The convergence between additive manufacturing and retail is redefining custom production, extending it from consumer goods to industrial sectors. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to produce multiple variants without additional costs, while artificial intelligence manages design complexity. Points of sale are transforming into production and data collection nodes, allowing personaliz

Large-scale Directed Energy Deposition uses real-time melt pool monitoring, targeted deposition, and dynamic modeling to ensure precision, metallurgical quality, and thermal control during the production and repair of large metal components.

In-process metrology in metal additive manufacturing enables precise measurement during production, ensuring repeatable and scalable quality. Unlike traditional monitoring, it provides quantitative and traceable data, reducing the reliance on costly post-process inspections. Technologies such as optical fringes allow for real-time 3D measurements, improving affi

The automation of build preparation in additive manufacturing reduces errors and time thanks to standardized and repeatable processes. Solutions like AMIS Runtime enable intelligent nesting and continuous optimization, increasing density and production flexibility. The advantages include fewer human errors, greater machine efficiency, and cost reduction. Integration requires val

Post-processing and debinding are crucial phases in additive manufacturing that determine the quality, strength, and finish of components. Technologies such as vapor smoothing and chemical debinding improve surface and structural properties, making parts ready for industrial use.

preFlight is a new open source slicer that renews the traditional architecture to improve precision, stability, and the management of technical debt accumulated in legacy slicers like PrusaSlicer. Designed with modern standards, it supports 64-bit pipelines, updated libraries, and innovations like Athena Perimeter Generator and Interlocking Perimeters, aiming for greater reliability and performance in the

Formlabs announces a leadership change with Rob Willett joining the board, while Carl Bass leaves after eight years. Willett, former CEO of Cognex, brings expertise in automation and machine vision, marking a strategic shift for the company aiming to expand its influence in professional additive manufacturing and prepare for a potential IPO.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industrial 3D printing, enabling real-time controls, automatic corrections, and reduced waste. Through advanced sensors and predictive models, AI systems monitor and optimize parameters such as temperature and speed, improving production quality, efficiency, and reliability.

The integration between additive manufacturing and digital twin is revolutionizing the industry, enabling the transformation of virtual models into optimized physical components. This synergy reduces development times and costs, improves production efficiency, and allows for continuous innovation in sectors such as aerospace and energy.

Workflow automation in industrial 3D printing requires governance, standardized models, and clear control criteria. Only with these foundations can automation reduce times and costs, improving quality and repeatability.

Practical guide to transforming the metal factory into a single intelligent system: waste-free layout, shared data, AI orchestrating additive, CNC, furnaces, and real-time quality control.

3D printing is revolutionizing architecture: models and concrete houses in days, zero waste, recycled materials and circular design for a sustainable future.