What Happened RLP’s Levity 3D printer has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the realm of non-planar 3D printing by challenging conventional gravitational constraints. As reported by VoxelMatters on June 18, 2025, this printer breaks the traditional “law of gravity” by enabling printing in orientations and geometries previously considered impossible or impractical. Why It Matters … Read more
What Happened In a significant stride for metal additive manufacturing, MDF and Lincoln Electric have partnered to innovate robotic arm 3D printing technologies. This collaboration aims to push the boundaries of metal manufacturing by leveraging advanced robotic arms to enable more flexible, non-planar, and multi-axis 3D printing processes. The partnership was recently highlighted in a … Read more
What Happened Recent developments in 5-axis 3D printing technology have brought significant improvements in fine and fast metal additive manufacturing, addressing key industrial challenges. A detailed feature published in Photonics Spectra (May 2024) highlights how these advancements are enabling manufacturers to produce metal parts with enhanced precision and speed by leveraging multi-axis motion capabilities beyond … Read more
What Happened Virginia Tech researchers have developed a novel robotic multi-directional 3D printing technique designed to produce stronger composite materials by enabling multi-axis deposition. This advancement, recently detailed by 3D Printing Industry, leverages robotic arms to move beyond traditional planar layering. By printing composites along multiple directions and angles, the process significantly enhances mechanical strength … Read more
What Happened? Virginia Tech recently announced new research initiatives funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) aimed at advancing manufacturing technologies, including the development of smarter and stronger 3D printing methods. Among these efforts, a notable focus is on robotic arm 3D printing that utilizes non-planar and multi-axis deposition techniques. This approach promises to overcome … Read more
What Happened Recent discussions on 3D printing scalability, as highlighted in Quality Magazine, emphasize the growing role of robotic arm 3D printing technologies. These systems enable non-planar and multi-axis additive manufacturing processes that transcend the traditional layer-by-layer constraints, offering new pathways to scalable production beyond prototyping. Why It Matters Traditional 3D printing methods typically build … Read more
What Happened Robotic arm 3D printing has surged into prominence across diverse sectors, ranging from construction to aerospace. According to a recent article by All3DP, this technology is now nearly ubiquitous, employed in printing everything from entire houses to rocket components. This marks a significant evolution in additive manufacturing, leveraging the flexibility and dexterity of … Read more
What Happened Vision Miner has unveiled its latest innovation, the 22 IDEX V4 3D printer, which integrates advanced independent dual extrusion (IDEX) technology with multi-axis capabilities to deliver exceptional high-temperature performance and production-grade reliability. This development is a notable stride in the realm of 5-axis 3D printing, enabling complex geometries and enhanced material properties for … Read more
What Happened Aibuild has announced an expansion of its partnership with Generative Machine to accelerate the development of 5-axis desktop additive manufacturing technology. Reported by 3D Printing Industry on October 28, 2025, this collaboration aims to bring advanced multi-axis additive manufacturing capabilities to desktop platforms, a space traditionally limited to planar, single-axis extrusion. Why It … Read more
What Happened In a notable development within the additive manufacturing (AM) landscape, Aibuild and Generative Machine Company have announced a partnership to develop 5-axis additive manufacturing technology, as reported by develop3d on October 21, 2025. This collaboration aims to push the boundaries of non-planar and multi-axis 3D printing by integrating advanced robotics and generative design … Read more