The presented patents improve powder control in metal 3D printing by 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 production costs and 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 the processing stages following printing. 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 redefines the manufacturing industry through the physical and digital integration of processes. Advanced automation, data sharing, and artificial intelligence transform factories into intelligent, self-optimizing ecosystems, reducing time, costs, and waste.

Industrial additive manufacturing today combines speed and precision thanks to advanced technologies such as multi-laser, AI and automated post-processing. Systems like SSLM and TVAM drastically reduce production times while maintaining high quality. High-performance materials – engineering polymers, metal alloys and composites – broaden applications. Automation in vapor smoothing and depowdering m

The convergence between additive manufacturing and retail is redefining custom production, extending it from consumer goods to industrial sectors. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to produce multiple variants without additional costs, while artificial intelligence manages design complexity. Points of sale are transforming into production and data collection nodes, allowing personaliz

In-process metrology in metal additive manufacturing enables precise measurement during production, ensuring repeatable and scalable quality. Unlike traditional monitoring, it provides quantitative and traceable data, reducing the reliance on costly post-process inspections. Technologies such as optical fringes allow for real-time 3D measurements, improving affi

Post-processing and debinding are crucial phases in additive manufacturing that determine the quality, strength, and finish of components. Technologies such as vapor smoothing and chemical debinding improve surface and structural properties, making parts ready for industrial use.