Spectroplast AG,a specialist in industrial silicone 3D printing solutions, has named Maximilian Eils as its new Chief Executive Officer. With broad experience in additive manufacturing (AM) and strategic transformation, Eils has held senior positions in major global 3D printing companies. His leadership signals a new phase for Spectroplast, aimed at speeding up the industrial use […]
KraussMaffei, a German manufacturer specializing in injection molding, extrusion, and reaction process machinery, will present its powerPrint Flex platform at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt am Main from November 18 to 21. The system introduces modular, robot-based large-format 3D printing for industrial-scale component and tooling production. It extends the capabilities of KraussMaffei’s earlier powerPrint Plus closed […]
Meteor Inkjet Ltd, a UK-based developer of industrial inkjet printhead driving solutions, has announced a collaboration with Berlin-based additive manufacturing company Quantica. Under this partnership, Meteor will supply its drive electronics to power Quantica’s NovoJet printhead, a system engineered to jet high-viscosity functional materials beyond the limits of conventional inkjet technology. Electronics already trusted across […]
Angstrom Group, a global supplier serving automotive and industrial OEMs, has acquired Mantle, a San Francisco–based company specializing in metal AM for tooling applications. The move is intended to broaden Mantle’s market presence and speed up the adoption of its automated toolmaking platform across international production environments. “With Mantle now part of the Angstrom family, […]
Caracol, a provider of large-format robotic additive manufacturing (AM) systems, will introduce the latest version of its Eidos Manufacturing Software Suite at Formnext 2025 (Booth C101 – Hall 12.1). The software is central to the company’s production platform and now incorporates AI, additional AM-related processes, and expanded sensing capabilities to support more autonomous and adaptive […]
Opdo, described as the first AI-based optics platform, has entered a partnership with Luximprint, 3D printed optics company. The aim is to establish a smooth transition from intelligent optical design to fully digital manufacturing. The collaboration is shifting the standard process for optical system development, making it possible to accelerate cycles and support greater customization […]
When a master engraver in Bavaria finally put away his tools after nearly seven decades, a jeweler and her sixteen-year-old son stepped in with AI, Blender, and a few 3D printers. A disappearing craft meets a new workflow In Rieden, a small village in Bavaria, jewelry maker Andrea Patzner is helping to keep a regional […]
This year marks the 10th edition of Formnext, the Frankfurt-based trade show that has become the definitive event for additive manufacturing. As the doors open on Tuesday, thousands from across the global AM ecosystem will once again converge on Germany’s Messe Frankfurt to see what’s next in 3D printing. With more than 800 exhibitors spread […]
European open-source SLS 3D printing company SLS4All has expanded its offering with a full ecosystem built around its Inova MK1 3D printer, post-processing equipment, and a new optional Assembly Service. Founded by engineers Tomas Starek and Pavel Dyntera, the Czech-based company aims to make industrial-quality selective laser sintering (SLS) more accessible while maintaining the precision […]
amace solutions Pvt Ltd, an Indian metal additive manufacturing system developer, has introduced the STLR 120, a compact Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printer designed for research institutions, startups, and medical technology developers. The machine offers a Ø120 × 200 mm build volume and operates with a 400 W fiber laser, targeting users who […]
Resin-based 3D printer manufacturer Phrozen has launched its new ARCO multi-color FDM 3D printer, enabling users to produce large, high-speed, and multi-material prints with greater precision and control. Having built its reputation in high-resolution resin printing, Phrozen is now applying that expertise to the FDM segment, an area valued for its scalability and broad material […]
ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee (F42) is developing a new standard to improve the strength and quality of polymer parts produced through extrusion-based 3D printing. The proposed standard, designated WK81710, aims to measure the inter-layer weld in shear using a method proven to produce repeatable results. According to Rick Cole, research officer at the […]
Europe’s largest 3D printed housing project has completed its 3D printing phase in Holstebro, Denmark, where 36 student apartments are being built using large-scale 3D printing. Named Skovsporet, the development was built by 3DCP Group for Danish non-profit housing association NordVestBo. Located near VIA University College’s Holstebro campus, the project forms a small student community […]
Ceramic 3D printing specialist Lithoz is using this year’s formnext to demonstrate that ceramic 3D printing has firmly entered industrial-scale production. The company’s Booth 11.1 C35 centers on real-world applications manufactured with its LCM technology across aerospace, semiconductors, medical devices and high-end consumer goods, underscoring how ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) is now being adopted in […]
British multinational company Babcock International Group and UK-based materials testing and characterization company Plastometrex are taking part in Project TAMPA, a Ministry of Defence initiative focused on evaluating the use of additive manufacturing (AM) within the defence supply chain. The project is intended to address situations where key components may be difficult to source due […]
Tech Soft 3D, a U.S. developer of engineering software toolkits for visualization and data exchange, has launched HOOPS AI, a framework designed to make computer-aided design (CAD) data accessible for machine-learning workflows. The system integrates CAD access, dataset preparation, and encoding in a single environment, enabling data scientists to move directly from raw geometry to […]
America Makes, the national accelerator for additive manufacturing innovation, and its managing partner, the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), have announced a new open project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech). The initiative, titled Corrosion of Additive – Tested At Component Scale […]
3DPRINTUK, a London-based additive manufacturing service specializing in polymer 3D printing, has expanded its production capacity by 25 percent with a £1 million investment in two HP 5210 Pro Systems. The addition increases its operational fleet from eight to ten machines, strengthening its position as one of the largest independent Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) providers […]
3D-Fuel, a U.S. manufacturer of 3D printing filaments based in Fargo, North Dakota, has expanded its production capacity and announced permanent price reductions across several key product lines. The move follows a series of system upgrades aimed at increasing throughput, improving energy efficiency, and optimizing process control across its extrusion systems. Prices have been lowered […]
Authentise, a UK-based digital manufacturing software company, has joined the £38 million DECSAM (Digitally Enabled Competitive & Sustainable Additive Manufacturing) program led by Airbus. The four-year initiative, running from June 2024 to June 2028 under the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme and supported by Innovate UK and the UK Department for Business & Trade, aims […]
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