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Can we stop calling post-processing AM’s 'dirty little secret'?

As additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing companies mark 10 year anniversaries, isn’t the secret well and truly out?

By Laura Griffiths

/ 6 Jan 2026

Can we stop calling post-processing AM’s 'dirty little secret'?

MedCAD CEO Nancy Hairston: My 5-day medical mission to Ukraine with 3D custom implants

Earlier this month, MedCAD President and CEO Nancy Hairston embarked on a 5-day medical mission trip with the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine. MedCAD had donated custom-made 3D implants and

By Nancy Hairston

/ 23 Dec 2025

MedCAD CEO Nancy Hairston: My 5-day medical mission to Ukraine with 3D custom implants

A 3D printing enthusiast's view on LEGO's first 3D printed retail product

The LEGO Group boards the additive manufacturing train.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Dec 2025

A 3D printing enthusiast's view on LEGO's first 3D printed retail product

TCT DEEP DIVES | What impact has venture capital investment had on additive manufacturing?

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies speaks to investors and entrepreneurs about how to raise VC money effectively, and asks is the drying up of said funds really a bad thing for this industry?

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Dec 2025

TCT DEEP DIVES | What impact has venture capital investment had on additive manufacturing?

Are these the comfiest 3D printed shoes ever?

Alexander Wang's 3D printed kitten heels trade the runways of New York Fashion Week for the uncarpeted halls of Messe Frankfurt.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 20 Nov 2025

Are these the comfiest 3D printed shoes ever?

Desktop Metal paved the way for many, but it was no Sherpa

Desktop Metal is going to make metal 3D printing a magnitude more affordable, faster and office-friendly.” We are back in 2017. Desktop Metal is announcing itself to the world. It

By Sam Davies

/ 15 Nov 2025

Desktop Metal paved the way for many, but it was no Sherpa

Painkiller or vitamin?

Steve Cox explores the definition of AM as a temporary headache-reliever versus healthy, sustainable adoption.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 15 Nov 2025

Accelerating AM Training Through Next-Gen Online Learning and Technology

"AM’s rapid evolution highlights the urgent need for innovative workforce training models."

By TCT Team

/ 7 Nov 2025

Accelerating AM Training Through Next-Gen Online Learning and Technology

Ready for Anything: How digital manufacturing builds supply chain adaptability

"Digital platforms give you transparency that traditional supply chains rarely achieve."

By TCT Team

/ 7 Nov 2025

Ready for Anything: How digital manufacturing builds supply chain adaptability

We're judging AM companies at their setbacks but may soon be heralding their comebacks

“A cynic might see these as undeserved second chances.”

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Nov 2025

We're judging AM companies at their setbacks but may soon be heralding their comebacks

Will new MOD initiative finally see additive manufacturing take a bigger slice of defence procurement pot?

"By building genuine partnerships with additive manufacturing SMEs, the MOD can help develop UK industrial capabilities that provide long-term strategic advantage."

By TCT Team

/ 4 Nov 2025

Will new MOD initiative finally see additive manufacturing take a bigger slice of defence procurement pot?

Additive manufacturing is not expensive, it just needs fewer prototypes

In our new anonymous column one AM expert argues the often misunderstood differences between AM cost and value.

By Anonymous Columnist

/ 24 Oct 2025

Additive manufacturing is not expensive, it just needs fewer prototypes