DN Solutions, a prominent global producer of advanced manufacturing machinery, will be displaying its comprehensive industrial production approach at Formnext 2025. This exhibition will present a combination of additive and subtractive technologies, featuring the DLX 450 metal 3D printer and the DVF 5000 2nd Gen 5-axis machining center from November 18–21 in Frankfurt, Germany. These […]
One Click Metal, a German manufacturer focused on accessible metal additive manufacturing solutions, has launched the new PROline system, marking the next evolution of its product range. Designed for customers scaling from prototyping to industrial production, the PROline includes the MPRINTpro 500 W laser printer and the MPUREpro powder-handling station, both of which will debut […]
Researchers at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. (ETH Zurich) have successfully 3D printed human muscle tissue in microgravity during parabolic flight experiments, marking a milestone in space-based biofabrication. The study aims to enhance disease modeling and drug development by recreating human tissues under gravity-free conditions that more accurately reflect the body’s natural architecture. […]
A browser-based 3D modeling and printing service Womp has launched a generative AI platform designed to make 3D model creation and printing more accessible. The web-based tool enables users to generate 3D models from text prompts or images, refine them within an interactive workspace, and order physical prints directly through the same interface. From Digital […]
Tiger Aesthetics Medical, a division of Tiger Biosciences based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has announced a strategic investment in GenesisTissue Inc, an early-stage biotechnology company developing personalized 3D bioprinting technologies for breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. The startup is creating solutions for both lumpectomy and mastectomy reconstruction, as well as aesthetic applications. This collaboration extends Tiger […]
A research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), together with collaborators from Korea University and the University of Hong Kong, has developed what they describe as the world’s first room-temperature 3D printing method capable of fabricating miniature infrared sensors in customizable shapes and sizes. These sensors—used in applications such as […]
Stratasys has unveiled the iAM Marketplace, an independent, hardware-agnostic platform designed to centralize access to polymer additive manufacturing (AM) materials, engineering services, and products. The platform will officially debut at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany (November 18–21). A launch event is scheduled for November 18 at 2:00 p.m. CET at the Stratasys booth (Hall 11.1, […]
Sustainability has become the industry’s favorite talking point, with manufacturers across the value chain quick to claim carbon savings, sometimes without the data to prove it. At Formnext this year, Procotex offers a counterpoint grounded in industrial scale and verifiable metrics. The Belgium- and France-based recycler has developed a platform for short carbon fibers that […]
Industrial 3D printing is shifting fast. Once locked behind aerospace budgets and enterprise systems, high-temperature additive manufacturing is moving into smaller workshops and independent production lines. Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Vision Miner’s new 22 IDEX v4 is part of that shift, bringing true industrial-grade performance into a more compact format and price point that finally […]
Satellites, defense systems, and next-generation semiconductors all push materials to their limits. Metals falter under extreme heat and stress, which is why engineers turn to advanced ceramics. Yet producing them at scale has remained the challenge. With automation, AI-driven process control, and integrated recycling, ceramics 3D printing OEM and process provider 3DCeram Sinto’s C1000 FLEXMATIC […]
Researchers at the Iran University of Science and Technology have developed four hybrid auxetic metamaterial structures using PLA, achieving up to 6,024 J/kg specific energy absorption (SEA) under compression. The study, published in Scientific Reports on October 30, 2025, combines honeycomb, cubic, and tetrachiral unit cells to enhance energy absorption for lightweight applications such as […]
Researchers at University of New South Wales Canberra, a campus of the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), have developed a new type of 3D printed, biodegradable bone implant that closely mimics the internal structure of natural bone. The innovation could improve recovery for patients with fractures or bone injuries by enabling customized implants […]
Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) have developed a 3D printing process that allows hidden codes and symbols to be built directly into printed materials. The new method gives scientists control over the structure and properties of the material at every point, enabling objects that can change appearance depending on temperature. Published […]
UK-based rocket and space technology company Skyrora has been selected as a prime contractor in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) General Support Technology Programme (GSTP). The project focuses on additive manufacturing (AM) of Tanbium, a high-temperature alloy developed in collaboration with UK specialist in custom metal powders Metalysis and Thermo-Calc Solutions, a provider in Integrated […]
Researchers at the McGill University, supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have created what is being called the smallest bioprinter reported to date—just 2.7 mm wide—that can accurately deliver hydrogels to vocal cords during surgery, helping prevent post-operative stiffness and improve patients’ ability to speak. The study was published in Cell […]
Israeli healthtech company CustoMED has completed its seed funding round, bringing total funding to $6 million. The round includes participation from Longevity Venture Partners, Varana Capital, Flag Capital, the Israel Innovation Authority,, and Wix Co-founder and CEO Avishai Abrahami. The fresh investment will help CustoMED advance its automated orthopedic technologies, move forward with regulatory approvals […]
UnionTech is set to unveil two new stereolithography (SLA) systems at Formnext 2025: the RSPro800 X and the RA900. These launches strengthen UnionTech’s position as a full-solution provider covering 3D printers, software, materials, and services for sectors including automotive prototyping, investment casting, and tyre-mould manufacturing. “The RSPro800X and RA900 printers reflect UnionTech’s spirit of Innovation, […]
Scientists at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) are investigating ways to make 3D printed materials more durable by developing polymers that can repair themselves when damaged. Led by Christopher Lewis, the research focuses on creating stimuli-responsive photopolymers that can self-heal when damaged, improving the resilience of 3D printed products. These materials begin as liquid […]
Researchers from the University of Glasgow working with the Polytechnic University of Marche, the University of L’Aquila, and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics in Italy, have developed a 3D printed material that can twist under impact, offering the potential for adaptive crash protection in vehicles. “The protective materials used in most vehicles today are […]
Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have developed a metal composite that combines low weight with high strength, even at high temperatures. Its microstructure is inspired by reinforced concrete, using advanced 3D metal printing techniques to create a design that could be useful in aerospace and other high-performance industries. “Steel rebar is widely used […]
