Metal FFF: safe 3D printing with metal filaments, washing and sintering for dense and complex components without loose powders.

Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing automotive and heavy industry: new materials, cloud-native CAD, AI, and digital traceability enable flexible batches and resilient supply chains.

In 2026, industrial automation focuses on cyber-physical systems, predictive AI, digital twins, and cobots for flexible, safe, and data-driven production flows, overcoming the limitations of traditional lines.

Practical guide to software development and open source repository for 3D printing: formats, slicing, security, versioning, and cloud and industrial integration.

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

Multi-material 3D printing: a single part with rigid, flexible, conductive zones. Innovations from Bambu to Stratasys, automotive-aerospace applications, open-source software, and US investments toward mass production.

Automation and AI in 3D pipelines: from Ergono3D to Velo3D, printing costs and times are reduced, including qualification and cybersecurity.

Smart filaments with optical fibers, Creality domestic recycling, and IoT software are revolutionizing 3D printing: less waste, higher performance, and quality traceability.

Industry 4.0: 3D printing, AI, digital twin, and robotics merge into open ecosystems, transforming production, supply chains, and skills.

In 2026, additive manufacturing exits the pilot phase: aerospace, automotive, data centers, and oil & gas adopt it into true production, but slowly. The winner integrates processes, not just sells machines.

AI transforms engineering by shifting value from execution to strategic judgment. If the growth path for young engineers is not redesigned, there is a risk of a “skills cliff” and a dangerous concentration of responsibility.

Industry 4.0: 3D printing, rigorous qualification, and sustainability reduce the costs and times of large-scale production.