Stratasys acquires Markforged for $42.5 million from Nano Dimension, strengthening industrial 3D printing for composites and software solutions. Metal Binder Jetting technology is excluded and retained by Nano Dimension. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.

PowTReX automates the recovery of metal powder in additive manufacturing with closed cycles, ultrasonic screening, and safe transport. It guarantees quality, operator protection, and compatibility with major 3D printers.

3D printing is revolutionizing heat exchangers with previously impossible geometries. Two patents show removable intelligent supports and interwoven 3D structures to manage more fluids. Benefits: greater efficiency, reduced costs, smaller footprints. Expected adoption in 2-5 years in aerospace and automotive.

Breathable steel is a microporous material that allows gases to escape during injection molding, eliminating defects and voids without compromising mechanical strength. It is produced via metal 3D printing with foaming agents.

AI in industrial automation requires rethinking the entire production flow. Real value emerges when artificial intelligence operates along the entire chain, overcoming the limited approach to single machines and local optimizations in additive manufacturing.

Double the strength of 3D prints without extra weight: use gyroid infill, optimized pathing with Arachne, and localized reinforcements in the G-Code. Advanced slicing techniques for stronger and lighter parts, without complex CAD modifications.

Industrial metrology requires flexibility. Discover how universal software platforms overcome rigidity and inefficiencies, integrating every measuring device to maximize precision and productivity. A practical guide to choosing the ideal solution.

Containerized production combines additive and subtractive technologies in ruggedized containers for remote and defensive contexts. Cases like Farsoon-Addimax and Snowbird-Meltio demonstrate flexibility, autonomy, and reduced dependence on the supply chain, with local support and standard materials.

Binder jetting is entering industrial production, but scalability depends on nozzle control, material management (including ceramic slurries) and integration into workflows. To be a solid production asset, a rigorous roadmap is needed that includes electronics, software and maintenance.

Digitizing industrial components for 3D printing in a few hours is possible with real-time visual feedback scanners, automatic mesh cleaning, and parameters aligned with the printer. A method that reduces errors, iterations, and the learning curve.

Additive manufacturing in the APAC region is now a production infrastructure. TCT Asia 2026 confirms the overcoming of the experimental phase: the market competes on reliable workflows, industrial integration, and operational costs, shifting the focus from prototyping to mass production.

Flexible 3D structures that become rigid: variable geometries, asymmetric struts, and central limiting structures allow for the controlled transition from flexibility to rigidity, optimizable with 3D printing and composite materials.