Additive Manufacturing Industry News
Northern Waves to open metal additive manufacturing facility in Spain
Northern Waves, a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of radiofrequency components and satellite antennas using metal additive manufacturing, is establishing a production facility in the Porceyo industrial…
6/2/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9825
Axtra3D opens expanded Vicenza facility as EU operations enter new phase
Axtra3D has relocated its European headquarters to a larger standalone facility in Vicenza, Italy, with an official opening scheduled for later this week. The new site measures 17,000 square feet…
6/2/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.979
Nordic countries form joint additive manufacturing alliance
Four Nordic countries have formed the Nordic Additive Manufacturing Alliance (NAMA), a cross-border initiative backed by Nordic Innovation that brings together leading AM organizations from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.…
6/2/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9135
Sandvik divests metal powder business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir
Sandvik has signed an agreement to sell its Additive Manufacturing business unit to Mimir, a global investment firm headquartered in Sweden. The unit, which sits within Sandvik’s Machining business area,…
6/1/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.6244
Nano Dimension Sells MarkForged to Stratasys
In a $42.5 million transaction, MarkForged’s continuous carbon fiber technology, materials and reseller network are to fill a gap in Stratasys’ composite material offerings.
6/1/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9826
Thought3D Enhances Filament Management with Drywise v1.5
Material reliability specialist Thought3D announces two updates to its Drywise filament drying system, engineered to eliminate key workflow bottlenecks.
5/29/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9825
Stratasys acquires Markforged from Nano Dimension for $42.5 million
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Markforged, Inc. from Nano Dimension (NASDAQ: NNDM) in an all-cash transaction valued at $42.5 million. The deal is expected to close…
5/27/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9721
Xometry appoints prominent AI figure Lukas Biewald to board
Xometry, Inc. has named co-founder and former CEO of Weights & Biases and current Senior Vice President of AI Initiatives at CoreWeave, Inc., Lukas Biewald to its board of directors.…
5/27/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9758
Colibrium Additive Manufacturing Solutions Enable Expedited Testing and Certification for Naval Aviation
Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, delivers metal alloy Material Process Combinations and M Line and M2 Series 5 3D printing systems under a Naval Air Systems Command contract. The aim: To expand the U.S. Navy’s capability to print airworthy parts at scale.
5/27/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9917
Airtech and Evergreen Additive sign exclusive supply agreement for maritime LFAM
Airtech Advanced Materials Group and Evergreen Additive entered into an exclusive supply agreement on May 20, targeting LFAM applications in the maritime and defense sectors. Under the deal, Airtech will…
5/25/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9657
3D Printed Battery Enables Early Detection of Machinery Faults
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) develops a solid oxide battery for the 3Dstore project that powers monitoring systems for predictive maintenance in harsh industrial environments.
5/25/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: -0.5005
XJet expands into UK and Ireland with eqops partnership
XJet, a pioneering metal and ceramic direct material jetting solution provider, has named eqops as its exclusive sales and support partner for the United Kingdom and Ireland. The appointment forms…
5/22/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9932
DyeMansion Powershot System Offers Compact Design for Smaller Volumes
DyeMansion GmbH introduces the compact Powershot system, targeting smaller production volumes and serving as a companion to HP's Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution.
5/22/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.923
CONTRAX Austin Expands Program and Industry Partnerships
The inaugural contract manufacturing event hosted by Gardner Business Media takes place June 24-25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Don’t miss it: Registration is open and free for qualified attendees.
5/20/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9747
Vallourec WAAM Rethinks High-Speed Train Subguards
Two metal 3D printed components made with wire arc AM are now in service. A process alternative: The additive parts replace composite components that were not repairable.
5/18/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9652
Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Platform Updates Improve Production Accessibility
Stratasys introduces new materials for FDM, PolyJet, P3 DLP and SLA technologies along with GrabCAD Print Pro software enhancements for faster, more accurate and scalable workflows.
5/15/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9823
AIM3D GmbH Brings Pellet 3D Printing to North America
Identifying a shift from FFF to reinforced and unreinforced pellets, AIM3D is establishing a U.S. application center with partner Schaeffler, backed by work with Ford Motor Co. and Fraunhofer USA Center Midwest. The impact: Ford sees material cost savings and accelerated time to market as potential outcomes from printing with pellets.
5/13/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9884
Endless Industries and BigRep bring continuous carbon fiber reinforcement to large-format 3D printing
Berlin-based deep-tech company Endless Industries has completed a two-year integration of its continuous fiber reinforcement technology into BigRep‘s large-format additive manufacturing platform, in what the companies have announced as the…
5/13/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9545
ViscoTec hosts fluid 3D printing event at Töging am Inn innovation center
Fluid systems specialist ViscoTec recently brought together users, developers, and academic representatives at its Customer and Innovation Center (CIC) in Töging am Inn, for a full-day event focused on additive…
5/13/2026
Source: Voxel Matters
Sentiment Score: 0.9936
Farsoon Metal AM Solution Enables Precision, Thermal Management
Farsoon introduces its latest Fine Laser Spot metal AM solution, supporting materials such as titanium and copper alloys.The impact: optimized internal geometry improves thermal performance for applications like automotive.
5/11/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9902
Compact Finishing Machine Enables High-Polished Surfaces on Additive Components
Mass Finishing Inc. unveiled the HZ-6 centrifugal barrel tumbler finishing machine at RAPID + TCT 2026, reducing labor costs and production times while freeing up floor space.
5/8/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9873
LightForce Orthodontics Metal Bracket Introduces Generative Customization for Individualized Orthodontic Treatment
LightForce Orthodontics launches the Lightbracket Metal — a patient-specific 3D printed metal bracket — expanding access to generative braces for 65% of patients who prefer metal options.
