidad de acceder gratis al software durante 48 horas, del 19 (00:00 UTC) al 20 de agosto de 2026 (24:00 UTC), [a través de www.hi3d.ai](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1). Además la empresa ofrecerá un descuento del 70% en los planes anuales durante dicho periodo. ## Una matriz de vóxeles de 2048³ Conservar todos los detalles entre un archivo digital y un activo final exige una precisión extrema. Hi3D V3.0 introduce tres niveles de mejora dirigidos a proteger las áreas más expuestas a la pérdida de información. Gracias a la incorporación del nuevo estándar de resolución de 2048³ vóxeles, el software es capaz de conservar estructuras complejas incluso a niveles de zoom extremos y ofrecer un elevado grado de detalle sin los efectos de fusión o suavizado que caracterizan a las resoluciones inferiores. Esta imagen muestra la matriz tridimensional de elementos volumétricos (vóxeles) que divide el espacio tridimensional organizada en filas, columnas y capas (X × Y × Z). Dicha matriz define el grado de detalle, la granularidad espacial y el uso de memoria en las aplicaciones relacionadas con el diagnóstico por imagen, el diseño gráfico y los escáneres médicos. Esta novedad supone una importante mejora respecto a los sistemas de modelado 3D con IA existentes. La plataforma es capaz de definir con nitidez desde capas de plumas y escamas a bordes de letras y logotipos —así como uniones mecánicas— con una intervención manual mínima. El nuevo sistema de reconstrucción permite a Hi3D V3.0 generar componentes pequeños y adyacentes de forma independiente sin llegar a fusionarlos, capturar grabados superficiales y relieves en la superficie, y reproducir estructuras complejas como paredes delgadas y voladizos sin soporte con un nivel de realismo y funcionalidad notables. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image2.jpg) Asimismo, la avanzada lógica espacial de la plataforma proporciona una geometría precisa y una elevada precisión estructural desde cualquier ángulo. Su tecnología de última generación introduce notables mejoras en las zonas ocluidas y los objetos que se cruzan, por lo que es capaz de elaborar estructuras estables y viables incluso cuando las vistas posteriores o laterales se encuentran ocultas. Por último, la resolución de salida de las texturas alcanza hasta un máximo de 8K gracias al algoritmo de optimización UV desarrollado por Hi3D, lo que permite obtener bordes de patrones más limpios, transiciones de color más suaves y ornamentaciones más detalladas incluso con aumentos extremos, lo que ofrece un mayor margen de maniobra cuando la precisión es fundamental. ## De la generación bruta a la impresión 3D optimizada Hi3D V1.0 fue la primera solución comercial para pasar de imágenes a modelos 3D en ofrecer una resolución de 1536³ vóxeles. La versión V2.0 elevó estos estándares al incluir un sistema de generación unificada de geometría y textura, una función de mapeado inteligente para las estructuras ocluidas y una tecnología para optimizar la eliminación de la iluminación en las texturas, lo que supuso una mejora integral. Ahora, Hi3D V3.0 ofrece nuevas funcionalidades para facilitar el flujo de trabajo que permiten obtener geometrías más definidas, manejar mejor las estructuras complejas y reproducir las texturas con mayor calidad, lo que transforma radicalmente el resultado final. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image1.jpg) Además de las mejoras de rendimiento, Hi3D incorpora varias herramientas específicas para la impresión 3D, como Split for 3D Printing, Multicolor 3D Printing y Auto-Plating, que permiten obtener un modelo 3D listo para su impresión en tan solo unos pasos. En conjunto, la versión V3.0 reduce la necesidad de reparar manualmente la malla, ofrece una mayor versatilidad de cara a diferentes industria y mejora el flujo de producción, por lo que permite llevar a cabo la totalidad del proceso de modelado 3D con IA en una única plataforma. ## Una actualización adaptada a los estándares industriales Innumerables sectores utilizan activos 3D de alta resolución —como la impresión 3D, el cine y los videojuegos, el arte digital, la joyería, la moda, el diseño industrial, el turismo o la educación— y ningún caso de uso es idéntico a otro. Sin embargo, los estándares que deben cumplir los archivos 3D de salida son siempre los mismos: se espera que ofrezcan una representación geométrica completa con estructuras viables, que reproduzcan las texturas de forma nítida y que permitan editar los archivos de forma continua. Hi3D aborda algo más que una etapa aislada en una industria concreta. Al impulsar las capacidades de modelado desde múltiples perspectivas, la compañía ha sido pionera en reducir las barreras para mejorar el acceso a contenidos 3D de alta calidad de forma generalizada. De este modo, cierra la brecha entre los modelos generados mediante IA y el resultado final, lo que permite que tanto los profesionales como los usuarios afines —con diversos objetivos y niveles de experiencia— puedan acceder a modelos editables y listos para su presentación con los que trabajar de forma creativa y eficiente, sin necesidad de tener experiencia previa en el modelado 3D. --- # Hi3D, das erste im Handel erhältliche KI-3D-Modell mit einer Voxelauflösung von 2048³ Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hi3d-das-erste-im-handel-erhaeltliche-ki-3d-modell-mit-einer-voxelaufloesung-von-2048%c2%b3/ Die KI-gestützte 3D-Modellierung schreitet mit rasender Geschwindigkeit voran. [Hi3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hi3d-formerly-hitem3d/), eine führende All-in-One-Plattform für die KI-gestützte 3D-Erstellung, steht an der Spitze dieser kreativen Revolution. Das Unternehmen hat gerade [Hi3D V3.0](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1) auf den Markt gebracht, das erste kommerziell erhältliche KI-basierte 3D-Modellierungssystem mit einer Voxelauflösung von 2048³. Dieses Update reduziert den manuellen Aufwand für die Netzkorrektur, der vor der Einbindung eines Modells in die Produktionspipeline erforderlich ist, erheblich und schließt damit die Lücke zwischen den Rohdaten der KI und der Umsetzung in den Bereichen Gaming, Film, 3D-Druck, Industriedesign und anderen Bereichen. Neben der Erhöhung der Auflösung vom Standard 1536³ auf 2048³ – was dem 2,37-Fachen der Gesamtvoxelanzahl entspricht – verbessert V3.0 auch die Texturen auf 8K und optimiert die strukturelle Schlussfolgerung über verschiedene Ansichten hinweg, ergänzt durch den proprietären UV-Vervollständigungsalgorithmus von Hi3D. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image5.jpg) Damit Kreative weltweit die Leistungsfähigkeit des hochauflösenden 2048³-Renderings erleben können, bietet Hi3D vom 19. August 2026 (00:00 Uhr UTC) bis zum 20. August 2026 (24:00 Uhr UTC) unter [www.hi3d.ai](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1) kostenlosen Zugang zur Version 3.0 an. Während dieses Zeitraums sind Jahresabonnements mit einem unglaublichen Rabatt von 70 % erhältlich. ## Zur 2048³-Voxel-Matrix gelangen Um alle Details zwischen einer digitalen Datei und einem fertigen Asset zu bewahren, ist höchste Präzision erforderlich. Hi3D V3.0 führt drei Verbesserungsstufen ein, die auf die Bereiche abzielen, die am anfälligsten für Informationsverluste sind. Durch die Einführung eines neuen Voxel-Auflösungsstandards von 2048³ bewahrt Hi3D V3.0 komplexe Strukturen selbst bei extremen Zoomstufen und sorgt so für scharfe Details, ohne dass es zu den bei niedrigeren Auflösungen auftretenden Verschmelzungen und Glättungen kommt. Diese Abbildung zeigt das 3D-Array volumetrischer Elemente (Voxel), die in Zeilen, Spalten und Ebenen (X × Y × Z) angeordnet sind und den dreidimensionalen Raum unterteilen. Eine Voxelgittermatrix definiert den Grad der Detailgenauigkeit, die räumliche Granularität und die Speichergröße bei der 3D-Bildgebung, in der Grafik und bei medizinischen Scans. Dies stellt eine erhebliche Verbesserung gegenüber der bisherigen KI-3D-Modellierung dar: Geschichtete Federn und Schuppen, Schriftzüge und Logokanten sowie mechanische Verbindungsstellen werden alle mit minimalem Eingriff klar dargestellt. Dank der verbesserten Rekonstruktion kann Hi3D V3.0 kleine, benachbarte Komponenten separat und ohne Verschmelzung drucken, flache Gravuren und Oberflächenreliefs präzise wiedergeben sowie schwierige Strukturen wie dünne Wände und freitragende Überhänge mit bemerkenswertem Realismus und hoher Funktionalität drucken. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image2.jpg) Darüber hinaus sorgt die fortschrittliche räumliche Erkennung von Hi3D V3.0 für präzise Geometrie und strukturelle Genauigkeit aus jedem Blickwinkel. Die Verfeinerung der nächsten Generation führt zu deutlichen Verbesserungen in verdeckten Bereichen und bei sich überschneidenden Objekten und sorgt so für stabile, tragfähige Strukturen, selbst wenn die Rück- und Seitenansichten verdeckt sind. Schließlich wird die Texturausgabe auf eine maximale Auflösung von 8K erhöht – in Verbindung mit dem von Hi3D selbst entwickelten Algorithmus zur UV-Vervollständigung sorgt dies für klarere Musterkanten, sanftere Farbübergänge und feinere Verzierungen, selbst bei extremer Vergrößerung. So steht mehr Spielraum für die Bearbeitung zur Verfügung, wenn Präzision von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. ## Von der Rohdatengenerierung bis zum erweiterten 3D-Druck Hi3D V1.0 war die erste kommerzielle Bild-zu-3D-Lösung mit einer Voxelauflösung von 1536³. V2.0 setzte neue Maßstäbe durch eine einheitliche Geometrie- und Texturgenerierung, intelligentes Mapping verdeckter Strukturen und eine verfeinerte Textur-De-Lighting-Funktion – für eine umfassende Verbesserung. Nun bietet Hi3D V3.0 workflowunterstützende Verbesserungen, die auf einer schärferen Geometrie, einer besseren Handhabung komplexer Strukturen und hochwertigeren Texturen basieren und das Ergebnis grundlegend verbessern. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image1.jpg)Neben den Leistungssteigerungen umfasst Hi3D mehrere 3D-Druck-spezifische Werkzeuge, darunter „Split for 3D Printing“, „Multicolor 3D Printing“ und „Auto-Plating“, um in wenigen einfachen Schritten ein serienreifes 3D-Modell zu erstellen. Zusammen sorgen der geringere manuelle Korrekturaufwand, die verbesserte bereichsübergreifende Lieferfähigkeit und die optimierte Produktionspipeline der Version 3.0 dafür, dass der KI-gestützte 3D-Modellierungs-Workflow auf einer einzigen Plattform vereint wird. ## Anpassung an Branchenstandards Zahlreiche Bereiche nutzen hochauflösende 3D-Assets, darunter 3D-Druck, Spiele und Film, digitale Kunst, Schmuck und Mode, Industriedesign sowie Tourismus und Bildung – und keine zwei Anwendungsfälle sind gleich. Die Anforderungen an die Ausgabe von 3D-Modellen bleiben jedoch einheitlich: eine vollständige Geometriedarstellung mit plausiblen Strukturen, sauberen Texturen und Dateien, die eine fortlaufende Bearbeitung ermöglichen. Hi3D deckt mehr als nur einen einzelnen Schritt in einer Branche ab. Durch die Weiterentwicklung der Modellierungsfähigkeiten aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln hat das Unternehmen eine Vorreiterrolle dabei übernommen, die Hürden für hochwertige 3D-Inhalte auf breiter Front zu senken, die Lücke zwischen KI-Generierung und Endproduktion zu schließen und sowohl professionellen als auch Gelegenheitsnutzern mit unterschiedlichsten Zielen und Erfahrungsstufen Zugang zu bearbeitbaren, präsentationsfähigen Assets zu verschaffen, auf denen sie kreativ und effizient aufbauen können – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse in der 3D-Modellierung. --- # ATLANT 3D lanza la plataforma NANOFABRICATOR PRO, un sistema para elaborar nuevos materiales basado en la IA Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/atlant-3d-bringt-den-nanofabricator-pro-fuer-die-ki-gestuetzte-materialforschung-auf-den-markt/ [ATLANT 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/atlant-3d-nanosystems/) ha lanzado NANOFABRICATOR PRO, una plataforma física diseñada para elaborar nuevos materiales con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial, crear prototipos de dispositivos e integrarse en cualquier entorno industrial que la empresa ha descrito como el primer y único sistema de esta clase que existe en la actualidad. La solución utiliza la tecnología patentada DALP (Direct Atomic Layer Processing) de la compañía para desarrollar una plataforma dirigida a la investigación de materiales basada en la IA, la fabricación controlada a escala atómica, la validación experimental y la creación de prototipos de dispositivos, además de ofrecer una vía para iniciar la producción a gran escala. NANOFABRICATOR PRO permite a los usuarios transformar diseños digitales de materiales en experimentos físicos controlados, producir múltiples materiales y variaciones de un mismo proceso en un único sustrato, y almacenar las fórmulas necesarias para poder reproducirlos, facilitar su transferencia a la industria y comenzar la fabricación a gran escala. La empresa ha industrializado la plataforma en colaboración con Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR), la firma encargada de producirla en Estados Unidos, y ha asegurado que cumple con la normativa SEMI, que rige la fabricación avanzada de semiconductores. NANOFABRICATOR PRO constituye la base de la infraestructura global de IA física para la materia de ATLANT 3D y de su fundición autónoma de materiales A-HUB, que, según la compañía, aúna la elaboración digital de materiales con la experimentación física para mejorar la autonomía de los investigadores en este campo. «La IA está cambiando radicalmente nuestra forma de descubrir nuevos materiales. El próximo desafío será convertir esos descubrimientos en innovaciones que podamos aplicar al mundo real», asegura el Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO y fundador de ATLANT 3D. «Por eso hemos presentado la plataforma NANOFABRICATOR PRO, que permite crear sistemas autónomos de última generación con funciones de metrología, en colaboración con AIR. Al combinar la investigación de materiales mediante la IA, la fabricación avanzada y la validación experimental, facilitaremos enormemente el proceso de convertir las predicciones computacionales en materiales funcionales y sentamos las bases para crear una infraestructura de IA física diseñada para modificar la materia». «A la hora de introducir tecnologías disruptivas en la industria, es necesario contar con una amplia y profunda experiencia en el desarrollo de plataformas fiables y escalables», señala Bob Fung, presidente de Automated Industrial Robotics Silicon Valley. «Nuestra alianza aúna la ingeniería más avanzada con nuestras capacidades de producción nacionales para ofrecer esta solución y redefinir los límites de la industria del futuro». ATLANT 3D ha explicado que su siguiente paso será incorporar un sistema de automatización a la unidad que incluya nuevas funciones de metrología y otras soluciones de procesamiento, y actualmente está buscando varios socios estratégicos en el ámbito de las tecnologías avanzadas para respaldar su ampliación. La empresa, fundada en 2018 y con sede en Taastrup (Dinamarca), ha vertebrado su negocio en torno la tecnología DALP, una técnica basada en la deposición de capas atómicas (ALD) que permite aplicar y retirar materiales con precisión molecular en una amplia variedad de sustratos, y que posee múltiples aplicaciones en el ámbito de la microelectrónica, la fotónica, los MEMS, el encapsulado de compuestos y los dispositivos cuánticos. Hasta la fecha ha captado más de 30 millones de dólares, incluida una ronda de financiación de serie A+ por valor de 15 millones liderada por West Hill Capital, y cuenta entre sus clientes e inversores con la NASA, Sony y STMicroelectronics. --- # Continuum Powders and Mastrex partner for LPBF metal powder validation Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuum-powders-and-mastrex-partner-for-lpbf-metal-powder-validation/ [Continuum Powders](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/molyworks/) and [Mastrex](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/mastrex-by-vulcan/) have entered a technical collaboration to evaluate, develop processing parameters for, and validate Continuum's metal powders across [Mastrex's MX series laser powder bed fusion machines](https://www.voxelmatters.com/mastrex-launches-mx300-laser-powder-bed-fusion-system/). The end goal of the work is to shorten the time manufacturers spend qualifying new materials before moving parts into production. [California-based Continuum supplies metal powders for additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuum-powders-to-exhibit-reclaimed-metal-am-powders-for-defense-at-dmc-2026/) and Mastrex, headquartered in Houston, develops LPBF systems. Together, the companies are now planning to combine materials expertise with machine development and simplify the path from powder selection to production. The aim is to give customers more confidence when implementing new materials. ![Mastrex launches MX300 laser powder bed fusion system](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mastrex-MX300-340x213.jpg) “One of the biggest barriers to broader adoption of additive manufacturing isn't a lack of innovation—it's reducing the effort required for customers to confidently implement new materials and technologies,” said Jon Cozens, Chief Executive Officer of Continuum Powders. “By working closely with Mastrex from the beginning, we're helping create a more seamless path from material selection and process development to successful production. Ultimately, our shared goal is to give customers greater confidence in the complete manufacturing solution, not just the powder.” Ilay Fridland, Partner for Mastrex, said, “Mastrex entered the market with the aim of providing high-quality LPBF technology while at the same time lowering the barrier of entry. “Customers are looking for complete manufacturing solutions, not disconnected pieces of the process. Collaborating closely with Continuum allows us to optimize materials alongside our LPBF platforms, helping customers adopt new applications with greater confidence while reducing development effort.” Initial work will focus on cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V and 17-4 stainless steel, with [nickel-based superalloys](https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuum-powders-optipowder-ni718-enabled-for-us-production-readiness/) and copper-nickel alloys planned further down the line, as the partnership expands.  The companies will assess powder behavior, processing conditions, build consistency and material performance on applicable Mastrex systems, with the aim of delivering starting parameters and technical data that reduce the resources needed to introduce a new material. “The future of additive manufacturing depends on strong collaboration across the industry,” Cozens said. “Success isn't determined by great hardware or great materials alone. It's achieved when every part of the manufacturing ecosystem works together to help customers move faster, reduce risk, and manufacture with confidence.” --- # Allen Iverson and Reebok revamp 90s sneaker with 3D printing Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/allen-iverson-and-reebok-revamp-90s-sneaker-with-3d-printing/ In NBA legend Allen Iverson's rookie year 30 years ago, he made more than just an impact on the court. Not only was he drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as the first overall pick of the season, he also formed a partnership with Reebok and launched a fashion-forward sneaker that was an immediate streetwear hit. This sneaker, launched in 1996, was called The Question, a reference to Iverson's iconic nickname "The Answer". Now, the Question sneaker is back and has been revamped for the 2026 market with 3D printing. For its latest sneaker launch, sportswear brand Reebok worked with Iverson and footwear 3D printing specialist [Zellerfeld](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/zellerfeld/) to redesign the classic 90s shoe. This new sneaker, dubbed the Reebok Question 96/26, officially launches next week on August 25th 12pm EST via the Zellerfeld platform. In terms of the [3D printed shoe's](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/3d-printed-consumer-products/3d-printed-footwear/) design, there are some notable references to the original Question sneaker, including the two oval-esque pods above the shoe's sole. In the 1996 Question, these pods were based on Reebok's Hexalite technology, an aerospace-inspired hexagonal structure engineered for impact absorption. In the 3D printed sneaker, the "pods" themselves are an aesthetic choice since the entire shoe is engineered for performance and comfort. [![Allen Iverson and Reebok revamp 90s sneaker with 3D printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/reebok-question-allen-iverson-1.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/reebok-question-allen-iverson-1.jpeg) That is, the Reebok Question 96/26 is manufactured in a single piece using Zellerfeld's [own 3D printing technology](https://www.voxelmatters.com/zellerfeld-introduces-gen3-its-fastest-and-most-advanced-footwear-3d-printing-system/) and integrates a variable internal structure informed by support, function, and comfort requirements. In more specific terms, the internal geometry of the sneaker features denser areas where structure and support are needed, like the toe and sole, and less dense zones where flexibility is required, like the tongue and sides. This is all achieved using a single material, a flexible TPU. Another similarity between Iverson's original sneaker and this new launch is the positioning of Reebok's Vector logo, which remains in the midfoot, centered above the two pods. Unlike the original shoe which had a contrasting colorway (red on white), the 3D printed sneaker is monochromatic. To date, two colorways have been revealed: white and purple. The 3D printed sneaker also features a slip-on design, rather than a laced structure. Iverson's latest collab with Reebok signals—once again—the growing trend of 3D printed footwear. Zellerfeld alone has teamed up with several notable brands and designers to launch 3D printed shoes. Even just staying in the basketball world, Zellerfeld recently launched a [3D printed post-workout recovery sneaker](https://www.voxelmatters.com/zellerfeld-and-baron-davis-overdose-brand-launch-3d-printed-sneaker/) in partnership with Baron Davis' brand OverDose. The footwear manufacturer also has recent partnerships with [sportswear giant Nike](https://www.voxelmatters.com/nike-and-zellerfeld-expand-3d-printed-footwear-program-with-air-max-95000-debut/), [Justin Bieber's brand SKYLRK](https://www.voxelmatters.com/justin-bieber-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld/), and [flip flop company Havaianas](https://www.voxelmatters.com/zellerfeld-havaianas-3d-printed-flip-flop/). Moreover, Zellerfeld works with many up-and-coming footwear designers, offering a [marketplace and on-demand production services](https://www.voxelmatters.com/zellerfeld-relaunches-marketplace-with-personalized-fit-and-discovery/) for a variety of innovative 3D printed shoes. --- # Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/camp-pendleton-verbessert-die-verteidigungsbereitschaft-durch-additive-fertigung-mit-eos-metallen-und-polymeren/ The U.S. Marine Corps, and broader American military, are continually seeking to improve operational readiness through state-of-the-art weaponry and in-the-field technologies as well as through streamlined supply chains and maintenance processes. The latter were the focus of a recent field exercise at Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the United States. There, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) evaluated the impact of metal and polymer additive manufacturing on [defense supply chains](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/industry/defense/) and tested the technologies' viability for on-demand production in the field. As part of this exercise, U.S. government supplier Phillips Federal and powder bed fusion leader [EOS](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/eos/) provided both metal and polymer AM solutions to Camp Pendleton. Specifically, an [EOS M 290 metal 3D printer](https://www.voxelmatters.com/eos-will-assemble-the-eos-m-290-metal-3d-printers-in-texas/) and an EOS P 396 SLS system. These were put to work for a diversity of applications, including the production of mission-critical components in field tests. For instance, the EOS P 396 was used to produce over 400 anti-reflective "killflash" devices for weapons optics. While the traditional replacement parts could take up to 59 days to source, the 3D printed devices were made in just two days, saving over $28,000 for the Marine Corps. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-2.jpeg)I MEF also successfully 3D printed 34 antenna subassemblies, which required just 12 hours to produce, a dramatic lead time acceleration compared to the 184 days it took through traditional procurement chains. Other polymer AM applications for EOS' SLS technology included generator handles, which took just 10 hours to make at a cost of about $3 per handle; and replacement truck handles, which took just nine hours to manufacture versus 19 days. On the metal side, Camp Pendleton used EOS' M 290 platform to produce a series of metal components that had been facing severe supply chain delays. Among these components were 36 M4 swivel mounts, which brought lead times down from 68 days to just 10 hours; TPS-80 G/ATOR radar carrier plates, which were manufactured in less than a day versus lead times of up to 27 months; and PAWL compression latch camshafts, whose lead times were shrunk from 27 months to just 10 hours. The I MEF team also produced a number of components that had been backordered, some that had had lead times of up to two years. These were made in just a couple days. "The exercise was designed to move beyond technology demonstrations and prove real-world applications for additive manufacturing in deployed environments," commented Patrick Tucker, Strategic Business Development Manager at Phillips Federal and retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel. "The mission focused on redefining how warfighters are equipped, supported, and sustained." The benefits of using EOS' AM technology at Camp Pendleton can't be overstated. Supply chain delays and long lead times for replacement parts are a key challenge in defense organizations across the globe, so being able to produce high-quality, mission-critical parts on demand and at the point of need is a total game changer. In this particular Marine Corps exercise, improvements were noted on all fronts, from production speed, to supply chain responsiveness, to overall military readiness thanks to on-site production. [![Camp Pendleton boosts defense readiness with EOS metal and polymer AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3-340x255.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/eos-camp-pendleton-3.jpeg)"This exercise enabled EOS laser powder bed fusion to show what it could do to enhance readiness across a wide scope of need," Tucker added. "It targeted items with high backorder counts and printed the entire quantity in just two days." In addition to leveraging the metal and polymer AM solutions for manufacturing replacement components at the point of need, the Camp Pendleton team also explored future applications for the technology, including expeditionary manufacturing (i.e. the containerized 3D printing unit) and rapid drone production for deployed forced. Ultimately, the military exercise further proved AM's viability for boosting military readiness and decreasing reliance on traditional, delay-prone supply chains for mission-critical parts. The defense sector has become an increasingly important adopter of AM technologies in recent years, with a [growing number of contracts](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-air-force-extends-metal-lfam-program-with-additional-9m-for-3d-systems/) between AM technology companies and defense suppliers. Supply chain resilience and point-of-need production are at the top of the reasons why defense organizations and militaries are turning to the technology. For instance, Firestorm Labs' xCell containerized manufacturing platform recently [3D printed over 1,000 parts](https://www.voxelmatters.com/firestorm-labs-prints-more-than-1000-parts-aboard-uss-essex/) aboard the USS Essex on a two week journey, showcasing the ability for expeditionary manufacturing. U.S. Marines stationed in South Korea also demonstrated AM's value by 3D printing a [replacement component for a U.S. Coast Guard vessel](https://www.voxelmatters.com/marines-3d-print-coast-guard-boat-part-in-hours-during-korea-exercise/), bringing lead times down from several weeks to hours. --- # General Atomics wins $5.5m America Makes call for defense aluminum data Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/general-atomics-wins-5-5m-america-makes-call-for-defense-aluminum-data/ [America Makes](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/america-makes/) and the [National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/ncdmm/) have named [General Atomics Aeronautical Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/general-atomics-aeronautical-ga-asi/) the winner of the Generation Of Technical-data for High-strength Aluminum Alloy Material (GOTHAAM) project call, which is worth $5.5 million in funding. GOTHAAM aims to develop material allowables for a high-strength, 7075-T73-equivalent aluminum alloy across three classes of LPBF additive manufacturing systems. It’s aimed at covering small, medium, and large-format printers. [The project has been set out to focus on a corrosion-resistant, aerospace-grade alloy with defense and commercial applications](https://www.voxelmatters.com/america-makes-launches-two-project-calls-totaling-14-5m/), and the data is intended to support a return on investment for OEMs and the organic industrial base as the material moves toward qualified production. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/america-makes-340x192.jpg) General Atomics leads a project team spanning prime contractors, printer and powder suppliers, and material producers, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Airbus Space & Defense + AP Works, Hadrian Additive, Nikon AM, EOS America, Rio Tinto, and Dyndrite, among other partners. “Qualifying advanced AM materials to deliver robust material data supporting durable, corrosion-resistant components for critical defense applications directly strengthens the defense industrial base,” said John Martin, Additive Manufacturing Research Director at America Makes, upon the award of the funds. “By delivering validated data and maturing LPBF capability, we’re giving U.S. manufacturers what they need to produce reliable components for critical defense systems.” --- # Hi3D, le premier modèle d’IA 3D disponible dans le commerce avec une résolution de 2 048³ voxels Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hi3d-das-erste-im-handel-erhaeltliche-ki-3d-modell-mit-einer-voxelaufloesung-von-2048%c2%b3/ La modélisation 3D pilotée par l’IA progresse à une vitesse fulgurante. [Hi3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hi3d-formerly-hitem3d/), l’une des principales plateformes tout-en-un de création 3D par IA, est à l’avant-garde de cette révolution créative. L’entreprise vient de lancer [Hi3D V3.0](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1), le premier système de modélisation 3D basé sur l’IA disponible dans le commerce à offrir une résolution de 2 048³ voxels. Cette mise à jour réduit considérablement les corrections manuelles du maillage nécessaires avant l’intégration d’un modèle dans le processus de production, comblant ainsi l’écart entre les résultats bruts générés par l’IA et leur utilisation dans les jeux vidéo, le cinéma, l’impression 3D, le design industriel et d’autres domaines. En plus de faire passer la résolution de la norme de 1 536³ à 2 048³, soit 2,37 fois plus de voxels au total, V3.0 porte la résolution des textures jusqu’à 8K, améliore le raisonnement structurel entre différentes vues et intègre l’algorithme propriétaire de complétion UV de Hi3D. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image5.jpg)Afin de permettre aux créateurs du monde entier de découvrir le rendu haute fidélité en 2 048³, Hi3D offre un accès gratuit à V3.0 pendant 48 heures, du 19 août 2026 à 00 h 00 UTC au 21 août 2026 à 00 h 00 UTC. Pendant cette même période, les abonnements annuels sont proposés avec une réduction de 70 %. ## Entrée dans la matrice de 2 048³ voxels Préserver tous les détails entre un fichier numérique et le modèle final exige une précision extrême. Hi3D V3.0 introduit des améliorations à trois niveaux, ciblant les aspects les plus susceptibles de subir une perte d’informations. Grâce à une nouvelle résolution de 2 048³ voxels, Hi3D V3.0 préserve les structures complexes même à des niveaux de grossissement extrêmes, offrant des détails nets sans les effets de fusion et de lissage observés à des résolutions inférieures. Cette valeur correspond à une matrice tridimensionnelle d’éléments volumétriques, ou voxels, organisés en lignes, colonnes et couches (X × Y × Z) qui subdivisent l’espace tridimensionnel. La résolution d’une grille de voxels détermine notamment le niveau de détail, la granularité spatiale et les besoins en mémoire dans les domaines de l’imagerie 3D, de l’infographie et de l’imagerie médicale. Il s’agit d’une amélioration majeure par rapport aux systèmes actuels de modélisation 3D par IA : les plumes et les écailles superposées, les contours des lettres et des logos ainsi que les jonctions mécaniques peuvent être reproduits avec netteté et nécessitent un minimum d’intervention. Le système de reconstruction amélioré permet à Hi3D V3.0 de générer séparément de petits composants adjacents sans les fusionner, de reproduire les gravures peu profondes et les reliefs de surface, ainsi que de créer des structures complexes, comme des parois minces et des porte-à-faux sans support, avec un niveau élevé de réalisme et de fonctionnalité. