Tekna achieves profitability thanks to growing demand for metal powders for 3D printing

The Canadian metal powder supplier closes the second quarter in profit, marking a turning point after years of losses. Growth is driven by the aerospace sector and the transition of customers

Bioprinting and cryopreservation: towards a supply chain for biological tissues

The convergence between 3D printing of biological tissues and cryogenic preservation technologies is paving the way for a possible logistics chain for living materials. The goal is not yet to produce complete organs

Two American 3D printing companies close: 3DEO and Fusion3 in liquidation

3DEO and Fusion3, two US manufacturers of additive manufacturing technologies, have ceased operations and entered liquidation proceedings. Their assets are now up for auction, marking the end of two different approaches

Five 3D-printed reefs have been placed off the coast of Argentario at a depth of about 10 meters to protect the seabed from illegal fishing and create new habitats for marine fauna and Posidonia oceanica.

La stampa 3D industriale non compete con l’iniezione plastica in volumi elevati: il divario è di 60 volte (32 contro 1.920 pezzi/ora). La manifattura additiva resta vantaggiosa solo a basso volume, alta variabilità e geometrie complesse, dove flessibilità e time-to-market superano il throughput.

La stampa 3D entra nelle farmacie per farmaci su misura. Tecnologie come FFF, SLS e SSE si adattano a dose e principi attivi. Workflow digitali, controlli in-process e tracciabilità rendono la produzione personalizzata una realtà concreta, già attiva negli USA.

La stampa 3D e il design parametrico rendono la customizzazione di massa una realtà industriale: prodotti unici su larga scala a costi competitivi, grazie a workflow integrati che garantiscono efficienza e maggiore fedeltà del cliente.

Nel settore della stampa 3D il consolidamento premia la specializzazione verticale e il controllo delle filiere, penalizzando chi è generalista. Management buyout e acquisizioni mirate rafforzano nicchie ad alto margine come medical e aerospazio. Coerenza tecnologica e ricavi ricorrenti sono la chiave per competere.

Stratasys acquires Markforged for $42.5 million from Nano Dimension, strengthening industrial 3D printing for composites and software solutions. Metal Binder Jetting technology is excluded and retained by Nano Dimension. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.

Logistical resilience is more critical than the availability of raw materials for supply chain security. The distance between production and consumption is the greatest risk. Strategic reserves of materials such as tungsten and production localization reduce the risk of downtime and ensure continuity for supply chains.

Metals and ceramics in industrial 3D printing are complementary, not alternative. The competitive advantage comes from structured workflows, replicable case studies, and targeted training. To scale, standardized processes and a clear integration plan are needed.

Binder jetting is entering industrial production, but scalability depends on nozzle control, material management (including ceramic slurries) and integration into workflows. To be a solid production asset, a rigorous roadmap is needed that includes electronics, software and maintenance.