New real-time quality control systems promise to revolutionize 3D printing, correcting errors during the production process. Optical and thermal sensors monitor calibration elements printed together with the component, enabling immediate corrections to parameters. This reduces waste and improves precision, especially for complex geometries such as aerospace ones. The patent

3D desktop printers are becoming concrete production tools, no longer just for makers. In 2025, China exported over 5 million units, with a 331% growth. Technological improvements make them more reliable, easier to use, and suitable for professional sectors like cinema and racing drones. Adoption is growing among professionals, schools, and small businesses, with concrete cases of pr

The resilience of global chains is becoming crucial for economic sustainability. Geopolitics reveals hidden costs related to distances, logistics, and systemic fragility. Companies are reconsidering production localization and additive manufacturing to reduce risks and improve self-sufficiency.

Double-wire metal 3D printing accelerates production times by doubling the deposition speed without compromising quality. Thanks to a mathematical model that controls wire feeding in real time, the process reduces defects and allows the use of different alloys in the same component. Ideal for sectors such as aerospace and energy, this technology improves efficiency and

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 new cloud-native CAD revolutionizes design for 3D printing, overcoming the limits of traditional systems. Thanks to hybrid modeling, simulation integration, and automation, it enables rapid and precise modifications, reducing times and errors. Ideal for scalable and innovative additive productions.

3D printing in hospitals is becoming an essential resource for personalized medicine, with applications ranging from anatomical models to custom implants. Integration requires adequate technologies, biocompatible materials, standardized workflows, and trained staff. Benefits include shorter waiting times, greater clinical precision, and cost reduction. Leading hospitals

Advanced training in industrial 3D printing is now strategic for bridging the skills gap and ensuring the growth of the sector. Structured programs, academic partnerships, and hybrid learning models are preparing professionals capable of integrating technology and productive practice.

The choice between 3D printing and plastic injection depends on volume, customization, and operational context. Injection dominates in high volumes, while 3D printing is preferred for small batches and complex geometries. Both are complementary.

Industrial 3D printing presents often underestimated contractual risks, with clauses that unilaterally shift liability and costs onto clients. Key points include: GPS tracking, geographic limits, training obligations, vague definitions of “failure”, and choice of jurisdiction. It is essential to negotiate fair contracts to avoid legal constraints and ensure safe operations.

The collaboration project between NAICO Malaysia and WAAM3D demonstrates the concrete integration of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) in civil engineering, with a systemic approach covering every phase of the process, from engineering to finishing. Through the MiniWAAM platform, the project develops advanced industrial capabilities, promoting the efficient production of metallic components of

3D printing is revolutionizing luxury jewelry, enabling complex shapes, reduced production times, and less waste of precious metals. Thanks to digital design and technologies like SLA and LPBF, designers can create details impossible to achieve with traditional methods, accelerating prototyping and production. Integration with lost-wax casting maintains the high quality