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image2.jpg) En outre, les capacités avancées de raisonnement spatial de Hi3D V3.0 permettent d’obtenir une géométrie précise et une meilleure cohérence structurelle sous tous les angles. Son système de raffinement de nouvelle génération améliore nettement la reconstruction des zones occultées et des objets qui se chevauchent, produisant des structures stables et cohérentes même lorsque les vues arrière et latérales sont masquées. Enfin, la résolution des textures atteint désormais un maximum de 8K. Associée à l’algorithme de complétion UV développé par Hi3D, cette amélioration permet d’obtenir des contours de motifs plus nets, des transitions de couleurs plus fluides et des détails ornementaux plus fins, même à fort grossissement, offrant ainsi une plus grande marge de manœuvre pour les applications où la précision est essentielle. ## De la génération brute à l’impression 3D optimisée Hi3D V1.0 a été la première solution commerciale de conversion d’images en modèles 3D à proposer une résolution de 1 536³ voxels. V2.0 a repoussé ces limites avec la génération unifiée de la géométrie et des textures, la cartographie intelligente des structures occultées et une suppression améliorée des effets d’éclairage sur les textures, offrant ainsi une amélioration de bout en bout. Hi3D V3.0 apporte désormais des améliorations conçues pour optimiser le flux de travail, notamment une géométrie plus précise, une meilleure gestion des structures complexes et des textures de qualité supérieure, qui améliorent sensiblement les résultats obtenus. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image1.jpg)Outre ces gains de performance, Hi3D propose plusieurs outils spécialement conçus pour l’impression 3D, notamment Split for 3D Printing pour la division des modèles, Multicolor 3D Printing pour l’impression 3D multicolore et Auto-Plating pour le placement automatique sur le plateau, afin d’obtenir en quelques étapes un modèle 3D prêt pour la production. En réduisant les besoins de correction manuelle, en améliorant l’utilisation des modèles dans différents domaines et en optimisant le processus de production, V3.0 regroupe le flux de travail de modélisation 3D par IA au sein d’une plateforme unique. ## Une évolution conforme aux exigences de l’industrie De nombreux secteurs utilisent des ressources 3D haute résolution, notamment l’impression 3D, les jeux vidéo et le cinéma, l’art numérique, la joaillerie et la mode, le design industriel, ainsi que le tourisme et l’éducation. Les applications diffèrent considérablement, mais les exigences relatives aux modèles 3D restent similaires : une géométrie complète et des structures plausibles, des textures propres et des fichiers pouvant être modifiés ultérieurement. Hi3D ne cherche pas seulement à améliorer une étape particulière dans un seul secteur. En faisant progresser les capacités de modélisation sur plusieurs fronts, l’entreprise contribue à rendre la création de contenu 3D de haute qualité plus accessible, à combler l’écart entre la génération par IA et la production finale et à fournir aux professionnels comme aux utilisateurs occasionnels, quels que soient leurs objectifs ou leur niveau d’expérience, des modèles modifiables et prêts à être présentés, qu’ils peuvent exploiter de manière créative et efficace sans expérience préalable en modélisation 3D. --- # ATLANT 3D lance le NANOFABRICATOR PRO pour la découverte de matériaux pilotée par l’IA Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/atlant-3d-bringt-den-nanofabricator-pro-fuer-die-ki-gestuetzte-materialforschung-auf-den-markt/ [ATLANT 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/atlant-3d-nanosystems/) a lancé NANOFABRICATOR PRO, une plateforme physique combinant la découverte de matériaux pilotée par l’IA, le prototypage de dispositifs et l’intégration industrielle, que l’entreprise présente comme le premier et le seul système de ce type au monde. La plateforme s’appuie sur la technologie propriétaire Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP, traitement direct de couches atomiques) d’ATLANT 3D pour relier la découverte de matériaux pilotée par l’IA à la fabrication programmable à l’échelle atomique, à la validation expérimentale, au prototypage de dispositifs et au passage à la production à grande échelle. NANOFABRICATOR PRO permet aux utilisateurs de convertir des conceptions numériques de matériaux en expériences physiques contrôlées, de produire plusieurs matériaux et variantes de procédés sur un même substrat et de conserver les recettes de procédé nécessaires à la reproductibilité, au transfert industriel et à la fabrication évolutive. ATLANT 3D a industrialisé la plateforme avec Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR), qui fabrique le système aux États-Unis. NANOFABRICATOR PRO est conforme aux normes SEMI applicables à la fabrication avancée de semi-conducteurs. La plateforme constitue le socle de l’infrastructure plus large d’ATLANT 3D, baptisée Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter, ainsi que de son A-HUB Autonomous Materials Foundry. Selon l’entreprise, cette infrastructure relie la découverte numérique de matériaux à l’expérimentation physique afin de permettre une innovation plus autonome dans le domaine des matériaux. « *L’IA transforme fondamentalement la façon dont de nouveaux matériaux sont découverts. La prochaine étape consiste à convertir ces découvertes en innovations concrètes* », a déclaré le Dr Maksym Plakhotnyuk, PDG et fondateur d’ATLANT 3D. « *Avec AIR, nous lançons NANOFABRICATOR PRO, qui permet de créer des plateformes autonomes de nouvelle génération intégrant des capacités de métrologie. En reliant la découverte de matériaux pilotée par l’IA, la fabrication avancée et la validation expérimentale, nous permettons de transformer rapidement les prédictions informatiques en matériaux fonctionnels et jetons les bases de la Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter.* » « *L’industrialisation de technologies de rupture exige une expertise avancée dans le développement de plateformes fiables et évolutives* », a déclaré Bob Fung, président d’Automated Industrial Robotics Silicon Valley. « *Notre partenariat associe une ingénierie de pointe à des capacités de fabrication aux États-Unis afin de proposer la plateforme NANOFABRICATOR PRO et d’ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives pour les industries de demain.* » ATLANT 3D a indiqué que la prochaine étape consistera à développer, à partir de NANOFABRICATOR PRO, les capacités nécessaires à la création d’une plateforme autonome, avec des fonctions de métrologie intégrées et d’autres solutions de traitement. L’entreprise recherche également des partenaires stratégiques dans différents domaines technologiques avancés afin de soutenir cette croissance. Fondée en 2018 et basée à Taastrup, au Danemark, ATLANT 3D a développé ses activités autour de la technologie DALP, une technique fondée sur le dépôt de couches atomiques qui permet de déposer et de retirer des matériaux avec une précision à l’échelle atomique sur une vaste gamme de matériaux. Cette technologie est utilisée dans les domaines de la microélectronique, de la photonique, des systèmes microélectromécaniques (MEMS), du packaging et des dispositifs quantiques. L’entreprise a levé plus de 30 millions de dollars à ce jour, dont 15 millions de dollars lors d’un financement de série A+ mené par West Hill Capital, et compte la NASA, Sony et STMicroelectronics parmi ses clients et investisseurs. --- # Hi3D: il primo modello IA commerciale con risoluzione voxel 2048³ Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hi3d-das-erste-im-handel-erhaeltliche-ki-3d-modell-mit-einer-voxelaufloesung-von-2048%c2%b3/ Il 3D modeling basato sull'intelligenza artificiale avanza a una velocità straordinaria. [Hi3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hi3d-formerly-hitem3d/), piattaforma all-in-one per la creazione 3D con IA, è in prima fila in questa rivoluzione creativa. L'azienda infatti ha appena lanciato [Hi3D V3.0](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1), il primo sistema di modellazione 3D basato sull'IA disponibile commercialmente con risoluzione voxel 2048³. Si tratta di un aggiornamento che riduce drasticamente la riparazione manuale delle mesh necessaria prima che un modello entri nella pipeline di produzione, colmando il divario tra l'output grezzo dell'IA e la sua implementazione nel gaming, nel cinema, nella stampa 3D, nel design industriale e in altri settori. Oltre ad aumentare la risoluzione dallo standard 1536³ a 2048³ (pari a 2,37 volte il numero totale di voxel) V3.0 migliora anche le texture fino a 8K e potenzia il ragionamento strutturale cross-view, insieme all'algoritmo proprietario di completamento UV di Hi3D. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image5.jpg)Per consentire a creator di tutto il mondo di sperimentare la potenza del rendering ad alta fedeltà 2048³, Hi3D offre accesso gratuito a V3.0 per 48 ore, dal 19 agosto 2026 (00:00 UTC) al 20 agosto 2026 (24:00 UTC), su [www.hi3d.ai](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1). Nello stesso periodo, i piani annuali sono disponibili con uno sconto del 70%. ## Entrare nella matrix voxel 2048³ Preservare tutti i dettagli tra un file digitale e un asset finito richiede una precisione estrema. Hi3D V3.0 introduce tre livelli di avanzamento che puntano alle aree più vulnerabili alla perdita di informazioni. Implementando il nuovo standard di risoluzione voxel 2048³, Hi3D V3.0 preserva le strutture complesse anche a livelli di zoom estremi, garantendo dettagli nitidi senza le fusioni e le smussature tipiche delle risoluzioni inferiori. Questa cifra rappresenta l'array tridimensionale di elementi volumetrici (voxel) organizzati in righe, colonne e strati (X × Y × Z) che suddividono lo spazio tridimensionale. Una matrice a griglia voxel definisce il livello di dettaglio fine, la granularità spaziale e la dimensione in memoria nella grafica 3D, nell'imaging e nelle scansioni mediche. Questo rappresenta un miglioramento significativo rispetto all'attuale modellazione 3D con IA: piume e squame stratificate, bordi di lettere e loghi, e giunzioni meccaniche si risolvono chiaramente con un intervento minimo. La ricostruzione potenziata consente a Hi3D V3.0 di costruire componenti piccoli e adiacenti separatamente senza fonderli, catturare incisioni superficiali e rilievi di superficie, e realizzare strutture difficili come pareti sottili e sporgenze non supportate con un realismo e una funzionalità straordinari. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image2.jpg)Il ragionamento spaziale avanzato di Hi3D V3.0 garantisce inoltre geometria precisa e accuratezza strutturale da ogni angolazione. Il perfezionamento di nuova generazione porta miglioramenti netti nelle aree occluse e negli oggetti intersecanti, ottenendo strutture stabili e supportate anche quando le viste posteriori e laterali sono ostruite. Infine, l'output delle texture raggiunge una risoluzione massima di 8K, affiancato dall'algoritmo di completamento UV sviluppato internamente da Hi3D per bordi dei pattern più puliti, transizioni di colore più fluide e ornamentazione più fine, anche sotto ingrandimenti estremi, offrendo maggiore margine di manovra quando la precisione è fondamentale. ## Dalla generazione grezza alla stampa 3D potenziata Hi3D V1.0 è stata la prima soluzione commerciale da immagine a 3D con risoluzione voxel 1536³. V2.0 ha alzato ulteriormente gli standard con generazione unificata di geometria e texture, mappatura intelligente delle strutture occluse e texture de-lighting perfezionata per un aggiornamento end-to-end. Hi3D V3.0 porta ora miglioramenti al flusso di lavoro basati su geometria più nitida, gestione migliore delle strutture complesse e texture di qualità superiore che migliorano sostanzialmente l'output finale. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image1.jpg)Oltre ai miglioramenti nelle prestazioni, Hi3D include diversi strumenti specifici per la stampa 3D, tra cui Split for 3D Printing, Multicolor 3D Printing e Auto-Plating, per ottenere un modello 3D pronto per la produzione in pochi semplici passaggi. Insieme, la riduzione delle esigenze di riparazione manuale di V3.0, la migliore trasferibilità cross-settoriale e la pipeline di produzione perfezionata portano il flusso di lavoro di modellazione 3D con IA in un'unica piattaforma. ## Aggiornamento agli standard di settore Innumerevoli settori utilizzano asset 3D ad alta risoluzione, tra cui stampa 3D, gaming e cinema, arte digitale, gioielleria e moda, design industriale, turismo ed educazione, e nessun utilizzo è uguale all'altro. Ma i requisiti per l'output di modelli 3D rimangono coerenti: rappresentazione geometrica completa con strutture plausibili, texture pulite e file che supportano l'editing continuo. Hi3D affronta più di un singolo passaggio in un singolo settore. Ampliando le capacità di modellazione su più fronti, Hi3D si è posizionata in prima linea nell'abbattere le barriere all'accesso ai contenuti 3D di alta qualità, colmando il divario tra generazione con IA e produzione finale e mettendo a disposizione di utenti professionali e non — con obiettivi ed esperienze molto diverse — asset editabili e presentabili su cui lavorare in modo creativo ed efficiente, senza alcuna esperienza pregressa in modellazione 3D. --- # ATLANT 3D bringt den NANOFABRICATOR PRO für die KI-gestützte Materialforschung auf den Markt Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/atlant-3d-bringt-den-nanofabricator-pro-fuer-die-ki-gestuetzte-materialforschung-auf-den-markt/ [ATLANT 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/atlant-3d-nanosystems/) hat den NANOFABRICATOR PRO auf den Markt gebracht, eine physische Plattform, die KI-gestützte Materialforschung, Geräteprototypenentwicklung und industrielle Integration vereint und vom Unternehmen als das weltweit erste und einzige System seiner Art beschrieben wird. Die Plattform nutzt die von ATLANT 3D entwickelte „Direct Atomic Layer Processing“ (DALP)-Technologie, um KI-gestützte Materialforschung mit programmierbarer Fertigung auf atomarer Ebene, experimenteller Validierung, der Entwicklung von Prototypen und dem Weg zur Serienreife zu verbinden. Mit NANOFABRICATOR PRO können Anwender digitale Materialentwürfe in kontrollierte physikalische Experimente umsetzen, mehrere Materialien und Prozessvarianten auf einem einzigen Substrat herstellen und die für die Reproduzierbarkeit, den industriellen Transfer und die skalierbare Fertigung erforderlichen Prozessrezepte speichern. ATLANT 3D hat die Plattform mithilfe von Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) industrialisiert, das das System in den Vereinigten Staaten herstellt, und NANOFABRICATOR PRO ist SEMI-konform für die fortschrittliche Halbleiterfertigung. Die Plattform bildet die Grundlage für die umfassendere „Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter“ von ATLANT 3D und dessen „A-HUB Autonomous Materials Foundry“, die laut Unternehmensangaben die digitale Materialforschung mit physikalischen Experimenten verbindet, um eine autonomere Materialinnovation zu ermöglichen. „KI verändert die Art und Weise, wie neue Materialien entdeckt werden, grundlegend. Die nächste Herausforderung besteht darin, diese Entdeckungen in praktische Innovationen umzusetzen“, sagte Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO und Gründer von ATLANT 3D. „Gemeinsam mit AIR stellen wir den NANOFABRICATOR PRO vor, der die Schaffung selbstgesteuerter Plattformen der nächsten Generation mit integrierter Messtechnik ermöglicht. Durch die Verknüpfung von KI-gestützter Materialentdeckung, fortschrittlicher Fertigung und experimenteller Validierung ermöglichen wir die schnelle Umsetzung computergestützter Vorhersagen in funktionale Materialien und legen den Grundstein für die ‚Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter‘. „Die Industrialisierung bahnbrechender Technologien erfordert hochspezialisiertes Fachwissen im Bereich zuverlässiger und skalierbarer Plattformen“, sagte Bob Fung, Präsident von Automated Industrial Robotics Silicon Valley. „Unsere Partnerschaft verbindet fortschrittliche Ingenieurskunst mit den Fertigungskapazitäten der USA, um die NANOFABRICATOR PRO-Plattform bereitzustellen und damit neue Horizonte für zukünftige Industrien zu eröffnen.“ ATLANT 3D gab bekannt, dass der nächste Schritt darin bestehe, auf Basis des NANOFABRICATOR PRO Funktionen für eine autonome Plattform mit integrierter Messtechnik und weiteren Verarbeitungslösungen zu entwickeln, und dass das Unternehmen strategische Partner aus dem Bereich der Spitzentechnologien suche, um dieses Wachstum zu unterstützen. ATLANT 3D wurde 2018 gegründet und hat seinen Sitz in Taastrup, Dänemark. Das Unternehmen hat sein Geschäft auf DALP aufgebaut, einer auf der Atomlagenabscheidung basierenden Technik, mit der Material bei einer Vielzahl von Werkstoffen mit atomarer Präzision aufgebracht und entfernt werden kann. Diese Technik findet Anwendung in den Bereichen Mikroelektronik, Photonik, MEMS, Verpackung und Quantenbauelemente. Das Unternehmen hat bis heute mehr als 30 Millionen US-Dollar eingeworben, darunter eine Serie-A+-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 15 Millionen US-Dollar unter der Führung von West Hill Capital, und zählt die NASA, Sony und STMicroelectronics zu seinen Kunden und Investoren. --- # Adelaide University to develop multi-material 3D printed dental training models Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/adelaide-university-to-develop-multi-material-3d-printed-dental-training-models/ Adelaide University, dental training device company Fusetec and the [Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/australia-invests-271-million-in-amcrc-initiative/) are together developing a new generation of [biomimetic](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fraunhofer-iap-and-nmi-develop-3d-printed-biomimetic-tissue-substitute-for-medical-implant-applications/) dental training models built using multi-material additive manufacturing. The 18-month project will replicate not only the anatomy of human teeth, jawbone and soft tissue, but also how that tissue responds during surgery. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_5376.png) [The models are intended to help dentists plan and practice complex procedures](https://www.voxelmatters.com/yale-team-using-3d-surgical-planning-to-advance-pediatric-orthopedic-outcomes/), including wisdom tooth removal, to improve surgical confidence and patient outcomes. Fusetec and Adelaide University already have an existing relationship and this new project will commercialize an Australian-made medical training platform. The project will combine clinical imaging, digital modeling and multi-material additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific, biomimetic dental replicas. Researchers will also develop simulation tools to study fracture force thresholds during surgery, supporting safer, less invasive clinical practice. Associate Professor Ling Yin from Adelaide University’s School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, who is leading the research alongside the School of Dentistry and the Future Industries Institute, said realistic surgical training remained one of dentistry’s biggest challenges. “Every patient presents differently, yet existing training models cannot accurately replicate the feel and behaviour of human dental tissue,” Yin said. “By combining advanced clinical imaging with additive manufacturing, we can create dental models that better mimic real anatomy and help clinicians understand the forces involved in complex tooth removal procedures.” AMCRC Managing Director Simon Marriott said the project reflected how industry-led research could generate Australian manufacturing opportunities while addressing clinical needs. “The opportunity starts with industry. Fusetec identified a clear clinical challenge and partnered with Adelaide University to develop an advanced manufacturing solution with strong commercial potential,” Marriott said. “Projects like this show how additive manufacturing can help Australian companies develop globally competitive medical technologies that improve healthcare while strengthening sovereign manufacturing capability.” --- # Hi3D, the first commercially available AI 3D model with 2048³ voxel resolution Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hi3d-das-erste-im-handel-erhaeltliche-ki-3d-modell-mit-einer-voxelaufloesung-von-2048%c2%b3/ AI-driven 3D modeling is advancing at breakneck speed. [Hi3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hi3d-formerly-hitem3d/), a leading all-in-one AI 3D creation platform, is leading this creative revolution. The company just launched [Hi3D V3.0](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1), the first commercially available AI-based 3D modeling system with 2048³ voxel resolution. This update dramatically reduces the manual mesh repair needed before a model enters the production pipeline, closing the gap between raw AI output and implementation in gaming, film, 3D printing, industrial design, and other fields. In addition to increasing the resolution from the 1536³ standard to 2048³, which is 2.37 times the total voxel count, V3.0 also improves textures to 8K and enhances cross-view structural reasoning, along with Hi3D's proprietary UV completion algorithm. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image5.jpg)To enable creators worldwide to experience the power of 2048³ high-fidelity rendering, Hi3D is offering free access to V3.0 for 48 hours, running from August 19th, 2026 (00:00 UTC) to August 20th, 2026 (24:00 UTC), at [www.hi3d.ai](https://www.hi3d.ai/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=new&utm_campaign=11&utm_term=260819&utm_content=1). During the same window, annual plans are available with an incredible 70% off discount. ## Entering the 2048³ voxel matrix Preserving all detail between a digital file and a finished asset requires extreme precision. Hi3D V3.0 introduces three levels of advancement targeting the areas most vulnerable to information loss. By implementing a new voxel resolution standard of 2048³, Hi3D V3.0 preserves complex structures even at extreme zoom levels for sharp details without the merging and smoothing found at lower resolutions. This figure shows the 3D array of volumetric elements (voxels) organized in rows, columns, and layers (X × Y × Z) that divide three-dimensional space. A voxel grid matrix defines the level of fine detail, spatial granularity, and memory size in 3D imaging, graphics, and medical scans This represents a major improvement over existing AI 3D modeling: layered feathers and scales, lettering and logo edges, and mechanical junctions all resolve clearly with minimal intervention. The upgraded reconstruction lets Hi3D V3.0 build small, adjacent components separately without fusing, capture shallow engraving and surface relief, and build difficult structures like thin walls and unsupported overhangs with remarkable realism and functionality. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image2.jpg)Furthermore, Hi3D V3.0's advanced spatial reasoning delivers precise geometry and structural accuracy from every angle. Its next-generation refinement renders sharp improvements in occluded areas and intersecting objects, achieving stable, supported structures even when rear and side views are obscured. Finally, texture output increases to a maximum 8K resolution alongside Hi3D's self-developed UV completion algorithm for cleaner pattern edges, smoother color transitions, and finer ornamentation, even under extreme magnification, giving more headroom to work with when precision is paramount. ## From raw generation to augmented 3D printing Hi3D V1.0 was the first commercial image-to-3D solution with a 1536³ voxel resolution. V2.0 pushed standards further with unified geometry and texture generation, intelligent occluded structure mapping, and refined texture de-lighting for an end-to-end upgrade. Now, Hi3D V3.0 delivers workflow-supporting enhancements built around sharper geometry, better complex-structure handling, and higher-quality textures that fundamentally improve the output. ![Explore Hi3D V3.0, the latest AI-driven 3D modeling platform revolutionizing design across industries with enhanced voxel resolution.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hi3D_image1.jpg)Alongside the performance gains, Hi3D includes several 3D-printing-specific tools, including Split for 3D Printing, Multicolor 3D Printing, and Auto-Plating, to deliver a production-ready 3D model in a few simple steps. Together, V3.0's reduced manual repair demands, stronger cross-discipline deliverability, and refined production pipeline bring the AI 3D modeling workflow into a single platform. ## Upgrading with industry standards Countless fields use high-resolution 3D assets, including 3D printing, games and film, digital art, jewelry and fashion, industrial design, and tourism and education, and no two uses are the same. But the requirements for 3D model output remain consistent: complete geometry representation with plausible structures, clean textures, and files that support ongoing editing. Hi3D is addressing more than a single step in one industry. By advancing modeling capability from multiple angles, it has taken the lead in lowering the barrier to high-quality 3D content across the board, bridging the gap between AI generation and final production, and giving professional and casual users with a wide range of goals and experience levels access to editable, presentable assets they can build on creatively and efficiently, without requiring any prior 3D modeling experience. --- # ATLANT 3D presenta NANOFABRICATOR PRO: IA e robotica per la produzione di materiali avanzati Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/atlant-3d-bringt-den-nanofabricator-pro-fuer-die-ki-gestuetzte-materialforschung-auf-den-markt/ [ATLANT 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/atlant-3d-nanosystems/) ha lanciato NANOFABRICATOR PRO, una piattaforma fisica che combina scoperta di materiali guidata dall'IA, prototipazione di dispositivi e integrazione industriale, descritta dall'azienda come il primo e unico sistema del suo genere al mondo. La piattaforma utilizza la tecnologia proprietaria Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) di ATLANT 3D per collegare la scoperta di materiali guidata dall'IA con la fabbricazione programmabile su scala atomica, la validazione sperimentale, la prototipazione di dispositivi e un percorso verso la produzione su scala. NANOFABRICATOR PRO consente agli utenti di trasformare design digitali di materiali in esperimenti fisici controllati, produrre più materiali e variazioni di processo su un unico substrato e conservare le ricette di processo necessarie per la riproducibilità, il trasferimento industriale e la produzione scalabile. ATLANT 3D ha industrializzato la piattaforma con Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR), che produce il sistema negli Stati Uniti, e NANOFABRICATOR PRO è conforme agli standard SEMI per la produzione di semiconduttori avanzati. La piattaforma sostiene la più ampia Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter di ATLANT 3D e il suo A-HUB Autonomous Materials Foundry, che l'azienda descrive come il collegamento tra la scoperta digitale di materiali e la sperimentazione fisica per abilitare un'innovazione più autonoma nei materiali. "L'IA sta cambiando radicalmente il modo in cui vengono scoperti i nuovi materiali. La prossima frontiera è trasformare queste scoperte in innovazioni reali", ha dichiarato il Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO e fondatore di ATLANT 3D. "Insieme ad AIR, introduciamo NANOFABRICATOR PRO, che consente la creazione di piattaforme di nuova generazione self-driven con metrologia integrata. Collegando la scoperta di materiali guidata dall'IA, la manifattura avanzata e la validazione sperimentale, abilitiamo la rapida traduzione delle previsioni computazionali in materiali funzionali e poniamo le basi per la Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter." "Industrializzare le tecnologie breakthrough richiede una competenza avanzata in piattaforme affidabili e scalabili", ha dichiarato Bob Fung, Presidente di Automated Industrial Robotics Silicon Valley. "La nostra partnership combina ingegneria avanzata con capacità di produzione statunitensi per portare la piattaforma NANOFABRICATOR PRO ad abilitare nuove frontiere per le industrie del futuro." ATLANT 3D ha dichiarato che il passo successivo è costruire capacità di piattaforma self-driving su NANOFABRICATOR PRO, con metrologia integrata e altre soluzioni di processo, e che sta cercando partner strategici nelle tecnologie avanzate per supportare questa crescita. ATLANT 3D, fondata nel 2018 e con sede a Taastrup, in Danimarca, ha costruito il suo business attorno alla tecnologia DALP, una tecnica basata sulla deposizione di strati atomici che scrive e rimuove materiale con precisione atomica su un'ampia gamma di materiali, applicata a microelettronica, fotonica, MEMS, packaging e dispositivi quantistici. L'azienda ha raccolto oltre 30 milioni di dollari fino ad oggi, incluso un round Series A+ da 15 milioni di dollari guidato da West Hill Capital, e annovera tra i suoi clienti e investitori NASA, Sony e STMicroelectronics. --- # Aectual 3D prints walls for E.ON’s House of New Energy Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/aectual-3d-prints-walls-for-e-ons-house-of-new-energy/ This summer, European energy company E.ON opened a new office at the historic Tacheles art center in Berlin. Dubbed the House of New Energy, the new location is no ordinary business site: it features interactive exhibition space that invites the public to come learn about the energy systems of the past and future with a focus on electrification, digitization, and flexibility. The innovative space is designed in a dynamic way, with various artefacts and curiosities on display and a unique setting comprising custom 3D printed walls made by [Aectual](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/aectual/). [![Aectual 3D prints walls for E.ON](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-2-273x340.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-2.jpeg) Based in Amsterdam, Aectual specializes in creating custom architectural installations and furniture using large-scale 3D printing. The company, which has worked with high-profile customers like [Tiffany & Co.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/tiffany-co-in-cancun-also-turns-to-aectual-for-its-3d-printed-facade/), [Hermès](https://www.voxelmatters.com/aectual-partners-with-hermes-for-more-creative-projects/), [BOSS](https://www.voxelmatters.com/aectuals-latest-project-is-a-3d-printed-facade-for-boss/), and more, operates based on a circular business model, in which it uses recycled materials and in turn can recycle all its 3D prints when they are no longer needed. As the company says: “Commercial interiors are changed every five to seven years and often faster, making interior changes a perpetual waste production and likely the largest carbon creator, next to concrete and steel in the AEC industry. We work with recycled waste-streams and plant-based materials, creating no waste in the process, and after use, all products can be taken back and shredded into new material which we directly re-print into new products again.” For the House of New Energy, Aectual worked with E.ON to create a unique 3D printed wall panel system inspired by the dot in the energy company’s logo. The shape of the dot was blown up and turned into a three-dimensional shape, which was repeated as a pattern to create a sort of honeycomb effect. According to Aectual, the pattern creates a continuous surface that is evocative of “networks, cables, and flowing energy systems.” [![Aectual 3D prints walls for E.ON](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-3.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-3.jpeg) Leveraging its large-scale 3D printing technology, Aectual 3D printed a series of large panels specially designed to fit the space. These panels, including straight and curved structures, were ultimately assembled to create a seamless textured wall. Aectual used a recycled plastic for the project which was derived from consumer waste. The material was dyed grey to match E.ON’s branding. [![Aectual 3D prints walls for E.ON](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-4-272x340.jpeg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aectual-eon-4.jpeg)In line with its circular ethos, once the House of Energy installation is finished or is being updated, the 3D printed wall panels can be disassembled and recycled into new material for other Aectual products.  “Our collaboration with E.ON demonstrates how circular design, digital manufacturing, and brand identity can come together in one architectural system,” commented Hedwig Heinsman, co-founder of Aectual. “By transforming recycled waste into a custom design language that reflects E.ON’s visual identity, we create interiors that are both expressive and circular. The system is designed to evolve over time, allowing elements to be reprinted and reinterpreted for future applications.” The 3D printed walls and the rest of the House of New Energy can be visited for free Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 6pm at AM TACHELES, Friedrichstraße 110. --- # Hadrian recauda 1370 millones de dólares en una ronda de financiación de serie D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hadrian-erzielt-137-milliarden-us-dollar-in-der-serie-d-finanzierungsrunde/ Hadrian, la compañía de fabricación avanzada con sede en Torrance (California) especializada en sistemas de producción basados en la inteligencia artificial (IA), ha obtenido 1370 millones de dólares en una ronda de financiación de capital Serie D, lo que eleva su valor a 7870 millones de dólares. Esta inversión llega en un momento en el que la empresa [se propone ampliar las capacidades de fabricación nacionales que destina a los sectores de la defensa, aeroespacial e industrial. Actualmente, la firma abastece a estas industrias a través de una serie de fábricas altamente automatizadas](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hadrian-launches-additive-manufacturing-division-to-expand-u-s-defense-production-capacity/) que combinan la ingeniería de procesos, la robótica y el software. La ronda ha estado liderada por WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures y Baillie Gifford. El grupo de inversiones estratégicas de JPMorganChase ha participado también como colíder principal a través de la denominada «Iniciativa de Seguridad y Resiliencia». Entre el resto de participantes figuran 1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, fondos gestionados por Apollo, varias cuentas asesoradas por T. Rowe Price Associates, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter y Construct Capital, así como los inversores actuales. Hadrian opera con un modelo basado en el concepto de «la fábrica como servicio», lo que le permite escalar rápidamente la producción en los programas relacionados con la producción de munición, la construcción naval y otros proyectos vinculados a la industria de la defensa. El nuevo capital irá destinado a financiar nuevas plantas, ampliar los proyectos de investigación y desarrollo (I+D) e incorporar nuevas capacidades de fabricación. ## Una inyección de financiación precedida de una rápida expansión La última ronda de la compañía ha tenido lugar apenas 12 meses después de organizar una ronda de financiación de serie C, un periodo durante el cual la compañía ha inaugurado nuevas plantas en Mesa (Arizona) y Muscle Shoals (Alabama). Asimismo, el fabricante prevé abrir nuevas instalaciones a lo largo del próximo año y [diversificar su producción hacia nuevas líneas de negocio, como los sistemas autónomos y las municiones](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fortastra-and-hadrian-partner-on-am-for-satellite-programs/). Además, la firma está llevando a cabo un ambicioso plan de contratación que incluye la incorporación y la formación de operadores, ingenieros y tecnólogos para dotar de personal a sus fábricas automatizadas y facilitar el acceso de los técnicos al accionariado a medida que crece la organización. «Hoy en día, la producción es la base de la disuasión», afirma Chris Power, fundador y consejero delegado de Hadrian. «El liderazgo de Estados Unidos dependerá de que seamos capaces de fabricar, formar y escalar más rápido que los demás». «Esta inyección de financiación nos permitirá acelerar la construcción de las fábricas del futuro, adquirir nuevas capacidades de producción en ámbitos críticos e invertir en los técnicos e ingenieros que contribuirán a reconstruir la base industrial del país». --- # Spider-Man ‚3D prints‘ smartphone in latest Samsung ad Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/spider-man-3d-prints-smartphone-in-latest-samsung-ad/ In its latest ad campaign in collaboration with Marvel Studios, Samsung has set out to answer a very valid question: what happens to Spider-Man's phone throughout all his crime fighting and swinging escapades around New York City. The ad, which coincides with the much anticipated release of the latest instalment in the Spider-Man franchise, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, showcases the superhero tossing yet another broken smartphone into a pile in his apartment and then creating a more resilient foldable smartphone using a "Fabricator"—a fictional 3D printing technology developed by Tony Stark. At just under two minutes, the advertisement functions as a sort of additional scene to the new Marvel movie, comprising a montage of fight scenes that result in a series of severely damaged smartphones. As Peter Parker's AI assistant E.V. says: "Another battle, another broken phone." Facing his mounting pile of broken phones, Spider-Man has a revelation and puts his Fabricator to work, creating a foldable smartphone. Throughout the ad, Spider-Man's companion Ned tries to find his friend in NYC using his own foldable Samsung phone. https://youtu.be/rLDfTdMXgNw The featured phone is the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. We should say that the real smartphone is not itself 3D printed—at least not that we know of. In the ad, however, it is made in mere seconds using a desktop Fabricator 3D printer. This device is based on the original Fabricator machine developed by Tony Stark, which is powered by an arc reactor and can create virtually anything from scratch. In the diegetic world of Spider-Man, Peter Parker builds his own desktop Fabricator using his AI E.V., and uses the system in his apartment to fix his suit and make web shooters. It is notable that in the ad there does also seem to be a standard 3D printer on Peter Parker's desk, next to the Fabricator. The Fabricator is far from the only fictional 3D printing tech out there. In *Star Trek*, the Replicator machine has long been likened to real-world 3D printing for its ability to generate meals instantly as well as other types of parts and devices. In 2016, NASA even teamed up with the American Society for Mechanical Engineers Foundation and *Star Trek *to launch the [*Star Trek *Replicator Challenge](https://www.voxelmatters.com/nasa-launches-star-trek-replicator-challenge/) for kids to come up with 3D printed food ideas for astronauts. Decades earlier, writer Eric Frank Russell imagined a technology akin to 3D printing in his sci-fi novelet *Hobbyist *from 1947, describing "Endless machines, all different, all making different things, plants, bugs, birds and fungoids. It was done by electroponics, atom fed to atom like brick after brick to build a house." In the HBO series *Westworld *based on the film by Michael Crichton, a [sci-fi 3D printing technology](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voodoo-manufacturing-3d-print-westworld-gyro-coins/) is integral to the story. Specifically, a large-scale robotic 3D printer is used to fabricate the realistic hosts that populate the Western theme park where visitors live out their wildest fantasies. While the 3D printing of the foldable Samsung phone is marketing fiction, is it true that additive manufacturing is being used in the production of smartphones. Notably, Apple is leveraging metal AM in the production of components [for its iPhone Air](https://www.voxelmatters.com/new-iphone-air-and-apple-watch-11-to-feature-titanium-3d-printed-parts/), such as an ultra compact titanium USB-C port. The technology is also being used extensively in the [entertainment industry](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/3d-printed-consumer-products/entertainment/) to make all manner of set pieces, props, and costumes. --- # VoxelMatters Ceramic AM Focus 2026 eBook Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-ceramic-am-focus-2026-ebook/ In this edition of our AM Focus ebook, we are firing up the kilns (or sintering ovens) and turning to [ceramic additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/). The technology segment, which comprises both traditional ceramic (i.e. clay) and technical ceramic 3D printing, has varied applications, ranging from decorative architecture and installations to medical implants and aerospace structures. This diversity is reflected in our ebook, which looks not only (and predominantly) at the state of technical ceramics, but also at cutting-edge work in 3D printed traditional ceramics. [Download **](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VoxelMatters-AMFocus2026-eBook-Ceramic-AM.pdf) To begin our Ceramic AM ebook, we present an excerpt (and update) from VoxelMatters’ [Ceramic AM Report](https://www.voxelmatters.report/product/ceramic-am-market-2026/), which showcases and explains the notable growth in ceramics AM services. Next, we zoom in on [Studio RAP](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/studio-rap/), a Dutch-based specialist in 3D printed ceramic tiles and façades, whose work marks an evolution of the country’s centuries-old ceramics tradition. Turning back to technical ceramics, we present an interview with Frank Reinauer, Senior Director Division Implants at [KLS Martin](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kls-martin/), about how the company has come to be producing hundreds of patient-specific ceramic implants using [Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lithoz/) technology. And finally, we take a look at some recent stories and innovations from the ceramic AM segment, including new standards efforts and case studies that illustrate the maturation of the technology. VoxelMatters’ Ceramic AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of[ Ceramic AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/) for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way! You can find some of our recent eBook editions below: - [Aerospace AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/voxelmatters-aerospace-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Polymer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/voxelmatters-polymer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/voxelmatters-consumer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/voxelmatters-medical-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/voxelmatters-composites-am-focus-2026/) All editions can be found [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/resources/ebooks/). Interested in being featured in a future VM Focus 2026 eBook? [Get in touch](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/contact-us/) to discuss collaboration opportunities. --- # VoxelMatters Ceramic AM Focus 2026 eBook Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-ceramic-am-focus-2026-ebook/ In this edition of our AM Focus ebook, we are firing up the kilns (or sintering ovens) and turning to [ceramic additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/). The technology segment, which comprises both traditional ceramic (i.e. clay) and technical ceramic 3D printing, has varied applications, ranging from decorative architecture and installations to medical implants and aerospace structures. This diversity is reflected in our ebook, which looks not only (and predominantly) at the state of technical ceramics, but also at cutting-edge work in 3D printed traditional ceramics. [Download **](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VoxelMatters-AMFocus2026-eBook-Ceramic-AM.pdf) To begin our Ceramic AM ebook, we present an excerpt (and update) from VoxelMatters’ [Ceramic AM Report](https://www.voxelmatters.report/product/ceramic-am-market-2026/), which showcases and explains the notable growth in ceramics AM services. Next, we zoom in on [Studio RAP](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/studio-rap/), a Dutch-based specialist in 3D printed ceramic tiles and façades, whose work marks an evolution of the country’s centuries-old ceramics tradition. Turning back to technical ceramics, we present an interview with Frank Reinauer, Senior Director Division Implants at [KLS Martin](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kls-martin/), about how the company has come to be producing hundreds of patient-specific ceramic implants using [Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lithoz/) technology. And finally, we take a look at some recent stories and innovations from the ceramic AM segment, including new standards efforts and case studies that illustrate the maturation of the technology. VoxelMatters’ Ceramic AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of[ Ceramic AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/) for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way! You can find some of our recent eBook editions below: - [Aerospace AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/voxelmatters-aerospace-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Polymer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/voxelmatters-polymer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/voxelmatters-consumer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/voxelmatters-medical-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/voxelmatters-composites-am-focus-2026/) All editions can be found [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/resources/ebooks/). Interested in being featured in a future VM Focus 2026 eBook? [Get in touch](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/contact-us/) to discuss collaboration opportunities. --- # VoxelMatters Ceramic AM Focus 2026 eBook Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-ceramic-am-focus-2026-ebook/ In this edition of our AM Focus ebook, we are firing up the kilns (or sintering ovens) and turning to [ceramic additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/). The technology segment, which comprises both traditional ceramic (i.e. clay) and technical ceramic 3D printing, has varied applications, ranging from decorative architecture and installations to medical implants and aerospace structures. This diversity is reflected in our ebook, which looks not only (and predominantly) at the state of technical ceramics, but also at cutting-edge work in 3D printed traditional ceramics. [Download **](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VoxelMatters-AMFocus2026-eBook-Ceramic-AM.pdf) To begin our Ceramic AM ebook, we present an excerpt (and update) from VoxelMatters’ [Ceramic AM Report](https://www.voxelmatters.report/product/ceramic-am-market-2026/), which showcases and explains the notable growth in ceramics AM services. Next, we zoom in on [Studio RAP](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/studio-rap/), a Dutch-based specialist in 3D printed ceramic tiles and façades, whose work marks an evolution of the country’s centuries-old ceramics tradition. Turning back to technical ceramics, we present an interview with Frank Reinauer, Senior Director Division Implants at [KLS Martin](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kls-martin/), about how the company has come to be producing hundreds of patient-specific ceramic implants using [Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lithoz/) technology. And finally, we take a look at some recent stories and innovations from the ceramic AM segment, including new standards efforts and case studies that illustrate the maturation of the technology. VoxelMatters’ Ceramic AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of[ Ceramic AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/) for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way! You can find some of our recent eBook editions below: - [Aerospace AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-aerospace-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Polymer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-polymer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-consumer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-medical-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-composites-am-focus-2026/) All editions can be found [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/resources/ebooks/). Interested in being featured in a future VM Focus 2026 eBook? [Get in touch](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/contact-us/) to discuss collaboration opportunities. --- # VoxelMatters Ceramic AM Focus 2026 eBook Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-ceramic-am-focus-2026-ebook/ In this edition of our AM Focus ebook, we are firing up the kilns (or sintering ovens) and turning to [ceramic additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/). The technology segment, which comprises both traditional ceramic (i.e. clay) and technical ceramic 3D printing, has varied applications, ranging from decorative architecture and installations to medical implants and aerospace structures. This diversity is reflected in our ebook, which looks not only (and predominantly) at the state of technical ceramics, but also at cutting-edge work in 3D printed traditional ceramics. [Download **](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VoxelMatters-AMFocus2026-eBook-Ceramic-AM.pdf) To begin our Ceramic AM ebook, we present an excerpt (and update) from VoxelMatters’ [Ceramic AM Report](https://www.voxelmatters.report/product/ceramic-am-market-2026/), which showcases and explains the notable growth in ceramics AM services. Next, we zoom in on [Studio RAP](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/studio-rap/), a Dutch-based specialist in 3D printed ceramic tiles and façades, whose work marks an evolution of the country’s centuries-old ceramics tradition. Turning back to technical ceramics, we present an interview with Frank Reinauer, Senior Director Division Implants at [KLS Martin](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kls-martin/), about how the company has come to be producing hundreds of patient-specific ceramic implants using [Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lithoz/) technology. And finally, we take a look at some recent stories and innovations from the ceramic AM segment, including new standards efforts and case studies that illustrate the maturation of the technology. VoxelMatters’ Ceramic AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of[ Ceramic AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/) for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way! You can find some of our recent eBook editions below: - [Aerospace AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/voxelmatters-aerospace-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Polymer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/voxelmatters-polymer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/voxelmatters-consumer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/voxelmatters-medical-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/voxelmatters-composites-am-focus-2026/) All editions can be found [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/resources/ebooks/). Interested in being featured in a future VM Focus 2026 eBook? [Get in touch](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/contact-us/) to discuss collaboration opportunities. --- # Hadrian raises $1.37 billion Series D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hadrian-erzielt-137-milliarden-us-dollar-in-der-serie-d-finanzierungsrunde/ [Hadrian](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hadrian/), the Torrance, California-based advanced manufacturing company that specializes in AI-driven production systems, has raised $1.37 billion in Series D equity financing, valuing the company at $7.87 billion. The investment comes as the company [drives to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for the defense, aerospace and industrial sectors that it serves with its highly automated factories](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hadrian-launches-additive-manufacturing-division-to-expand-u-s-defense-production-capacity/) that combine process engineering, robotics and software. The round was co-led by WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures and Baillie Gifford, with JPMorganChase's Strategic Investment Group joining as anchor co-lead through its Security and Resiliency Initiative. Additional participants included 1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, funds managed by Apollo, accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter, Construct Capital alongside existing investors. Hadrian operates under a ‘Factories-as-a-Service’ model, which lets it scale production quickly across munitions, shipbuilding and other defense-related programs, and the new capital will fund additional factories, expanded research and development, and new production capabilities. ## Funding follows rapid expansion Hadrian's new round follows on just 12 months after its Series C financing, during which the company opened factories in Mesa, Arizona, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The company also plans to open additional factories over the next year and [expand into new production lines, including munitions and autonomous systems](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fortastra-and-hadrian-partner-on-am-for-satellite-programs/). The company is also undertaking an aggressive hiring spree, contracting and training operators, engineers and technologists to staff its automated factories in a bid to broaden access to technician equity as it grows. “Production is now the frontline of deterrence,” said Chris Power, founder and CEO of Hadrian. “America's ability to lead will depend on whether we can build, train, and scale faster.  “This financing allows Hadrian to accelerate building the Factories of the Future, expand into new mission-critical production capabilities, and invest in the technicians and engineers who will rebuild America's industrial base.” --- # VoxelMatters Ceramic AM Focus 2026 eBook Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/voxelmatters-ceramic-am-focus-2026-ebook/ In this edition of our AM Focus ebook, we are firing up the kilns (or sintering ovens) and turning to [ceramic additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/). The technology segment, which comprises both traditional ceramic (i.e. clay) and technical ceramic 3D printing, has varied applications, ranging from decorative architecture and installations to medical implants and aerospace structures. This diversity is reflected in our ebook, which looks not only (and predominantly) at the state of technical ceramics, but also at cutting-edge work in 3D printed traditional ceramics. [Download **](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VoxelMatters-AMFocus2026-eBook-Ceramic-AM.pdf) To begin our Ceramic AM ebook, we present an excerpt (and update) from VoxelMatters’ [Ceramic AM Report](https://www.voxelmatters.report/product/ceramic-am-market-2026/), which showcases and explains the notable growth in ceramics AM services. Next, we zoom in on [Studio RAP](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/studio-rap/), a Dutch-based specialist in 3D printed ceramic tiles and façades, whose work marks an evolution of the country’s centuries-old ceramics tradition. Turning back to technical ceramics, we present an interview with Frank Reinauer, Senior Director Division Implants at [KLS Martin](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kls-martin/), about how the company has come to be producing hundreds of patient-specific ceramic implants using [Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lithoz/) technology. And finally, we take a look at some recent stories and innovations from the ceramic AM segment, including new standards efforts and case studies that illustrate the maturation of the technology. VoxelMatters’ Ceramic AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of[ Ceramic AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/additive-manufacturing/ceramics/) for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way! You can find some of our recent eBook editions below: - [Aerospace AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-aerospace-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Polymer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-polymer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-consumer-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-medical-am-focus-2026-ebook/) - [Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook](https://www.voxelmatters.com/voxelmatters-composites-am-focus-2026/) All editions can be found [here](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/resources/ebooks/). Interested in being featured in a future VM Focus 2026 eBook? [Get in touch](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/contact-us/) to discuss collaboration opportunities. --- # Hadrian erzielt 1,37 Milliarden US-Dollar in der Serie-D-Finanzierungsrunde Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hadrian-erzielt-137-milliarden-us-dollar-in-der-serie-d-finanzierungsrunde/ [Hadrian](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hadrian/), ein in Torrance, Kalifornien, [ansässiges Unternehmen für fortschrittliche Fertigungstechnologien, das sich auf KI-gesteuerte Produktionssysteme spezialisiert hat, hat im Rahmen einer Serie-D-Finanzierungsrunde 1,37 Milliarden US-Dollar eingeworben](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hadrian-launches-additive-manufacturing-division-to-expand-u-s-defense-production-capacity/), wodurch das Unternehmen nun mit 7,87 Milliarden US-Dollar bewertet wird. Die Investition erfolgt zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem das Unternehmen bestrebt ist, seine inländischen Fertigungskapazitäten für die Bereiche Verteidigung, Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie Industrie auszubauen, die es mit seinen hochautomatisierten Fabriken bedient, in denen Verfahrenstechnik, Robotik und Software miteinander kombiniert werden. Die Finanzierungsrunde wurde gemeinsam von WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures und Baillie Gifford angeführt, wobei die Strategic Investment Group von JPMorgan Chase im Rahmen ihrer „Security and Resiliency Initiative“ als federführender Co-Lead mitwirkte. Zu den weiteren Teilnehmern zählten 1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, von Apollo verwaltete Fonds, von T. Rowe Price Associates betreute Konten, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter und Construct Capital sowie bestehende Investoren. Hadrian arbeitet nach einem „Factories-as-a-Service“-Modell, das es dem Unternehmen ermöglicht, die Produktion in den Bereichen Munition, Schiffbau und anderen verteidigungsbezogenen Programmen schnell zu skalieren. Das neue Kapital wird für den Bau weiterer Fabriken, den Ausbau von Forschung und Entwicklung sowie neue Produktionskapazitäten verwendet. ## Die Finanzierung folgt auf eine rasante Expansion Die neue Finanzierungsrunde von Hadrian folgt nur 12 Monate nach der Serie-C-Finanzierung, im Zuge derer das Unternehmen Werke in Mesa (Arizona) und Muscle Shoals (Alabama) eröffnet hat. Das Unternehmen plant zudem, im Laufe des nächsten Jahres weitere Werke zu eröffnen und [in neue Produktionslinien zu expandieren, darunter Munition und autonome Systeme](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fortastra-and-hadrian-partner-on-am-for-satellite-programs/). Das Unternehmen führt zudem eine aggressive Einstellungswelle durch und stellt Bediener, Ingenieure und Techniker ein sowie schult diese, um seine automatisierten Fabriken zu besetzen – mit dem Ziel, im Zuge des Wachstums den Zugang zu Unternehmensanteilen für Techniker zu erweitern. „Die Produktion ist heute die vorderste Front der Abschreckung“, sagte Chris Power, Gründer und CEO von Hadrian. „Die Führungsfähigkeit Amerikas wird davon abhängen, ob wir schneller bauen, ausbilden und skalieren können. „Diese Finanzierung ermöglicht es Hadrian, den Aufbau der ‚Fabriken der Zukunft‘ zu beschleunigen, in neue missionskritische Produktionskapazitäten zu expandieren und in die Techniker und Ingenieure zu investieren, die Amerikas industrielle Basis wiederaufbauen werden.“ --- # ATLANT 3D launches NANOFABRICATOR PRO for AI-driven materials discovery Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/atlant-3d-bringt-den-nanofabricator-pro-fuer-die-ki-gestuetzte-materialforschung-auf-den-markt/ [ATLANT 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/atlant-3d-nanosystems/) has launched NANOFABRICATOR PRO, a physical platform combining AI-driven materials discovery, device prototyping, and industrial integration, which the company describes as the world's first and only system of its kind. The platform uses ATLANT 3D's proprietary Direct Atomic Layer Processing (DALP) technology to connect AI-driven materials discovery with programmable atomic-scale fabrication, experimental validation, device prototyping, and a path to production scale. NANOFABRICATOR PRO lets users turn digital material designs into controlled physical experiments, produce multiple materials and process variations on a single substrate, and preserve the process recipes needed for reproducibility, industrial transfer, and scalable manufacturing. ATLANT 3D industrialized the platform using Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR), which manufactures the system in the United States, and NANOFABRICATOR PRO is SEMI-compliant for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The platform underpins ATLANT 3D's broader Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter and its A-HUB Autonomous Materials Foundry, which the company describes as linking digital materials discovery with physical experimentation to enable more autonomous materials innovation. "AI is fundamentally changing how new materials are discovered. The next frontier is turning those discoveries into real-world innovations," said Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO and founder of ATLANT 3D. "Together with AIR, we introduce NANOFABRICATOR PRO, which enables the creation of next-gen self-driven platforms with integrated metrology. By connecting AI-driven materials discovery, advanced manufacturing, and experimental validation, we enable rapid translation of computational predictions into functional materials and lay the foundation for the Physical AI Infrastructure for Matter. "Industrializing breakthrough technologies requires advanced expertise in reliable and scalable platforms," said Bob Fung, President of Automated Industrial Robotics Silicon Valley. "Our partnership combines advanced engineering with U.S. manufacturing capabilities to deliver the NANOFABRICATOR PRO platform to enable next frontiers for future industries." ATLANT 3D said its next step is to build self-driving platform capabilities on top of NANOFABRICATOR PRO, with integrated metrology and other processing solutions, and that it is seeking strategic partners across advanced technologies to support that growth. ATLANT 3D, founded in 2018 and based in Taastrup, Denmark, has built its business around DALP, an atomic layer deposition-based technique that writes and removes material with atomic precision across a broad range of materials, applied to microelectronics, photonics, MEMS, packaging, and quantum devices. The company has raised more than $30 million to date, including a $15 million Series A+ round led by West Hill Capital, and counts NASA, Sony, and STMicroelectronics among its customers and investors. --- # Killer LFAM applications, from sea to stage Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/lfam-anwendungen-vom-meer-bis-auf-die-buehne/ When we talk about [large-format additive manufacturing (aka LFAM)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/category/3d-printing-topic/large-format-3d-printing/), we are not talking about a singular technology. Rather, the term encompasses any 3D printing technology capable of printing big parts, typically on a meter scale. LFAM therefore represents a diverse subsegment of the AM industry with a variety of applications and use cases. As part of our AM focus on LFAM this month, we want to showcase this diversity by highlighting a series of recent LFAM applications, from 3D printed boats to a giant robot stage prop. ## 4.6m uncrewed surface vessel (USV) [Hyperion Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hyperion-systems/), an Australia-based specialist in industrial large-scale 3D printing, teamed up with shipbuilding company Versatile Marine to [create the first 3D printed uncrewed surface vessel (USV)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hyperion-systems-3d-prints-4-6m-hull-for-astra-460-usv/) in the southern hemisphere. The vessel, called ASTRA 460, has a 4.6 meter hull that was 3D printed in just 40 hours using a recycled polymer material. Comparatively, a traditionally manufactured hull could take up to six weeks to build. The 3D printed boat integrates an autonomous navigation and control system from Greenroom Robotics and is set to undergo sea trials to evaluate its capabilities. If the trials are a success, the USV—which will be able to reach up to 40 knots and navigate a range of 180-200 km—will go on to be manufactured at Hyperion Systems' facility in Henderson, Western Australia. The LFAM company currently has plans to make 10 hulls a month, however it has the capacity to make up to 100 units/month if needed. The company is also developing a larger version of the USV, with a span of eight meters, that will be tested by a European navy. ## Nine-meter-tall robot stage mech [![Kings3D LFAM 3D printed robot](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n.jpg)Shenzhen-based 3D printing company [Kings3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kings-3d/) recently [3D printed a giant automated robot](https://www.voxelmatters.com/kings3d-fgf-technology-powers-9-meter-stage-mech-for-china-concert-tour/) to be used as stage machinery for an upcoming music tour. The prop, which measures nine meters in height and weighs 10.7 tons, was constructed in large part using Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF). Of course, the robot wasn't printed in a single piece: at that scale, it is made up of various 3D printed pieces, which can be assembled and disassembled with ease. While the specific show for the 3D printed robot hasn't been disclosed, there are murmurings that the impressive stage mech will feature as part of Silence Wang's upcoming tour, which starts next month. In creating the robot, Kings3D optimized the internal geometry of each part to ensure that the structure maintained a safe weight for a touring production. The material used was an engineering-grade thermoplastic that offers the necessary structural integrity for the repeated use, assembly, and transport. ## Great Wave restaurant décor Barcelona-based 3D printing service [LAMÁQUINA](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lamaquina/) has applied its LFAM expertise to the creation of a unique restaurant interior. The décor, inspired by Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print *The Great Wave off Kanagawa* (1831), has been [installed at Odachi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquina-3d-prints-great-wave-inspired-decor-for-odachi-restaurant/), a Japanese restaurant in Kuwait. For the restaurant, LAMÁQUINA teamed up with architect Seba Orabi to design a series of wall and ceiling panels that give the effect of rippling. These panels were brought to life using a combination of computational generation software, large-scale robotic 3D printing, and recycled PETG plastic reinforced with 30% glass fiber. In total, the restaurant has been fitted with 38 custom panels—some measuring over two meters in length—resulting in an organic, flowing façade. Notably, LAMÁQUINA has 3D printed large-scale structures for various other spaces, including the [Plaza Mahou bar](https://www.voxelmatters.com/plaza-mahou-brewery-at-santiago-bernabeu-features-3d-printed-elements/) inside the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, a [new retail space](https://www.voxelmatters.com/deportivo-de-la-coruna-opens-3d-printed-retail-store/) for Spanish soccer club Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, , and the [tallest tower of Gaudí’s famous Sagrada Família cathedral](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquinas-3d-printed-ceramic-tiles-complete-sagrada-familias-tallest-tower/). ## 3D printed Coachella benches [![3D printed bench Coachella 2026 LFAM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-272x340.