Nel settore della stampa 3D il consolidamento premia la specializzazione verticale e il controllo delle filiere, penalizzando chi è generalista. Management buyout e acquisizioni mirate rafforzano nicchie ad alto margine come medical e aerospazio. Coerenza tecnologica e ricavi ricorrenti sono la chiave per competere.

Automation in custom prosthetics is now a necessity. Integrating design, production, and support removal with end-to-end digital workflows guarantees scalability, repeatable quality, and regulatory traceability, from dental labs to complex hip prostheses.

Automating the post-processing of resin improves precision and repeatability. A modular workflow adapts each phase to the specific parameters of the material, reducing errors and manual times. The integration between the printer and washing/curing stations enables certified, traceable, and scalable flows, ideal for professional and biocompatible applications.

Additive manufacturing is transforming sectors such as aerospace and healthcare, where complex geometries and customizations offer tangible structural and economic advantages, confirming the mechanism of creative destruction.

PioCreat presents at Formnext 2025 3D solutions for rapid dental production: the PioNext Mini prints crowns in 10 minutes with compact design and dual resin vat. Ideal for dental studios, it offers high precision, biocompatibility and operational flexibility, revolutionizing the digital workflow in the medical and dental field. Learn more at PioCreat.com.

The 3D market is splitting: on one side entry-level systems under $2,500 are growing over 30%, on the other high-end industrial platforms are struggling. Three sectors are driving demand: aerospace, defense and healthcare. China records strong increases in metal PBF. Business models are differentiating: providers are targeting specific segments to stay competitive. Future growth

In 2026, the FDM toolchanger market has consolidated: here is the solution that stands out for performance, reliability, and software integration. The best choice depends on the specific workload.

SLA 3D printing with photopolymer resins requires attention to chemical risks. Material selection, operational safety, and disposal are fundamental for health and compliance.

Post-processing is crucial in stereolithography to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Stages such as washing and post-curing eliminate chemical residues and complete polymerization, ensuring mechanical properties and biocompatibility. The use of validated systems and low-risk solvents improves operational efficiency and safety.

The choice of materials for medical implants requires a balance between biocompatibility, durability, and costs. Titanium, PEEK, and bioresorbable materials like magnesium offer different solutions with specific advantages. Innovations such as TPMS structures and AI improve bone integration and reduce surgical times. Customization allows for better results, even with higher initial costs.

3D printing is revolutionizing dentistry, enabling the rapid and customized production of dental devices directly in the office. Thanks to technologies like SLA, DLP, and PolyJet and biocompatible materials, it is possible to create crowns, surgical guides, orthodontic models, and prostheses in shorter times, with greater precision and lower costs compared to traditional methods. The integr

Surgical planning with 3D anatomical models is revolutionizing medical education, offering realistic and personalized simulations for surgeon training. Thanks to multi-layer printing technology and radiological data, it is possible to faithfully recreate human tissues, allowing for simulated interventions without risk to patients. Models, used in university and cli