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BMW scales 3D printing to 1.6 million prototype and series production parts: The automaker's transition to automated, open-material additive manufacturing moves beyond prototyping to a fully integrated production ecosystem, replacing traditional machine tooling across the entire vehicle lifecycle. https://all3dp.com/4/how-bmw-scales-3d-printing-to-1-6-million-prototype-and-series-production-parts/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Manufacturers are embedding QR codes directly into 3D printed parts: CONMED uses Rize's platform to embed unspoofable codes in medical device components, linking each part to its digital twin for full traceability. https://3dprinting.com/news/printed-into-the-part-why-manufacturers-are-moving-to-3d-printed-qr-codes/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Researchers are using AI and 3D printing to develop new heat-resistant materials for hypersonic aircraft and defense systems: The study focuses on refractory alloys that can withstand extreme temperatures. https://theconversation.com/ai-and-3d-printing-help-researchers-create-heat-and-pressure-resistant-materials-for-aerospace-and-defense-applications-273687 #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Aerospace

MIT researchers are recreating historical musical instruments using 3D scanning and printing: The team at MIT and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is CT scanning ancient instruments to create playable replicas, bringing centuries-old music back to life. https://news.mit.edu/2026/recreating-forms-sounds-historic-musical-instruments-0305 #3Dprint #3Dprinting

Meshy 6 promises to generate 3D printable models from photos using AI: We tested the Pro-tier tools with complex real-world challenges, from statues to unicorns, to see if the AI hype finally delivers STL-ready results. https://all3dp.com/1/we-tested-meshy-6-can-ai-finally-generate-good-3d-printable-models-from-photos/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #AI

Your pharmacist may soon be printing your prescriptions: FabRx's desktop 3D printing platform is scaling across US pharmacies, enabling personalized drug manufacturing at local independent pharmacies. https://all3dp.com/4/why-your-pharmacist-is-buying-a-3d-printer-reshaping-how-you-get-you-prescriptions/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Medical

Nikon invests in Vast Space: the space station startup (founded by Jed McCaleb of Mt. Gox/Stellar fame) aims to build a 100-meter commercial station with 3D printed components. Vast acquired Launcher in 2023, which pioneered 3D printed rocket engines using Velo3D and AMCM systems. https://3dprint.com/324410/nikon-invests-in-vast-vastronauts-analysis/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Aerospace

Rule 1 Ventures, a US venture capital firm specializing in national security, has invested in Roboze to grow its network of distributed manufacturing facilities: The funding allows defense customers to fabricate advanced components on-site, reducing dependence on centralized supply chains. Former Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman James Winnefeld said the technology will become increasingly critical to national security. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/rule-1-ventures-backs-roboze-to-bring-mission-critical-production-closer-to-the-point-of-need-249665/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Defense

Adidas scales its 3D printed CLIMACOOL LACED globally: Two years after limited release, the 3D printed shoe is now available worldwide from March 3, 2026. Using Digital Light Synthesis, each pair is assembled in approximately 24 hours into a seamless, joint-free structure with 360-degree airflow. Priced at US$ 160. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/adidas-scales-new-3d-printed-climacool-laced-globally-for-post-game-comfort-249658/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Consumer

Stratasys reports FY2025 revenue of US$ 551.1M, down from US$ 572.5M in 2024, with net loss of US$ 104.3M but improved adjusted profit of US$ 12.7M. The company highlights cost discipline and US$ 244.5M cash buffer amid slow 3D printing market. https://3dprint.com/324392/3d-printing-financials-stratasys-tightens-operations-in-slow-market/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Stratasys

Rocket Lab and Australian startup Hypersonix completed the first test of a 3D printed hypersonic testbed: the DART AE launched on Rocket Lab's HASTE vehicle, the first wholly 3D printed hypersonic launch platform backed by the US Defense Innovation Unit. https://3dprint.com/324375/rocket-lab-hypersonix-team-up-for-diu-backed-3d-printed-hypersonic-test-bed-trial/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Aerospace

