What Happened Recent advances in volumetric 3D printing have been significantly accelerated by the integration of holographic techniques, as reported by msn.com. This development leverages holography to enhance tomographic printing — a form of volumetric printing that builds 3D objects by projecting light patterns from multiple angles simultaneously. The new approach promises to improve both … Read more
What Happened Industrial additive manufacturing is undergoing a significant transformation through advancements in print farm automation, as detailed in a recent Engineering.com article. The article highlights the evolution of automated 3D printing systems that enable the coordination of multiple printers working in unison—sometimes referred to as swarm or collaborative printing. This paradigm shift is driving … Read more
What Happened Formlabs, a leading 3D printing technology company, reported a record-breaking Q4 in 2025, with significant growth driven primarily by its Fuse series of selective laser sintering (SLS) printers. This milestone was covered by 3D Printing Industry. The Fuse printers are notable for their robust performance in industrial-scale production, which aligns closely with the … Read more
What Happened? Researchers have developed a novel approach to 3D printing by creating a swarm of flying 3D printers inspired by bees, as reported by Advanced Science News. This breakthrough involves multiple small drones equipped with 3D printing capabilities working collaboratively to fabricate structures mid-air. The concept mimics the natural behavior of bee swarms, which … Read more
What Happened The US Army has embarked on an innovative initiative to 3D print drone swarms designed for combat training purposes, as reported by Manufactur3D. This development represents a significant leap in the application of swarm 3D printing technology, aiming to produce multiple drones rapidly and at scale to simulate real-world combat environments for training … Read more
What Happened? A recent breakthrough in swarm 3D printing is highlighted by the creation of the 3D printed BionicBee, a biomimetic flying robot developed using swarm printing principles, as reported by VoxelMatters in August 2025. This project showcases how collaborative 3D printing can be inspired by nature’s own swarm behaviors to produce complex, lightweight, and … Read more
What Happened In a recent feature by 3Dnatives, Dr. Markus Nemitz delves into the convergence of 3D printing and swarm robotics. His insights highlight the emerging field of swarm 3D printing, where multiple robotic units collaborate to fabricate complex objects more efficiently than traditional single-printer setups. Why It Matters Swarm 3D printing represents a paradigm … Read more
What Happened Recent developments in swarm 3D printing have captured the attention of additive manufacturing experts, as highlighted in a 3D printing research roundup by Engineering.com. This emerging field leverages multiple 3D printers or robotic arms working collaboratively to fabricate complex structures more efficiently and at larger scales than traditional single-printer setups. Why It Matters … Read more
What Happened Recent insights from DirectIndustry e-Magazine highlight six critical factors shaping the future of 3D printing, with digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing emerging as pivotal trends. Central to this is the concept of the digital warehouse, a virtual inventory system that stores 3D printable designs instead of physical goods, enabling rapid production when needed. … Read more
What Happened In a notable move towards modernizing aircraft maintenance, an airline has chosen to 3D print 1,200 replacement parts for its Boeing 737 fleet, as reported by All3DP. This initiative marks a significant shift from traditional spare parts logistics to a digital inventory model, leveraging on-demand additive manufacturing to support the airline’s operational needs. … Read more