AIM3D, a German developer of multi-material 3D printers, is unveiling a new generation of 3D pellet printing systems and software tools at Formnext 2025. The company’s latest developments include the Voxelfill slicer plug-in, produced in collaboration with Danish software firm Create it REAL, and a High-Performance Upgrade for its ExAM 255 and ExAM 510 systems. […]
Euler, an Icelandic startup developing artificial-intelligence software for real-time fault detection in 3D printing, has raised €2 million in seed funding to accelerate commercialization. The round was co-led by Frumtak Ventures, an Icelandic early-stage investment firm, and Kvanted, a Nordic venture-capital company focused on industrial innovation. Frumtak Ventures Partner Ásthildur Otharsdóttir and Kvanted Partner Eerik […]
XJet, an Israeli additive manufacturing company specializing in metal and ceramic production, has launched the Carmel Pro, a compact and cost-efficient platform designed to expand access to its NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology. The new system targets small-to-medium enterprises, research institutions, and premium jewelry manufacturers seeking industrial precision without the cost and scale of large-format systems. […]
CASTOR, an Israeli developer of automated 3D printing analysis software, has officially ended operations after eight years. Co-founder and CEO Omer Blaier announced the shutdown in a LinkedIn post describing it as “the end of an era.” The statement confirmed that the Tel Aviv-based startup, founded in 2017, has ceased activity following years of building […]
UK-based materials testing company Plastometrex has helped establish the new ASTM Standard E3499-25 for Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP), providing a recognized framework for obtaining mechanical property data more quickly and at lower cost than traditional testing methods. The standard supports audit-ready datasets and consistent results across different labs and supply chains, making adoption easier in […]
Spherene, a company developing Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces (ADMS) for advanced design in additive manufacturing, has introduced new software integrations and a redesigned website to expand access to its computational geometry tools. The updates include enhanced integrations for Autodesk Fusion and Rhino/Grasshopper, as well as a new connector for nTop, extending the reach of ADMS […]
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 […]
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