3D Printing Industry

3D Printing Industry (3DPI) is an international media organization focused on delivering valuable information for anyone interested in 3D printing and 3D scanning. These sectors are expanding quickly and are becoming increasingly important in both industrial and consumer markets. 3D printing and 3D scanning are essential as we move into a DigiCal world, where the physical and digital realms converge. The goal of 3DPI is to provide news and produce original content about the most recent advancements in 3D printing and 3D scanning. We aim to keep our extensive and growing audience informed about technological innovations, new applications, and insights from industry experts.

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3D Printed Aeroscreen Saves Driver’s Life in High-Speed INDYCAR Crash

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

A 3D printed safety device has helped save the life of an NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver. Josef Newgarden was involved in a high-speed collision with Louis Foster during the recent Bommarito Automotive Group 500 race at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison Illinois. Newgarden, a two-time INDYCAR SERIES champion, collided with Foster on lap 131, sending his No. 2 Chevrolet airborne. The Team Penske driver landed upside down, before skidding along the tarmac in a shower of sparks.
[INTERVIEW] Why 3D Printing is Poised to Accelerate U.S. Navy Shipbuilding

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

Over the past 30 years, the once-dominant U.S. Navy has steadily fallen behind the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in size and production capacity. In response, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is helping lead efforts to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding through additive manufacturing.
NASA’s Gabriel Demeneghi on Additive Manufacturing’s Limits, Failures, and Open Data

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Michael Petch

A recent social media post caught my eye, something that could be described as the antithesis of LinkedIn. Instead of the typical self-congratulatory product launch or inflated performance claims, it was a blunt video clip of a combustion chamber tearing apart under pressure. During hot-fire testing, an additively manufactured GRCop-42 combustion chamber failed and with it, offered a powerful failure analysis case study in the unforgiving physics of propulsion hardware.
Why Did 3D Systems’ Stock Price Surge 15%?

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

U.S. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced plans to issue $92 million in new convertible notes, which will mature in 2030. The company has negotiated private subscription agreements with qualified institutional buyers for the offering. 3D Systems expects to finalize the sale of the new notes on June 23rd, 2025, pending standard closing conditions. The notes will accrue 5.875% interest per year, paid in two instalments on June 15 and December 15, starting this December.
Strategic Signals from 3D Print Lyon: Consolidation, China, and AM’s Next Phase

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Michael Petch

At this year’s 3D Print Lyon, I participated in a panel discussion on consolidation, maturing customer demand, and material innovation. Joining me on the global trends panel were Cecile Laverriere, EOS Applications Engineer, Terry Wohlers, Distinguished Fellow of Advanced Manufacturing at ASTM, and Tuan Tranpham, President of AMER & APAC at Anisoprint.
[INTERVIEW] 3D Printing Aerospace’s “Unsung Hero” Applications at Materialise HQ

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

During a recent tour of Materialise’s global headquarters in Leuven, I was given a rare glimpse into the company’s aerospace 3D printing operations. The Belgian software firm runs a contract manufacturing service that supplies fully certified components for the aerospace and aviation industries. Leveraging a fleet of FDM and SLS machines, the company produces a wide range of flight-ready polymer parts.
New £250M UK Aerospace Investment at the Paris Air Show

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

On the first day of the 2025 Paris Air Show, the UK Government announced a £250 million investment to support sustainable aerospace initiatives. The new funding includes £48.5 million for additive manufacturing projects led by Airbus and GKN Aerospace. £38 million has been designated to support the Airbus-led Digitally Enabled Competitive and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (DecSAM) project.
Ursa Major Receives $32.9M in New Deal With Stratolaunch

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

Colorado-based rocket manufacturer Ursa Major has received $32.9 million from U.S flight test company Stratolaunch. The multi-year contract will see Ursa Major develop and deliver 16 of its hypersonic Hadley H13 engines, following a series of successful flight collaborations between the two firms. Join AM defense experts on July 10th at Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space & Defense. Spaces are limited for this free online event. Register now.
Etsy’s New 3D Printing Rules: Original Designs Only

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones

Etsy has introduced new rules that restrict how vendors sell 3D printed goods. In an update to its ‘Creativity Standards’, items produced using “computerised tools,” like 3D printers, laser cutters, or Cricut machines, must now be “produced based on a seller’s original design.” This marks a significant shift for the popular online marketplace, which published its Creativity Standards framework in July 2024.
UltiMaker Eyes 30% of Revenue from Defense as Demand for Deployable 3D Printers Grows

1 week ago | 3dprintingindustry.com | Michael Petch

UltiMaker is increasingly aligning its strategy toward the defense sector, identifying field-ready FDM systems, open materials platforms, and NATO-compliant data security as key differentiators. Andy Middleton, SVP for EMEA and global marketing, confirmed the company’s trajectory in a discussion with 3D Printing Industry, noting that geopolitical instability and aging military infrastructure have accelerated interest in additive manufacturing across NATO member states.