Materials of Intent: What you need to know before choosing a material for 3D printed jewels
Gold, platinum, titanium or steel? Legor, Neoshapes and Incus explain what really drives metal choice in 3D printed jewelry.
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Over one year after the implementation of tariff measures, how have companies adjusted?
Protolabs, Velo3D and industrial examples shed light on how tariff measures are reshaping AM supply chains, reshoring and production decisions.
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The right moment in AM: When machine manufacturers should launch and AM users should invest
Solukon, HP and EOS discuss platform launches, modularity and the criteria AM users can consider before upgrading or replacing equipment.
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How is the industry tackling densification challenges in additively manufactured technical ceramics?
Experts from XJet, 3DCeram and Sinto discuss densification, sintering and qualification of AM ceramics for space and semiconductor applications.
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Xenia unveils a flexible carbon fiber filament for drones and robotics
Carbon fiber is often used to stiffen parts. Xenia Materials is using it to reinforce a flexible material instead.
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Carbon and Arkema expand 13-year partnership to advance 3D printed consumer products
Carbon and Arkema are deepening a 13-year collaboration focused on bringing advanced 3D printing to consumer markets. Here is how.
Sculpteo adds FDM 3D printing to its production portfolio
Sculpteo, a specialist in industrial 3D printing, is launching a new fused deposition modeling (FDM) manufacturing offer.
U.S. Army flight-tests a 3D printed heavy-fuel rotary engine on its VICTOR drone
DEVCOM ARL has flown a 3D printed, air-cooled heavy-fuel rotary engine on its VICTOR drone. Here’s what metal AM made possible
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CSEM and Almatech demonstrate a 3D printed, reusable shock absorber for space landers
CSEM and Almatech demonstrate a reusable, 3D printed NiTi shape memory alloy shock absorber under ESA's RESHAPE project.
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LEGO’s latest 3D printed element is a street piano that plays
LEGO's new Icons Venetian Neighborhood set includes a 3D printed street piano that plays a melody when you turn the flower bouquet…
Gannon University MakerSpace 3D prints trim and badging for a 1979 Chevrolet rebuild
Gannon University's MakerSpace is 3D printing custom trim and badging for Project REBORN #001, a 1979 Chevrolet K30
Two million parts a year: OECHSLER’s bold ambition for high-volume additive production
In 2026, OECHSLER expects to reach roughly two million individual components per year. How exactly? what does production economics look like?
3D ADEPT MAG · N° 52
September / October 2026
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Additive manufacturing for heat exchangers: Path to mainstream adoption?
PWR and Conflux Technology discuss manufacturing choices for heat exchangers.
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