Designing lights-out factories requires an advanced software architecture that integrates machines, data, and processes in real time. Software-defined automation makes it possible to overcome the limitations of proprietary solutions, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability. Only in this way can artificial intelligence be fully leveraged to optimize production and maintain control of the p

The partnership between BigRep and SEMA Garage introduces 3D printing into the automotive aftermarket, facilitating local and customized production of aesthetic and functional components thanks to accessible technologies without direct investment.

PreFlight is a new open-source slicer for FFF/FDM developed by oozeBot, designed to overcome the architectural limitations of traditional software. With a native 64-bit architecture and modern stack (C++20, OpenCASCADE, CGAL), it aims to ensure greater reliability, precision, and scalability in professional slicing. It introduces advanced features such as Athena Perimeter Generator and Interlocking Per

The PowTReX by Volkmann is an advanced system for the automated management of metal powders in additive production. It integrates pneumatic transport, ultrasonic sieving, and automatic recovery in a closed, explosion-proof environment, ensuring safety, material quality, and production continuity. Ideal for scalable industrial contexts and multi-supplier environments, it supports various metal allo

The filed patents improve dust control in metal 3D printing, monitoring its characteristics and flow in real-time to adapt process parameters. This reduces waste, improves layer quality and increases repeatability, with positive impacts on costs and production times.

The TCT Awards 2026 highlight the growing role of additive manufacturing in strategic sectors such as aerospace, defense, and automotive, with projects that integrate optimized structures, advanced materials, and cross-sector collaborations.

Hybrid metal-polymer FDM extrusion allows printing parts with metallic properties using composite filaments, without complex post-processing. It combines ease of use and safety, reducing costs and production times. Ideal for rapid prototyping and production of complex metal components in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and tooling.

The direct production of functional parts without post-processing represents an evolution of additive manufacturing, aimed at eliminating post-printing processing stages. Thanks to advanced technologies and specialized materials, it is possible to obtain immediately usable components, reducing costs, times, and variability. Sectors such as aerospace and automotive are adopting these s

Innovative materials such as technical ceramics and reinforced polymers are revolutionizing Industry 4.0, offering high-performance solutions for sectors like automotive, aerospace, and additive manufacturing. With advanced sintering and production technologies, these materials enable complex geometries and structural applications, also thanks to specialized centers like AMPP. The implementation

Innovation in materials and advanced recycling are transforming the manufacturing industry. Arkema, with the Virtucycle® program, promotes the use of recycled polymers without compromising performance. Technologies such as chemical recycling and 3D printing with recovered powders reduce environmental impact and costs. Strategic collaborations and bio-based materials open new paths towards an econ

The 3D printing market reaches $24.2 billion in 2025, with a growth of 10.91%. The sector enters a maturity phase, shifting from machinery to production services. The Asia-Pacific region grows at 19.81%, while Europe and EMEA slow down. Services cover 48% of the market, highlighting an industrial conversion based on real usage and economic return.

Integrated production on an industrial scale is redefining the manufacturing industry through the physical and digital integration of processes. Advanced automation, data sharing, and artificial intelligence are transforming factories into intelligent, self-optimizing ecosystems, reducing times, costs, and waste.