The University of Wisconsin–Madison Makerspace is a model of a high-volume 3D printing university laboratory, based on standardized workflows, FDM/FFF technologies, and a hybrid team of students and technicians. Thanks to this approach, the center manages thousands of annual prints with high efficiency, supporting teaching, research, and innovation in a scalable and sustainable ecosystem.

Mechnano's new conductive elastomeric pellets offer reliable electrical and mechanical performance thanks to D'Func technology, which guarantees uniform dispersion of carbon nanotubes, overcoming the limits of traditional ESD materials. Ideal for sectors such as electronics, automation and medical, these materials enable the scalable production of flexible components with yields

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 exploited to optimize production and maintain control of the p

Binder jetting with ceramic slurries offers industrial advantages such as higher green density and controlled shrinkage, but requires precise management of rheology and material stability. Compared to dry powder systems, this technology allows for greater uniformity and production scalability, provided that advanced control systems and stable formulations are integrated to ensure quality and repeatability

New plug-and-play optical interface developed with 3D printing enables high-efficiency connections between optical fibers and integrated photonic circuits, with losses of only 0.78 dB. Thanks to polymer structures created via two-photon polymerization, the system offers passive alignment, compatibility with standard MTP cables, and stable performance over broad bandwidth, paving the way for photonic systems

New entry-level LPBF systems, such as Metal-Base, make metal 3D printing accessible to startups and labs with costs under €10,000, thanks to innovative technologies, compact design, and open-source software.

HP MJF Technology revolutionizes industrial production, enabling flexibility, lead time reduction, and digital warehousing. Ideal for sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and data centers, it allows for on-demand production of custom components, improving supply chain resilience and reducing costs. Integration with traditional processes and the use of advanced materials make

An ESA project is studying how to transform lunar regolith into conductive materials to print electronic components in space, reducing dependence on Earth-based supplies.

New smart heat exchangers, made with 3D printing technologies and patented, offer greater thermal efficiency without pumps or fans. Thanks to innovative geometries such as partial fins and preloaded integration in engines, weight, costs and consumption are reduced, improving reliability and facilitating assembly. Applications in data centers and aerospace confirm adva

XTPL and Manz Asia collaborate to integrate Ultra-Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology into semiconductor advanced packaging processes. Thanks to this partnership, XTPL can scale adoption of its solution without infrastructure investments, entering the Taiwanese market through a technology demonstrator. UPD technology enables sub-micron depositions of materials c

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.

Advanced photopolymerization in 3D printing includes technologies such as TVAM, fast but less precise, and 2PP, extremely detailed but slow. Both offer complementary advantages: TVAM for rapid volumes, 2PP for micro-details. Hybrid solutions integrate the two technologies to maximize productivity and precision, opening new possibilities in fields such as bioengineering and micro-optics.