Alex Tyrer-Jones, Author at 3D Printing Industry

Alex Tyrer-Jones

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Alex is a Technology Journalist at 3D Printing Industry who enjoys researching and writing articles covering a wide variety of topics. Possessing a BA in military history and an MA in History of War, he has a keen interest in additive manufacturing applications within the defense and aerospace industries.

Unveiling the 3D printed toilet pod. Photo via Changemaker 3D.

ChangeMaker 3D develops new 3D printed restrooms for train stations

UK-based construction 3D printing firm ChangeMaker 3D has partnered with 3D concrete printer provider CyBe Construction to produce its first modular, 3D printed toilet pod. Developed over the past two…

First-time attendees gather at the New Member Welcome to kick-start engagement and learning at the AMUG conference. Photo via AMUG.

AMUG 2025 Online Registration to Open on September 3

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) will open online registration for the AMUG 2025 conference on September 3, 2024. Open to owners and users of industrial 3D printing technologies for profe…

A Shapeways sign from inside its New York warehouse.

Shapeways Relaunched in Europe as Manuevo Following Asset Acquisition

Last month, 3D printing service provider Shapeways filed for bankruptcy. Now, the company has relaunched in Europe under a new name: Manuevo BV. The move was completed after Shapeways’ Eindhoven…

Supernova launches new Defense & Space business unit

Supernova, a carve-out of Spanish 3D printer manufacturer BCN3D, has launched a new business unit focused on 3D printing military-grade energetic materials. These compounds, commonly used in propellan…

The CAMRE team with the XSPEE3D 3D printer at RIMPAC. Photo via the Naval Postgraduate School.

SPEE3D successful at the world’s largest international naval exercise

Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer SPEE3D has announced the successful completion of its participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime military exercise. …

The new Azul 3D POND 3D printer. Image via Azul 3D.

Azul 3D launches new DLP 3D printer for material and application development

Illinois-based 3D printer manufacturer Azul 3D has launched POND, a new small-scale DLP 3D printer designed to accelerate material and application development. Based on the company’s proprietary…

It is anticipated that boats such as this will adopt SWISSto12's 3D printed RF antennas. Image via SWISSto12.

SWISSto12 to 3D print maritime RF equipment in a new $10 million contract

Radio Frequency (RF) component supplier SWISSto12 has been awarded a $10 million contract by an undisclosed European aeronautical OEM. Under the agreement, the Swiss company will supply 3D printed RF …

Class 800 rolling stock built by Hitachi Rail. Image via Hitachi Rail.

Hitachi Rail to 3D Print Spare Parts in New Deal with Roboze

Japanese multinational railway company Hitachi Rail has acquired ARGO 500 3D printers from Italian OEM Roboze to support the production of prototypes and spare parts. The rolling stock manufactu…

C1000 FLEXMATIC 3D printer. Photo via 3DCeram.

NASA and 3DCeram Partner to Assess 3D Printed Ceramics in Space

3DCeram Sinto has been awarded a contract by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center for its C1000 FLEXMATIC Ceramic 3D printer. 3DCeram has also become an official partner of NASA, the US Nation…

Dental component 3D printed using Formlab Dental's Premium Teeth Resin. Photo via Formlabs.

Formlabs Dental secures FDA 510(k) clearance for Premium Teeth Resin

Formlabs Dental, the dental business unit of Resin 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Premium Teeth Resin. &nbs…