What Happened In a significant development for the 3D printing industry, Bambu Lab has launched new software designed to manage fleets of 3D printers without relying on cloud infrastructure, marking a noteworthy step forward in print farm automation and collaborative printing workflows. This solution offers users the ability to coordinate multiple printers locally, enhancing control, … Read more
What Happened Siemens recently highlighted advancements in additive manufacturing within high-precision industrial environments, as detailed in their article Additive manufacturing in a cutting (edge) environment. Their work focuses on integrating multi-axis additive manufacturing techniques into industrial cutting-edge applications to improve precision, efficiency, and part complexity. Why It Matters Multi-axis additive manufacturing represents a significant evolution … Read more
What Happened Scientists have recently developed a groundbreaking method for 3D printing glass parts with thicknesses comparable to a human hair. This rapid fabrication technique, highlighted in a 3D Printing Industry article, leverages volumetric printing techniques, notably computed axial lithography (CAL), to produce glass components with unprecedented speed and precision. Why It Matters Glass is … Read more
What Happened A recent development in volumetric 3D printing technology, specifically tomographic printing, has been reported by 3DPrint.com. This new volumetric 3D printing approach leverages tomographic printing techniques to create complex structures in a rapid, non-layered fashion, opening promising avenues especially in the field of bioprinting. Why It Matters Traditional 3D printing methods build objects … Read more
At Formnext 2025, HP unveiled significant developments in its vision for a global 3D printing network, signaling a strategic push toward digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing. Detailed in a recent 3DPrint.com article, HP’s announcements highlight their commitment to building a robust, interconnected additive manufacturing ecosystem. What Happened HP’s Formnext 2025 presence focused on advancing a … Read more
What Happened Researchers have made significant strides in volumetric 3D printing through the technique of computed axial lithography (CAL), as detailed in a recent PNAS article published July 1, 2024. This approach enables the rapid creation of three-dimensional objects by projecting computed light patterns into a rotating volume of photopolymer resin, solidifying the entire object … Read more
Researchers at Texas A&M University have achieved a remarkable milestone in the field of bio-embedded 3D printing by successfully fabricating living lung cells layer by layer in extreme environments, as reported in Texas A&M Stories on November 24, 2025. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential to manufacture living lung tissue constructs in conditions previously considered prohibitive … Read more
What Happened Batch.Works and E3D have announced a strategic collaboration to scale circular 3D printing farms both within the UK and internationally, as reported by tctmagazine.com. This partnership aims to advance the deployment of distributed print farms that leverage circular manufacturing principles—emphasizing reuse, recycling, and sustainability—while expanding the capabilities of collaborative and swarm 3D printing … Read more
What Happened In 2026, the 3D printing industry is witnessing a significant shift towards low-cost print farm automation, as detailed in a recent 3DPrint.com article titled ‘2026: The Year of the Low Cost Print Farm’. This development signals a maturation of collaborative and swarm printing technologies, enabling manufacturers and service providers to deploy extensive arrays … Read more
What Happened Stratasys, a leading additive manufacturing company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Tritone to integrate metal and ceramic production capabilities into its 3D printing portfolio. This development, reported by 3D Printing Industry, marks a significant expansion from Stratasys’ traditional polymer-based additive manufacturing into the more technically challenging domains of metal and ceramic 3D … Read more