3D microneedles based on polysaccharides represent a new frontier for cancer immunotherapy. These biodegradable structures penetrate the skin to release drugs directly into the tumor microenvironment, reducing side effects and increasing therapeutic efficacy. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to customize their shape and composition for targeted and controlled release. I

Additive manufacturing could revolutionize the transport of spent nuclear fuel, reducing costs and production times for critical components such as impact limiters. Technologies like FFF and PBF allow for complex geometries and savings of up to $1.7 million per cask. Studies by Orano and UNC Charlotte confirm technical feasibility, but specific regulatory standards are still lacking.

New IFAM technique combines foam and 3D structures for lightweight, high-performance, low-cost composites, with energy absorption up to 10x higher.

HP expands Multi Jet Fusion service with the new IF 600HT printer and the Maintenance & Monitoring Service, targeting the industry with greater reliability, scalability, and flexibility on materials.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Makerspace is a model of a high-volume 3D printing university laboratory, based on standardized workflows, FDM/FFF technologies, and a hybrid team of students and technicians. Thanks to this approach, the center manages thousands of annual prints with high efficiency, supporting teaching, research, and innovation in a scalable and sustainable ecosystem.

Multimaterial 3D printing is revolutionizing bioinspired soft robotics, allowing the direct integration of actuators and sensors into flexible structures. This approach eliminates complex processes and accelerates prototyping and customization, opening new opportunities in the medical, surgical, and industrial fields.

Bio-based materials for SLS 3D printing, such as PHB and PA11, offer more sustainable solutions but still present technological limitations compared to traditional polymers like PA12. Although they improve stiffness and thermal stability, they suffer from lower ductility, high porosity, and a narrow process window. Research continues to optimize composition and parameters, aiming for a balance between sust

New 3D printing ink based on lignosulfonate, a by-product of the paper industry, enables room-temperature processes without solvents or post-treatments. Composed of 70% waste material, it is recyclable up to nine times while maintaining high performance, promoting a circular economy in industrial additive production.

High-entropy refractory alloys are revolutionizing aerospace thanks to superior properties at extreme temperatures. Compared to traditional Inconel, they offer greater strength, lower weight, and better performance in applications such as combustion chambers, nozzles, and hypersonics. RCCAs, with disordered BCC structures, exceed melting and corrosion limits, opening up new possibilities for

Researchers have developed superelastic metamaterials in Nitinol with interwoven 3D-printed structures, combining superelasticity and lattice architectures to achieve advanced mechanical properties without altering the chemical composition. These materials, which behave more like fabrics than metals, open new possibilities for biomedical implants, protective devices, and stru

New plug-and-play optical interface developed with 3D printing enables high-efficiency connections between optical fibers and integrated photonic circuits, with losses of only 0.78 dB. Thanks to polymer structures created via two-photon polymerization, the system offers passive alignment, compatibility with standard MTP cables, and stable performance over broad bandwidth, paving the way for photonic systems

New entry-level LPBF systems, such as Metal-Base, make metal 3D printing accessible to startups and labs with costs under €10,000, thanks to innovative technologies, compact design, and open-source software.