3D printing is revolutionizing university laboratories, integrating into teaching and research processes. A key tool for rapid prototyping, it allows students to translate theory into practice, accelerating learning. Case studies such as drones and aerospace components demonstrate the real-world application of the technology, supported by advanced motion capture systems and workflow

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.

Integrated production on an industrial scale is redefining the manufacturing industry through the physical and digital integration of processes. Advanced automation, data sharing, and artificial intelligence are transforming factories into intelligent, self-optimizing ecosystems, reducing times, costs, and waste.

The M4 Basic by AM Solutions is a compact and plug-and-play system for industrial post-processing, ideal for small and medium-sized production realities. It guarantees quality finishes, repeatability and sustainability, eliminating manual methods. With easy installation, compatibility with various AM technologies and low operating costs, it represents an efficient and scalable solution for int

In-process inspection based on calibrated measurements is revolutionizing quality control in metal 3D printing, replacing expensive post-production checks with precise, proactive monitoring during the process. Technologies like structured light fringe projection allow for real-time measurement of critical parameters such as layer thickness and surface roughness, mi

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

3D printing surpasses traditional manufacturing in terms of production times, quality, and internal defects. An EPRI project shows how convergent manufacturing reduces times from 30 months to 3 months, maintaining or improving mechanical properties. Additive manufacturing offers significant advantages for highly regulated sectors, thanks to fewer defects, more precise controls, and reduced

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.

The advanced metal industry is evolving towards integrated production systems, where every stage of production collaborates in real time. Overcoming the traditional model of isolated departments, a connected architecture emerges that unifies additive, machining, heat treatment, and inspection. This approach reduces inefficiencies, improves stability and productivity, and enables a rapid response p

Industrial 3D printing can reduce environmental impact, but it requires strategic choices on materials, energy efficiency and life cycle management. Although it offers advantages such as less waste and simplification of the supply chain, the real benefit depends on sustainable feedstocks, efficient processes and recovery policies. Studies show that the use of recycled material and energy sources

The article presents an operational plan to integrate innovations in mechanical testing and quality assurance in the advanced industry, particularly in metal additive production. The importance of qualifying feedstock, machinery, and production processes from the initial stages is emphasized to ensure reliability, traceability, and compliance in critical sectors such as aerospace and defense. Ve

Plastometrex's MultiScale technology revolutionizes non-destructive testing through microscale mechanical analysis. It enables the characterization of thin or complex components, with thicknesses up to 0.75 mm, without damaging them. Using indenters of different sizes and a spacing of 1.5 mm, it generates high-resolution maps of mechanical properties, revealing local variations invisible to the