Artist Michelle Larsen has announced that, in 2026, dimensional 3D wall art and 3D printable sculptural design will emerge as influential elements in retail décor, commercial interiors, and cinematic visual environments. Larsen notes a growing industry emphasis on depth and tactile visual impact. “Dimensional art is beginning to shape the next design cycle,” she said. […]
Titomic Limited, an Australian company specializing in cold spray additive manufacturing, has confirmed the sale of its Titomic TKF 623 System to a prominent automotive manufacturer. The acquisition underscores the automotive industry’s increasing embrace of advanced AM technologies that improve productivity, performance, and operational efficiency. “We are proud to support a leader in the automotive […]
PrintPal, a Chicago-based AI-powered 3D design platform, has reached 100,000 users just eight months after launching in April 2025. The company says the milestone reflects growing demand for tools that allow users to create 3D models without traditional CAD software or technical training. Founded by Peter Lebiedzinski, PrintPal enables users to generate 3D models […]
German machinery manufacturer ALD Vacuum Technologies has developed its novel EBuild 850 electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) system for production of large metal components. At its core, the EBuild 850 uses an electron beam in a vacuum to melt metal powder within a build volume of 850 × 850 × 1000 mm³, enabling the […]
In preparation for our annual review of the year in 3D printing, I’ve been going through the archives. This year, in addition to the deeper monthly reviews, we’re also publishing this two-part executive summary. The first six months of 2025 read like a downcycle with a very specific bid: defense and propulsion as demand anchors, […]
UK-based innovation center Digital Catapult has selected five technology companies to join a new accelerator programme focused on strengthening supply chain resilience in the UK defence sector. The Digital Supply Chain Hub Defence Testbed Accelerator aims to enable secure data sharing and support more agile, distributed manufacturing, particularly additive manufacturing, by addressing long-standing challenges around […]
US-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance broadening the approved use of its VSP Orthopedics virtual surgical planning and patient-specific instrumentation platform. The clearance now covers skeletally mature adolescents with normal bone structure, in addition to adult patients. This change removes previous regulatory constraints that limited use […]
3Deus Dynamics, a deeptech company spun out of Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 and its 3d.FAB platform, has secured €3.7 million through the i-DÉMO call for projects under the France 2030 investment plan. The funding will support a scale-up in industrial production of advanced silicone materials for aerospace and defense, enabling the deployment of a […]
UK-based metal AM materials producer Metalysis has begun producing aluminium-scandium alloy powder (Al-Sc) at a composition that remains difficult to source at scale outside Asia. Operating from two sites in South Yorkshire, the producer is manufacturing Al₃Sc with a scandium content of 36 wt.% via a solid-state route, supplying the material as powder or consolidated […]
Aibuild, a UK- and US-based software company developing autonomous additive manufacturing systems, has secured new strategic investment from Ford Otosan’s corporate venture arm Driventure and Turkey’s deep-tech fund 212 NexT. The round, led by existing investor IQ Capital, also included participation from ACT Venture Partners, Force Over Mass Capital, and Atlas Ventures. The amount was […]
Swedish automation machinery manufacturer Begner Agenturer is establishing a metal AM facility at its site in Falun in central Sweden, as part of a regional industrial development program. From the outset, the facility is intended to produce metal parts directly from digital design files, initially focusing on spare parts and prototypes. To support this work, […]
Google DeepMind, the London-based artificial intelligence research company owned by Google, has announced a partnership with the United Kingdom to accelerate scientific discovery and modernize public services through AI. Under the agreement unveiled in December 2025, DeepMind will establish its first fully automated research laboratory in the country next year. The facility will use robotics […]
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), a newly formed agency under the Ministry of Defence, will allocate more than £142 million this year to advance domestic drone and counter-drone technologies. The initiative aims to expand Britain’s uncrewed systems capabilities and enhance homeland security against emerging aerial threats linked to Russian activity in Europe. UKDI, launched in July […]
Forte3D, a 3D printing instrument producer founded by Alfred Goodrich and Elijah Lee, is transforming the production of classical instruments through advanced 3D printing technology. The company’s signature product, a carbon fiber cello, delivers the sound, feel, and look of a traditional Stradivarius-style instrument, while reducing production costs from around $3,000 to just $800. By […]
Dubai-based engineering company LEAP 71 has completed hot-fire tests of two 20 kN methane–liquid oxygen rocket engines developed in less than three weeks, moving from initial specifications to ignition. The engines were generated entirely by the company’s Large Computational Engineering Model, Noyron, without direct human design input. Both engines, a conventional bell-nozzle design and a […]
Nikon SLM Solutions, a German metal additive manufacturing company, has released SLM.Prep, a new data preparation software designed to unify and simplify build setup across all its selective laser melting systems. Developed through a multi-year program shaped by user feedback, SLM.Prep aims to enhance transparency, accuracy, and process control in metal 3D printing. The new […]
Each year, the 3D printing industry makes predictions about itself. Some are bold, some cautious, many familiar. What matters is not whether a forecast proves perfectly accurate, but whether the direction of travel becomes clearer when confronted with reality. Looking back at 2025 through the lens of 3D Printing Industry’s reporting, and comparing that coverage […]
Founded in 2011 out of Vienna University of Technology, Lithoz has grown into one of the key players in ceramic additive manufacturing. The company’s co-founder and CEO, Johannes Homa, says its vision remains consistent: to make additive manufacturing a genuine production process, not just a prototyping tool. During AM Ceramics, I interviewed the Lithoz CEO […]
Snapmaker, Chinese manufacturer of multifunctional 3D printers, has raised “tens of millions” in a Series B funding round co-led by major investment firm Hillhouse Ventures and Chinese technology company Meituan, with the investment intended to accelerate core technology R&D, global talent acquisition, and the expansion of its 3D printing ecosystem as the company prepares for […]
According to the World Economic Forum, Europe depends on China for 98% of its highest-performance magnets. If China stopped exports tomorrow, the continent’s wind turbines, EV motors, and defence systems would grind to a halt. MagNEO believes 3D printing can change that. These critical magnets, typically made from rare earth elements (REEs) like neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB), […]
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