Prusa launches PETG Ultraglow, a high-quality phosphorescent filament. Superior to glow-in-the-dark PLA for brightness and durability. Ideal for technical and safety applications thanks to the resistance of PETG and its ability to shine for a long time. Requires hardened nozzles for printing. High cost but justified for professional use.

3D printing is revolutionizing architecture: models and concrete houses in days, zero waste, recycled materials and circular design for a sustainable future.

Cornell prints 3D concrete on the seabed using marine sediments: lower costs, zero transport, autonomous robots and reduced environmental impact for sustainable infrastructure.

3D Printing and Bio-Recycled Materials: Circdal revolutionizes construction with circular economy, local zero-waste production, and regenerative architectures.

3D printing drives Industry 4.0: automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and construction are adopting it for custom parts, reduced costs, and local production. Market from 40 to 250 billion $ by 2035.

3D printing revolutionizes luxury and automotive: Subaru produces accessories in-house, Bentley uses 3D platinum, PRO creates ultra-lightweight saddles. More sustainability, customization, and impossible design.

Industrial 3D printing scales volumes and speeds: SLA and FDM XXL, advanced materials, Industry 4.0 automation, and new frontiers in tooling, construction, and aerospace.

In 2026, record investments in industrial 3D printing: +51% hardware revenue, China boom +221%, defense and water infrastructure projects with CO₂ savings up to 501%.

Industrial 3D printing is mature: SLA at large scale, advanced materials, and safety standards are driving aerospace, defense, and construction. Cost reduction, digitalization, and multi-material capabilities are the keys to scaling.

Industrial 3D printing in 2025 goes beyond prototyping: Asia on the rise, costs -60%, multi-material components, redesigned supply chains, and on-demand production even in space.

In 2025, the consumer 3D market exploded: Bambu Lab dominates with low-cost modular printers, AI and e-commerce make the technology accessible to everyone, while startups and Asia push innovation beyond the desktop.