Oerlikon has started up the first ATLIX xBUILD 5000 at Huntersville, an LPBF printer with four 1 kW lasers and automatic build module changing, designed to reduce downtime between one production cycle and the next.

PharmaTher has obtained exclusive rights for North America to the CraftMake 3D drug printing platform, aiming for a distributed on-demand production network with up to 50 installations in 12 months among pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers.

In Q2 2026 the global 3D printing industry grows, but listed companies show mixed results. Amid price pressures, leadership changes and Chinese competition, the sector's growth is not fully reflected in the financial statements of public companies.

EXPO3D Istanbul closed its first edition with 11,224 professional visitors and 127 exhibitors. In 2027, the trade fair will expand its focus from additive manufacturing to the entire production chain, including robotics, CAD/CAM software, and reverse engineering.

The additive manufacturing skills shortage risks leaving 2.1 million jobs unfilled in the USA by 2030. University of Tennessee and America Makes discussed training strategies to bridge the gap.

AM-Platform, a European additive manufacturing network active since 2007, has joined Addliance as a Core Member, the European alliance of AM hubs, bringing over 500 stakeholders from more than 25 countries. The membership is organizational and aims to coordinate national networks.

Edith Cowan University joins the AMCRC as the twelfth partner university, bringing expertise in advanced materials and metal 3D printing. The network focuses on defense, mining, and natural resources in Western Australia.

The US Army is seeking alternative suppliers for 166 critical components of the Abrams tank, using digital twin and additive manufacturing to address spare parts obsolescence and reduce dependence on a few specialized manufacturers.

ADDMAN expands its fleet with 81 new HP Jet Fusion 5620 Pro printers, surpassing 125 MJF systems, and signs a $10.8 million contract with 6K Additive for the supply of Nickel 718 alloy powders.

Titomic USA has been awarded a $4.95 million contract by the US Air Force for an industrial High Pressure Cold Spray system to be installed at Tinker Air Force Base, with delivery expected in the third quarter of 2027.

VulcanForms appointed Jeff Hemenway Chief Revenue Officer on September 18, 2026. The company aims to transform production capacity into long-term industrial programs, following its $220 million funding in January.

Stratasys presented the F870 at IMTS 2026, a large-format FDM platform for industrial production, with a build volume of 1000 x 610 x 610 mm and a heated chamber. The system is already in use at Rivian and Toyota.