Satellite Applications Catapult, leading the Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) In-orbit Manufacturing Accelerator (IMA), has included two 3D printing companies, Photocentric and Deployables Cube…
Incus project shows promise for 3D printing metal parts on the moon
Austrian engineering firm and OEM Incus has completed its joint 18-month project that explores the possibilities of 3D printing and zero-waste workflow in the lunar environment. This project was a tea…
ValCUN opens pre-orders for Minerva 3D printer at RAPID-TCT 2023
Belgium-based metal 3D printer developer ValCUN has announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its upcoming Minerva 3D printer at RAPID-TCT 2023. ValCUN has developed Molten Metal Depositio…
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: Carbon, Nexa3D, Essentium, Renishaw, 3D Systems, and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector. Today’s edition feature…
Qualified3D and MetShape collaborate with young minds for a microgravity experiment
Michigan-based additive manufacturing services provider Qualified3D and German additive manufacturing service provider MetShape have assisted students from International Space Station (ISS) Lab at San…
Directed Energy Deposition focus of AddUp and MT Aerospace deal
French metal additive manufacturing company AddUp and German aerospace company MT Aerospace have extended their partnership on Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology. The extension of this partne…
3D Printing Industry Review of the Year: June 2022
Interested in reading more about the year’s biggest 3D printing news? You can access our full 3D Printing Industry Review of the Year series here. With tensions between Russia, China, and the West con…
Orbex raises another $46.4M ahead of first Prime rocket launch in the UK
British aerospace firm Orbex has announced the closure of a $46.4 million Series C funding round. Orbex’s Prime rocket, which is powered by a 3D printed engine, is set to become the first launch…
ETH Zurich uses 3D printing to build unique ‘hopping’ space robot for exploring asteroids
Researchers at ETH Zurich have utilized 3D printing to build a robot designed for ‘bouncing’ from asteroid-to-asteroid in outer space. Developed alongside colleagues at ZHAW, ETH Zurich’s SpaceH…
US bans exports by firms that leaked sensitive technology to Chinese 3D printing manufacturers
The US Department of Commerce has suspended the export licenses of three firms after they allegedly leaked confidential defense data to 3D printing service providers in China. Rapid Cut, Quicksi…