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 – technical polymers, metal alloys and composites – expand applications. Automation in vapor smoothing and depowdering m

Australia is using additive manufacturing to build more resilient public infrastructure, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthening local production thanks to collaborations between research, industry, and government.

Advanced photopolymerization in 3D printing includes technologies such as TVAM, which is fast but less precise, and 2PP, which is 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 up new possibilities in fields such as bio-engineering and micro-optics.

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and UPM have developed metamaterials in 3D printed Nitinol with interwoven structures that restore superelasticity, overcoming the limits of traditional 3D printing. Thanks to geometries inspired by fabrics, it is possible to obtain advanced biomedical devices and smart actuators, opening new perspectives for clinical and engineering applications

Post-processing and debinding are crucial stages 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.

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

Formlabs announces a leadership change with Rob Willett joining the board, while Carl Bass leaves after eight years. Willett, former CEO of Cognex, brings expertise in automation and machine vision, marking a strategic shift for the company aiming to expand its influence in professional additive manufacturing and prepare for a potential IPO.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industrial 3D printing, enabling real-time controls, automatic corrections, and waste reduction. Through advanced sensing and predictive models, AI systems monitor and optimize parameters such as temperature and speed, improving production quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Workflow automation in industrial 3D printing requires governance, standardized models, and clear control criteria. Only with these foundations can automation reduce times and costs, improving quality and repeatability.

In 2025-26, 3D printing moves beyond experimentation: aerospace, medical, automotive, and defense integrate it into main lines, driven by investments, geopolitics, and reliable standards. Market from 40 to 250 billion by 2035: those who train and scale now will lead the manufacturing of the future.

3D scanning transforms real objects into editable and printable digital models, accelerating reverse engineering and production with precision up to 50 µm.

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