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US Bans Chinese 3D Printers from Pentagon Supply Chains

3 August 2026 · Industry3D

US Bans Chinese 3D Printers from Pentagon Supply Chains

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act explicitly prohibits the US Department of Defense from owning or operating 3D printers and software from a list of covered countries.

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CNC 3D Printing: ±0.005 mm Accuracy for AI-Designed Parts

3 August 2026 · Industry3D

CNC 3D Printing: ±0.005 mm Accuracy for AI-Designed Parts

Artificial intelligence has changed the approach to engineering design.

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AI and 3D Printing: Prosumers 45 Years Later

3 August 2026 · Industry3D

AI and 3D Printing: Prosumers 45 Years Later

3D printing has made manufacturing itself more accessible.

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Investment and New 3D Printers: July Highlights in Asia

3 August 2026 · Industry3D

Investment and New 3D Printers: July Highlights in Asia

The first half of July brought the Asian additive sector a series of major investments, production expansions and new metal printing systems.

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3D Printing Market Reaches $4.35 Billion in Q1 2026

16 July 2026 · Industry3D

3D Printing Market Reaches $4.35 Billion in Q1 2026

According to new data from Additive Manufacturing Research, the 3D printing market reached $4.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

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Beehive Industries Buys Two Nikon NXG 600E Systems

14 July 2026 · Industry3D

Beehive Industries Buys Two Nikon NXG 600E Systems

US propulsion developer Beehive Industries continues to scale up production.

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