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)If you happened to attend Coachella 2026, you may have also had the chance to take a rest on a [3D printed bench in the SKYLRK Oasi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/decibel-and-caracol-3d-print-custom-coachella-seating-for-skylrk-oasis/)s. As came to light very recently, Justin Bieber's brand [SKYLRK](https://www.voxelmatters.com/justin-bieber-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld/) designed a series of curved benches for the event, which were produced by furniture company [Decibel](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/decibel/) in collaboration with LFAM specialist [Caracol](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/caracol-studio/). Overall, 30 benches were 3D printed, in a production process that took just two weeks through a distributed manufacturing model that split production between Decibel’s facility in New Jersey and Caracol’s site in Texas. Each bench measures almost seven feet in length and is designed to be assembled into circular structures that fit around the base of trees. As Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol AM, said: “Coachella is where music, design and culture collide at the highest level. There is no better stage to show how robotic large-format additive manufacturing is redefining what the creative industry can build, with full geometric freedom, on demand, at scale.” ## Lil Zoomer hypercar prototype [![Cross Industry Dynamics 3D prints mini hypercar prototype for Lil Zoomers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1.jpg)Lil Zoomers, a company that makes premium electric karts with full-vehicle architectures, enlisted LFAM specialist [Cross Industry Dynamics](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/cross-industry-dynamics/) to make a [high-quality prototype of a small-scale hypercar](https://www.voxelmatters.com/cross-industry-dynamics-3d-prints-mini-hypercar-prototype-for-lil-zoomers/) to present at an automotive trade show. The catch? It had to be done in just two weeks. CID, fortunately, was up for the challenge, and delivered the hypercar prototype in time by using Caracol's robotic LFAM technology, the Heron 300 with HV Extruders. Turning to LFAM enabled CID to circumvent tooling and the need for any molds, while still being able to produce a high quality visual prototype. According to Caracol, the hypercar's body and ancillary components—with a footprint of 1,643 × 2,895 × 1,402 mm—were printed within just 24 hours using a glass fiber-reinforced PETG. The rest of the time was allotted for finishing and assembling the 3D printed components and ensuring high-quality detailing. "The completed prototype achieved exhibition-ready status within the two-week constraint, demonstrating the practical feasibility of compressing entire product cycles—from conceptual design through fabrication, assembly, and final finishing—into timelines that conventional manufacturing methods cannot support,” Caracol stated. --- # SYZMIK wins award for 3D printed lattice padding in football headband Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/syzmik-wins-award-for-3d-printed-lattice-padding-in-football-headband/ SYZMIK Sports' X7c+ Protective Headband has won in the Sport Equipment Design/Innovation category at the FIT Sport Design Awards 2027, in recognition of being built around an [innovative 3D printed lattice padding system](https://www.voxelmatters.com/drifbolt-is-launching-indias-first-3d-printed-footwear-brand-with-tpu-lattice-collection/). The lattice for the flag and 7v7 football headband, which is made from EPU 45 due to its strain-rate sensitive elastomer, [is engineered for energy absorption](https://www.voxelmatters.com/the-top-rated-nfl-helmet-in-2026-is-3d-printed/), and was computationally tuned as a multi-zonal structure which flexes for comfort and breathability while at the same time stiffening under impact to disperse energy. The X7c+, which sells for $77 weighs between 80 and 95 grams and is finished in a translucent Vapor Black colorway that reveals the internal lattice structure. ## Shell construction and manufacturing SYZMIK used Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis process to 3D print the EPU 45 lattice at the core of the headband, allowing for zoned, directional impact absorption which is not normally achievable with traditional foam padding while maintaining airflow.  The lattice is housed in an injection-molded, segmented shell built from flexible polymer elements that are ultrasonically welded together without stitching. This construction leads to reduced failure points, claims the company, in comparison with sewn designs. It also creates a low-profile chassis intended to move with the wearer's head. ## Textile integration and fit High-stretch performance textiles were bonded directly to the shell rather than sewn, in a bid to improve durability and breathability., and the headband also incorporates precision-cut ‘L’ extension apertures in its Lycra substrate, [which are engineered to allow multidirectional stretch as the wearer's head moves during play](https://www.voxelmatters.com/3d-printed-cycling-helmet-contracts-for-superior-protection/). --- # Hadrian lève 1,37 milliard de dollars en série D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hadrian-erzielt-137-milliarden-us-dollar-in-der-serie-d-finanzierungsrunde/ [Hadrian](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hadrian/), entreprise de fabrication avancée basée à Torrance, en Californie, spécialisée dans les systèmes de production pilotés par l’IA, a levé 1,37 milliard de dollars en financement par actions de série D, portant sa valorisation à 7,87 milliards de dollars. Cet investissement intervient alors que l’entreprise cherche à [accroître les capacités de production aux États-Unis pour les secteurs de la défense, de l’aérospatiale et de l’industrie, qu’elle dessert grâce à des usines hautement automatisées](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hadrian-launches-additive-manufacturing-division-to-expand-u-s-defense-production-capacity/) combinant ingénierie des procédés, robotique et logiciels. Le financement a été codirigé par WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures et Baillie Gifford. Le Strategic Investment Group de JPMorganChase y a également participé en tant que co-investisseur principal de référence dans le cadre de sa Security and Resiliency Initiative. Parmi les autres participants figurent 1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, des fonds gérés par Apollo, des comptes conseillés par T. Rowe Price Associates, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter et Construct Capital, aux côtés des investisseurs existants. Hadrian fonctionne selon un modèle de « Factories-as-a-Service » (usines en tant que service), qui lui permet d’accroître rapidement sa production pour les programmes liés aux munitions, à la construction navale et à d’autres domaines de la défense. Les nouveaux capitaux serviront à financer des usines supplémentaires, à renforcer les activités de recherche et développement et à développer de nouvelles capacités de production. ## Le financement fait suite à une expansion rapide Ce nouveau financement intervient seulement 12 mois après la série C de Hadrian, période au cours de laquelle l’entreprise a ouvert des usines à Mesa, en Arizona, et à Muscle Shoals, en Alabama. Elle prévoit également d’ouvrir d’autres usines au cours de l’année à venir et de se [développer dans de nouvelles lignes de production, notamment les munitions et les systèmes autonomes](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fortastra-and-hadrian-partner-on-am-for-satellite-programs/). L’entreprise mène également une importante campagne de recrutement, en embauchant et en formant des opérateurs, des ingénieurs et des spécialistes des technologies pour travailler dans ses usines automatisées, dans le but d’élargir l’accès des techniciens au capital de l’entreprise à mesure de sa croissance. « *La production est désormais en première ligne de la dissuasion* », a déclaré Chris Power, fondateur et PDG de Hadrian. « L*a capacité des États-Unis à conserver leur position de chef de file dépendra de notre aptitude à produire, à former et à accroître nos capacités plus rapidement.* » « *Ce financement permettra à Hadrian d’accélérer la construction des usines du futur, de développer de nouvelles capacités de production essentielles aux missions et d’investir dans les techniciens et les ingénieurs qui contribueront à reconstruire la base industrielle américaine.* » --- # Hadrian chiude un round da 1,37 miliardi di dollari Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/hadrian-erzielt-137-milliarden-us-dollar-in-der-serie-d-finanzierungsrunde/ [Hadrian](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hadrian/), l’azienda di manifattura avanzata con sede a Torrance, California, specializzata in sistemi di produzione basati sull’AI, ha raccolto 1,37 miliardi di dollari in un round di finanziamento azionario Series D, portando la valutazione dell’azienda a 7,87 miliardi di dollari. L’investimento arriva mentre l’azienda [spinge per espandere la capacità produttiva domestica nei settori della difesa, dell’aerospaziale e industriale](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hadrian-launches-additive-manufacturing-division-to-expand-u-s-defense-production-capacity/), che serve con le sue fabbriche altamente automatizzate che combinano ingegneria di processo, robotica e software. Il round è stato co-guidato da WCM Investment Management, Washington Harbour Partners, Valor Equity Partners, 137 Ventures e Baillie Gifford, con il gruppo Strategic Investment Group di JPMorganChase che ha partecipato come anchor co-lead attraverso la sua Security and Resiliency Initiative. Tra gli altri partecipanti figurano 1789 Capital, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, fondi gestiti da Apollo, conti gestiti da T. Rowe Price Associates, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Altimeter, Construct Capital e investitori esistenti. Hadrian opera con un modello “Factories-as-a-Service”, che le permette di scalare rapidamente la produzione su munizioni, costruzione navale e altri programmi legati alla difesa. Il nuovo capitale finanzierà ulteriori fabbriche, ricerca e sviluppo ampliati e nuove capacità produttive. ## Il finanziamento segue una rapida espansione Il nuovo round di Hadrian arriva a soli 12 mesi dal finanziamento Series C, durante il quale l'azienda ha aperto fabbriche a Mesa, Arizona, e Muscle Shoals, Alabama. L'azienda prevede inoltre di aprire ulteriori stabilimenti nel corso del prossimo anno e di [espandersi in nuove linee di produzione, tra cui munizioni e sistemi autonomi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fortastra-and-hadrian-partner-on-am-for-satellite-programs/). L’azienda sta anche portando avanti un’aggressiva campagna di assunzioni, formando operatori, ingegneri e tecnologi per il personale delle sue fabbriche automatizzate, con l’obiettivo di ampliare l’accesso all’equity per i tecnici man mano che cresce. “La produzione è ora la prima linea della deterrenza”, ha dichiarato Chris Power, fondatore e CEO di Hadrian. “La capacità dell’America di guidare dipenderà dalla nostra capacità di costruire, formare e scalare più rapidamente. “Questo finanziamento consente a Hadrian di accelerare la costruzione delle fabbriche del futuro, espandersi in nuove capacità produttive mission-critical e investire nei tecnici e negli ingegneri che ricostruiranno la base industriale americana.” --- # Lincsolution to develop 3D printed heat pump components Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/lincsolution-to-develop-3d-printed-heat-pump-components/ [Lincsolution, a South Korean 3D printing company](https://www.voxelmatters.com/blt-signs-distribution-deals-for-korea-poland-and-africa/), has started international research aimed at securing mass-production technology for next-generation [heat pump components](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lithoz-develops-aluminum-nitride-ceramic-heat-exchangers/). It will be done under the Energy Technology Leadership International Joint Research project, which is backed by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP). Lincsolution's participation will run for about three years, from July 2026 through June 2029, with a specific focus on next-generation heat pump miniaturization technology development. ![Lincsolution logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lincsolution-logo-340x79.jpg) A wider group of small and mid-sized [South Korean manufacturers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/innospace-becomes-first-in-south-korea-to-commercialize-support-free-titanium-3d-printing/) are entering the heat pump sector, as the government expands incentives in a bid to shift residential heating away from fossil fuels.  The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment plans to raise the number of installed heat pumps nationwide from 25,000 units in 2026 to 270,000 by 2030, an almost 11-fold increase, with the objective to reach a cumulative 3.5 million units by 2035. ## Large manufacturers still reign South Korea's heat pump market is still concentrated among major electronics and boiler makers. For example, LG Electronics supplied 450 of the 1,042 households covered by installations in the first half of the year, with the remainder split between Samsung Electronics and Daesung.  Established heating and air-conditioning firms Kyungdong Navien and Otec Carrier have also moved into mass production of residential heat pump boilers in recent months, at plants in Pyeongtaek and Gwangju. Cost remains a barrier to wider adoption, with local media citing an Energy Economics Institute report that stated the cost of a standard heat pump installation is 10 times that of a residential city gas boiler. --- # Wigglitz lands its first entertainment license with Winx Club Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/wigglitz-lands-its-first-entertainment-license-with-winx-club/ [ZB Designs, the Utah based 3D printed toy company behind the Wigglitz collectible line](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/wigglizt-by-zb-designs/), has signed its first entertainment licensing deal, bringing characters from Rainbow S.p.A.'s Winx Club animated series into the Wigglitz lineup. ![Discover the collaboration of Wigglitz and Winx Club, featuring exclusive collectible figures for fans of the animated series.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Winx_Wiggliz_1785344942214.jpg)The companies agreed to the license after a call on June 5, and ZB Designs had physical Wigglitz Winx Club figures ready for a launch event on July 28, where fans received an exclusive Wigglitz Bloom figure. "I grew up watching Winx Club as a kid and loved it," said Zachary Bailey, founder and CEO of ZB Designs. "This is such a full circle moment of all the hard work we have put in. It feels crazy to work with a license I grew up watching. I never would have dreamed I would get to have such cool opportunities like this. So grateful for my team that makes these wonderful moments possible. We had a call with Rainbow on June 5th and were able to get them physical products for an event they had on July 28th. We are so glad our fast production times make projects like these possible." A six-character Winx Club Fairy pack, including Bloom, Stella, Flora, Aisha, Musa, and Tecna, is available for pre-order on Wigglitz's website. ![Discover the collaboration of Wigglitz and Winx Club, featuring exclusive collectible figures for fans of the animated series.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Winx_Wiggliz_1785344942256.jpg)ZB Designs operates one of the largest 3D print farms in the US, built around a large fleet of Bambu Lab P1S printers at its Ogden, Utah facility. VoxelMatters reported in January that Wigglitz retail sales topped $18 million in 2025, with the brand expanding from fewer than five retail stores to thousands nationwide over the year, aided by a distribution deal with Moose Toys that brought Wigglitz into retailers including Target. The Winx Club license marks the company's first entertainment IP partnership, built on the same 3D printing-based production model that let it scale from a single printer into national retail distribution. In the past other brands and startups have tried to bring 3D printing into toy manufacturing without success. Now, thanks to new 3D printer farm capabilites, costs have come down, and the time seems to have finally arrived for AM to make its way into the toy industry, potentially opening the way for new toy manufacturing brands to enter a market traditionally dominated by the "majors". --- # Carbon launches DB 4000 denture base resin for digital dentures Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/carbon-launches-db-4000-denture-base-resin-for-digital-dentures/ [Carbon](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/carbon3d/) has launched DB 4000, a [high-impact denture base resin](https://www.voxelmatters.com/axtra3d-launches-keymodel-ultra-ivory-resin-for-dental-and-orthodontic-applications-on-lumia-x1/) engineered for dental labs producing 3D printed digital dentures on the company's M-Series printers. The material is FDA-cleared and compliant with ISO 20795-1, the international standard for high-impact denture base resins. Carbon named the resin for its work of fracture: 4,000 joules per square meter, tested at 37 degrees Celsius in water under modified ISO 20795-1 conditions. It is also a claimed 31% tougher than the published work-of-fracture results of the category leader for denture base resins. ![Carbon launches DB 4000 denture base resin for digital dentures](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Carbon-DB-4000-released-02-255x340.jpeg) ## Accuracy and workflow Carbon reported that DB 4000 averaged 97% global accuracy within plus or minus 130 microns and 95% intaglio accuracy within plus or minus 100 microns in its internal validation testing. The resin uses a single-cure, one-part workflow designed to fit into labs' existing digital denture process without additional materials or processing steps. DB 4000 is built for Carbon's Automatic Print Preparation software, part of the company's AO Suite, and as of its 2026 launch is available exclusively on Carbon M-Series [printers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-dental-launches-ceramix-nano-chairside-3d-printer/). ## Availability and pricing The resin ships in four gingiva shades — Light Pink, Original Pink, Dark Reddish Pink and Dark Meharry — intended to cover light, standard and deeply pigmented tissue tones. Carbon said DB 4000 carries a more competitive cost per part than leading alternatives, based on manufacturer suggested retail pricing, and that it is available now in the United States for dental labs validated on Carbon's M-Series printers. “DB 4000 is the product of an obsessive focus on the mechanics that actually determine whether or not a denture base holds up in the real world,” said Jason Rolland, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at Carbon. “We didn't just want to make an incremental improvement over the category leader — we wanted the data to make the case on its own. That's why the number is in the name.” “DB 4000 is a clear example of how Carbon's platform, hardware, software, and materials engineered together, let us bring dental labs a material with strong performance across the metrics that matter most, at a more competitive cost per part,” said Phil DeSimone, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Carbon. “This launch reflects our continued investment in the digital denture market and our commitment to giving labs better tools, and better margins, to run their businesses.” --- # Black Falcon utilise la numérisation 3D pour vérifier une voiture de course reconstruite destinée au Nürburgring Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/black-falcon-nutzt-3d-scanning-zur-ueberpruefung-eines-ueberholten-nuerburgring-rennwagens/ Black Falcon, une équipe de sport automobile basée au Nürburgring, en Allemagne, a utilisé la technologie de numérisation de SHINING 3D pour vérifier les réparations effectuées sur une voiture de course après un grave accident survenu lors des 24 Heures du Nürburgring. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-03-340x227.jpg) La voiture a été reconstruite plutôt que remplacée, et les données de numérisation ont permis de confirmer que les réparations avaient été correctement effectuées avant son retour en compétition sur la Nordschleife. Black Falcon participe à des courses sur le Nürburgring depuis plus de 20 ans. L’équipe a remporté à deux reprises les 24 Heures du Nürburgring et compte plus de 300 victoires de catégorie. Elle a renforcé ses capacités techniques grâce à un[ partenariat avec SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/) à la suite de l’arrivée de sa nouvelle Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. ## Vérification des réparations Comme la voiture reconstruite devait retourner sur la Nordschleife et être conduite aux limites de ses performances en compétition, Black Falcon a fait de la vérification après réparation une étape à part entière entre les travaux en atelier et le retour en piste. Plutôt que de s’appuyer uniquement sur une inspection visuelle ou des mesures conventionnelles, les ingénieurs ont numérisé les zones réparées afin d’examiner la géométrie du véhicule reconstruit et d’évaluer la qualité des réparations. Compte tenu de la complexité des systèmes mécaniques d’une voiture de course haute performance, un contrôle détaillé des travaux de réparation était nécessaire pour s’assurer de leur fiabilité. [Le scanner FreeScan Trak Nova de SHINING 3D a permis d’effectuer cette vérification de manière approfondie](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/shining-3d-lance-freescan-trak-nova-et-trak-prow/). ## Inspection, documentation et analyses CFD [Le scanner FreeScan Trak Nova a été utilisé pour analyser le châssis et les structures d’absorption des chocs](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3ds-freescan-trak-quantifies-hull-geometry-for-aluminum-electric-catamaran/), ainsi que pour documenter l’état des surfaces et des composants usagés du véhicule, notamment le séparateur aérodynamique avant. Les données numériques ont permis aux ingénieurs de conserver un relevé de la géométrie de chaque pièce à des fins d’inspection et pour de futurs travaux d’ingénierie, fournissant ainsi des informations qui vont au-delà de celles offertes par le seul composant physique. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-05-340x192.jpg) L’équipe a également utilisé les géométries numérisées pour des travaux de rétro-ingénierie et des simulations de dynamique des fluides numérique (CFD). Un séparateur aérodynamique peut ainsi être numérisé afin de créer une géométrie numérique servant ensuite de base aux analyses CFD. Selon Black Falcon, cette approche peut réduire le temps et les coûts associés à certaines tâches de développement par rapport aux essais en soufflerie, qu’elle décrit comme coûteux. Cette méthode permet également aux ingénieurs de travailler directement à partir de la géométrie réelle d’une pièce plutôt que de devoir la reconstruire manuellement. --- # Serendix forme une alliance avec JA Mitsui Leasing Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/serendix-geht-eine-partnerschaft-mit-ja-mitsui-leasing-ein/ JA Mitsui Leasing a signé un accord d’alliance commerciale avec [une startup basée à Nishinomiya qui conçoit et commercialise des maisons imprimées en 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/serendix/), afin de favoriser une adoption plus large de l’impression 3D dans le secteur de la construction au Japon. ![Serendix logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-logo-340x237.jpg) Le partenariat prévoit le financement des imprimantes 3D de construction de Serendix et des équipements connexes par l’intermédiaire des solutions de financement de JA Mitsui Leasing. Les deux entreprises prévoient également de coopérer à la commercialisation d’installations et de commerces construits à l’aide de la technologie de Serendix, en s’appuyant sur la clientèle de JA Mitsui Leasing. Dans le cadre de cette collaboration, elles envisagent également d’étudier de nouveaux services, notamment la location de bâtiments. ## Coopération en matière de financement et de ventes Cet accord découle de la nécessité pressante de répondre à certains enjeux sociaux et industriels en favorisant une utilisation plus large des imprimantes 3D de construction au Japon. Serendix souligne la demande croissante de bâtiments capables de mieux résister aux tremblements de terre, aux typhons et aux fortes pluies, dans un contexte marqué par la pénurie de main-d’œuvre, la hausse du coût des matériaux et les besoins grandissants de remplacement des bâtiments et infrastructures vieillissants dans le secteur japonais de la construction. JA Mitsui Leasing a indiqué que ce partenariat s’inscrit dans sa stratégie de gestion axée sur la durabilité ainsi que dans son plan quinquennal baptisé « Sustainable Evolution ». Celui-ci fait de l’évolution des modèles économiques une priorité et met l’accent sur la collaboration avec des partenaires stratégiques afin de contribuer à résoudre des enjeux sociaux. ![Serendix forms alliance with JA Mitsui Leasing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-3D-printed-construction-01-340x175.jpg) ## La technologie de construction de Serendix Fondée en août 2018, Serendix se présente comme le premier fabricant japonais de logements imprimés en 3D. [L’entreprise](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-purchases-3-new-construction-3d-printers/) [étend désormais l’utilisation de sa technologie d’impression 3D au-delà du logement](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-purchases-3-new-construction-3d-printers/) afin de répondre à un éventail plus large d’enjeux, notamment les besoins en main-d’œuvre, la longueur des délais de construction, la constance de la qualité, la flexibilité de conception et l’impact environnemental. Le secteur japonais de la construction est confronté depuis longtemps au vieillissement de sa main-d’œuvre et à des contraintes en matière de personnel, des difficultés qui ont suscité et accéléré l’intérêt pour les technologies d’automatisation et d’amélioration de la productivité. [La construction par impression 3D suscite également un intérêt croissant pour ses applications dans la reconstruction après des catastrophes et le développement](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-and-jr-west-build-japans-first-3d-printed-railway-station-overnight/), d’infrastructures, au-delà de la construction résidentielle. --- # Stratasys wins $7.8 million in defense funding from America Makes Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/stratasys-wins-7-8-million-in-defense-funding-from-america-makes/ [Stratasys](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/stratasys/) has won $7.8 million in funding through the 2026 [America Makes](https://www.voxelmatters.com/america-makes-announces-1-3m-catacs-project-call/) and Department of Defense’s Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge, a program aimed at advancing additive manufacturing for defense manufacturing modernization.  The 24-month award will fund development of in-situ quality assurance capabilities for Stratasys' F3300 and F900 industrial FDM platforms, generating real-time process data meant to [help manufacturers scale production and cut reliance on costly post-build inspection](https://www.voxelmatters.com/bmw-led-study-highlights-need-for-ai-based-am-part-identification/). Through the OIB Modernization Challenge, America Makes is funding projects it says advance manufacturing capabilities important to industrial production and the defense industrial base. ## Addressing a bottleneck The project targets what Stratasys and America Makes described as a central barrier to broader adoption of additive manufacturing in production: [verifying part quality with speed, consistency and enough technical evidence to support scale](https://www.voxelmatters.com/how-massivit-3d-is-overcoming-the-bottlenecks-of-composite-tooling/). ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/STRP030-Image-2-F900-F3300-340x227.jpg) Manufacturers in heavily regulated industries currently rely on extensive post-print inspection before parts can enter service, and capturing quality data during the build, rather than after, is meant to reduce inspection burdens and compress qualification cycles. “The next phase of additive manufacturing adoption within the defense industrial base is about moving from isolated applications to qualified, scalable production,” said John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes. “Stratasys' work to advance in-situ monitoring on established polymer production platforms addresses a critical part of that challenge – building greater trust in the manufacturing process and generating the data needed to support qualification. This project will create a stronger foundation for expanding additive manufacturing across production, sustainment and supply chain applications throughout the defense enterprise.” ## Monitoring capabilities The work will develop monitoring capabilities for the F3300 and F900 platforms, giving what Stratasys described as greater visibility into the build process. Flagging anomalies during production and generating documentation to support quality decisions is meant to improve production consistency and reduce qualification bottlenecks. The resulting capabilities are expected to support manufacturers across defense, aerospace, commercial aviation and other markets requiring traceability and part qualification. “This initiative is about helping manufacturers scale additive production with confidence,” said Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys. “When production teams have access to quality data during the build process, they can qualify applications with less friction, expand production capacity more efficiently and integrate additive manufacturing more effectively into demanding production environments. “America Makes plays a critical role in bringing together industry, government and technology leaders to address some of manufacturing's most important challenges. Collaborative initiatives like this help accelerate innovation and strengthen the capabilities needed to support the future of advanced manufacturing.” --- # Serendix cierra una alianza con JA Mitsui Leasing Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/serendix-geht-eine-partnerschaft-mit-ja-mitsui-leasing-ein/ JA Mitsui Leasing ha llegado a un acuerdo para establecer una alianza comercial con [Serendix, la *startup* con sede en Nishinomiya que diseña y comercializa viviendas impresas en 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/serendix/), con el fin de impulsar el uso generalizado de la impresión 3D en la industria de la construcción japonesa. ![Serendix logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-logo-340x237.jpg) El acuerdo permitirá costear las impresoras 3D que utiliza Serendix en sus proyectos de construcción y todos los equipos asociados a través de los servicios financieros de JA Mitsui Leasing. Asimismo, ambas compañías prevén colaborar en la venta de las instalaciones y los comercios construidos mediante esta tecnología aprovechando la cartera de clientes de esta última. La alianza también contempla la posibilidad de ofrecer nuevos servicios, como el arrendamiento de inmuebles. ## Colaboración en materia de financiación y ventas El origen del acuerdo es la urgente necesidad de abordar los desafíos a los que se enfrenta el país y el sector, objetivo con el cual ambas empresas planean normalizar el uso de las impresoras 3D en la industria de la construcción nipona. Serendix ha señalado el aumento de la demanda de edificaciones capaces de soportar mejor los terremotos, los tifones y las lluvias torrenciales, que viene a sumarse a la escasez de mano de obra, el incremento de los costes de los materiales y la creciente necesidad de renovar los edificios e infraestructuras que conforman el envejecido parque inmobiliario de Japón.  