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.

The PowTReX by Volkmann is an advanced system for the automated management of metal powders in additive production. It integrates pneumatic transport, ultrasonic sieving, and automatic recovery in a closed, explosion-proof environment, ensuring safety, material quality, and production continuity. Ideal for scalable industrial contexts and multi-supplier environments, it supports various metal allo

The filed patents improve dust control in metal 3D printing, monitoring its characteristics and flow in real-time to adapt process parameters. This reduces waste, improves layer quality and increases repeatability, with positive impacts on costs and production times.

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

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

Titanium recycling is strengthening the security of US supply chains, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. IperionX, with its closed-loop model, produces recycled titanium for the defense sector, improving efficiency and strategic self-sufficiency.

The defense industry is betting on production self-sufficiency with 3D printing and material recycling. The partnership between 6K Additive and AGF Defcom introduces US-made metal powder for defense components, reducing waste and external dependencies. A circular system based on waste recycling lowers costs and environmental impact, responding to national security needs and to

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.

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 the adoption of its solution without infrastructure investments, entering the Taiwanese market through a technological demonstrator. UPD technology enables sub-micron depositions of materials c