3D Printing Industry News – Elementum 3D

Purposeful porosity: A peek into PermiAM technology

educyber — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:12:53 +0000

Read the February 2026 issue of the Momentum Newsletter to learn more about the PeriAM technology.

PermiAM is a patented technology for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing (AM) which enables printing of porous material with controllable permeability together with fully dense material.

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How Metal Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping the Future of Aerospace and Defense Engineering

edusupport@educyber.com — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:42:03 +0000

Metal additive manufacturing is moving from prototypes to production in aerospace and defense. New testing methods and real flight data are finally giving engineers the confidence to certify these parts for critical applications.

3D Printing Companies Win Big in LIFT’s Advanced Materials Challenge

educyber — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:45:10 +0000

Last year, Detroit’s LIFT, the Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) that specializes in lightweighting, announced the Advanced Materials Challenge (AMC) Program, a project call seeking advanced materials solutions for components relevant to the Department of War (DoW) objectives and utilizing automation tools in the design process. LIFT has just announced three winners of the project call, and additive manufacturing (AM) is central to all three projects, aligning with the goals of the Advanced Metallic Production and Processing (AMPP) Center that the organization opened earlier this year.

How 3D printing is revolutionizing supercar manufacturing

educyber — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:36:40 +0000

On the bustling streets of Maranello, whispers surrounded the unveiling of Ferrari’s F80—a machine that didn’t just push the boundaries of speed, but redefined what supercars could be in the era of digital fabrication. Across the globe, titans like Bugatti, McLaren, Koenigsegg, and Porsche quietly observed, each chasing the same elusive goal: unmatched performance fused with peerless engineering. Now, thanks to 3D printing technologies, the rules of supercar manufacturing are being rewritten before our eyes. Click to read the full article

3D printing shakes up the space industry

edusupport@educyber.com — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:14:24 +0000

Several companies have tapped into the domestic space industry with an additive manufacturing process to save money and time.
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Bringing an AI boost to additive manufacturing

edusupport@educyber.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:14:46 +0000

The technology can make it easier for companies to use 3D printing and enhance the design process.

The global additive manufacturing industry was valued at over $20 billion in 2023.

Additive manufacturing is slated to grow rapidly as companies use AI to experiment with designs, make the production process more efficient, increase accuracy and streamline supply chains. From initial design and simulation to real-time quality control, AI is boosting productivity and profitability, fueling innovation and addressing critical skills shortages in the manufacturing sector.
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Spec Wars, Supply Chain and Scrap Heaps: The Real Challenges in Additive Manufacturing: AMUG Conference 2025

edusupport@educyber.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:08:18 +0000

As additive manufacturing scales beyond prototyping into sustained production, the metal powder segment is confronting a new wave of pressures—technical, logistical, and geopolitical. At the 2025 AMUG Conference, an industry panel featuring executives from Elementum 3D, Amaero, Equispheres, IperionX, and America Makes, leaders identified the challenges in aligning supply chains with rapidly shifting demand, tightening U.S. sourcing regulations, and the fragmented nature of specifications and data ownership. From qualification hurdles to overlooked issues, the conversation shows an industry ready for an inflection point but still grappling with legacy systems and immature infrastructure.
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3D Printing News Digest – May 2024 3D Printing Industry Review: Key Updates and Breakthroughs

educyber — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:33:01 +0000

May 2024 highlighted significant progress across the additive manufacturing sector, particularly in defense applications and advanced research.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) focused on modernizing supply chains and enhancing weapon development through partnerships with AML3D, 3YOURMIND, and Aerojet Rocketdyne. Battlefield-ready 3D printing systems saw increased adoption, while research breakthroughs in materials like tungsten and the GRX-810 superalloy expanded possibilities in clean energy and aerospace applications.
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3D Printing Industry Awards 2024 – Vote Now

educyber — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:27:03 +0000

Voting is now open in the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards.

This wide-ranging survey of the 3D printing ecosystem is encouraging as a barometer. Nominations from the public and the expert committee were very strong this year. Leading indicators, such as the number of start-ups and nominations received in related categories, such as innovation, exceeded previous years.

The 3DPI Awards, established in 2016, are highly regarded due to their rigorous evaluation processes, industry expertise, and ability to spotlight emerging technology and trends. Read more >>

NASA Additive Manufacturing Project Shapes Future for Agency, Industry Rocket Makers

educyber — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:36:26 +0000

The widespread commercial adoption of additive manufacturing technologies, commonly known as 3D printing, is no surprise to design engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama whose research created stronger, lighter weight materials and new manufacturing processes to make rocket parts.

NASA’s RAMPT (Rapid Analysis and Manufacturing Propulsion Technology) project is on the cutting-edge of additive manufacturing – helping the agency and industry produce new alloys and additively manufactured parts, commonly referred to as 3D printing, according to Paul Gradl, the project’s co-principal investigator at NASA Marshall.