The presented patents improve powder control in metal 3D printing by 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 production costs and 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

HP MJF Technology revolutionizes industrial production, enabling flexibility, lead time reduction, and digital warehousing. Ideal for sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and data centers, it allows for on-demand production of custom components, improving supply chain resilience and reducing costs. Integration with traditional processes and the use of advanced materials make

Self-produced design for micro-companies: operational playbook to bring an idea from prototype to sale, with a focus on workflow, accessible tools, and integration between production and branding. A methodical approach to building a scalable and sustainable business.

3D modeling tools are revolutionizing youth education, making STEAM learning more visual, interactive, and engaging. Through intuitive interfaces and complete design cycles, students transform ideas into physical objects, developing technical and creative skills from primary school. Software like BlocksCAD and SelfCAD combine geometry, coding and s

Chitosan bioprinting allows the creation of customized patches for chronic ulcers, combining mechanical barrier, antibacterial release, and support for tissue regeneration. Studies from the University of Mississippi show promising results in accelerating healing and reducing infections, thanks to the biocompatible and multifunctional properties of chitosan. The technol

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

The direct production of functional parts without post-processing represents an evolution of additive manufacturing, aimed at eliminating the processing stages following printing. 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

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.

3D printing is revolutionizing wearable fashion, as demonstrated by the case of AMISS, an Australian brand that has integrated this technology into its creative workflow. By collaborating with Creality, AMISS has drastically reduced production times and costs, eliminating outsourcing and accelerating the creative cycle. Through a complete digital process, from design to final printing, the brand has