Friday, January 23, 2026

Researchers advance manufacturing of 3D-printed bone implants

UNSW Canberra researchers have developed a new 3D-printed bone implant that could transform the manufacturing of personalised medical devices and improve treatment for fractures and bone injuries. 

MIT tool brings durability to AI-designed 3D printing

MIT researchers have developed a new AI system that allows people to create personalised 3D-printed objects that are both unique and durable.

Research: Low-cost 3D printing set to boost manufacturing, market to hit $6.1B by 2034

The global manufacturing sector is poised for significant expansion in polymer extrusion 3D printing, according to a new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). 

Velo3D, US Army sign deal to develop 3D-printed parts for military supply chains

Velo3D has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the US Army’s DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center to develop and qualify additively manufactured metal parts aimed at addressing supply chain challenges affecting ground combat vehicles and other military systems.

Additive manufacturing by 3D People used in maritime sustainability project

Manufacturing expertise from London-based additive manufacturer 3D People has been used to produce a critical component for a maritime efficiency system trialled on a liquefied natural gas carrier.

Duke launches $3.2M NIH study using 3D-printed lung model

Duke School of Medicine has announced the launch of a four-year, USD 3.2 million research effort aimed at developing and using a 3D-printed living lung model to better understand how influenza interacts with bacteria in the human respiratory system.

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