APWORKS has pioneered metal additive manufacturing since 2013, most famously with the Light Rider – the world’s first 3‑D‑printed motorcycle. The electric bike showcases the lightweight design, superior performance, and complex geometries possible with AM. Founded as an Airbus spin‑off, APWORKS now

Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and digital transformation are often cited as the next frontier in manufacturing, yet many firms still lack a clear grasp of what they entail. In this article we break down the core technologies powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution and sh

Large-scale 3D printing is slowly coming to the fore as a cost-effective and flexible solution for manufacturing large parts and components. That said, with the majority of the 3D printers currently available having been developed for smaller par

From design to workflow management, software is playing an increasingly critical role in additive manufacturing. Autodesk, one of the leading players within the software landscape, is a billion-dollar corporation that develops software for a wide

Industrial 3D printing has become a headline‑grabbing sector, drawing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding over the past year. In Q1 2019 alone, the industry secured notable deals: Desktop Metal raised $160 million, Markforged $82 million, and 3D Hubs $18 million. As the additive manufacturin

Avi Reichental has an impressive resume, having served as the former president and CEO of 3D Systems for well over a decade. In 2015, Reichental founded venture and advisory firm, XponentialWorks.   XponentialWorks works with companies ac

Workflow management may seem mundane, but for a 3D printing service bureau it can unlock significant scalability and time savings. By automating day‑to‑day tasks and synchronising data across systems, workflow software turns manual processes into efficient, repeatable operations. 1. You’re spending

With more than two decades of experience, FIT Additive Manufacturing Group is a leading provider of rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing services. Based in Germany, FIT serves automotive, medical, and machinery customers. Its Lupburg plant houses the world’s largest aluminium AM facility,

RIZE is a 3D printer manufacturer on a mission to make industrial 3D printing inclusive, sustainable and scalable. Founded in 2014 in Boston, the company pioneered its proprietary Augmented Deposition (APD) technology, enabling the creation of high‑quality, digitally enhanced printed parts. In thi

Check out the second part of our interview with Scott Dunham here. With the additive manufacturing (AM) industry accelerating at breakneck speed, access to the latest data and insights is essential. SmarTech Analysis is a premier research firm delivering market analysis and forecasts that serve ev

This is Part 2 of our two‑part interview with Scott Dunham. Check out the first part here. Metal 3D printing has been a hot topic in recent years, with many companies entering the space. How much more growth will the market see in the future? When we look at the metal additive manufacturing (AM) ec

3D printing has transitioned from a niche prototyping method to a mainstream manufacturing platform, reshaping production across industries.   Despite its rapid adoption, many misconceptions persist. In this article, we examine the most widespread myths about additive manufacturing and provide

MELD Manufacturing Corporation is pioneering a breakthrough in metal additive manufacturing—printing metal parts without melting. Developed over a decade with Aeroprobe and spun out in 2018, MELD’s large‑scale B8 machine entered the market in April 2018, using a solid‑state process based on fricti

For most manufacturers, the goal of high‑volume metal 3D printing is a benchmark of success. 3DEO, founded in 2016, asserts that its patented Intelligent Layering technology has made that benchmark a reality. Leveraging its additive process, the Los Angeles‑based firm delivers high‑volume, repeata

Additive manufacturing (AM) excels at producing highly complex, lightweight structures that traditional methods cannot achieve. Coupled with advanced design tools—especially topology optimisation—AM unlocks unprecedented performance gains. Industries from aerospace to motorsports rely on weight red

Adopting additive manufacturing (AM) can transform your production line, but execution matters. Below are five expert‑backed strategies to ensure a scalable, high‑quality AM rollout. According to a recent Jabil survey, over 55% of companies now use 3D printing to produce at least 25% of their func

FDM 3D Printing: ASA, PETG, and PC Filaments Compared Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), widely known as FDM, continues to dominate the 3D printing landscape due to its affordability and versatility. The key to unlocking its full potential lies in selecting the right filament. This guide examines th

Metal 3D printing presents unique challenges—thermal distortion, residual stresses, cracking, and warping—all of which can derail a build. Simulation software is essential for predicting and mitigating these risks before a part ever leaves the printer. By simulating both the part and the printing p

Metal 3D printing has moved from a niche prototyping tool to a viable production technology in the past decade. It is now employed across medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors, driving a shift toward high‑volume, cost‑effective manufacturing. To understand where we stand, let’s trace the key m

Industrial 3D printing is moving at breakneck speed, but the challenge remains: how to deliver parts that meet injection‑moulding tolerances in a fraction of the time. Nexa3D answers that question with its proprietary Lubricant Sublayer Photo‑curing (LSPc) technology. During a recent interview, Ch