Read part one of the 3D printing industry year in review here. If the first half of 2025 clarified direction, the second half enforced constraints. Between July and December, additive manufacturing was shaped both by technological ambition and tempered by balance sheets, procurement rules, and institutional risk tolerance. The tone of reporting shifted accordingly. Corporate […]
Custom 3D printed models tailored to individual patients are helping surgeons remove oral cancers with greater precision, according to new research from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). In 92 percent of head and neck surgeries that used a […]
Auburn University, a public land-grant research university, has strengthened its advanced manufacturing portfolio with the addition of a CF3D Enterprise system from Continuous Composites, now installed at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus. The new capability reinforces the Huntsville site’s position within a rapidly expanding regional hub for hypersonic research and development. This investment […]
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has introduced the Let’s Make It Fund, a grant program designed to empower makers by providing financial, technical, and promotional support for ambitious projects. The initiative reflects the company’s longstanding belief that innovation flourishes when creators collaborate and inspire one another. Early supporters of Bambu Lab’s X1 demonstrated how […]
Carfulan Group, an advanced manufacturing solutions provider based in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, has reported record revenues of £22.3 million for the past twelve months, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. The company attributed the growth to increasing demand for automation, additive manufacturing, and precision-measurement technologies, alongside a rise in defence-sector investment. Operations are […]
Fitasy, a technology company based in Indianapolis, has announced a new scan-to-print process that allows users to create custom-fit 3D printed shoes using a smartphone. The technology aims to provide footwear tailored to individual foot shapes and sizes, addressing issues related to standard sizing methods. Fitasy’s technology was developed by a team of engineers, material […]
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 […]
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