AM-Platform, a European additive manufacturing network active since 2007, has joined Addliance as a Core Member, the European alliance of AM hubs, bringing over 500 stakeholders from more than 25 countries. The membership is organizational and aims to coordinate national networks.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed Growth Printing, a 3D printing method that uses a self-propagating chemical reaction in the resin instead of layer-by-layer deposition. The geometry of the object is controlled by chemical kinetics and mechanical movement.

Edith Cowan University joins the AMCRC as the twelfth partner university, bringing expertise in advanced materials and metal 3D printing. The network focuses on defense, mining, and natural resources in Western Australia.

ModelSplitter is a free web app that splits 3D models directly in the browser with curved cuts, custom joints, and automatic splitting, overcoming the limitations of traditional planar cuts on organic geometries.

Mark3D brings Backflip AI to Europe, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to convert 3D scans, meshes and photos into editable parametric CAD models, reconstructing the feature tree and reducing reverse engineering times.

A scientific review indicates that carbon fiber does not automatically make FFF-printed parts stronger: fiber alignment and good adhesion are needed, otherwise the strength benefits vanish.

Warner Bros. adds Harry Potter to the Toybox catalog: from October 23, 2026, official wands and figures can be 3D printed at home. The model moves production of the licensed toy directly into the user's printer.

Virginia Tech is leading a $2 million project to create 3D-printed metal alloys that self-lubricate above 600 °C, leveraging controlled oxidation to generate low-friction layers without external lubricants.

Bambu Lab has launched the Make for Good contest on MakerWorld: 24 design briefs for 3D-printed assistive aids, proposed by seven assistive technology organizations. The challenge is open until December 2026.

Muon3D M1 is a foldable FFF 3D printer that, when closed, measures 200 × 200 × 80 mm, with a print volume of 200 × 180 × 160 mm, speeds up to 600 mm/s, and an optional 1 kWh battery with 15 hours of battery life.

The US Army is seeking alternative suppliers for 166 critical components of the Abrams tank, using digital twin and additive manufacturing to address spare parts obsolescence and reduce dependence on a few specialized manufacturers.

Chinese researchers have created 3D-printed cementitious supercapacitors capable of combining energy storage and mechanical strength. The prototypes, with interdigitated electrodes, open the way to building components with integrated electrical functions.