Additive manufacturing

03.06.2025 • News

A laser that can “see” and “think”

Machine learning makes laser processes more precise, more cost-effective and more efficient.

19.05.2025 • News

Rapid.Tech 3D: “The right visitors are coming”

The 21st edition of the annual conference trade fair scores with high quality and a new level of networking.

11.04.2025 • News

Additive manufacturing industry optimistic despite challenges

VDMA spring survey: companies expect further growth, investments pick up speed again.

03.04.2025 • News

Aconity3D and AMsight announce strategic cooperation

The companies’ partnership enables the systems provider’s users to streamline data management, optimize production, and enhance quality control.

24.03.2025 • News

Sodick acquires majority stake in Prima Additive

Prima Industrie has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialized 3D-printing subsidiary to Sodick.

06.02.2025 • News

World’s first fully-3D printed microscope

Optical microscope for low-cost histological imaging can be manufactured within three hours.

04.02.2025 • News

3D printing of precise headlight lenses

New study shows that 3D printing achieves precision and quality while reducing costs and production speeds.

20.01.2025 • News

Innomotics supplies power solution for green hydrogen research in the USA

National Renewable Energy Laboratory orders rectifiers

14.01.2025 • News

Printing droplet laser displays

A new method for rapidly creating laser light sources in large quantities.

07.01.2025 • News

3D-printed device generates vortex beams

With integrated gain-filtering, the new generator could boost 5G/6G networks and enhance data transmission.

02.12.2024 • News

Formnext 2024 showcases new approaches to more sustainable, effective, and flexible production

With numerous groundbreaking world premieres and innovations, the exhibition provided crucial momentum for the future evolution of industrial production.

18.11.2024 • News

AM industry confident in a tense economic situation

Increasing reluctance to invest despite expected growth within the industry.

11.11.2024 • News

Modular system for optical imaging from the 3D printer

Modern microscopy and spectroscopy methods for as many users as possible.

15.10.2024 • News

3D printing of tungsten parts for nuclear reactors

$1 million DOE-grant to study additive manufacturing to create shields and components for extreme conditions.

19.09.2024 • News

EOS cooperates with nLight

nLight to supply EOS with AFX programmable beam shaping lasers, and collaborate on technologies for light engine optimization.

13.09.2024 • News

Light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires

Possible applications in optical communication, sensing, and imaging, where the directionality of the emissions is crucial.

03.09.2024 • News

PhotonicsViews issue 4/2024 is out!

Submit now and book ads for issue 5/2024 (November / December / January) and pitch your topic for issue 1/2025 (February / March / April) or our digital special issue on automotive applications.

02.08.2024 • News

Ultrastrong aluminum alloys for additive manufacturing

Proper introduction of nanoscale medium entropy intermetallics for the design of ultrastrong, deformable alloys.

31.07.2024 • News

The first chip-based 3D printer

Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.

29.07.2024 • News

3D-printed imaging device for education and microbial research

A low-cost imaging system for near-infrared fluorescence detection of phototrophic cell colonies.

26.07.2024 • News

An inkjet-printed microlens array for compact cameras

Palm-sized multispectral 3D camera could improve autonomous driving and remote sensing.

24.07.2024 • News

Faster quality control for 3D printed machine parts

Identifying potential flaws without having to remove the parts from the manufacturing equipment.

04.07.2024 • News

Eyesight from a 3D printer

KIT, Zeiss, and Evonik develop process for printing personalized corneas; project wins “Neuland” innovation contest.

21.06.2024 • News

3D-printing of microscale photonic lantern multiplexers

New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.

18.06.2024 • News

“Bringing together what belongs together”

Rapid.Tech 3D shines in anniversary year: triumvirate of congress, exhibition and networking opportunities once again inspires 2,700 visitors.

31.05.2024 • News

Harnessing blurred light to 3D print high quality microlenses

A new method produces commercial grade optical components with smooth surfaces.

10.04.2024 • News

Prima Additive and Sodick form business alliance

Sodick acquires a minority stake of 9.5 % in Prima Additive through a capital increase specifically reserved for Sodick.

27.03.2024 • News

New high-speed microscale 3D printing technique

The new scalable, high-resolution, 3D printing technique is based on roll-to-roll continuous liquid interface production.

14.03.2024 • News

Printing stronger materials five times faster

A new process using light at two wavelengths creates stronger nonmetallic materials five times faster than traditional additive manufacturing.

05.03.2024 • News

To space – with 3D printing

BLT enabled Land Space’s ZQ-3 to ace first-ever major vertical takeoff and landing recovery test for their reusable rocket.

15.02.2024 • News

3D printing for space travel

Trumpf and The Exploration Company are cooperating on the construction of core components for spacecraft for missions in the earth’s orbit and to the moon.

26.01.2024 • News

Brazing and 3D printing without oxidation

The LZH is investigating how an oxygen-free production concept can be applied in laser beam brazing and additive manufacturing.

22.01.2024 • News

Optimized 3D-printing of optically active nanostructures

The shape, size and optical properties of three-dimensional nanostructures can now be simulated in advance before they are produced directly with high precision on a wide variety of surfaces.