News
Apple Adopts 3D Printing for Titanium USB-C Ports in New iPhone Air
Apple has adopted a 3D-printed titanium USB-C port in its iPhone Air, marking its first use of additive manufacturing for a structural component in a mass-market consumer device.

Applications
Autodesk Research and Additive Tectonics Develop 3D Printed Floor System with Alternative Materials
Autodesk Research and Additive Tectonics have developed a sustainable 3D-printed concrete floor system using eco-friendly materials and digital design to reduce waste and carbon emissions.

Materials
QuesTek Partners with Niobium Producer to Develop High-Temperature 3D Printing Alloy
QuesTek Innovations is developing a new high-temperature 3D printing alloy in partnership with a niobium producer to address supply chain and performance challenges in aerospace and energy sectors.

Applications
Trek Launches 3D Printed AirLoom Saddle Line
Trek has launched its first 3D-printed saddle series, the Aeolus AirLoom, utilizing a proprietary lattice technology for targeted support and pressure relief.

Services
ASTM International Approves New Standard to Streamline AM Processes
ASTM International has approved a new standard (F3774) to streamline the procurement and delivery of 3D printed parts by providing a flexible digital framework for the additive manufacturing supply chain.

Applications
3D-Printed 'Collar' Boosts Lung Cancer Treatment: A New Breakthrough from Zhejiang Team
A 3D-printed collar that enhances radiofrequency ablation (RFA) into potent thermal immunotherapy for lung cancer, boosting both local heat coverage and systemic immune response.

Applications
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Partners with the US Navy for the Maritime Industrial Base
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing partners with the U.S. Navy to provide large-format metal 3D printing capabilities aimed at accelerating shipbuilding and maintenance for the Maritime Industrial Base.

News
3D Scanner Software Adapted to Kylin System: Shining 3D Drives Localization of Scanners with Cutting-Edge Innovation
Shining 3D advances the localization of high-precision 3D scanners with its Kylin OS-compatible software and PTB-certified inspection solutions.

30x Faster: Major Boost in Cutting Efficiency—Say Goodbye to EDM and Overcome the "Last Hurdle" of 3D Metal Printing
For a long time, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) wire cutting seemed to be the only option. But it came with significant drawbacks:

Collaborations: Sportswear Brands & 3D Printing Manufacturers
The fascinating link between sportswear brands and 3D printing manufacturers/applied technologies. Technological innovation is set to completely revolutionize the wearing experience, manufacturing processes, and every other aspect.

Materials
High-Strength Aluminum 3D Printing Powder at ¥300/kg! Deep Material AI Empowers Material R&D, Launches 7 New Materials
Chinese companies have emerged that use AI to rapidly develop metal 3D printing powder materials, with a recent investment of tens of millions of yuan, poised to reshape China's metal material innovation paradigm.







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