Por su parte, JA Mitsui Leasing ha señalado que esta alianza se enmarca dentro de sus objetivos de gestión de la sostenibilidad y de su plan quinquenal, denominado Sustainable Evolution, que establece como una de sus prioridades el desarrollo de nuevos modelos de negocio y hace hincapié en la importancia de colaborar con socios estratégicos para contribuir a resolver los problemas sociales. ![Serendix forms alliance with JA Mitsui Leasing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-3D-printed-construction-01-340x175.jpg) ## La tecnología de construcción de Serendix  Serendix, fundada en agosto de 2018, es conocida por ser la primera constructora de viviendas de Japón en apostar por la impresión 3D [y ha logrado ampliar progresivamente su proyección más allá del ámbito residencial al aplicar estas tecnologías a un contexto más amplio](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-purchases-3-new-construction-3d-printers/) con el fin de afrontar retos como la demanda de mano de obra, los dilatados plazos de ejecución que maneja el sector, la estandarización de la calidad, la flexibilidad de los diseños y el impacto medioambiental. El sector de la construcción en Japón se enfrenta desde hace tiempo al envejecimiento de la fuerza laboral y a la escasez de personal, tensiones que han avivado el interés por las tecnologías que contribuyen a la automatización y la mejora de la productividad.  [Asimismo, el uso de la impresión 3D en la construcción ha atraído una gran atención por el potencial que ofrece para las tareas de reconstrucción relacionadas con los desastres naturales y el desarrollo de infraestructuras](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-and-jr-west-build-japans-first-3d-printed-railway-station-overnight/) más allá de la edificación residencial. --- # Black Falcon utiliza el escaneado 3D para revisar el estado de un coche de carreras reparado en Nürburgring Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/black-falcon-nutzt-3d-scanning-zur-ueberpruefung-eines-ueberholten-nuerburgring-rennwagens/ Black Falcon, equipo de automovilismo que suele competir en el circuito alemán de Nürburgring, ha utilizado la tecnología de escaneado 3D de [SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/shining-3d/) para revisar la reparación de un coche de carreras que sufrió un grave accidente durante las 24 Horas de Nürburgring. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-03-340x227.jpg) En lugar de sustituir el vehículo, el equipo optó por reconstruirlo íntegramente y utilizó los datos del escaneado para asegurarse que las reparaciones se habían llevado a cabo según lo previsto antes de que el automóvil volviera a correr en el exigente trazado de Nordschleife. Black Falcon lleva más de 20 años compitiendo en Nürburgring, donde acumula dos victorias absolutas en las 24 Horas de Nürburgring y más de 300 victorias en otras categorías. La escudería ha ampliado sus capacidades técnicas [gracias al acuerdo que ha cerrado con SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/) tras la incorporación de su nuevo Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. ## Comprobación de las reparaciones  Dado que el vehículo reparado debía regresar a Nordschleife para volver a competir al más alto nivel, Black Falcon ha considerado que era imprescindible revisar las reparaciones de forma independiente antes de que el coche entrara en pista.  En lugar de confiar únicamente en la inspección visual o en las mediciones convencionales, los ingenieros han escaneado las zonas reparadas para examinar con precisión la geometría del vehículo reconstruido y evaluar el resultado de los trabajos. Dada la naturaleza intrincada y compleja de la mecánica de las carreras de alto rendimiento, resultaba indispensable revisar minuciosamente las reparaciones para garantizar la solidez estructural del conjunto. En este sentido, [el escáner FreeScan Trak Nova de SHINING 3D ha sido fundamental para garantizar la exhaustividad del proceso](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/shining-3d-lanza-freescan-trak-nova-y-trak-prow/). ## Inspección, documentación y compatibilidad con CFD  [El escáner de SHINING 3D se ha utilizado tanto para analizar el chasis y las estructuras de impacto](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3ds-freescan-trak-quantifies-hull-geometry-for-aluminum-electric-catamaran/) como para documentar el estado superficial de los componentes usados, entre ellos el *splitter* delantero del vehículo. Los datos digitales obtenidos han permitido a los ingenieros conservar un registro geométrico preciso de cada pieza para su posterior inspección y para futuros trabajos de ingeniería, algo que no habrían podido hacer si únicamente dispusieran de la pieza física. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-05-340x192.jpg) Asimismo, la escudería ha aplicado la geometría digitalizada a proyectos de reingeniería y simulación de dinámica de fluidos computacional (CFD). Al escanear el *splitter*, se obtiene una geometría digital que sirve directamente como base para los análisis CFD, un proceso que, según señalan desde Black Falcon, permite reducir los plazos y los costes en determinadas fases de desarrollo en comparación con las costosas pruebas que se llevan a cabo en túneles de viento.  Además, este sistema ofrece a los ingenieros la posibilidad de trabajar a partir de la geometría real del componente en lugar de tener que reconstruirla de manera manual. --- # Descubre las aplicaciones de la LFAM, del sector marítimo a la industria musical Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/lfam-anwendungen-vom-meer-bis-auf-die-buehne/ Cuando hablamos de la [fabricación aditiva de gran formato (LFAM, por sus siglas en inglés)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/es/categoria/sin-categorizar/large-format-3d-printing-es/), no nos referimos a una única tecnología. En su lugar, el término abarca cualquier sistema de impresión 3D capaz de fabricar piezas de gran tamaño, por lo general a escala métrica. Por tanto, la LFAM constituye un segmento muy variado de la industria de la AM y comprende una amplia gama de aplicaciones y casos de uso. Como parte del especial que hemos preparado este mes sobre el tema, queremos hacer hincapié en esta diversidad poniendo el foco en una serie de aplicaciones que hemos podido ver recientemente y que incluyen desde embarcaciones impresas en 3D hasta un robot gigante utilizado como atrezo en un escenario. ## Una embarcación de superficie no tripulada (USV) de 4,6 metros [Hyperion Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hyperion-systems/), una firma australiana especializada en la impresión 3D industrial a gran escala, ha unido sus fuerzas con los astilleros Versatile Marine para [construir la primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada (USV, por sus siglas en inglés) impresa en 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hyperion-systems-3d-prints-4-6m-hull-for-astra-460-usv/) del hemisferio sur. El buque, bautizado como ASTRA 460, cuenta con un casco de 4,6 metros que ha sido impreso en 3D en tan solo 40 horas utilizando un material polimérico reciclado. Para hacernos una idea de lo que significa esta cifra, fabricar un casco de forma tradicional podría llevar hasta seis semanas. La embarcación incorpora un sistema de navegación y control autónomo desarrollado por Greenroom Robotics y está lista para someterse a una batería de pruebas en el mar dirigidas a evaluar sus capacidades. Si los ensayos concluyen con éxito, este USV —capaz de alcanzar una velocidad máxima de 40 nudos y de ofrecer un alcance de entre 180 y 200 km— empezará a fabricarse en las instalaciones de Hyperion Systems en Henderson (Australia Occidental). La compañía especializada en la LFAM planea producir en un principio 10 cascos al mes, aunque dispone de capacidad para alcanzar las 100 unidades mensuales si la demanda lo requiere. Asimismo, la firma trabaja actualmente en el desarrollo de una versión de mayor tamaño, con una eslora de ocho metros, que está previsto que pruebe una marina europea. ## Un mecha de atrezo de nueve metros de altura [![Kings3D LFAM 3D printed robot](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n.jpg) [Kings3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kings-3d/), una empresa especializada en la impresión 3D con sede en Shenzhen, [ha impreso recientemente un robot gigante automatizado](https://www.voxelmatters.com/kings3d-fgf-technology-powers-9-meter-stage-mech-for-china-concert-tour/) que formará parte de la escenografía de una gira musical que está a punto de arrancar. La reproducción en cuestión, que mide nueve metros de altura y pesa 10,7 toneladas, ha sido fabricada en gran medida mediante la tecnología de fabricación por granulado fundido (FGF). Como es lógico, sus artífices no lo han construido en una sola pieza; dada su escala, el robot está compuesto por múltiples elementos impresos en 3D que pueden montarse y desmontarse fácilmente. Aunque no se ha desvelado oficialmente el espectáculo al que va destinado, se rumorea que el impresionante *mecha* de atrezo formará parte de la próxima gira del cantante Silence Wang, que comenzará el próximo mes. Para su creación, Kings3D ha optimizado la geometría interna de cada pieza con el propósito de garantizar que la estructura tenga un peso aceptable para la producción. El material empleado ha sido un termoplástico utilizado en el ámbito de la ingeniería que proporciona la integridad estructural necesaria para resistir el uso repetido, el montaje y el transporte. ## El interior de un restaurante inspirado en La gran ola El servicio de impresión 3D barcelonés [LAMÁQUINA](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lamaquina/) ha aplicado su experiencia en el campo de la LFAM para crear un espacio único en el interior de un restaurante. La decoración, inspirada en la famosa xilografía de Hokusai *La gran ola de Kanagawa* (1831), [se ha instalado en Odachi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquina-3d-prints-great-wave-inspired-decor-for-odachi-restaurant/), un restaurante japonés situado en Kuwait. Para este proyecto, LAMÁQUINA ha trabajado codo con codo con el arquitecto Seba Orabi para diseñar una serie de paneles de pared y techo que generan un efecto ondulante. Estos componentes han cobrado vida gracias a un software de generación computacional y la impresión 3D robótica a gran escala, y se han fabricado con un plástico PETG reciclado reforzado con un 30% de fibra de vidrio. En total, el restaurante cuenta con 38 paneles personalizados —algunos de ellos de más de dos metros de longitud—, que conforman una fachada de aspecto orgánico y fluido. Hay que destacar que LAMÁQUINA ha impreso en 3D estructuras a gran escala para diversos espacios, entre los que figuran el [bar Plaza Mahou](https://www.voxelmatters.com/plaza-mahou-brewery-at-santiago-bernabeu-features-3d-printed-elements/) del interior del estadio Santiago Bernabéu de Madrid, un [nuevo espacio comercial](https://www.voxelmatters.com/deportivo-de-la-coruna-opens-3d-printed-retail-store/) para el club de fútbol Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña y la [torre más alta de la célebre basílica de la Sagrada Familia de Gaudí](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquinas-3d-printed-ceramic-tiles-complete-sagrada-familias-tallest-tower/). ## Bancos impresos en 3D para el festival Coachella [![3D printed bench Coachella 2026 LFAM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-272x340.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-scaled.jpg) Si has tenido la oportunidad de asistir a la edición del festival Coachella de 2026, es posible que hayas podido descansar en [uno de los bancos impresos en 3D que la organización ha instalado en el espacio SKYLRK Oasis](https://www.voxelmatters.com/decibel-and-caracol-3d-print-custom-coachella-seating-for-skylrk-oasis/). Tal como ha trascendido recientemente, la marca [SKYLRK](https://www.voxelmatters.com/justin-bieber-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld/), creada por Justin Bieber, ha diseñado una serie de bancos curvos para el evento, que han sido fabricados por la firma de mobiliario [Decibel](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/decibel/) en colaboración con la compañía especializada en la LFAM [Caracol](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/caracol-studio/). En total, se han impreso 30 bancos a lo largo de un periodo de tan solo dos semanas mediante un modelo de fabricación distribuida que ha permitido dividir la producción entre las instalaciones de Decibel en Nueva Jersey y la planta de Caracol en Texas. Cada uno mide casi 2,1 metros de longitud y está diseñado para ensamblarse formando estructuras circulares alrededor de la base de los árboles. Como apunta Francesco De Stefano, director general y cofundador de Caracol AM: «Coachella es un festival en el que la música, el diseño y la cultura convergen al más alto nivel. No hay mejor escenario para demostrar el modo en que la fabricación aditiva robótica de gran formato está redefiniendo el potencial de la industria para dar rienda suelta a la creatividad, con total libertad a nivel de geometría, por encargo y a gran escala». ## El prototipo del hiperdeportivo Lil Zoomer [![Cross Industry Dynamics 3D prints mini hypercar prototype for Lil Zoomers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1.jpg) Lil Zoomers, una compañía centrada en la fabricación de karts eléctricos de alta gama con arquitecturas vehiculares completas, ha recurrido a la firma especializada en la LFAM [Cross Industry Dynamics](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/cross-industry-dynamics/) para fabricar un [prototipo de alta calidad de un hiperdeportivo a escala reducida](https://www.voxelmatters.com/cross-industry-dynamics-3d-prints-mini-hypercar-prototype-for-lil-zoomers/) con el fin de presentar la propuesta en una feria del sector automotriz. El problema era que el modelo debía estar listo en tan solo dos semanas. Por suerte, CID asumió el reto y ha entregado el prototipo del hiperdeportivo a tiempo utilizando la tecnología robótica de LFAM de Caracol, en concreto el sistema Heron 300 con extrusores de alto rendimiento (HV Extruders). Recurrir a la LFAM ha permitido al fabricante prescindir del utillaje y de los moldes, y al mismo tiempo seguir siendo capaz de producir un prototipo visual de alta calidad. Según Caracol, la carrocería del hiperdeportivo y sus componentes auxiliares —con unas dimensiones de 1643 × 2895 × 1402 mm— se han impreso en PETG reforzado con fibra de vidrio en un periodo de tan solo 24 horas. El equipo ha destinado el tiempo restante a aplicar el acabado, ensamblar las piezas impresas en 3D y revisar el modelo para asegurarse de que no faltara ningún detalle. «El prototipo finalizado estaba listo para la exhibición dentro del plazo límite de dos semanas, lo que demuestra que en la práctica esta tecnología permite comprimir ciclos de producto completos —desde el diseño conceptual hasta la fabricación, el ensamblaje y el acabado final— en plazos con los que los sistemas de fabricación convencional no pueden competir», aseguran desde Caracol. --- # Lufthansa Technik 3D prints unsourceable polymer latch in titanium Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/lufthansa-technik-3d-prints-unsourceable-polymer-latch-in-titanium/ Lufthansa Technik redesigned a damage-prone polymer latch for metal 3D printing after finding it could not source the part as a standalone spare, cutting a recurring maintenance cost tied to roller shutter assemblies on the Airbus A330, A340 and A380 aircrafts. The latch sits inside the roller shutter assembly and retains the roller brake and endcap in place. Repeated in-service wear caused the polymer version to fail, but OEMs would not sell it individually, forcing Lufthansa Technik to replace the entire roller shutter assembly at significant cost each time a latch broke. ![Lufthansa Technik 3D prints unsourceable polymer latch in titanium](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Materialise-Lufthansa-Technik-02-340x277.jpg) ## Titanium redesign [Lufthansa Technik's additive manufacturing team](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lufthansa-technik-additive-manufacturing-center/) redesigned the component in titanium Ti6Al4V rather than reproducing it in polymer. The airline holds EASA Part 21.G and 21.J certifications, allowing it to design, manufacture and certify flight-ready parts in-house. “The original part was an injection-molded polymer component with a complex geometry,” said David Rudolz, Project Engineer at Lufthansa Technik. “It was immediately identified as an ideal candidate for metal additive manufacturing.” ## Materialise as production partner Lufthansa Technik selected [Materialise](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/materialise/) to manufacture the certified latch, citing the supplier's EN 9100 certification for metal parts and its Metal Competence Center.  [Materialise passed the required audit](https://www.voxelmatters.com/learn-about-the-materialise-2026-outlook-from-ceo-brigitte-de-vet/) to qualify as a Lufthansa Technik supplier for metal 3D printed parts, and the two companies coordinated on the manufacturing process, process stability requirements and production controls. “There's been a strong partnership between Materialise and Lufthansa Technik for many years,” said Rudolz. “Materialise is one of our preferred partners and was our first choice for this project.” The titanium latch is now flight-ready and in service. Its added strength extends the part's expected lifespan and allows Lufthansa Technik to repair the roller shutter by replacing only the latch rather than the full assembly. Materialise has since been named an official workbench for metal parts within Lufthansa Technik's supply chain. --- # Applications LFAM, de la mer à la scène Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/lfam-anwendungen-vom-meer-bis-auf-die-buehne/ Lorsque nous parlons de [fabrication additive grand format (LFAM)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/fr/categorie/non-classifiee/large-format-3d-printing-fr/), nous ne faisons pas référence à une technologie unique. Ce terme englobe plutôt toutes les technologies d’impression 3D capables de produire des pièces de grandes dimensions, généralement à l’échelle métrique. La LFAM représente donc un sous-segment diversifié du secteur de la FA, avec de nombreuses applications et de nombreux cas d’utilisation. Dans le cadre de notre dossier consacré ce mois-ci à la LFAM, nous souhaitons mettre en lumière cette diversité à travers une série d’applications récentes, allant des bateaux imprimés en 3D à un robot géant destiné à une scène de spectacle. ## Un navire de surface sans équipage (USV) de 4,6 mètres [Hyperion Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hyperion-systems/), spécialiste australien de l’impression 3D industrielle grand format, s’est associé au constructeur naval Versatile Marine pour [créer le premier navire de surface sans équipage (USV)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hyperion-systems-3d-prints-4-6m-hull-for-astra-460-usv/) imprimé en 3D de l’hémisphère Sud. Baptisé ASTRA 460, le navire possède une coque de 4,6 mètres imprimée en 3D en seulement 40 heures à partir d’un matériau polymère recyclé. À titre de comparaison, la fabrication d’une coque selon des méthodes conventionnelles peut prendre jusqu’à six semaines. Le bateau imprimé en 3D intègre un système autonome de navigation et de contrôle développé par Greenroom Robotics et doit faire l’objet d’essais en mer afin d’évaluer ses capacités. Si ces essais sont concluants, l’USV, capable d’atteindre une vitesse maximale de 40 nœuds et une autonomie de 180 à 200 km, sera ensuite fabriqué sur le site d’Hyperion Systems à Henderson, en Australie-Occidentale. L’entreprise spécialisée dans la LFAM prévoit actuellement de produire 10 coques par mois, mais dispose d’une capacité pouvant atteindre 100 unités par mois si nécessaire. Elle développe également une version plus grande de l’USV, longue de huit mètres, qui sera testée par une marine européenne. ## Un robot de scène de neuf mètres de haut [![Kings3D LFAM 3D printed robot](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n.jpg)[Kings3D, ](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kings-3d/)une entreprise d’impression 3D basée à Shenzhen, a récemment [imprimé en 3D un robot automatisé géant](https://www.voxelmatters.com/kings3d-fgf-technology-powers-9-meter-stage-mech-for-china-concert-tour/) destiné à servir d’élément scénique lors d’une prochaine tournée musicale. Mesurant neuf mètres de haut et pesant 10,7 tonnes, la structure a été en grande partie réalisée par fabrication par granules fondus (FGF). Le robot n’a évidemment pas été imprimé d’un seul tenant : compte tenu de ses dimensions, il est constitué de plusieurs pièces imprimées en 3D pouvant être facilement assemblées et démontées. Le spectacle auquel ce robot imprimé en 3D est destiné n’a pas encore été dévoilé, mais certaines rumeurs laissent entendre que cette imposante structure scénique pourrait faire partie de la prochaine tournée de Silence Wang, qui débutera le mois prochain. Pour créer le robot, Kings3D a optimisé la géométrie interne de chaque pièce afin que la structure conserve un poids compatible avec les exigences de sécurité d’une production en tournée. Le matériau utilisé est un thermoplastique de qualité technique offrant l’intégrité structurelle nécessaire pour résister aux utilisations, assemblages et transports répétés. ## Un décor de restaurant inspiré de La Grande Vague [LAMÁQUINA](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lamaquina/), prestataire de services d’impression 3D basé à Barcelone, a mis son expertise en LFAM au service de la création d’un intérieur de restaurant unique. Inspiré de la célèbre estampe de Hokusai *La Grande Vague de Kanagawa* (1831), le décor a été [installé chez Odachi](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquina-3d-prints-great-wave-inspired-decor-for-odachi-restaurant/), un restaurant japonais au Koweït. Pour ce projet, LAMÁQUINA s’est associée à l’architecte Seba Orabi afin de concevoir une série de panneaux muraux et de plafond créant un effet d’ondulation. Ces panneaux ont été réalisés en combinant un logiciel de conception générative, l’impression 3D robotisée grand format et du PETG recyclé renforcé de 30 % de fibres de verre. Au total, le restaurant a été équipé de 38 panneaux sur mesure, dont certains mesurent plus de deux mètres de long, créant ainsi une façade organique et fluide. LAMÁQUINA a également imprimé en 3D des structures grand format pour divers autres espaces, notamment le [bar Plaza Mahou](https://www.voxelmatters.com/plaza-mahou-brewery-at-santiago-bernabeu-features-3d-printed-elements/) du stade Santiago Bernabéu à Madrid, un [nouvel espace commercial](https://www.voxelmatters.com/deportivo-de-la-coruna-opens-3d-printed-retail-store/) du club de football espagnol Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña et la [plus haute tour de la célèbre basilique de la Sagrada Família de Gaudí](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquinas-3d-printed-ceramic-tiles-complete-sagrada-familias-tallest-tower/). ## Des bancs imprimés en 3D à Coachella [![3D printed bench Coachella 2026 LFAM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-272x340.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)Si vous avez assisté à Coachella 2026, vous avez peut-être eu l’occasion de vous reposer sur l’un des [bancs imprimés en 3D de la SKYLRK Oasis](https://www.voxelmatters.com/decibel-and-caracol-3d-print-custom-coachella-seating-for-skylrk-oasis/). Comme cela a été révélé récemment, la marque [SKYLRK](https://www.voxelmatters.com/justin-bieber-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld/) de Justin Bieber a conçu une série de bancs incurvés pour l’événement, produits par le fabricant de mobilier [Decibel](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/decibel/) en collaboration avec [Caracol](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/caracol-studio/), spécialiste de la LFAM. Au total, 30 bancs ont été imprimés en 3D en seulement deux semaines grâce à un modèle de fabrication distribuée, la production étant répartie entre le site de Decibel dans le New Jersey et celui de Caracol au Texas. Chaque banc mesure près de 2,1 mètres de long et est conçu pour être assemblé avec d’autres afin de former des structures circulaires autour du pied des arbres. Comme l’a déclaré Francesco De Stefano, PDG et cofondateur de Caracol AM : « *Coachella est le lieu où la musique, le design et la culture se rencontrent au plus haut niveau. Il n’existe pas de meilleure scène pour montrer comment la fabrication additive robotisée grand format redéfinit ce que l’industrie créative peut produire, avec une liberté géométrique totale, à la demande et à grande échelle.* » ## Un prototype d’hypercar Lil Zoomer [![Cross Industry Dynamics 3D prints mini hypercar prototype for Lil Zoomers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1.jpg)Lil Zoomers, une entreprise qui fabrique des karts électriques haut de gamme reposant sur des architectures de véhicule complètes, a fait appel à [Cross Industry Dynamics](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/cross-industry-dynamics/), spécialiste de la LFAM, pour réaliser un [prototype de haute qualité d’une hypercar à échelle réduite destiné](https://www.voxelmatters.com/cross-industry-dynamics-3d-prints-mini-hypercar-prototype-for-lil-zoomers/) à être présenté lors d’un salon automobile. La difficulté ? Le projet devait être réalisé en seulement deux semaines. CID a relevé le défi et livré le prototype dans les délais en utilisant la technologie robotisée de LFAM de Caracol, à savoir le système Heron 300 équipé d’extrudeuses HV. Le recours à la LFAM a permis à CID de se passer d’outillage et de moules, tout en produisant un prototype visuel de haute qualité. Selon Caracol, la carrosserie de l’hypercar et ses composants auxiliaires, pour des dimensions hors tout de 1 643 × 2 895 × 1 402 mm, ont été imprimés en seulement 24 heures à partir de PETG renforcé de fibres de verre. Le reste du délai a été consacré à la finition et à l’assemblage des composants imprimés en 3D, ainsi qu’à l’obtention d’un niveau de détail élevé. « *Le prototype final a atteint un niveau de finition adapté à une exposition dans le délai imposé de deux semaines, démontrant qu’il est concrètement possible de raccourcir des cycles de développement de produits complets, de la conception à la fabrication, à l’assemblage et à la finition, selon des délais que les méthodes de fabrication conventionnelles ne permettent pas d’atteindre* », a déclaré Caracol. --- # Black Falcon nutzt 3D-Scanning zur Überprüfung eines überholten Nürburgring-Rennwagens Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/black-falcon-nutzt-3d-scanning-zur-ueberpruefung-eines-ueberholten-nuerburgring-rennwagens/ Black Falcon, ein Motorsportteam mit Sitz am Nürburgring in Deutschland, hat die Scan-Technologie von [SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/shining-3d/) eingesetzt, um die Reparaturen an einem Rennwagen zu überprüfen, nachdem dieser während des 24-Stunden-Rennens auf dem Nürburgring einen schweren Unfall erlitten hatte. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-03-340x227.jpg) Das Fahrzeug wurde überholt statt ersetzt, und anhand der Scandaten wurde überprüft, ob die Reparatur ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt worden war, bevor das Fahrzeug wieder auf der Nordschleife an den Start ging. Black Falcon ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren am Nürburgring im Einsatz, hat zweimal das 24-Stunden-Rennen des Nürburgrings gewonnen und mehr als 300 Klassensiege verbucht. Nach der Einführung seines neuen Porsche 911 GT3 Cup-Rennwagens erweiterte das Team seine technischen Möglichkeiten [durch eine Partnerschaft mit SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/). ## Überprüfung der Reparaturen Da das überholte Fahrzeug wieder auf die Nordschleife zurückkehren und am Limit gefahren werden sollte, betrachtete Black Falcon die Überprüfung nach der Reparatur als einen eigenständigen Schritt zwischen Werkstattarbeit und Einsatz auf der Rennstrecke. Anstatt sich ausschließlich auf Sichtprüfungen oder herkömmliche Messungen zu verlassen, scannten die Ingenieure die reparierten Bereiche, um die Geometrie des überholten Fahrzeugs zu untersuchen und die Reparaturergebnisse zu bewerten. Angesichts der Feinheiten und Komplexität der Hochleistungs-Rennmechanik war eine detaillierte Überprüfung der Reparaturarbeiten erforderlich, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Reparaturen robust waren, [und der FreeScan Trak Nova-Scanner von SHINING 3D ermöglichte eine gründliche Auswertung](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/shining-3d-bringt-freescan-trak-nova-und-trak-prow-auf-den-markt/). ## Prüfung, Dokumentation und CFD-Unterstützung [Der FreeScan Trak Nova-Scanner diente der Analyse des Fahrwerks und der Crash-Struktur](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3ds-freescan-trak-quantifies-hull-geometry-for-aluminum-electric-catamaran/) und dokumentierte zudem den Zustand der Oberflächen des Gebrauchtwagens, einschließlich von Bauteilen wie dem Frontsplitter des Fahrzeugs. Anhand der digitalen Daten konnten die Ingenieure die Geometrie jedes einzelnen Teils für Inspektionszwecke und weitere Konstruktionsarbeiten festhalten – und zwar über die Informationen hinaus, die das physische Bauteil allein liefert. