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...
U.S. Marine Corps unveils its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
As part of the Department of War’s plan to field 300,000 one-way attack drones by 2028, 2nd Marine Logistics Group has unveiled the Marine...
lululemon transforms its stores with Aectual’s 3D-printed ceilings and storefronts
The clothing brand lululemon is currently rolling out 3D-printed ceilings and storefront systems for its stores across the world.
To do so, the brand’s global...
Managing third-party risks when sharing production data in additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) depends on collaboration. Design teams, materials suppliers, machine vendors, software providers and external service bureaus often need access to the same...
Underwater 3D printing could transform on-site maritime construction and the repair of critical infrastructure.
In May 2025, the team was awarded a one-year, $1.4 million grant that is contingent on meeting certain benchmarks, with five other teams competing...
Nivalon Medical relies on AI and ceramic 3D printing to produce a spinal implant
First-in-human procedures are planned for 2026, including Nivalon's Co-Founder and CEO, Todd Hodrinsky.
Solutions designed to fix your own problems first carry higher stakes, and...
How Spherene V3 turns geometry into a tool for smarter flow and heat management
Remember Spherene, the Swiss company operating at the intersection of software design and material development? The company behind the patented Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces...
Surface finish in medical 3D printing applications: Impact on device efficacy
Surface finish is one of those final steps in the Additive Manufacturing workflow that affects part performance, especially in critical fields like medicine. The...
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...
Xenia Materials brings its 3D printing material expertise to an autonomous drone project
Material producer Xenia Materials recently supported the development of O.L.I.V.I.A. (Optimized Lightweight Intelligent Vehicle for Immediate Assistance), an autonomous drone designed to compete in...