additive manufacturing

US Navy Advances On-Demand Spares with 3D Printed Parts on Aircraft Carrier and Submarine

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US Navy aircraft carrier deck with 3D printed spare parts and 3D printers

In a notable development for on-demand spares and digital inventory management, US Navy shipbuilders have successfully installed 3D printed parts on both an aircraft carrier and a submarine. This milestone, reported by Business Insider on January 29, 2026, marks a practical validation of additive manufacturing’s potential to transform naval logistics and maintenance operations. What Happened … Read more

Distributed Manufacturing and Digital Inventory: The Next Frontier in 3D Printing Innovation

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Distributed manufacturing network with 3D printers and digital inventory data visualization

A recent article in the Gadsden Times highlights how top 3D printing service suppliers are driving innovation in global manufacturing, underscoring the growing role of distributed manufacturing and digital inventory management in transforming supply chains and production models. What Happened The article spotlights leading 3D printing service providers who are leveraging distributed manufacturing networks to … Read more

Distributed Manufacturing Revolution: How Top 3D Printing Suppliers Are Shaping Digital Inventory and On-Demand Production

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Futuristic distributed 3D printing manufacturing network with digital data connections

In a recent article by The Progress Index, a top 3D printing service supplier is spotlighted for driving innovation in global manufacturing through distributed manufacturing models. This development marks a significant step toward transforming traditional supply chains into agile, digitally connected networks that leverage 3D printing for digital inventory and on-demand production. What Happened The … Read more

Tomographic Printing Advances: High-Resolution Multimaterial 3D Biomedical Models from Volumetric Data

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High-resolution multimaterial biomedical 3D model created by tomographic volumetric printing

What Happened Recent developments in volumetric 3D printing, specifically tomographic printing, have enabled the creation of high-resolution, functionally graded, multimaterial biomedical models derived directly from tomographic data sets. This breakthrough was detailed in a study published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. in their 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing journal in May 2018. This work showcases … Read more

Volumetric 3D Printing: A Frontier Technology Emerging from MakerLabs

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Volumetric 3D printer creating a glowing complex object inside a resin vat

Recent developments at the MakerLab at Binghamton University highlight the growing interest in volumetric 3D printing, a cutting-edge additive manufacturing technique that promises to revolutionize how complex objects are fabricated. Unlike traditional layer-by-layer 3D printing methods, volumetric printing constructs entire three-dimensional objects simultaneously by projecting light patterns into a photosensitive resin, enabling rapid production speeds … Read more

Volumetric 3D Printing: Emerging Frontiers and Insights from Binghamton University’s MakerLab

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Volumetric 3D printing process creating a complex translucent object with light projections in a high-tech lab

Volumetric 3D printing is gaining attention as a transformative additive manufacturing technique, with recent developments showcased in academic settings such as the 3D Printing In the MakerLab | Libraries – Binghamton University. This article synthesizes the current state, importance, and future trajectory of volumetric 3D printing, a method distinct from traditional layer-by-layer processes. What Happened … Read more

Volumetric 3D Printing Accelerates U.S. Microfluidic Production via Intrepid Automation and Rapid Fluidics Partnership

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Volumetric 3D printing creating complex microfluidic devices in a lab setting

What Happened In a recent development highlighted by 3D Printing Industry, Intrepid Automation has partnered with Rapid Fluidics to enhance microfluidic production in the United States by integrating advanced 3D printing techniques. This collaboration is leveraging volumetric 3D printing—a cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology that creates complex three-dimensional structures in a single step—to address long-standing challenges … Read more

Swarm and Collaborative 3D Printing Revolutionize Print Farm Automation in Agriculture

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Collaborative 3D printers operating in an automated agricultural print farm

Recent developments in 3D printing and agriculture highlight the emerging role of swarm and collaborative printing technologies in automating print farms, particularly for agricultural applications. These advances are not only reshaping how additive manufacturing integrates with farming but also pushing the boundaries of print farm efficiency and scalability. What Happened A recent article by 3Dnatives … Read more

ELEGOO’s Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Highlights Emerging Trends in Smart Filament and Multicolor 3D Printing

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ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo multicolor 3D printer printing smart filament object

On January 26, 2026, ELEGOO announced the launch of its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, a family-friendly multicolor 3D printer designed to broaden accessibility in the additive manufacturing space (acrofan.com). What Happened ELEGOO, a notable manufacturer in the desktop 3D printing market, introduced the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, a multicolor 3D printer aimed at home users … Read more

ELEGOO’s Integrated Ecosystem at Formnext 2025 Signals Smart Filament Advancements in Consumer 3D Printing

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Consumer 3D printer printing with smart filament in a high-tech home workshop

What Happened At Formnext 2025, ELEGOO introduced a groundbreaking integrated end-to-end ecosystem aimed at enhancing consumer 3D printing capabilities, as reported by laotiantimes.com. While detailed technical specifications remain undisclosed, the ecosystem notably aligns with emerging trends in smart and bio-embedded materials, including smart filament technologies that respond dynamically to environmental stimuli. Why It Matters ELEGOO’s … Read more

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