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-05-340x192.jpg) Das Team hat die gescannte Geometrie zudem für das Re-Engineering und CFD-Simulationen genutzt. Ein Splitter kann gescannt werden, um eine digitale Geometrie zu erstellen, die dann als Grundlage für CFD-Arbeiten dient. Laut Black Falcon lässt sich mit diesem Ansatz bei bestimmten Entwicklungsaufgaben Zeit und Kosten im Vergleich zu Windkanaltests einsparen, die das Unternehmen als kostspielig bezeichnete. Die Methode ermöglicht es den Ingenieuren zudem, mit der tatsächlichen Geometrie eines Bauteils zu arbeiten, anstatt diese manuell rekonstruieren zu müssen. --- # Serendix geht eine Partnerschaft mit JA Mitsui Leasing ein Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/serendix-geht-eine-partnerschaft-mit-ja-mitsui-leasing-ein/ JA Mitsui Leasing hat eine Vereinbarung über eine Geschäftspartnerschaft [mit Serendix unterzeichnet, einem Start-up-Unternehmen mit Sitz in Nishinomiya](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/serendix/), das 3D-gedruckte Häuser entwirft und vertreibt, um die breitere Einführung des 3D-Druck-Bauwesens in Japan zu fördern. ![Serendix logo](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-logo-340x237.jpg) Die Partnerschaft umfasst die Finanzierung der 3D-Drucker von Serendix für den Einsatz im Bauwesen sowie der dazugehörigen Ausrüstung durch die Finanzierungssparte von JA Mitsui Leasing. Die Unternehmen planen zudem eine Zusammenarbeit beim Vertrieb von Einrichtungen und Geschäften, die mit der Technologie von Serendix errichtet wurden, wobei sie auf den Kundenstamm von JA Mitsui Leasing zurückgreifen werden. Im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit wird auch die Prüfung neuer Dienstleistungen, darunter Gebäudemietverträge, in Betracht gezogen. ## Finanzierung und Vertriebskooperation Der Hintergrund der Vereinbarung liegt in der dringenden Notwendigkeit, gesellschaftliche und branchenbezogene Herausforderungen durch einen breiteren Einsatz von 3D-Druckern im Bauwesen in Japan anzugehen. Serendix hat auf die steigende Nachfrage nach Gebäuden hingewiesen, die Erdbeben, Taifunen und Starkregen besser standhalten können, sowie auf den Arbeitskräftemangel, höhere Materialkosten und den wachsenden Ersatzbedarf für alternde Gebäude und Infrastruktur im japanischen Bausektor. JA Mitsui Leasing erklärte, die Zusammenarbeit passe zu seiner Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie und seinem Fünfjahresplan namens „Sustainable Evolution“, der die Weiterentwicklung des Geschäftsmodells als Priorität nennt und den Schwerpunkt auf die Zusammenarbeit mit strategischen Partnern legt, um zur Lösung gesellschaftlicher Probleme beizutragen. ![Serendix forms alliance with JA Mitsui Leasing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Serendix-3D-printed-construction-01-340x175.jpg) ## Die Bautechnologie von Serendix Das im August 2018 gegründete Unternehmen Serendix hat sich den Titel als Japans erster Hersteller von 3D-gedruckten Wohngebäuden gesichert [und seine Aktivitäten über den Wohnungsbau hinaus ausgeweitet, indem es die 3D-Drucktechnologie auf ein breiteres Spektrum an Anwendungsbereichen anwendet](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-purchases-3-new-construction-3d-printers/), um Probleme wie Arbeitskräftemangel, lange Bauzeiten, gleichbleibende Qualität, Gestaltungsflexibilität und Umweltbelastung anzugehen. Die japanische Bauindustrie hat seit langem mit einer alternden Belegschaft und Arbeitskräftemangel zu kämpfen – Herausforderungen, die das Interesse an Automatisierungs- und Produktivitätstechnologien vorangetrieben und beschleunigt haben. [Der Bereich des 3D-gedruckten Bauens hat darüber hinaus auch durch seinen Einsatz bei der Katastrophenhilfe und der Infrastrukturentwicklung](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-and-jr-west-build-japans-first-3d-printed-railway-station-overnight/), über den Wohnungsbau hinaus, Aufmerksamkeit erregt. [The field of 3D printed construction has also drawn attention for its use in disaster recovery and infrastructure development](https://www.voxelmatters.com/serendix-and-jr-west-build-japans-first-3d-printed-railway-station-overnight/), beyond residential building. --- # LFAM-Anwendungen – vom Meer bis auf die Bühne Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/lfam-anwendungen-vom-meer-bis-auf-die-buehne/ Wenn wir von [großformatiger additiver Fertigung (auch bekannt als LFAM)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/kategorie/unkategorisiert/large-format-3d-printing-de/) sprechen, meinen wir damit nicht eine einzelne Technologie. Vielmehr umfasst der Begriff jede 3D-Drucktechnologie, mit der große Bauteile – typischerweise im Meterbereich – gedruckt werden können. LFAM stellt somit ein vielfältiges Teilsegment der AM-Branche mit einer Vielzahl von Anwendungen und Einsatzfällen dar. Im Rahmen unseres AM-Schwerpunkts zum Thema LFAM in diesem Monat möchten wir diese Vielfalt aufzeigen, indem wir eine Reihe aktueller LFAM-Anwendungen vorstellen – von 3D-gedruckten Booten bis hin zu einer riesigen Roboter-Bühnenrequisite. ## 4,6 m langes unbemanntes Oberflächenfahrzeug (USV) [Hyperion Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/hyperion-systems/), ein in Australien ansässiger Spezialist für industriellen 3D-Großdruck, hat sich mit dem Schiffbauunternehmen Versatile Marine zusammengetan, um [das erste 3D-gedruckte unbemannte Oberflächenfahrzeug (USV) der südlichen Hemisphäre zu entwickeln](https://www.voxelmatters.com/hyperion-systems-3d-prints-4-6m-hull-for-astra-460-usv/). Das Schiff mit dem Namen ASTRA 460 verfügt über einen 4,6 Meter langen Rumpf, der in nur 40 Stunden aus einem recycelten Polymermaterial im 3D-Druckverfahren hergestellt wurde. Im Vergleich dazu könnte die Fertigung eines Rumpfs in herkömmlicher Bauweise bis zu sechs Wochen dauern. Das 3D-gedruckte Boot verfügt über ein autonomes Navigations- und Steuerungssystem von Greenroom Robotics und soll nun in Seeversuchen getestet werden, um seine Leistungsfähigkeit zu bewerten. Sind die Versuche erfolgreich, wird das USV – das eine Geschwindigkeit von bis zu 40 Knoten erreichen und eine Reichweite von 180 bis 200 km haben wird – im Werk von Hyperion Systems in Henderson, Westaustralien, in Serie gehen. Das Unternehmen LFAM plant derzeit die Produktion von 10 Rümpfen pro Monat, verfügt jedoch bei Bedarf über die Kapazität, bis zu 100 Einheiten pro Monat herzustellen. Das Unternehmen entwickelt außerdem eine größere Version des USV mit einer Spannweite von acht Metern, die von einer europäischen Marine getestet werden soll. ## Neun Meter hoher Roboter-Bühnenmechanismus [![Kings3D LFAM 3D printed robot](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kings3D_FGF_Robot_Concert_701480019_1040256748324886_4629330984886012868_n.jpg)Das in Shenzhen ansässige 3D-Druckunternehmen [Kings3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/kings-3d/) hat kürzlich einen [riesigen automatisierten Roboter im 3D-Druckverfahren](https://www.voxelmatters.com/kings3d-fgf-technology-powers-9-meter-stage-mech-for-china-concert-tour/) hergestellt, der als Bühnenmaschinerie für eine bevorstehende Musiktournee zum Einsatz kommen soll. Die Requisite, die neun Meter hoch ist und 10,7 Tonnen wiegt, wurde größtenteils mithilfe des Fused-Granulate-Fabrication-Verfahrens (FGF) gefertigt. Natürlich wurde der Roboter nicht in einem Stück gedruckt: Bei dieser Größe besteht er aus verschiedenen 3D-gedruckten Teilen, die sich mühelos zusammenbauen und wieder auseinanderbauen lassen. Zwar wurde noch nicht bekannt gegeben, bei welcher Show der 3D-gedruckte Roboter zum Einsatz kommen wird, doch es gibt Gerüchte, dass die beeindruckende Bühnenmaschine Teil der bevorstehenden Tournee von Silence Wang sein wird, die nächsten Monat beginnt. Bei der Entwicklung des Roboters optimierte Kings3D die innere Geometrie jedes einzelnen Teils, um sicherzustellen, dass die Konstruktion ein für eine Tournee-Produktion sicheres Gewicht aufweist. Als Material kam ein technischer Thermoplast zum Einsatz, der die erforderliche strukturelle Integrität für den wiederholten Einsatz, den Zusammenbau und den Transport bietet. ## Einrichtung des Restaurants „Great Wave“ Der in Barcelona ansässige 3D-Druckdienstleister [LAMÁQUINA](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/lamaquina/) hat sein LFAM-Know-how für die Gestaltung einer einzigartigen Restaurantinneneinrichtung eingesetzt. Die von Hokusais berühmtem Holzschnitt „Die große Welle vor Kanagawa“ (1831) inspirierte Einrichtung wurde [im „Odachi“, einem japanischen Restaurant in Kuwait, installiert](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquina-3d-prints-great-wave-inspired-decor-for-odachi-restaurant/). Für das Restaurant arbeitete LAMÁQUINA mit dem Architekten Seba Orabi zusammen, um eine Reihe von Wand- und Deckenpaneelen zu entwerfen, die den Eindruck von Wellenbewegungen vermitteln. Diese Paneele wurden mithilfe einer Kombination aus computergestützter Generierungssoftware, großformatigem robotergestütztem 3D-Druck und recyceltem PETG-Kunststoff, der mit 30 % Glasfaser verstärkt ist, zum Leben erweckt. Insgesamt wurde das Restaurant mit 38 maßgefertigten Paneelen ausgestattet – von denen einige über zwei Meter lang sind –, wodurch eine organische, fließende Fassade entstand. Bemerkenswert ist, dass LAMÁQUINA bereits großformatige Strukturen für verschiedene andere Räume im 3D-Druckverfahren hergestellt hat, darunter die [Bar „Plaza Mahou“](https://www.voxelmatters.com/plaza-mahou-brewery-at-santiago-bernabeu-features-3d-printed-elements/) im Santiago-Bernabéu-Stadion in Madrid, einen [neuen Verkaufsraum](https://www.voxelmatters.com/deportivo-de-la-coruna-opens-3d-printed-retail-store/) für den spanischen Fußballverein Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña sowie den [höchsten Turm von Gaudís berühmter Kathedrale Sagrada Família](https://www.voxelmatters.com/lamaquinas-3d-printed-ceramic-tiles-complete-sagrada-familias-tallest-tower/). ## 3D-gedruckte Coachella-Bänke [![3D printed bench Coachella 2026 LFAM](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-272x340.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Caracol_Coachella_26.04.12_SKYLARKCOACHELLAWK1_@ARTBYGOLDIE-12-scaled-1-scaled.jpg)Falls Sie zufällig beim Coachella 2026 dabei waren, hatten Sie vielleicht auch die Gelegenheit, sich [auf einer 3D-gedruckten Bank in der SKYLRK Oasis auszuruhen](https://www.voxelmatters.com/decibel-and-caracol-3d-print-custom-coachella-seating-for-skylrk-oasis/). Wie erst kürzlich bekannt wurde, entwarf Justin Biebers Marke [SKYLRK](https://www.voxelmatters.com/justin-bieber-3d-printed-shoe-zellerfeld/) für die Veranstaltung eine Reihe geschwungener Bänke, die vom Möbelhersteller [Decibel](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/decibel/) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem LFAM-Spezialisten [Caracol](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/caracol-studio/) hergestellt wurden. Insgesamt wurden 30 Bänke im 3D-Druckverfahren hergestellt. Der Produktionsprozess dauerte dank eines dezentralen Fertigungsmodells, bei dem die Produktion zwischen dem Werk von Decibel in New Jersey und dem Standort von Caracol in Texas aufgeteilt wurde, nur zwei Wochen. Jede Bank ist fast sieben Fuß lang und so konzipiert, dass sie zu kreisförmigen Strukturen zusammengesetzt werden kann, die sich um den Stamm von Bäumen schmiegen. Francesco De Stefano, CEO und Mitbegründer von Caracol AM, erklärte dazu: „Coachella ist der Ort, an dem Musik, Design und Kultur auf höchstem Niveau aufeinandertreffen. Es gibt keine bessere Bühne, um zu zeigen, wie die robotergestützte großformatige additive Fertigung neu definiert, was die Kreativbranche mit voller geometrischer Freiheit, auf Abruf und in großem Maßstab schaffen kann.“ ## Lil Zoomer Hypercar-Prototyp [![Cross Industry Dynamics 3D prints mini hypercar prototype for Lil Zoomers](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1-340x255.jpg)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/caracol-cross-industry-dynamics-1.jpg)Lil Zoomers, ein Hersteller von Premium-Elektro-Karts mit Vollfahrzeugarchitekturen, beauftragte den LFAM-Spezialisten [Cross Industry Dynamics](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/cross-industry-dynamics/) mit der Fertigung eines [hochwertigen Prototyps eines Hyperautos im Kleinformat](https://www.voxelmatters.com/cross-industry-dynamics-3d-prints-mini-hypercar-prototype-for-lil-zoomers/), der auf einer Automobilmesse präsentiert werden sollte. Die Herausforderung? Das Projekt musste in nur zwei Wochen umgesetzt werden. Glücklicherweise stellte sich CID der Herausforderung und lieferte den Hypercar-Prototypen pünktlich, indem es die robotergestützte LFAM-Technologie von Caracol, den Heron 300 mit HV-Extrudern, einsetzte. Durch den Einsatz von LFAM konnte CID den Einsatz von Werkzeugen und Formen umgehen und dennoch einen optisch hochwertigen Prototypen herstellen. Laut Caracol wurden die Karosserie und die Zusatzkomponenten des Hypercars – mit den Abmessungen 1.643 × 2.895 × 1.402 mm – innerhalb von nur 24 Stunden aus glasfaserverstärktem PETG gedruckt. Die verbleibende Zeit wurde für die Endbearbeitung und Montage der 3D-gedruckten Komponenten sowie für die Sicherstellung hochwertiger Details aufgewendet. „Der fertige Prototyp war innerhalb der zweiwöchigen Frist ausstellungsreif und demonstrierte damit die praktische Machbarkeit, gesamte Produktzyklen – vom Konzeptentwurf über die Fertigung, Montage bis hin zur Endbearbeitung – in Zeitrahmen zu komprimieren, die mit herkömmlichen Fertigungsmethoden nicht realisierbar sind“, erklärte Caracol. --- # From aviation and space to eyewear, Additive One transforms 3D printing into fashion Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/from-aviation-and-space-to-eyewear-additive-one-transforms-3d-printing-into-fashion/ [Additive One](https://www.instagram.com/additive.one/) is a brand founded by Serge and Alina, who, after many conversations, decided to join forces to create an original line of accessories, including eyewear and bracelets. They managed to combine two seemingly distant worlds. Serge has been working in metal additive manufacturing for over a decade, including LPBF and DED technologies. He has developed joining parameters and complete production cycles for the aerospace and space industries. Alina is an architect and artist who is also involved in styling and content creation. The impulse to create the brand came from a desire to combine their creative approach to art, fashion, and everything beautiful in the world with their technical expertise. Working in engineering and architectural firms comes with strict limitations that leave little room for creativity. This led to the idea of creating a joint business to demonstrate that additive manufacturing can be bold, expressive, and beautiful. ### Scorpio vs. Apex The first product was the Scorpio eyewear, designed from the ground up for SLS to achieve complex geometry without supports. Its silhouette is sporty and technically demanding, which also made lens assembly more challenging. A special hinge, originally designed around the limitations of the printing process, allowed the entire connection to be made as a single element, without screws or glue. Turning a technological limitation into a product feature is more interesting here than the frame shape itself. Scorpio is made from PA12 and then undergoes hand finishing and coloring. The latest addition is the Apex eyewear, also made from PA12 using SLS. Designed in a sporty style for active use, the glasses have been tested during tennis sessions. They are lightweight and durable and are available in Carbon and Oxblood. The manufacturing process here is more conventional, with the key difference being the design intent: Apex was created with comfort and everyday wear in mind. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Zrzut-ekranu-2026-08-14-111025-640x477.png) In addition to the eyewear, the collection includes two bracelets made from ABS using FDM, vapor-smoothed and available in red, white, and black; a flexible TPU case for the Scorpio that opens and closes solely through its geometry; and the Silk Snake Vase, made from Silk PLA. One side of the vase showcases a regular 45-degree printing pattern created without supports, while the other features the fluid curves of a snake. The bracelets and Scorpio were created as statement pieces designed to attract attention and create bold looks. Hands Top reinforced that idea, while Apex was designed with a greater emphasis on comfort and functionality. The founders use the products themselves every day. Alina incorporates the bracelets into her outfits, and both wear the Apex glasses daily, including while running and playing tennis. They plan to expand the range with fashion accessories and interior objects and are currently working on several new products using SLS technology. ### Hands Top, their most important piece It consists of two red ABS hands, printed using FDM, touching in the center and supporting each other. Serge and Alina captured the geometry of the hands using 3D optical scanning to preserve the natural proportions and curves of the fingers. The piece then required manual finishing, vapor smoothing, and carefully matched ribbon detailing. A channel for a cord was also incorporated into the interior. It is their favorite piece to have created, and it is not difficult to see why. The process began with the scan, followed by modeling the hand structure and internal channel, and finally by applying a deep, glossy red finish that immediately catches the eye. The real value of the object emerged where the printing process ended. --- # Continuous Composites sues Fibre Seek over continuous fiber patents Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuous-composites-sues-fibre-seek-over-continuous-fiber-patents/ [Continuous Composites Inc.](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/continuous-composites/) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against [Anisoprint S.a.r.l.](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/anisoprint/) and Anisoprint 3D Printing Technology (Suzhou) Limited, which does business as Fibre Seek, alleging the company's products infringe ten of its U.S. patents covering continuous fiber additive manufacturing.  The complaint specifically names the FibreSeeker 3 continuous fiber 3D printer among the products that Continuous Composites says infringe the patents, which cover “foundational technologies” for the process. ![JEC Innovation Award 2019](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cf3d-continuous-composites-340x191.jpg) Continuous Composites, based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, [developed the CF3D continuous-fiber printing platform and filed a patent application for continuous-fiber additive manufacturing in 2012](https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuous-composites-demonstrate-future-continuous-fiber-composite/). The company has since built a portfolio of more than 120 allowed U.S. patents and more than 40 international patents covering composite manufacturing technologies. ## Another patent dispute “This lawsuit is not about a single patent or isolated feature,” said Steve Starner, Chief Executive Officer of Continuous Composites. “The complaint alleges infringement across ten separate U.S. patents covering core technologies that helped establish continuous fiber additive manufacturing as a viable manufacturing process.” The patents at issue cover methods and systems for making structural composite parts by combining continuous reinforcement fibers with polymer matrix materials during the additive manufacturing process. Continuous Composites alleges that Fibre Seek's products use a similar continuous fiber co-extrusion approach that falls within the scope of multiple inventions it has developed over more than a decade of research, engineering and commercialization. ## Licensing talks stalled Continuous Composites said it began engaging Fibre Seek about its patent portfolio and the need for a licensing agreement back in 2023. It provided a licensing term sheet in June 2024 and made additional attempts to continue discussions through 2024 and 2025 before filing suit. “We did not rush into litigation,” said Starner in a press release. “For nearly three years, we pursued what we believed was the right path: direct engagement, good-faith discussions, and multiple opportunities to reach a licensing agreement. Litigation became necessary only after those efforts failed to produce a resolution.” “These patents represent almost 15 years of investment, engineering development, testing, and commercialization,” Starner added. “Our employees, customers, partners, [and investors expect us to protect the innovations they helped build](https://www.voxelmatters.com/continuous-composites-closes-17m-series-a-financing/). We have a responsibility to defend that investment.” With the matter now before the courts, Continuous Composites said it would not comment further on specific allegations beyond what is contained in public court filings. [Continuous Composites previously won a $25 million settlement from Markforged in 2024](https://www.voxelmatters.com/markforged-and-continuous-composites-agree-to-settle-lawsuit/), after a federal jury found the rival manufacturer had infringed one of its patents. --- # Onkos Surgical reaches 1,000th patient-specific My3D pelvic implant case Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/onkos-surgical-reaches-1000th-patient-specific-my3d-pelvic-implant-case/ [Onkos Surgical](https://www.3dprintingbusiness.directory/company/onkos-surgical/) has completed its 1,000th case using its My3D patient-specific pelvic implant platform. [The New Jersey-based orthopedic device maker's My3D system holds 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration](https://www.voxelmatters.com/my3d-personalized-pelvic-reconstruction-receives-501k-clearance/), and combines case planning, advanced imaging, 3D anatomic modeling and patient-specific implant design for complex pelvic reconstruction. ![Onkos Surgical reaches 1,000th patient-specific My3D pelvic implant case](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Onkos-Surgical-340x320.jpg) The platform is aimed at [cases involving bone loss, tumor involvement or revision history](https://www.voxelmatters.com/materialise-amace-technology-used-swiss-danish-hospitals-pelvic-reconstruction/), where standard implants may not fit a patient's anatomy. More than 350 academic medical institutions in the United States now use Onkos for complex revision and tumor orthopedic cases. “Reaching the 1,000th personalized My3D pelvic implant case is a meaningful milestone for Onkos and for the surgeons who partner with us on solutions for their patients,” said Patrick Treacy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Onkos Surgical. “Our personalized approach is built around understanding each patient's unique anatomy and helping surgeons translate that understanding into a thoughtful reconstruction plan.” “Reaching 1,000 My3D Pelvis cases represents more than a milestone, it reflects the knowledge and expertise our engineers have developed through close collaboration with surgeons,” added Rick Swanson, Director of Patient Solutions at Onkos Surgical. “The clinical insights gathered from each case continue to strengthen our personalized design process and support future surgeon-led planning sessions.” Jeff Barry, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of the Adult Reconstruction Hip and Knee Fellowship at UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery in San Francisco, said patient-specific implants give surgeons options standard approaches cannot always provide. “Pelvic and acetabular reconstruction is an ideal procedure to leverage cutting-edge digital planning and personalized implants,” Barry said. “Patient-specific implant solutions can provide surgeons with an important reconstructive option when treating cases where standard approaches may not provide an adequate treatment to address the patient's anatomy or reconstruction goals. This product is the future of acetabular revision surgery, available now.” --- # 101st Air Refueling Wing expands in-house 3D printing Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/101st-air-refueling-wing-expands-in-house-3d-printing/ The Machine Shop at the 101st Air Refueling Wing, a Maine Air National Guard unit based in Bangor, Maine, has added [3D printers capable of producing both plastic and metal parts for aircraft maintenance and other mission needs](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-army-3d-prints-military-drones/), following funding from ARCWERX, the Air National Guard's innovation program. ![101st Air Refueling Wing expands in-house 3D printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ARCWERX-workshop-2026-Bangor-Maine-02-340x227.jpg) The equipment has cut production timelines for certain components and let the shop respond more quickly to maintenance demands. [A recent three-day ARCWERX innovation workshop](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-armys-1st-special-forces-group-holds-3d-printing-symposium/) was held at Bangor Air National Guard Base, where Air National Guard members from multiple states collaborated, exchanged ideas and developed strategies for addressing challenges within their units. [The Machine Shop](https://www.voxelmatters.com/us-army-opens-am-facility-with-more-than-50-3d-printers/) has used the printers to supply components not only for the 101st but also for other U.S. Air Force installations and other military branches, an example ARCWERX used to highlight how a single unit's tools can support the wider Air National Guard. ## International supply chain application The 101st has also applied its 3D printing capability internationally through the State Partnership Program. ARCWERX launched the State Partnership Innovation Network, known as SPIN, in June 2025 as an education and support resource tied to that program.  Montenegro, Maine's state partner, worked with the 101st on a 3D printing project that eased supply chain constraints for equipment parts used by Montenegro's navy. “The Maine Air National Guard has demonstrated a proof of concept that highlights how investments in innovation, education and emerging technology can produce lasting operational benefits while driving future innovation efforts across the force and with our partners,” said Captain Meaghanne Ruiz, Chief of the ARCWERX Education Branch. --- # Black Falcon riporta in pista una vettura ricostruita grazie alla scansione 3D di SHINING 3D Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/de/black-falcon-nutzt-3d-scanning-zur-ueberpruefung-eines-ueberholten-nuerburgring-rennwagens/ Black Falcon, un team che si occupa di motorsport con base al Nürburgring in Germania, ha utilizzato la tecnologia di scansione [SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/shining-3d/) per verificare le riparazioni su una vettura da corsa dopo un grave incidente durante la 24 Ore del Nürburgring. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-03-340x227.jpg) La vettura è stata ricostruita anziché sostituita, e i dati di scansione sono stati utilizzati per confermare che la riparazione fosse stata eseguita correttamente prima che il veicolo tornasse in gara sulla Nordschleife. Black Falcon gareggia al Nürburgring da oltre 20 anni, ha vinto due volte la 24 Ore del Nürburgring e conta più di 300 vittorie di classe. Il team ha ampliato le proprie capacità tecniche attraverso [una partnership con SHINING 3D](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3d-reaches-level-4-in-iso-56005-innovation-and-ip-certification/) in seguito all'introduzione della nuova Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. ## La verifica delle riparazioni Poiché la vettura ricostruita era destinata a tornare sulla Nordschleife e a essere guidata ai limiti agonistici, Black Falcon ha trattato il controllo post-riparazione come una fase distinta tra il lavoro in officina e l'utilizzo in pista. Anziché affidarsi unicamente all'ispezione visiva o alle misurazioni convenzionali, gli ingegneri hanno scansionato le aree riparate per esaminare la geometria della vettura ricostruita e valutare i risultati della riparazione. Data la natura intricata e complessa della meccanica da competizione ad alte prestazioni, una revisione dettagliata del lavoro di riparazione era necessaria per garantire la solidità di tutti gli interventi, e [lo scanner FreeScan Trak Nova di SHINING 3D ha consentito un'elaborazione approfondita](https://www.voxelmatters.com/it/shining-3d-lancia-freescan-trak-nova-e-trak-prow/). ## Ispezione, documentazione e supporto CFD [Lo scanner FreeScan Trak Nova ha verificato il telaio e analizzato le strutture anti-crash](https://www.voxelmatters.com/shining-3ds-freescan-trak-quantifies-hull-geometry-for-aluminum-electric-catamaran/), documentando anche le condizioni delle superfici del veicolo usato, inclusi componenti come il diffusore anteriore. I dati digitali hanno permesso agli ingegneri di conservare un registro della geometria di ogni pezzo per ispezioni e lavori di ingegneria successivi, andando oltre ciò che il componente fisico da solo può fornire. ![Black Falcon uses 3D scanning to verify rebuilt Nürburgring race car](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SHINING-3D-Black-Falcon-motorsport-05-340x192.jpg) Il team ha anche applicato la geometria scansionata alla re-ingegnerizzazione e alla simulazione CFD. Uno splitter può essere scansionato per creare una geometria digitale che costituisce poi la base per il lavoro CFD, un approccio che Black Falcon ha indicato come capace di ridurre tempi e costi su determinati compiti di sviluppo rispetto alle prove in galleria del vento, descritte come costose. 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With features like the 500°C preheating and the multilaser with three 500-watt TRUMPF fiber lasers, you are ideally equipped to handle even the most demanding industrial applications. [The machine quickly and reliably manufactures high-quality components from a range of different metal materials](https://www.voxelmatters.com//heraeus-amloy-trumpf-3d-printed-amorphous-metals/), all while meeting the stringent quality requirements for tool and mold making, the aviation and aerospace industry, and the medical technology sector. Combined with external part and powder management and the monitoring solutions from TRUMPF, it is predestined for industrial additive series production. **Maximum productivity** 3 x 500-watt fiber lasers simultaneously scan the entire build area to achieve an optimal, seamless surface quality. **High component quality** Preheating the substrate plate to up to 500°C ensures a high part quality and a robust LMF process. Create components at the touch of a button The automatic process start enables the machine to be operated unattended. **High machine availability** The build and supply cylinders can be exchanged quickly for work parallel to production. **Safe and extremely productive** The external part and powder management increases machine availability and optimizes the setup process. **Industrial monitoring** Keep an eye on the powder coating, machine status, and machine productivity at all times. The TruPrint 5000 is a partially automated, highly productive 3D printing machine. The machine boasts integrated features which enable the process to start automatically. Whether it's the automatic linking of the build cylinder, the establishment of a safe process environment, or the start of the build job. 3 x 500 W multilaser Maximize your productivity with the TRUMPF multilaser! Three 500-watt TRUMPF fiber lasers simultaneously scan the entire build area and can be assigned with utmost flexibility. Integrated interchangeable cylinder principle As the build and supply cylinders can be exchanged quickly, cylinder setup and powder removal for build jobs can be performed parallel to the LMF process. This reduces idle time and non-productive time and increases the machine's productivity. Powerful TRUMPF lasers The 500-watt fiber lasers operate using a wavelength of around 1,070 nm. The focal diameter, which can be individually adjusted between 100 and 500 μm, means it is possible to react to differing component requirements with outstanding flexibility. Take advantage of setup and powder removal for one or more machines, all parallel to production. Short throughput times for large powder volumes and a closed powder circuit provide a high degree of productivity and operator safety. The central components of the sieving station, powder removal station, and powder silo provide the basis for series production on an industrial scale. --- # Ultrasound Additive Manufacturing (UAM) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/ultrasound-additive-manufacturing-uam/ Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing or UAM, developed by Fabrisonic, combines a unique room-temperature metal deposition process with the ease of traditional CNC milling. The patented ultrasonic ‘print head’ is integrated into 3-axis mills to create a hybrid additive-subtractive process. Swapping from additive to subtractive is as easy as doing a tool change. ### Welding with ultrasound Ultrasonic metal welding has been around since the 1950s with modern applications in the everyday welding of battery tabs, thin foil packaging, and even electronic wires. An ultrasonic weld operation begins by pressing a thin metal foil onto another metal component. While under a constant force, ultrasonic vibrations are applied to cause scrubbing of the mating faces. This shearing motion cleans off surface oxides through friction to then allow direct contact of pure metal on pure metal. The result is in a solid-state atomic bond with minimal heating. The heat and plastic deformation promote diffusion and recrystallization at the interface resulting in a true metallurgical bond. Ultrasonic welding can be accomplished at very low temperatures and without any special environments. For all metals, the bonding temperature is significantly below their respective melting temperature. In aluminums for example, this peak temperature is always below 250 °F. The solid-state nature is a key advantage of ultrasonic welds as it: - **Protects material properties of the incoming feedstock** – Since the materials are only slightly heated, the materials do not experience changes in grain size, precipitation reactions, nor phase changes. The properties of the incoming feedstock are the same as the properties of the final part. - **Creates bonds between dissimilar metals without creating undesirable brittle metallurgy** – This capability differentiates UAM from fusion-based processes and enables Fabrisonic to print engineered materials with custom material properties or properties to match an existing component. For instance, layers of Molybdenum and Invar can be printed into an aluminum heat exchanger to match the CTE of a mounted electronic circuit. - **Embed temperature-sensitive components in solid metal parts** – Many electronic components including microprocessors, sensors, and telemetry have been successfully embedded in solid metal part using UAM. The low-temperature bond allows delicate components to be embedded in solid metal without the damage incurred in comparable fusion-based additive processes. ### Ultrasonic AM UAM is ultrasonic welding on a semi-continuous basis where solid metal objects are built up to a net three-dimensional shape through a succession of welded metal tapes. Through periodic machining operations, detailed features are milled into the object until a final geometry is created by removing excess material. The figure at right shows a rolling ultrasonic welding system, consisting of two 20,000 hertz ultrasonic transducers and the welding sonotrode. High-frequency ultrasonic vibrations are locally applied to metal foils, held together under pressure, to create a weld. The vibrations of the transducer are transmitted to the disk-shaped welding sonotrode, which in turn creates an ultrasonic solid-state weld between the thin metal tape and the substrate. The continuous rolling of the sonotrode over the plate welds the entire tape to the plate. Successive layers are welded together to build up height. This process is then repeated until a solid component has been created. CNC contour milling is then used to achieve required tolerances and surface finish. How does it compare to other forms of 3D metal printing processes? ![UAM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Additive-Manufacturing-4-Website-e1423056956552-1.png) UAM combines the advantages of additive and subtractive fabrication approaches to allow complex 3D parts to be formed with high dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces, including objects with complex internal passageways. ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) defines Additive Manufacturing as the “process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies much like CNC milling.” Synonyms include: additive fabrication, additive processes, additive techniques, additive layer manufacturing, layer manufacturing and free-form fabrication. While not formally defined under ASTM terminology, hybrid additive is generally considered to be a combination of additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC milling) technologies in a single machine. For instance, the SonicLayer 4000, starts off life as a large three-axis mill to which we integrate our patented ultrasonic welding head. 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Initially developed for metal, XJet first unveiled NPJ at the RAPID Show in Orlando, Florida in May 2016; and later showcased its ceramic capabilities at formnext in November of the same year. By allowing the printing of two materials simultaneously, NPJ — whether in metal or ceramics — offers certain advantages over other technologies; including high-resolution accuracy and design freedom thanks to the easily soluble support material. Specifically, ceramic NPJ opens up new markets such as dental and medical, as well as other specific industrial applications. Unlike SLA and DLP technologies, NPJ doesn't require a vat of powder or resin; instead, two sealed cartridges — one for the build material and one for the support material — are loaded into the machine by hand. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | | | | Does not include the debinding stage ## How does NanoParticle Jetting work? NanoParticle Jetting produces parts by jetting thousands of droplets of ceramic nanoparticles from inkjet nozzles in ultra-thin layers. These nanoparticles vary in size and shapes and are randomly distributed on the build platform to allow natural packing and high density. Simultaneously, a soluble support material is deposited in the same fashion, which is later easily removed. Both the build material and the support material are suspended in a liquid which, with the extremely high temperatures in the build chamber (300ºC), evaporates; leaving behind the mechanically optimised part. Finally, the green part is sintered and to leave behind the final ceramic part. https://youtu.be/SXgrDtd7aAg ## Available NPJ 3D printers: XJet recently launched it's Carmel line of AM systems — with the Carmel 1400 and Carmel 700. Both systems allow manufacturers to produce parts in ceramic or metal with the same ease and versatility as traditional inkjet printing. They have effective building volumes of 500 x 280 x 200 mm and500 x 140 x 200 mm respectively. ![XJet Carmel NanoParticle Jetting 3D Printer](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/XJet-Carmel-NanoParticle-Jetting-3D-Printer.jpg) | Model |  Carmel 1400 | | ----- | ------------- | | Manufacturer |  XJet | | Price (approx.) | $750,000 | | Technology |  NanoParticle Jetting | | Materials |  Ceramics, Metals | | Effective Build Volume |  500 x 280 x 200 mm | | Layer Thickness |  10 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://xjet3d.com/systems/) or below: ### Further reading on XJet and NPJ: • [XJet Choose Youngstown Business Incubator for First USA Customer of Carmel 1400](https://www.voxelmatters.com//xjet-choose-youngstown-business-incubator-first-usa-customer-carmel-1400/) • Oerlikon Installs First Commercial Carmel 1400 Ceramic Inkjet System from XJet • [XJet to Launch Breakthrough XJet Carmel AM System Product Line at formnext](https://www.voxelmatters.com//xjet-launch-breakthrough-xjet-carmel-system-product-line-formnext-2017/) --- # Unsubscribe Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/privacy-center/unscribe/ --- # Join Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/about/join/ Would you like to become a contributor to 3D Printing Media Network? 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Figure 4 Production features up to 15 times faster print speeds than other 3D printing technologies, automated material handling, and integrated post-processing, such as washing, drying and curing, to reduce manual processes and facilitate automation for high volume production. **Leading Throughput** The combination of speed and accuracy complemented by a light-based UV curing process that takes minutes vs. hours with heat-based curing processes yields the world’s fastest additive manufacturing throughput and time-to-part. Recent data highlight Figure 4 Production part print speeds up to 65 mm/hour, and prototyping speeds of up to 100 mm/hour, and part accuracy and Six Sigma repeatability (Cpk > 2) across all materials. **Broad ****Range of Materials ** The broad range of materials for Figure 4 Production includes over 30 materials: - **Figure 4 RGD-BLK 10 **is a durable material** **for rigid, load-bearing applications, as well as production parts for automotive and durable goods applications. - **Figure 4 RGD-GRY 10** is a high-speed material for rapid design iterations providing up to 100 mm/hour build speed. - **Figure 4 RGD-GRY 15** is a strong, rigid material for production applications. - **Figure 4 ELAST-BLK** is an elastomeric, black material ideal for iteration and design verification of flexible parts. - **Figure 4 JCST-GRN** is castable green material optimized for investment casting of jewelry patterns. Figure 4 Production is compatible with 3D Systems’ entire portfolio of NextDent™ resins to facilitate full customization of dental devices, as well as an Orthodontic Tooling resin. Figure 4 Production customers also have the option of collaborating with 3D Systems’ engineers to create unique resins specifically designed for their application. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Figure-4.png) **Figure 4 Production rivals injection molded part quality with tool-less digital molding to deliver:** **Flexibility ** Customize product configurations and materials by application to deliver high volume ready-to-use parts **Automation **High productivity with minimal hands-on processes **Speed **Fast throughput speed for accelerated “parts-in-hand” delivery **Total Cost of Operations (TCO) **Up to 20% lower part cost with no time or money lost to tooling - #### APPLICATIONS: Mid-volume non-structural end-use durable plastic parts - High-quality parts with fine texturing - Replacement of traditional molding and cast urethane processes - Mass customization production of consumer applications - Production dental applications - Egg shell molding applications - #### FEATURES: Non-contact membrane Digital Light Printing (DLP) technology - Printable build volume (W x D x H): 124.8 x 70.2 x 346 mm (4.9 x 2.8 x 13.6 in) - Industry-leading [3D Sprint](https://www.3dsystems.com/software/3d-sprint) software for file preparation and production - Cloud connectivity for predictive and prompt service with [3D Connect](https://www.3dsystems.com/software/3d-connect) - Customizable/scalable modular configurations - Automation to minimize manual processing - Integrated post-processing - Production-grade and custom (additional cost) material - #### BENEFITS: Six Sigma quality and repeatability - High throughput and productivity - Accelerated time-to-market vs. traditional manufacturing - Automation reduces labor costs - Eliminate tooling time and cost - Lower part cost over competing technologies - Efficient design iteration - Application flexibility - Integrated solution with expert application support --- # Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/laser-engineered-net-shaping-lens/ LENS 3D printers use the geometric information contained in a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) solid model to automatically drive the LENS process as it builds up a component layer by layer. The systems use a high-power laser (4kW to 3kW) to fuse powdered metals into fully dense three-dimensional structures. The Additional software and closed-loop process controls ensure the geometric and mechanical integrity of the completed part. The LENS process is housed in a hermetically-sealed chamber which is purged with argon so that the oxygen and moisture levels stay below 10 parts per million. This keeps the part clean, preventing oxidation. The metal powder feedstock is delivered to the material deposition head by Optomec’s proprietary powder-feed system, which is able to precisely regulate mass flow. Once a single layer has been deposited, the material deposition head moves on to the next layer. By building up successive layers, the whole part is constructed. When complete, the component is removed and can be heat-treated, Hot-Isostatic-Pressed, machined, or finished in any customary manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1OM3uNeHE0 With the use of a high-power laser, process controls, and complete environmental control, the LENS process supports many high-performance metals including titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel® with the quality required for critical applications. Due to the nature of the LENS process, a high degree of control and process capability is possible. LENS technology is available either in turnkey system configurations or as a modular print engine that can be integrated into existing or new CNC machine tools. With the LENS Print Engine metal deposition and machining can be performed in the same system allowing you to leverage capital assets and accelerate implementation of additive technology through an User Interface to your machinists. --- # SHINING 3D EaScan II Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/top-products/shining-3d/ The EaScan II aims to help companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Its applications run from reverse engineering to 3D design, modeling and 3D inspection. The system is now available to order worldwide from today through SHINING 3D and their local resellers. Equipped with 3 sets of scan ranges and lightweight design, EaScan II stands out when scanning heavy and large objects, giving operators the full freedom to move around. Adopting the photo capturing technology, the EaScan II scans stably in blue light to avoid any harm to human’s eyes and adapts to the various working environment. The EaScan II brings the excellent scanning speed and high-accuracy data. It takes less than 5 seconds for a single scan and cost around 10 minutes to scan a 1-meter-long object while keeping all of the high qualities. By non-contact measurement, the EaScan II is a powerful tool to complete full dimension measurement and inspection of complex surface structure quickly and easily. | **Model** | **EaScan-II** | | --------- | ------------- | | Single scan range | 100×75mm²、200×150mm²、400×300mm² | | Accuracy | 0.01-0.03mm | | Point distance | 0.07-0.31mm | | Scan time | <5S | | Volume accuracy | 0.15mm/m | | Scan depth | 100-400mm | | Camera resolution | 1,3MP×2 | | Light Source | Blue light（LED） | | Scan type | Non-contact structure light scanning | | Alignment method | Reference points auto-alignment/manual alignment | | Data format | ASC,STL,PLY,RGE,P3,PF | | PC configuration requirement | CPU：i5-6500/MEMORY: 8G Graphic card：Discrete Graphics 2G (NVIDIA chipest) Hard disk: 1TB/Monitor: 19"/CD-ROM: DVDRW | | Operating system | win10 64 bit or most current version | | Operation temperature | 0 - 45°C, | --- # Cryogenic Bioprinting Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/cryogenic-3d-biorinting/ Cryogenic bioprinting - that is bioprinting on a cooling plate in a temperature controlled cooling chamber - could open new opportunities in terms of producing soft organ tissue. It has been shown that the stiffness of the majority of human tissues lies within the order of a few kPa. Furthermore, in specific cases, cell differentiation and regeneration are promoted in tissue scaffolds that exhibit mechanical properties similar to those of the real tissue. Therefore, a 3D printing technique that is able to produce geometrically and mechanically accurate scaffolds could hold enormous potential in regenerative medicine and biomimetics. This reinforces the importance of soft 3D printing. As of today there still is a lack of studies focusing on bioprinting very soft materials with stiffness O(1) kPa. One of the causes of this is the inability of extremely soft materials to withstand their own weight: the printed structure is usually too soft to hold its shape or allow further layers to be built on top of it. Hinton *et al. *have developed a technique for free-form extrusion-based 3D printing of biological structures (e.g. arterial branches) using alginate, collagen and fibrin gels as printing inks and a gelatine slurry as a support bath. The technique was able to achieve a resolution of ~200 µm demonstrated through the printing of a scaled down human brain using an alginate bioink. However, the stiffness of the alginate ink was reported to be O(10) kPa, and therefore not comparable with that of super soft tissues, such as human brain or lung (O(1) kPa). In another study, Lozano *et al*. used an RGD modified gellan gum 1 wt% hydrogel bioink with encapsulated cortical neuron cells. The authors were able to demonstrate the ability to print soft 3D cell-laden constructs. However, the printing process was achieved through a hand-held device, hence lacking precision, and the material stiffness was not characterized. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brain.jpeg) Adamkiewicz *et al*. introduced a novel cryogenic 3D printing method using liquid nitrogen. The conceptual idea behind the cryogenic method is that it allows inks in a solution state to transform into a solid state, thus allowing stable structures to be built in 3D using a layer-by-layer approach, without the need for a support bath. However, the stiffness of the hydrogel ink was not reported and the precision of the printing method was not discussed. The cryogenic method was also used to create 2D constructs for implants by Wang *et al.*, who utilized a substrate cooled by coolant flow to create the cryogenic stage. Again, mechanical characterization of the printed structure was not reported. Therefore, this study demonstrates the fabrication of mechanically accurate 3D printed composite hydrogels that mimic the stiffness of super soft tissues through the use of a novel printing setup based on cryogenic theory. Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) and an isopropanol thermal conductive bath were used to achieve the cryogenic stage, which is a safer alternative to liquid nitrogen. The ink used in this work is a composite hydrogel of poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVA) and Phytagel, which has been pioneered by Leibinger *et al*. and Forte *et al*. to mimic soft tissues, such as a brain, with a stiffness of O(1) kPa. A further advantage of this novel 3D printing technique over traditional cast molding methods resides in the possibility to produce hollow structures of super soft hydrogels. Interconnected holes make soft hollow structures impossible to extract from a mold using traditional cast molding techniques. --- # Ceramics Additive Manufacturing Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-materials/ceramics-additive-manufacturing/ # # Interactive ceramics additive manufacturing technologies infographic: The infographic below shows the 5 main technology families and each proprietary technology. If you click below, you'll be able to learn more about each technology: what it is, how it works, available machines, compatible materials, the general advantages and disadvantages, as well as some further reading. ## How can manufacturers 3D print using ceramic materials? Few materials in the world of manufacturing offer as wide a range of applications as ceramics. When it comes to additive manufacturing, the wide range of ceramic applications and material types is further expanded by the even wider range of different ceramics additive manufacturing processes that have been—and are continuously—researched, validated and implemented in ceramic manufacturing. Ceramics additive manufacturing has been studied for close to two decades (almost as long as AM has existed) and while it has shown great promise from the very beginning only very recently have the first real, practical and commercial applications of ceramics 3D printing begun to emerge. With all digital AM processes for ceramic production, indeed as with all traditional ceramics production, the printed parts must undergo considerable post-processing before reaching their desired mechanical and chemical properties and final-part density. In essence, photopolymerization processes first require debinding in order to remove the polymer, and then all technologies require the parts to be sintered — unless, of course, you're printing sand molds and cores for metal casting. Whilst these additional steps make 3D printing in ceramics — from digital file to final part — a somewhat slower process than other AM technologies for other materials, these steps are also required when using traditional manufacturing techniques. And considering the advantages that AM brings compared to traditional techniques — such as design freedom, complex geometries, full customization (particularly in biomedical applications), low-to-zero material waste, and lower costs on low-volume production — then, on balance, ceramics is already establishing itself as a relevant important and profitable section of the AM industry. ### Photopolymerization Technologies | [Fast Ceramics Production (FCP) by 3DCeram](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-fast-ceramics-production/) | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [ADMAFLEX by ADMATEC](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-admaflex/) | | [MOVINGLight by Prodways](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-movinglight-technology/) | | [Lithography-based Ceramics Manufacturing (LCM) by Lithoz](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-lcm-technology/) | | [Large Area Maskless Photopolymerization (LAMP) by DDM Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-lamp-technology/) | ### Binder Jetting Technologies | [3DP by ExOne](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-3dp-binder-jetting/) | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Phenol Direct Binding (PDB) by voxeljet](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-phenol-direct-binding/) | | [CerPrint by WZR](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-cerprint/) | | [ColorJet Printing (CJP) by 3D Systems](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-colorjet-printing/) | ### Pneumatic Extrusion Technologies | [Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) by WASP](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-liquid-deposition-modeling/) | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Fused Feedstock Depositioning (FFD) by 3D-figo](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/fused-feedstock-depositioning/) | | [3D Bioplotter by EnvisionTEC](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-3d-bioplotter-technology/) | | [Micro Dispensing by nScrypt](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-micro-dispensing/) | ### Powder Bed Fusion Technologies | [Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) by HP](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-multi-jet-fusion/) | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [Direct Laser Microfusion (DLM) by OsseoMatrix](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-direct-laser-microfusion/) | #### Material Jetting Technologies | [NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) by XJet](https://www.voxelmatters.com//am-technologies/what-is-nanoparticle-jetting/) | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- # Phenol Direct Binding (PDB) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-phenol-direct-binding/ # What is Phenol Direct Binding? Phenol Direct Binding is an additive manufacturing technology developed by voxeljet, based on Binder Jetting technology. Whilst voxeljet’s machines can print high-quality plastic parts, where the company really shines is in short-run, detailed sand cast and core production. PDB works with an inorganic thermosetting resin, allowing a variety of different silica sand finenesses to be used (GS 14, GS 19, and GS 25, with a grain size of 140 µm, 190 µm, and 250 µm respectively) as well as Cerabeads. 3D printers from voxeljet can be used for the time- and cost-efficient production of sand molds and cores for metal casting. The molds are produced by applying a particle material in layers and selectively bonding it with a binder. Silica sand is used as the particulate material. The VX200 voxeljet systems are also [used by Johnson Matthey](https://www.voxelmatters.com//johnson-matthey-opens-new-ceramic-3d-printing-laboratory-royston/) to produce bespoke ceramic products with flexible geometries and feature sizes down to just 400 µm, using alumina-based technical ceramics. A substantial advantage to many other available technologies is the ability of printing large-format parts with an effective building volume of 4,000 x 2,000 x 1,000 mm (L x W x H), as well as higher strength and recyclability compared to traditional methods of production. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does PDB work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRAAcYRH24E ## Available PDB 3D printers: | Model |  VX200, VX1000, VX2000, VX4000 | | ----- | ------------------------------- | | Manufacturer |  voxeljet | | Price (approx.) | $200,000-$1M | | Technology |  PDB (Binder Jetting) | | Materials |  Silica sand, Cerabeads, Alumina | | Effective Build Volume |  300 x 200 x 150 mm to 4000 x 2000 x 1000 mm | | Layer Thickness |  150-400 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](https://www.voxeljet.com/3d-drucksysteme/). ### Further reading on voxeljet and PDB: [• voxeljet Down 18.2% in Q2, Optimistic on New HSS Systems and Service Revenues](https://www.voxelmatters.com//voxeljet-18-2-q2-optimistic-new-hss-systems-service-revenues/) [• Johnson Matthey Opens New Ceramic 3D Printing Laboratory in Royston](https://www.voxelmatters.com//johnson-matthey-opens-new-ceramic-3d-printing-laboratory-royston/) [• Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-1/) [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) --- # Direct Laser Microfusion (DLM) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-direct-laser-microfusion/ # What is Direct Laser Microfusion? OsseoMatrix developed Direct Laser Microfusion as .a revolutionary 3D printing process for ceramics which leverages powder bed fusion to directly process ceramic powders without requiring separate firing in the post process phase. OsseoMatrix is the only company able to process ceramics commercially by selective laser melting. This proprietary technology enables the direct shaping of biological ceramics to give them new forms and functions. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does Direct Laser Microfusion work? This unique process enables the “fusion” of the ceramic particles that will be used to create the implant on a bed of ceramic powder, grain after grain and layer after layer. At the end of the manufacturing cycle, the implant is lying amongst the powder that was not agglomerated and that just needs to be eliminated through micro vacuuming. Direct Laser Microfusion enables manufacturing of extremely complex architectural elements without machining, molding and treatment in a high-temperature oven. Direct Laser Microfusion of ceramics is the only currently available one that enables compliance with the dimensions of the implants throughout each step of designing and manufacturing. The result is the perfect fitting of the manufactured anatomical parts. The implants have an external architecture that is complex enough to perfectly fit the patient’s anatomy, and an internal architecture featuring a network of porous channels programmed to guide cellular growth inside the material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYYgwawsF6o ## Available DLM 3D printers: OseeoMatrix uses currently available SLM systems such as those provided by Concept Laser, EOS and SLM Solutions | Model |  NA | | ----- | ---- | | Manufacturer |  NA | | Price (approx.) |  NA | | Technology |  NA | | Materials |  Technical ceramics for bone replacement: TCP, HA | | Effective Build Volume |  NA | | Layer Thickness |  100 μm | You can find more information about the technology [here](http://www.osseomatrix.com/technology/?lang=en). ### Further reading on OsseoMatrix and Direct Laser Microfusion • [OsseoMatrix Introduces First Powder Bed Fusion Process to 3D Print Pure Ceramic CMF Implants](https://www.voxelmatters.com//osseomatrix-introduces-first-powder-bed-fusion-process-3d-print-pure-ceramic-cmf-implants/) • [Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-1/) --- # Micro Dispensing nFD Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-micro-dispensing/ # What is Micro Dispensing nFD? nScrypt, Inc. manufactures micro dispensing and 3D Printing systems. The company has extensive experience in dispensing applications with a wide range of materials which can process a number of materials including ceramics. The company’s patented SmartPump provides a significant edge in speed and precision over other micro-dispense pump technologies. nScrypt’s 3D printing technology utilizes patent-pending nFD extrusion system which reaches printing temperatures of more than 400°C and the smallest commercial prints, less than 50 microns.   | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does Micro Dispensing work? There are more than 10,000 commercially available materials that can be dispensed by the SmartPump.  In addition to the commercial materials, a vast array of materials to include low viscosity (cP) to very high viscosities (more than 1 million cP) and including particle loaded materials are also dispensable. Applications include micro-electronic packaging, resistive devices, heater coils, printed antennas, printed electronics, ceramic structures, heterogeneous mixtures. The system's SmartPump is able to handle extreme material variances and accommodates those using its proprietary software.  Tilts and curves in substrates are accommodated up to 45 degrees without tilting the pump. With the combination of SmartPump and nFD it is possible to combine plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites in single builds with exceptional tolerance and control. ## Available Micro Dispensing machines: nScrypt offers three systems developed specifically for 3D printing under the 3Dn brand. These include the Tabletop system and the higher-end 3Dn 300 and 3Dn 500 systems. ![nScrypt Micro Dispensing ceramics 3D printers](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/3dn.png) | Model |  3Dn 300, 3Dn 500 | | ----- | ------------------ | | Manufacturer |  nScrypt | | Price | NA | | Technology |  micro dispensing nFD | | Materials |  Ceramics, epoxies, solders, pastes | | Effective Build Volume |  112 x 94 x 176 mm - 138 x 130 x 213 mm | | Layer Thickness |  5 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.lithoz.com/application/files/6915/0851/3760/lithoz_folder2017_EN_webres_Okt_2017.pdf). ### Further reading on nScrypt and Micro Dispensing: • Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1 • SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM • [Danish Researchers Implant Most Natural 3D Printed Bone Yet in Mouse](https://www.voxelmatters.com//danish-researchers-implant-natural-3d-printed-bone-yet-mouse/) --- # Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-multi-jet-fusion/ # What is Multi Jet Fusion? Multi Jet Fusion is an additive manufacturing technology developed by HP and unveiled in May 2016, causing industry-wide excitement and apprehension in equal measures. MJF sits within the Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) family of technologies and shares aspects of both SLS and Material Jetting processes.HP claims that MJF is up to 10 times faster than competing technologies, able to print up to 12000 voxels per linear inch per layer (voxels are to 3D as pixels are to 2D). In order for 3D printing to go from a prototyping tool to an industrial manufacturing one, machines need to be able to do two things: produce accurate, high-quality/resolution parts with optimized mechanical and functional properties; and do so consistently. It is precisely here that MJF offers certain advantages. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does Multi Jet Fusion work? MJF uses two perpendicular carriages that work concurrently to process parts — one applies a fresh layer of material across the work area, whilst the other prints functional agents. In a continuous pass, the carriage that prints the functional agents also provides the energy source needed to sinter the material. A closed loop thermal control system measures the temperature of the material bed and instructs the energy source which areas require more or less energy to give control over layer-to-layer fusing. This level of control is what allows MJF printed parts to be mechanically optimized, accurate and repeatable. Unlike Binder Jetting which jets a single binder onto the material, MJF jets two functional agents on a voxel-level: one is a fusing agent which denotes where the material will be sintered, and the other is a detailing agent which is applied to the edges of the part in order to inhibit sintering. This combination allows the system to ensure that parts are properly fused; with edges that are smooth and well-defined. As with all ceramics AM technologies, MJF produces green parts that need sintering to achieve final part density. https://youtu.be/VXntl3ff5tc ## Available MJF 3D printers: There are are two MJF 3D printers available — the Jet Fusion 3D 4200 and the Jet Fusion 3D 3200, plus the new and improved Jet Fusion 4210 recently introduced. The main differences between the 4200 and the 3200 models are the building speed — 4500 cm³/hr and 3500 cm³/hr respectively — and the layer thickness — 0.07 to 0.12 mm and 0.08 to 0.10 mm respectively. Both machines have an effective building volume of 406 x 305 x 406 mm. Both also come with the HP Jet Fusion 3D Build Unit which allows for a continuous printing process by being able to be moved from the printer directly to the post-processing station for cooling and cleaning as soon as printing has finished. Part of the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution is the HP Jet Fusion 3D Processing Station which comes with or without the Fast Cooling Module. ![HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solutions](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HP-Multi-Jet-Fusion-3D-Printing-Solutions.png) | Model |  Jet Fusion 3D 3200, 4200, 4210 | | ----- | -------------------------------- | | Manufacturer |  HP | | Price | $150,000-450,000 | | Technology |  Multi Jet Fusion | | Materials |  Plastic, Ceramics, (metal possibly coming in 2018) | | Effective Build Volume |  406 x 305x 406 mm | | Layer Thickness |  0.07 to 0.12 mm | You can find the specifications for each machine and the Processing Station [here.](http://www8.hp.com/us/en/pdf/printers/3d-printers/4AA6-4892ENA-P.pdf) ### Further reading on HP and MJF: [• HP's Fabio Annunziata Discusses Key Strategies for MultiJet Fusion 3D Printing Materials](https://www.voxelmatters.com//hps-fabio-annunziata-discusses-key-strategies-multijet-fusion-3d-printing-materials/) • [HP Announces Faster 3D 4210 System for Production and 3 New Materials (Including PP)](https://www.voxelmatters.com//hp-announces-faster-3d-4210-system-production-3-new-materials-including-pp/) [• What's Next for Stratasys and 3D Systems After HP's Announcements](https://www.voxelmatters.com//whats-next-stratasys-3d-systems-hps-announcements/) --- # ColorJet Printing (CJP)/ZPrinting Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-colorjet-printing/ # What is ColorJet Printing/ZPrinting? In 1993, Binder Jetting technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. One of the licensee of the technology was Zcorp or Zcoproration, which named built 3D printers based on binder jetting and renamed the technology Zprinitng (as in printing on the Z axis). When Zcopr was acquired by 3D Systems, the stereolithography market leader, in the early 2000's, the company began offering binder systems and renamed its technology Color Jet Printing (CJP) since, with the addition of an inkjet head, it was able to color outer layer, and thus the surface of the parts. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does ColorJet Printing/Zprinting work? As in many other rapid prototyping processes, in CJP/Zprinting the part to be printed is built up from many thin cross-sections of the 3D model. In ZPrinters, an inkjet-like printing head moves across a bed of powder, selectively depositing a liquid binding material in the shape of the section. A fresh layer of powder is spread across the top of the model, and the process is repeated. When the model is complete, unbound powder is automatically removed. Parts can be built on a ZPrinter at a rate of approximately 1 vertical inch per hour, which makes it one of the fastest technologies available today. In Color Jet Printing, the outer edge of each layer is colored resulting in fully colored final objects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1cdP8DP1GM ## Available CJP/ZPrint 3D printers: While ceramics materials are still used mainly in legacy Zcorp 310 and 510 systems, due to their high accessibility in terms of cost (used systems are available for a few thousand dollars), the most advanced system to 3D print ceramics using Zprinting/CJP technology is the ProJet 660 Pro 3D printer from 3D Systems. