Supply Chain / #243 SecurePrint3D founder Ranjith Gopalakrishnan on building the infrastructure for distributed AM SecurePrint3D was founded last year and is leveraging a patented hardware-enforced print authorisation technology. By Sam Davies / 30 Mar 2026
Metals / Sintavia validates lightweight 3D printed heat exchanger in two weeks with NVIDIA GPUs "Because we operate in a fully digital environment, we are always looking at faster and more efficient solutions to reduce span time at each step." By Laura Griffiths / 18 Mar 2026
Artificial Intelligence & Automation / Aibuild's first AI operating software 'bridges gap between creative intent and engineering data' "It is the operating system layer that manufacturing has lacked until now." By Laura Griffiths / 17 Mar 2026
Features / Members-only / Application spotlight: Lead time of automotive upright reduced from 4 days to 4 hours with metal additive manufacturing Cognitive Design Systems software provided a clearer view of the cost implications of using AM. By Sam Davies / 13 Mar 2026
Artificial Intelligence & Automation / How additive manufacturing can realise the promise of AI at production scale Tyler Bouchard and Tyler Modelski explore the fundamental changes needed to scale industrial artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing. By TCT Team / 12 Mar 2026
Software & Simulation / Addiguru enters & expands several partnerships to advance adoption of in-situ monitoring technology Renishaw, Apex Additive, MTC, LISI Aerospace & the University of Bolton are all working with Addiguru. By Sam Davies / 11 Mar 2026
Software & Simulation / 3D People deploys AMIS Runtime in London production facility The AM service provider aims to deliver faster turnaround times and higher consistency. By Sam Davies / 3 Mar 2026
Software & Simulation / Melotte implements data-capturing system to support semiconductor component production with Additive Center & amsight It represents a shift from ‘reactive, inspection-based quality control’ to ‘proactive, data-driven quality assurance' according to the partners. By Sam Davies / 25 Feb 2026
Service Providers / Protolabs launches AI-powered ProDesk capability to provide real-time quoting and DFM analysis ProDesk will serve clients requiring injection moulding, CNC machining and 3D printing services. By Sam Davies / 19 Feb 2026
Software & Simulation / AMIS introduces AMIS Runtime to eliminate repetitive build preparation tasks AMIS says that operations become more consistent, configurable and repeatable across SLS, MJF, Binder and Material Jetting systems. By Sam Davies / 16 Feb 2026
Defence & Security / ASTRO America & Florida State University InSPIRE launch second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge The challenge will focus on distortion prediction & compensation in laser powder bed fusion with Inconel 718. By TCT Team / 5 Feb 2026
Software & Simulation / #239 NexusAM CTO Sebastian Larsen on enabling 'better functionality & economics' with in-situ monitoring NexusAM is in the process of developing an AI-powered in-situ monitoring capability for metal additive manufacturing. By Sam Davies / 2 Feb 2026