Post-processing system manufacturer Solukon displayed its novel range of depowdering equipment at Formnext 2025 last week. A special version of the SFM-AT800-S was on display, combining automated part transport, depowdering, and a robotic finishing stage in a setup developed with Grenzebach and Yaskawa. According to the manufacturer, the arrangement is meant to illustrate how multiple […]
Nikon SLM Solutions, a German manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, has partnered with Swedish visualization and analytics software company Interspectral to create an integrated quality-assurance and process-monitoring solution for industrial production. The collaboration links Interspectral’s AM Explorer software with Nikon SLM Solutions’ open-architecture metal AM platforms, enabling real-time visualization, AI-powered analytics, and data […]
Resin printing becomes far more approachable when the machine handles the critical steps that normally slow users down or introduce avoidable errors. With the novel UltraCraft Reflex RS Turbo, the Chinese 3D printer manufacturer HeyGears puts its attention on measurable behaviors such as light contrast, repeat positioning accuracy, and real time motion control. These characteristics […]
Germany-based materials producer TANIOBIS GmbH is set to showcase its latest niobium alloy powders for high-temperature aerospace applications at Formnext 2025 (Hall 11.0, booth C73) and at Space Tech Expo (booth 602). The company’s niobium-based alloys, developed specifically for additive manufacturing (AM), are engineered to retain mechanical stability at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, making them suitable […]
ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and Additive Center B.V. have joined forces to speed up the certification and quality validation of additive manufacturing (AM) within semiconductor equipment supply chains. The partnership merges Additive Center’s deep knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem and supplier development with ASTM’s established standards and certification processes, aiming […]
ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) unveiled seven global initiatives at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt. The coordinated programs, developed with governments, industry, and research institutions, aim to make additive manufacturing (AM) more reliable, scalable, and sustainable. A press conference was scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 4:00–4:30 p.m. (Hall 11.0, Stand A21), followed […]
Metal 3D printer manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions has officially validated Oqton’s 3DXpert build processor following a comprehensive joint program. The validation marks a significant step in the companies’ ongoing collaboration, reflecting their shared goal of advancing industrial-scale AM through open, integrated, and reliable software-hardware ecosystems. Charlie Grace, Chief Commercial Officer at Nikon SLM Solutions, emphasized, […]
ProtoSoon, a China-based digital manufacturing service provider founded in 2014, has launched an online 3D printing quoting and ordering platform designed to accelerate the path from prototype to production. The browser-based tool lets users upload CAD files, select from multiple additive manufacturing processes, choose materials, and receive instant pricing with lead times, aimed at cutting […]
At Formnext 2025, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions (HP AM) unveiled new technologies and partnerships aimed at accelerating industrial adoption of additive manufacturing (AM). Over the past decade, HP AM has steadily reduced the cost per part in its industrial-grade Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) portfolio, and now it is expanding materials, solutions, and ecosystem collaborations to […]
INTAMSYS, a high-performance polymer 3D printer manufacturer based in Shanghai, has introduced the FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO, an industrial system engineered for PAEK materials and continuous manufacturing workflows. Announced alongside Formnext 2025, the new machine combines high-speed extrusion, active material drying, and an intelligent control platform designed to support PEEK prototyping and end-use PAEK part […]
Added Scientific Ltd, a spinout from the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), has received strategic investment from additive manufacturing experts Brent Stucker and David Leigh. The funding will accelerate the expansion and commercialization of the company’s product portfolio, focusing on its open 3D inkjet research platform, Jetforge. Founded by Professors Richard Hague, […]
ATLIX, a metal additive manufacturing company formerly known as TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing, will introduce two new systems at Formnext 2025 (Hall 12.0, Stand D99) in Frankfurt. The TruPrint 5000 and TruPrint 3000 represent the company’s next step in industrial-grade additive manufacturing, combining higher productivity, improved process quality, and greater reliability for serial production. The TruPrint […]
Artec 3D, a Luxembourg-based developer of professional 3D scanners and software, has introduced Artec Studio Lite, a streamlined version of its flagship 3D data-processing platform. The new software integrates AI-powered photogrammetry with core 3D editing and analysis capabilities, offering a more accessible option for designers, educators, and small businesses. Artec Studio Lite will debut at […]
Xact Metal, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer developing accessible metal 3D printing systems for small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced the XM200G µHD metal printer, two new metal powders, and continued progress on its XM300G mid-size system. The company will present these developments at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, as part of its effort to expand cost-efficient […]
EOS, a Germany-based supplier of metal and polymer 3D printing systems, has unveiled the EOS M4 ONYX at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt. Announced on November 18, the new laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system is designed to raise productivity, improve process stability, and reduce operational costs for demanding applications in sectors such as energy, defense, […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has announced the H2C, a new desktop 3D printer centered on its novel Vortek Hotend Change system, designed to set a new benchmark for multi-material printing by combining engineering precision with user-friendly automation. The system, launched on November 18, 2025, is slated for immediate release in the EU, UK, […]
Post-processing systems manufacturer PostProcess Technologies has broadened its automated post-printing portfolio with the introduction of the DEMI X 5000, a system developed to meet rising demand for high-throughput, reliable resin removal as manufacturers adopt larger and more complex SLA workflows. PostProcess Technologies will showcase its innovations at Formnext in Hall 11.0, Stand B41. Capabilities and […]
High-speed SLA printer manufacturer Axtra3D has launched Axtra Workflow, a fully integrated and validated ecosystem for additive manufacturing (AM). The system connects all stages of production—from build setup and printing to post-processing, inspection, and data-driven traceability—into a unified workflow. Alongside the workflow, the company introduced three new post-processing and analytics solutions: Axtra.Wash, Axtra.Cure, and Axtra.Insight, […]
MyMiniFactory, an online 3D printing platform for designers and makers, has introduced a strict policy banning AI-generated 3D models and imagery. The policy reinforces the company’s position that creative work distributed or sold on its platform must originate from human authorship. Alongside the new rules, MyMiniFactory launched SoulCrafted, a verification movement designed to celebrate and […]
DyeMansion, a German company specializing in industrial post-processing systems for polymer 3D printing, is presenting six new developments at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt under the theme “More DyeMansion, More Efficient.” The company’s expanded portfolio targets measurable cost reductions and workflow efficiency across its Print-to-Product chain. The presentation follows the company’s acquisition of ASM, integrating the […]
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