5/6/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9854
3D Systems Stereolithography System Boosts Production Throughput and Precision
3D Systems introduces the SLA 825 Dual stereolithography system and AddiTrak software platform, delivering larger build volumes, faster print speeds and enhanced fleet monitoring for additive manufacturing environments.
5/4/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9468
Raise3D SLS Sandblaster Enables Scalable Automated Post-Processing
Raise3D unveiled the B520 Sandblaster at Rapid + TCT 2026 in Boston alongside new SLS powders, expanding the company’s SLS 3D printing portfolio.
5/1/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.989
EOS Metal Powder Acquisition Expands Industrial Additive Manufacturing Capabilities
EOS acquires Metalpine GmbH, an Austrian producer of high-quality titanium powders. Part of the ecosystem: While Metalpine will operate independently, the move strengthens EOS’s ability to ensure material access as well as process parameters.
4/29/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9948
6K Additive Award Enables Conversion of Military Scrap into High-Value Powders
6K Additive Inc. has been awarded $1.95 million from Defense Logistics Agency to upcycle nickel, titanium, tungsten and niobium alloys for defense applications. National security bolster: The initiative aims to reduce U.S. dependance on foreign materials.
4/28/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9851
HP Introduces MJF1200 3D Printer Providing Multi Jet Fusion Technology in Compact Format
HP Inc. introduces the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, designed to bring industrial MJF technology into workspaces with a smaller footprint and simplified workflows.
4/27/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9979
BMF Introduces microArch S150 Series for High-Speed Micro-Precision Manufacturing
Boston Micro Fabrication introduces the microArch S150 Series photopolymerization printers, providing 25-micron resolution and intuitive operation for applications in microfluidics, fiber optics and biomedical devices.
4/22/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9923
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4/20/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9552
AM Solutions Postprocessing System Provides Automated Surface Finishing for 3D Printed Parts
AM Solutions, a brand of the Rösler Group, launches its compact M1 system for smoothing, grinding, polishing and deburring of metal and polymer components.
4/13/2026
Source: Additive Manufacturing Media
Sentiment Score: 0.9697
ICON, a pioneer in the 3D printing of homes, raises $56M led by Norwest, Tiger Global
ICON, which builds homes using 3D printing, has closed on $56 million in Series C funding co-led by Norwest Venture Partners and Tiger Global, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch exclusively.
2/14/2025
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.6697
ICON, a builder of 3D-printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff
ICON Technologies Inc., which builds homes using 3D printing, is laying off 114 people, according to a WARN letter filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
1/10/2025
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.594
Backed by a16z and NEA, Backflip raises $30M Series A to turn text into AI-generated designs
What if it were as easy to generate a usable 3D design as prompting ChatGPT? That’s the mission of Backflip, a startup founded by 3D printing veterans that’s just scored $30 million from Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates, and a host of other big names in tech.
12/19/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.976
Ex-SpaceX engineers land $14M to scale new method for 3D printing metal
3D printing objects using metal is a well-established technique, but it tends to be too complex, expensive, or imprecise to match traditional methods at scale. Armed with $14 million from Nvidia and Boeing, Freeform aims to change that by building a new metal additive printing process that it says changes the game — and yes, there’s an AI angle, too.
10/22/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9961
Ursa Major nabs $12.5M from US Navy, DoD for 3D-printed rocket motors
Ursa Major, a startup that produces rocket motors through 3D printing, announced today that it received a $12.5 million contract from the Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) and the U.S. Navy to develop new solid-fuel rocket engines. The company, which has raised $274 million according to PitchBook, will match the funding, bringing the money allocated for the effort to $25 million.
9/17/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9674
3D printing stalwart Formlabs confirms ‘small number’ of layoffs
Formlabs on Thursday confirmed that it has laid off a “small number” of employees, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The 3D printing firm says the figure amounts to less than 40 of a total headcount of just under 750 employees.
8/15/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.7003
Rosotics wants to manufacture massive orbital shipyards using 3D printing
Mesa, Arizona-based Rosotics has kept a low profile. From the startup’s website, one would think they are solely focused on selling large metal 3D printers to aerospace and defense customers.
7/23/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.8813
Fluent Metal takes a stab at the metal 3D printing market
To say that it’s rocky out in the metal 3D printing world may be a bit of an understatement. Almost a decade ago, Desktop Metal was one of the early darlings in accessible 3D printing in metal. The company raised almost half a billion in VC funding. Since then, the company has had a hell of a journey. Last year, Stratasys tried to merge with Desktop Metal in a $1.8 billion deal, but the deal fell through, and these days, Desktop Metal is worth less than $210 million.
3/14/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9971
Daedalus, which is building precision-manufacturing factories powered by AI, raises $21M
A fledgling startup founded by one of OpenAI’s first engineering hires is looking to “redefine manufacturing,” with AI-powered factories for creating bespoke precision parts.
2/8/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9935
Researchers showcase a speedy new approach to printing metal
Metal 3D printing is already a multi-billion-dollar global industry. The additive manufacturing approach is poised to disrupt many facets of construction and will only continue to grow for the foreseeable future. The technology isn’t homogenous, however. Much like plastic printing, there are several different approaches, each with their own pluses and minuses.
1/25/2024
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9257
Mighty Buildings raises $52M to build 3D-printed prefab homes
Mighty Buildings, a startup building tech for prefabricated, ostensibly environmentally-friendly homes, today announced that it raised $52 million in a funding round co-led by Waed Ventures and Bold Capital with participation by Khosla Ventures.
9/12/2023
Source: TechCrunch
Sentiment Score: 0.9481