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ProJet_660Pro_Angle_100dpi_0.png) | Model |  ProJet 660 Pro | | ----- | ---------------- | | Manufacturer |  3D Systems | | Price | $60,000 | | Technology |  CJP/Zprint | | Materials |  Ceramics, Gypsum | | Effective Build Volume |  200 x 200 x 250 | | Layer Thickness |  100 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machines [here](https://www.3dsystems.com/on-demand-manufacturing/colorjet-printing). ### Further reading on 3D Systems and CJP/Zprint: [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) • [Underperforming 3D Systems Still Sold $153M Worth of AM in Q3](https://www.voxelmatters.com//underperforming-3d-systems-still-sold-153m-worth-q3/) [• Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 2](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-2/) --- # MOVINGLight Technology Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-movinglight-technology/ # What is MOVINGLight? MOVINGLight is a proprietary additive manufacturing technology developed by Prodways, based on a DLP photopolymerization process, which can print in plastic and ceramics. Rather than projecting a single image across the entire work area like most DLP machines, MOVINGLight projects a 40 x 70 mm image using a 2 million pixel UV projector that is moved across the work area, achieving high-resolution and accuracy. It can be used with a number of photosensitive pastes containing ceramic powders: tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, zirconia, and alumina (a technical data sheet for the materials can be found [here](http://www.prodways.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/PLASTCure-Ceramics-EN-V14.09.2017.pdf)). And has a number of different applications: medical and dental, various industrial components, and jewellery. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does MOVINGLight work? Unlike other DLP technologies, which project single UV image on the whole surface of the photosensitive resin, MOVINGLight projects a 40 x 70 mm high-resolution image made up of 2 million pixels with a native size of 32µm moving across the whole surface of the resin. This unique feature allows the process to achieve extremely high-resolution and layer thicknesses of between 25 to 150 µm throughout the entire build platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l104iZ2w4zg ## Available MOVINGLight 3D printers: Prodways produces many machines using the MOVINGLight technology for 3D printing in plastic, but only one — the ProMaker V6000 — is currently capable of printing with ceramic materials. The ProMaker V6000 has an effective building volume of 120 x 500 x 150 mm. ![Prodways ProMaker V6000 MOVINGLight Ceramic 3D Printer](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Prodways-ProMaker-V6000-Ceramic-3D-Printer.png) | Model |  ProMaker V6000 | | ----- | ---------------- | | Manufacturer |  Prodways | | Price (approx.) | $500,000 | | Technology |  MOVINGLight (DLP Stereolithography) | | Materials |  PRINT3D HA, TCP - PLASTCure Zirconia, Alumina | | Effective Build Volume |  120 x 500 x 150 mm | | Layer Thickness |  32 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.prodways.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/10/MOVINGLight-ProMaker-V6000-EN-V19.10.17.pdf). ### Further reading on Prodways and MOVINGLight: • Prodways Signs Strategic Partnership With Chemical Specialist Arkema • Group Gorge Launches IPO for 3D Printer Manufacturer Prodways • Prodway Expands Sales Network in Europe with Two New Distributors • Safran Partners with Prodways to Advance 3D Printing in Aerospace --- # Lithography-based Ceramics Manufacturing (LCM) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-lcm-technology/ # What is Lithography-based Ceramics Manufacturing? LCM is a proprietary additive manufacturing technology developed by Lithoz, based on a DLP photopolymerization process. The technology was initially developed at TU Vienna more than a decade ago in 2006, by the same engineers who would go on to found Lithoz in 2011. Lithoz manufactures the CeraFab systems — the CeraFab 7500 and the CeraFab 8500 — and produces a number of ceramic-based materials: alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, and tricalcium phosphate. Furthermore, the CeraFab systems are an open system allowing them to work with a great variety of customer-specific ceramic-based materials such as, among others, dielectrical ceramics, hydroxyapatite, bioglass, cermet, cordierite, porcelain and magnesium oxide. More information on these materials can be found [here](http://www.lithoz.com/application/files/5215/0877/5973/Materialfolder_EN_print.pdf). Applications for this technology vary from medical to jewellery to consumer products, as well as various industrial applications. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does LCM work? LCM works by polymerizing a ceramic powder suspended in a photosensitive resin. An LED light source projects onto the resin, and through mask exposure, selectively cures the resin and builds up the part layer-by-layer. This is the green part, which as Lithoz explain, can be viewed as a "*composite of ceramic particles within a photopolymer matrix*" acting to bind together the ceramic particles. The green part must then go through thermal post-processing: debinding to remove the photopolymer matrix and sintering to achieve final part density. https://youtu.be/L95qa-MUfds ## Available LCM 3D printers: ![Lithoz LCM technology for 3D printing Ceramics](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Lithoz-cerafab_009.jpg) Lithoz manufactures two LCM machines, the CeraFab7500 and the CeraFab 8500. The two machines have an effective building volume of 76 × 43 × 170 mm 115 × 64 × 200mm respectively. | Model |  CeraFab 8500 | | ----- | -------------- | | Manufacturer |  Lithoz | | Price (approx.) | $300,000 | | Technology |  LCM (laser stereolithography) | | Materials |  Technical Ceramics - LithaCon Zirconia, Lithaloz/Lithalox Alumina, Lithanit Silicon Nitride, Lithabone TCP | | Effective Build Volume |  115 x 64 x 150 mm | | Layer Thickness |  25 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.lithoz.com/application/files/6915/0851/3760/lithoz_folder2017_EN_webres_Okt_2017.pdf). ### Further reading on Lithoz and LCM: [• AM Ceramics Event in Vienna Explores Latest Developments in 3D Printing of Ceramics](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-event-vienna-explores-latest-development-3d-printing-ceramics/) [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) [• Lithoz Establishes a Subsidiary in America to Support Ceramics 3D Printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-3d-printing-pioneer-lithoz-establishes-a-subsidiary-in-america/) --- # Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-liquid-deposition-modeling/ # What is Liquid Deposition Modeling? Liquid Deposition Modeling (LDM) is the name of the technology that Italian delta 3D printer manufacturer WASP uses for its extruder for ceramic materials, which can be adapted to most 3D printers on the market today. WASP’s work has always been focused on the development of systems that allow the use of functional, end-use materials like ceramics, porcelain, clay, alumina, zirconium and other advanced ceramics, in order to promote digital handicraft and self-production. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does LDM work? The LDM Wasp Extruder is based on a pneumatic system in which a pump sends the paste ceramic materials through to the deposition arm. It can reach a level of precision which is very close to that of plastic polymers extruders thanks to the combination of a screw extruder and a pressure extruder. With this technology it is possible to accurately control the flow of material and also use retraction to interrupt deposition. Innovations also include a system which eliminates air bubbles in the mixture and an outward pressure multiplier up to 40 bar in the screw extruder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DjVC5MxJr4 ## Available LDM 3D printers: The LDM set was created to be installed on WASP printers, such as the top-selling DeltaWASP 2040 or the large size DeltaWASP 4060.  It can be adapted to most of the existing machines and it is very easy to install. Users just need to 3D print the supporting cover (source files are provided by WASP) and link the extruder to the wiring, setting the “number of steps per millimeter" to 400. | Model |  DeltaWASP 2040/4060 | | ----- | --------------------- | | Manufacturer |  WASP | | Price | $3000-15,000 | | Technology |  LDM (pneumatic extrusion) | | Materials |  Clay, porcelain, alumina, zirconia | | Effective Build Volume |  20 ø x 40 cm up to 4o ø x 60 cm | | Layer Thickness |  200 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.wasproject.it/w/en/wasp-launches-the-new-professional-clay-extruder/). ### Further reading on WASP and LDM: • SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM • WASP Hub Opens New Regional Hub in Sweden at RISE in Umeå • Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1 --- # Large Area Maskless Photopolymerization (LAMP) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-lamp-technology/ # What is LAMP? Georgia Tech spinoff DDM Systems introduced a technology for production of large size ceramic foundry cores. Its Large Area Maskless Photopolymerization — or LAMP for short — process is actually a type of stereolithography (more similar to Prodway’s MOVINGLight technology) which is used primarily for the production of ceramic cores and integral cored shell molds for precision investment castings, as well as intricate engineered ceramic components without hard tooling. As well as their additive manufacturing solutions, DDM Systems also provides targeted testing, prototyping, and process optimization services for a select number of clients. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does LAMP work? LAMP technology platform effectively integrates maskless optical imaging to ensure higher throughput with UV light photopolymerization of slurry ceramic resins to additively produce cores and integral-cored shell molds directly from CAD. Green parts need to be post-processed through binder burnout and high-temperature firing to produce dense ceramic parts suitable for investment casting. The platforms thus efficiently replace costly multi-step and low-yield lost wax investment casting processes, eliminating the need for core tooling design, core tooling manufacture, and ceramic injection. Through direct digital manufacturing of integral-cored molds, the LAMP platform also eliminates 7 out of 12 major process steps in state-of-the art investment casting (core and wax tooling design, core and wax tooling manufacture, ceramic injection, wax injection, wax melt out, slurry coating, and stucco coating, thereby eliminating even more of the associated costs, lead time, rework and scrap. ## Available 3D printers: DDM Systems offers a customizable Large Area Maskless Photopolymerization system. ![DDM Systems LAMP Ceramics 3D Printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DDM-Systems-Ceramics-3D-Printing.jpg) | Model |  LAMP | | ----- | ------ | | Manufacturer |  DDM Systems | | Price | NA | | Technology |  LAMP (maskless stereolithography) | | Materials |  Custom | | Effective Build Volume |  NA | | Layer Thickness |  50 μm | ### Further reading on DDM Systems and the technology: [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) --- # Fused Feedstock Depositioning (FFD) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/fused-feedstock-depositioning/ # What is Fused Feedstock Depositioning? Germany-based 3D-figo promises to enable the use of ceramic injection molding powders (CIM) inside a desktop extrusion 3D printer, using a proprietary process (similar to FDM) which it refers to as Fused Feedstock Depositioning. This would enable faster and more convenient ceramic production, similarly to the use of pellets instead of filaments for polymer 3D printing. It is, however, unclear at this time, when and if the system will become commercially available. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does FFD work? Simply put, FFD enables the additive manufacturing of components out of CIM (and MIM) feedstock. The system, developed by 3d-figo, allows the processing of ceramic and metallic materials. During the process, a green body is built up additively by the FFD 150H system. In a second step, this green body is debinded. In the third step, the body is sintered into a solid metallic or ceramic component. ## Available FFD 3D printers: While there are no clear indications of commercial availability and price, 3D-figo developed its first FFd 150H system while announcing additional versions currently in development Image goes here | Model |  FFD 150H | | ----- | ---------- | | Manufacturer |  3d-figo | | Price | NA | | Technology |  FFD - fused feedstock deposition | | Materials |  Ceramics (CIM) and metals (MIM): Alumina (Al2O3), Zirconia (ZrO2), Steel. | | Effective Build Volume |  150 x 150 x 120 mm | | Layer Thickness |  NA | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://3d-figo.de/en/produkte/). ### Further reading on 3D-figo and FFD: [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) [• Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-1/) --- # Fast Ceramics Production (FCP) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-fast-ceramics-production/ # What is Fast Ceramics Production? Fast Ceramics Production is a proprietary additive manufacturing technology developed by 3DCeram, who were amongst the first to produce ceramic parts from direct 3D printing. FCP is a SLA photopolymerization technology — whereby a laser is used to polymerize a paste made of up of photosensitive resin and ceramic material (alumina, zirconia and hydroxyapatite HA). With many industrial applications, FCP produces functional final parts that have the same chemical and mechanical properties — high strength, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance; thermal and electrical insulation; and chemical stability —  as parts produced with traditional manufacturing processes. One of the most interesting areas where 3DCeram has been pioneering the use of 3D printed ceramics is in bone substitutes and cranial implants. As this [article](https://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/11332) explains, additive manufacturing allows for total control over the geometry of porous structures compared to traditional methods of producing implants. This promotes osteointegration and increases the compressive mechanical strength between living bone and the implant; reducing the change of inflammation and implant rejection. 3DCeram offers FCP through both their Ceramaker systems and through a design and printing service. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does Fast Ceramics Production work? FCP is essentially the propriety name for 3DCeram's SLA technology, and therefore largely works like other SLA machines: a UV laser is used to selectively polymerize a vat of photosensitive material, layer-by-layer 25 to 100 microns in thickness. As with all ceramic parts, debinding and sintering of the green part is required to remove the resin and achieve the final density that gives ceramic parts their chemical and mechanical properties. Where 3DCeram excels, is in their 3DMIX ceramic materials. They have developed a range of ready-to-print pastes including zirconia, alumina, hydroxyapatite (HAP), silicon nitride, cordierite, zirconsilica and silica. They've put together some useful data sheets illustrating the mechanical properties and applications: here are the links for [zirconia](http://3dceram.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3DC-Fiche-Tech-ZIRCONIA.pdf), [alumina](http://3dceram.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3DC-Fiche-Tech-ALUMINA.pdf) and [HAP](http://3dceram.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/3DC-Fiche-Tech-HAP.pdf). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nqLL3vqRpk&t=35s ## Available FCP 3D printers: 3DCeram manufactures two machines: the Ceramaker C900 (image below) and the smaller Ceramaker C100. They have effective building volumes of 300 x 300 x 100 mm and 100 x 100 x 100 mm respectively. | Model |  CERAMAKER 900 | | ----- | --------------- | | Manufacturer |  3DCERAM | | Price (approx.) | €300,000 | | Technology |  FCP (stereolithography) | | Materials |  3DMIX Technical ceramics - Zirconia, Alumina, HAP | | Effective Build Volume |  300 x 300 x 100 mm | | Layer Thickness |  30 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machines [here.](http://www.transferinitiative-rlp.de/fileadmin/core/img/Veranstaltungen/3D_16Maerz17/Vortr%C3%A4ge%20Download/3DCeram%20-%20ceramic%203D%20printing.pdf) ### Further reading on 3DCeram and FCP: • [Japan’s Sinto Group Acquires Majority Stake in Ceramics AM Pioneer 3DCeram](https://www.voxelmatters.com//japans-sinto-group-acquires-majority-stake-ceramics-pioneer-3dceram/) • [3DCeram Partner With University of Shandong, Send Ceramaker 900 Printer](https://www.voxelmatters.com//3dceram-partner-university-shandong-send-ceramaker-900-printer/) • [Ceramics 3D Printing Leader 3DCeram Partners with 3D Matters to Enter UK Market](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-3d-printing-leader-3dceram-partners-3d-matters-enter-uk-market/) • [SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) • [Danish Researchers Implant Most Natural 3D Printed Bone Yet in Mouse](https://www.voxelmatters.com//danish-researchers-implant-natural-3d-printed-bone-yet-mouse/) --- # CerPrint Technology Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-cerprint/ # What is CerPrint? Ceramics coating experts WZR, also based in Germany, developed Zcorp's ZPrinting binder jetting process to offer AM services with technical ceramics materials. Recently, WZR established the CerPrint brand for 3D printed ceramic components. Through CerPrint, WZR produces single parts and small batches with relevant technical properties, such as a temperature resistance up to 1500° C, electrical insulation properties or chemical resistance to strong acids, as well as high dimensional accuracy to the CAD file. WZR work with a dimensional accuracy according to DIN 40680-Am. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does CerPrint work? WZR offers a commercial line of technical ceramics materials for use with their binder jetting technology. WZR supplies both alumina and silicon oxide / silicon carbide ceramics materials covering a range of applications. Its alumina is used for technical applications which require high densities, such as dental sinter trays. In fact, the company has specialized in this highly vertical manufacturing segment. CerPrint Alumina can also be used for foundry cores as can its silicon-based ceramic materials.   ## Available CerPrint 3D printers: The CerPrint line of powders has been formulated specifically for use in legacy ZCorp ZPrinter systems (510 and 310) and in the newer Projet x60 systems from 3D Systems. | Model |  Service only, with Zcorp 510 and Zcorp 310 systems | | ----- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | Manufacturer |  WZR | | Price | Service only | | Technology |  CerPrint | | Materials |  Alumina | | Effective Build Volume |  Up to 200 x 200 x 250 mm | | Layer Thickness |  100 μm | You can find more information about WZR and find the specifications [here](https://wzr.cc/en/cerprint/). ### Further reading on WZR and the technology: • [Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 2](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-2/) [• SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM](https://www.voxelmatters.com//smartech-issues-first-report-traditional-technical-ceramics/) --- # ADMAFLEX Technology Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-admaflex/ # What is ADMAFLEX? ADMAFLEX is an additive manufacturing technology developed by ADMATEC in 2012 for precision 3D printing of fully dense technical ceramic parts. Using a DLP process, ADMATEC claims final part densities greater than 99% in Alumina and Zirconia, and an surface roughness (Ra) of 0.3mm in Alumina which opens it up for medical applications such as implants. An interesting feature of ADMATEC's technology is their material reconditioning system, which collects excess resin, filters it and pumps it back into the reservoir and therefore minimises waste to practically zero. The technology was originally offered only as a 3D printing service but since 2016 has also been available for purchase with the ADMAFLEX 130 system. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## Available ADMAFLEX 3D printers: ADMATEC produces one commercially available machine capable of printing in ceramics, the ADMAFLEX 130 which has an effective building volume of 96 x 54 x 120 mm. | Model |  ADMAFLEX 130 | | ----- | -------------- | | Manufacturer |  ADMATEC | | Price | $150,000 | | Technology |  ADMAFLEX (DLP stereolithography) | | Materials | ADMAPRINT Technical Ceramics - Alumin Oxide, Zirconium Oxide, Silicon Oxide | | Effective Build Volume |  96 x 54 x 120 mm | | Layer Thickness |  50 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://admateceurope.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Introducing-the-ADMAFLEX-130.pdf). ## How does ADMAFLEX work? ADMAFLEX uses a UV-sensitive resin filled with ceramic particles — available materials are Aluminium oxide (Alumina), Zirconium oxide (Zirconia), Silicon dioxide (Fused Silica) and Alumina Toughened Zirconia (ATZ) — which is distributed in an even layer across a foil. The foil is on a roll which allows for a continuous supply of printing material. Then using a DLP process, the build plate presses down on the resin, and a 405nm light source cures the desired layer shape from underneath — the process is repeated continuously building up layers of approximately 30-50 microns in height. As with all ceramics AM technologies, there is considerable post-processing required. Following a water bath, the green part, still containing binder material, undergoes a de-binding process in an oven to remove the supporting polymers. As a final step, the now wholly ceramic part is sintered, fusing the atoms together,  to achieve full density. During the sintering process, the part shrinks by as much as 30% in the x, y and z-axes. https://youtu.be/i_ntORKtUTs ### Further reading on ADMATEC and ADMAFLEX: • Admatec to Showcase New ADMETALFLEX System for Metal AM at AMUG • SmarTech Issues First Report on Traditional and Technical Ceramics AM • [Ceramics 3D Printing Leader 3DCeram Partners with 3D Matters to Enter UK Market](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-3d-printing-leader-3dceram-partners-3d-matters-enter-uk-market/) • Admatec to Showcase New ADMETALFLEX System for Metal AM at AMUG --- # 3DP Binder Jetting Technlogy Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-3dp-binder-jetting/ # What is 3DP Binder Jetting? 3DP (3D Printing) is actually the name used for the original Binder Jetting patent licensed by ExOne. 3DP Binder Jetting is capable of printing a variety of materials including ceramics. Some materials, like sand, require no additional processing. Other materials are typically cured and sintered and sometimes infiltrated with another material, depending on the application. Hot isostatic pressing may be employed to achieve high densities in solid metals. Binder Jetting also has the ability to print very large objects. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does 3DP work? 3DP Binder Jetting is an additive manufacturing process in which a liquid binding agent is selectively deposited to join powder particles. Layers of material are then bonded to form an object. The printhead strategically drops binder into the powder. The job box lowers and another layer of powder is then spread and binder is added. Over time, the part develops through the layering of powder and binder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGnjkoeDng ## Available 3DP ceramics printers: ![ExOne 3DP Binder Jetting technology for ceramics 3D printing](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/S-Max.png) ExOne offers a number of large size industrial systems which are able to process ceramic-based materials. The most common today is the S-Max range. | Model |  S-Max+ | | ----- | -------- | | Manufacturer |  ExOne | | Price (approx.) | $500,000+ | | Technology |  3DP (binder jetting) | | Materials |  Silica sand, ceramic beads | | Effective Build Volume |  1800 x 1000 x 600 | | Layer Thickness |  100 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](http://www.exone.com/Systems/Production-Printers/S-Max). ### Further reading on ExOne and 3DP: [• ExOne Reports 7.5% Revenue Growth in H1, Raises Full Year Guidance](https://www.voxelmatters.com//exone-reports-7-5-revenue-growth-h1-raises-full-year-guidance/) [• Ceramics, Breaking Through the Next 3D Printing Material Frontier / Part 1](https://www.voxelmatters.com//ceramics-am-material-frontier-part-1/) [• ExOne Accelerates Adoption of Binder Jet 3D Printing in North America](https://www.voxelmatters.com//exone-accelerates-adoption-binder-jet-3d-printing-north-american/) --- # 3D Bioplotter Technology Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/what-is-3d-bioplotter-technology/ # What is 3D Bioplotter Technology? The 3D Bioplotter System is a versatile rapid prototyping tool used mainly for processing a great variety of biomaterials for computer-aided tissue engineering (CATE), from 3D CAD models and patient CT data to the physical 3D scaffold with a designed and defined outer form and an open inner structure. Since it can extrude paste and gel materials, it has also been used for producing parts using ceramic paste materials, with up to 100 layer micron resolution. The main advantage of using extrusion systems is that they can use multiple materials in a single print. | Advantages | Disadvantages | | ---------- | ------------- | | | | | | | | | | ## How does 3D Bioplotter work? EnvisionTEC’s 3D Bioplotter system can be used to fabricate scaffolds using the widest range of materials of any singular rapid prototyping machine, from soft hydrogels over polymer melts up to hard ceramics and metals. These, however, have been mostly implemented at a research level and not for commercial and production applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukEQSroCvZ8&t=193s ## Available machines: The 3D Bioplotter is available in three models: the high-end Manufacturer Series, the Developer Series and the more cost-effective Starter Series. ![](https://www.voxelmatters.com//wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Manufacturer-3D-Bioplotter.jpg) | Model |  3D-Bioplotter Manufacturer Series | | ----- | ----------------------------------- | | Manufacturer |  EnvisionTEC | | Price | $150,000 | | Technology |  Pneumatic Extrusion | | Materials |  pastes, hydrogels, silicone, ceramics | | Effective Build Volume |  150 x 150 x 150 mm | | Layer Thickness |  100 μm | You can find more information and the specifications for the machine [here](https://envisiontec.com/3d-printers/3d-bioplotter/). ### Further reading on EnvisionTEC and the technology: [• Danish Researchers Implant Most Natural 3D Printed Bone Yet in Mouse](https://www.voxelmatters.com//danish-researchers-implant-natural-3d-printed-bone-yet-mouse/) [• EnvisionTEC to Unveil New 3D Bioplotter Line-up and Software at the 2016 World Biomaterials Congress](https://www.voxelmatters.com//envisiontec-unveil-new-3d-bioplotter-line-software-2016-world-biomaterials-congress/) • [EnvisionTEC Bioplotter Used at Northwestern to 3D Print with Lunar and Martian Soil](https://www.voxelmatters.com//envisiontec-bioplotter-used-northwestern-3d-print-lunar-martian-soil-colonization/) --- # Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Source: https://www.voxelmatters.com/additive-manufacturing/am-technologies/waam-wire-arc-additive-manufacturing/ Arc welding based additive manufacturing or [WAAM](https://waammat.com/about/waam) techniques are attracting interest from the manufacturing industry because of their potential to fabricate large metal components with low cost and short production lead time. This process exists alongside other high deposition rate metal AM technologies such as powder and wire based DED. While these use either laser or an electron beam as energy source to melt a metal powder or wire, WAAM technologies melt metal wire using an electric arc. A [recently published paper](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-5355-9_1) introduced wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) techniques, reviewed mechanical properties of additively manufactured metallic components, summarised the development in process planning, sensing and control of WAAM, and finally provided recommendations for future work. The research indicates that the mechanical properties of additively manufactured materials, such as titanium alloy, are comparable to cast or wrought material. It has also been found that twin-wire WAAM has the capability to fabricate intermetallic alloys and functional graded materials. The paper concluded that WAAM is a promising alternative to traditional subtractive manufacturing for fabricating large expensive metal components. On the basis of current trends, the future outlook will include automated process planning, monitoring, and control for WAAM process. Like EBAM and DED, WAAM technologies produce parts at near net shape which can then be CNC's for optimal surface finish and dimensional accuracy. TWI, one one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organizations, [explains](http://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/job-knowledge/arc-based-additive-manufacturing-137/) that the development of arc-based additive manufacturing (AM) is being driven by the need for increased manufacturing efficiency of engineering structures. Its ability to produce very near net shape preforms without the need for complex tooling, molds, dies or furnaces offers potential for significant cost and lead time reductions, increased material efficiency and improved component performance. ## Back to the basics First patented in 1920, electric arc-based AM is probably the oldest, outwardly simplest, but least talked about of the range of AM processes. Using welding wire as feedstock, the process has been used to manufacture round components and pressure vessels for decades, but not until quite recently has interest in AM in general, and arc-based AM in particular, increased. With a resolution of approximately 1mm and deposition rate between 1 and 10kg/hour (depending on arc source), the operating window of arc-based AM is between, and complementary to, accurate but slower laser-based systems and less accurate high-deposition-rate plasma and electron beam systems. **Arc-based AM equipment** There is not currently a specific commercial arc-based AM system available, but all that is required is a three-axis manipulator and an arc welding power source. The potential range of manipulators is vast, but most fall into one of two types: robotic or machine tool-based. Similarly, there are different types of power source available and to some extent the material in use will drive the arc deposition process selected. For example, titanium alloys are usually deposited with more stable TIG or plasma transferred arc, whilst most other materials are deposited with MIG/MAG equipment. The emerging range of low-heat-input MIG/MAG systems are proving particularly suitable for AM. Figure 1 shows one of the robotic systems used for arc-based AM at TWI; this is an industry standard robotic welding setup which is also used for AM projects. The adaptions for AM on this system include modification of the turntable for endless rotation, modified control software, increased thermal management and robust wear parts in the power source to cope with long arc-on durations. Machine tool-based systems into which the deposition equipment has been integrated have additional potential to allow the combination of AM and subtractive (cutting) (SM) processes in a layer-by-layer manner, allowing features to be created and finish machined that would not otherwise be possible. There are laser/powder-based combination AM/SM machines available; development of arc-based systems is underway and it is only a matter of time before a system is brought to market. **Materials and deposit properties** TWI goes on to explain that if a material is available as a welding wire, it can generally also be used to manufacture parts by arc-based AM. TWI has deposited materials including carbon and low alloy steels, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium alloys and aluminium alloys. For many of the materials, the deposit properties are similar to those expected from weld metal in a joint. The notable exceptions to this are precipitation strengthening aluminium alloys (Al-Mg) and titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V. Arc-based AM has significant potential for cost and lead time reduction for medium-to-large engineering components of medium complexity. Careful design for arc-based AM can enable partial topological optimization and careful selection of wire feedstock can make added material optimization and multi-material components possible. If AM is combined with a machining platform, it becomes possible to create some otherwise impossible shapes. Arc-based AM is not a net-shape or automated process at this time; the surface finish (waviness) usually means the part must be finish-machined, but the envelope of material to be removed can be as little as 1mm. Some operator skill is required for successful part build; until commercial AM software becomes available, the part model must be interpreted and the manufacturing process manually prepared. --- Generated from RankReady