A range of parts that were 3D printed using Shapeways’ existing online platform. Image via Shapeways.

The resilience of service platforms in an increasingly consolidated AM ecosystem.

During a recent networking event, a group of investors argued that, outside the AM sector, OEMs that sell equipment and offer on-demand or contract...
3D printed parts produced by VulcanForms

VulcanForms secures $220 million to scale its digital metal manufacturing platform

VulcanForms, the developer of digital metal manufacturing platforms, recently closed an oversubscribed $220 million financing round led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, with participation...

Nordic Alpha Partners makes a mid-double-digit million-euro bet on Additive Drives

Remember Additive Drives? the German manufacturer of high-performance 3D-printed electric motor technology. Well, the company just welcomed Nordic Alpha Partners as a key investor....
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The maritime industrial base steals the spotlight at AMS 2026

Last year, 3D ADEPT Media closely tracked how additive manufacturing was moving from pilot projects to operational reality in the maritime industry. From naval...
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Sheffield Forgemasters debuts in AM with a large-scale hybrid 3D Printer

Acknowledged for its heavy engineering and steel casting/forging expertise, Sheffield Forgemasters recently debuted in the additive manufacturing industry with the installation of a hybrid...
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News Round-Up: EOS, Roboze, and SWISSto12

This edition of the news round-up highlights recent expansions in North America and new funding secured across the aerospace and defense sectors. Together, these...
Rendering of Hadrian's Announced Facility in Mesa, AZ.

Hadrian opens additive manufacturing division

Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, launches Hadrian Additive, a division that aims to deliver scalable, production-ready additive manufacturing capacity...
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AGF Defcom to produce 3D printed suppressors using upcycled metal powders

AGF Defcom, a company specializing in firearm manufacturing, including a turn-key barrel operation, acessories and everything in between, relies on metal 3D printing to produce...

Hartwig, Inc. shuts down its additive manufacturing business

Hartwig, Inc., a long-established machine tool distributor, ended its additive manufacturing (AM) business at the end of 2025. The information was recently shared on...
AlSi10Mg parts, printed on the NXG XII 600 system, depowdered in the SFM-AT1000-S by Solukon

News Round-Up: Lithoz, Xjet, and Solukon

This edition of news round-up covers the latest equipment acquisitions and partnerships. It highlights the growing demand for ceramic and metal 3D printing in...