The innovation has practical applications in a variety of industries, including aerospace and automotive manufacturing.

Additive manufacturing allows engineers to create large, weight-optimized grippers for handling roof and floor assemblies.

TOKYO—Researchers in Japan have developed a new additive manufacturing technology for making high-precision parts with lightweight magnesium alloys.

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CAMBRIDGE, England—Additive manufacturing offers pros and cons for electric vehicle manufacturers.

OSLO, Norway—Engineers at chemical company Elkem ASA have developed an iron-silicon powder that may make it easier to print EV motor components.

FREMONT, CA—Velo3D Inc.'s Sapphire family of metal printers have achieved the U.S. Department of Defense’s  Green-level STIG Compliance.

For Chromatic’s process to work, the company needed accurate and reliable technology to meter, mix and dispense two-component polyurethanes.

DITZINGEN, Germany—The TRUMPF Group celebrated its 100th anniversary here last week by firing one of the world’s most powerful show lasers. The laser light shone for the first time on the evening of Aug. 3. The green laser beam was visible up to 50 miles away.

BETHESDA, MD—Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sintavia LLC, are collaborating to expand research on metal additive manufacturing as an alternative to castings and forgings. Additive manufacturing has the capability to improve efficiencies in existing castings and forgings supply chains, and provide parts with a higher level of detail and greater design opportunities.