The additive construction (AC) sector is currently bustling, though not every bit of activity necessarily means it’s thriving. Startups in the space are in the process of getting off the ground, meaning that some may fail to do so. Which new firms will succeed is yet to be determined, but one promising firm is based out of Canada and the Netherlands:...

About a decade ago, entrepreneur Graham Bredemeyer started Collider, a company that combined the best of 3D printing with injection molding. Now he runs CADChat, which hopes to make sharing and discussing CAD files more social. The young entrepreneur also talks about his time at Zverse, Shapeways, Adaxis, and Essentium. This episode of the 3DPOD provides...

After the success of its Nagoya leg last April, Manufacturing World Tokyo 2024, one of Asia’s premier manufacturing exhibitions, is gearing up for its second leg this year, returning to Tokyo from June 19-21, 2024, at the renowned Tokyo Big Sight. With over 2,100 exhibitors and an expected 72,000 visitors from around the world, this edition looks forward...

This week, Stratasys continues its advanced training and starts its Experience Stratasys tour across the United States. ASTM’s AMCOE continues its professional certificate course, and SPE is offering a workshop about choosing the right plastic material. ADDITIV Design World takes place, and Makelab will hold a party celebrating the opening of its new...

We’re starting with sustainability news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Stratasys has published its second ESG and Sustainability Report. Moving on, Electroninks opened a headquarters in the APAC region, and MIT researchers 3D printed important components for a point-of-care mass spectrometer. Finally, EK released a cool new accessory: a creator...

Velo3D‘s (NYSE: VLD) first quarter of 2024 shows signs of recovery after a challenging end to 2023. The company is reaping the benefits of its strategic realignment and cost-reduction efforts. By focusing on the defense and space markets—particularly defense—the company has strengthened its market position, increased customer purchases, and improved...