The partnership between BigRep and SEMA Garage introduces 3D printing into the automotive aftermarket, facilitating local and customized production of aesthetic and functional components thanks to accessible technologies without direct investment.

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

The TCT Awards 2026 highlight the growing role of additive manufacturing in strategic sectors such as aerospace, defense, and automotive, with projects that integrate optimized structures, advanced materials, and cross-sector collaborations.

Hybrid metal-polymer FDM extrusion allows printing parts with metallic properties using composite filaments, without complex post-processing. It combines ease of use and safety, reducing costs and production times. Ideal for rapid prototyping and production of complex metal components in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and tooling.

3D printing is revolutionizing the development of hypersonic vehicles, reducing costs and production times. Programs like the Pentagon's HyCAT focus on rapid and reusable test platforms, such as Hypersonix's DART AE demonstrator, entirely 3D printed. Additive manufacturing allows for complex geometries and the use of advanced materials resistant to high temperatures, accelerating

The direct production of functional parts without post-processing represents an evolution of additive manufacturing, aimed at eliminating post-printing processing stages. Thanks to advanced technologies and specialized materials, it is possible to obtain immediately usable components, reducing costs, times, and variability. Sectors such as aerospace and automotive are adopting these s

Innovative materials such as technical ceramics and reinforced polymers are revolutionizing Industry 4.0, offering high-performance solutions for sectors like automotive, aerospace, and additive manufacturing. With advanced sintering and production technologies, these materials enable complex geometries and structural applications, also thanks to specialized centers like AMPP. The implementation

The 3D printing market reaches $24.2 billion in 2025, with a growth of 10.91%. The sector enters a maturity phase, shifting from machinery to production services. The Asia-Pacific region grows at 19.81%, while Europe and EMEA slow down. Services cover 48% of the market, highlighting an industrial conversion based on real usage and economic return.

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

From agricultural waste to construction materials: an innovative industrial process transforms waste such as straw and peels into eco-friendly panels and bricks. Technologies such as robotic extrusion and 3D printing enable the creation of high-performance biocomposites, reducing the environmental impact of construction. Projects such as CORNCRETL in Mexico and European initiatives demonstrate industrial feasibility

The convergence between additive manufacturing and retail is redefining custom production, extending it from consumer goods to industrial sectors. Thanks to 3D printing, it is possible to produce multiple variants without additional costs, while artificial intelligence manages design complexity. Retail points are transforming into production and data collection nodes, enabling personalization

Industrial 3D printing is a reality: it requires gradual integration, advanced materials, digital workflows, and measured ROI to scale successfully.