BMW says broad industrialization of additive manufacturing is on track: since opening its Additive Manufacturing Campus in 2020, more than 1.6 million components have been manufactured there, with over 100,000 components produced at vehicle plants worldwide annually. https://www.tctmagazine.com/bmw-says-broad-industrialization-of-additive-manufacturing-is-on-track/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Leading US metal 3D printing service bureau Incodema3D has been bought by AFM Capital: the company operates 35 EOS machines and focuses on defense, aerospace, and energy sectors. https://3dprint.com/324405/incodema3d-bought-by-afm-capital-analysis/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

3D printing just got more colorful: a new Orca Slicer fork called Snapmaker Orca Full Spectrum unlocks virtually unlimited color combinations for any 3D printer by mixing colors at the layer level. The results are said to be astonishing. https://all3dp.com/4/new-orca-slicer-fork-unlocks-virtual-color-printing-for-any-3d-printer/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Consumer

U.S. Marines 3D printed replacement antenna masts for satellite communications systems at just US$ 10 in materials versus US$ 5,000 and months of wait time: the Camp Lejeune innovation campus has saved around US$ 600,000 so far, producing over 100 units for Marines nationwide. https://3dprint.com/324327/u-s-marines-save-hundreds-of-thousands-with-3d-printed-antenna-mast/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Defense

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (co-owned by Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty) has integrated large-format 3D printing into their race shop, partnering with BigRep: the team now goes from raw components to complete cars in roughly four weeks, running two STUDIO printers almost 24/7 to produce fixtures and functional parts for their NASCAR Cup Series cars. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/legacy-motor-club-additive-manufacturing-06032026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Toray develops spherical Toraypearl PA12 powder for powder bed fusion 3D printing: The Japanese materials company says its proprietary spherical particle technology delivers 2.5x improved surface smoothness and more than double the Charpy impact strength of conventional PA12 powders. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/toray-develops-spherical-toraypearl-pa12-powder-for-pbf-3d-printing-249594/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials

Croom Medical breaks ground on its largest-ever expansion at its Limerick campus: The Irish contract manufacturer is building a 38,000 sq ft solar-powered facility called ACOT for R&D and industrialization of orthopaedic implants, including multimaterial additive manufacturing. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/croom-medical-breaks-ground-on-acot-orthopaedic-manufacturing-and-rd-facility-in-limerick-249328/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

DN Solutions has opened its first European Additive Solutions Center in Gütersloh, Germany: The 1,000 m² facility will serve as a hub for AM and CNC technologies, offering training and live demonstrations. It marks the company's third global AM center following locations in South Korea and the U.S. https://www.tctmagazine.com/dn-solutions-opens-its-first-european-additive-manufacturing-centre/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

AI is moving beyond individual experiments and becoming something much larger: a framework for how AM systems design parts, monitor processes, predict outcomes, and even improve themselves. RAPID + TCT 2026 in Detroit (April 8-10) will feature ten sessions focused on artificial intelligence in additive manufacturing. https://3dprint.com/324340/is-ai-the-next-big-shift-in-am-rapid-tct-2026-takes-a-closer-look/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #AI

MIT researchers have developed MagMix, a magnetic mixing system that keeps cells uniformly distributed in bioprinter syringes during long printing sessions. The device prevents cell settling for over 45 minutes while maintaining high cell viability, potentially advancing disease modeling and regenerative medicine. https://3dprinting.com/news/mit-researchers-develop-magnetic-mixing-system-to-address-cell-settling-in-3d-bioprinting/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Medical

Singaporean product designer Jennifer Ang uses Bambu Lab A1 3D printers to create custom fidget clicker keychains, selling over 1,000 units at pop-up shops since October 2025. The customizable keycaps feature designs like cursive fonts and cute characters, attached to a keypad-like keychain base for on-the-go fidgeting. https://3dprint.com/324253/product-designer-sells-3d-printed-fidget-clickers-at-pop-up-shops/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Consumer

Turn your failed 3D prints into new filament: this guide covers 8 DIY filament extruders that let makers recycle plastic waste into printable material, supporting circular manufacturing at home. https://all3dp.com/2/best-diy-filament-extruder-kit-maker/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials

Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed DISH, a holographic 3D printing technique that creates intricate millimeter-scale objects in just 0.6 seconds. The method projects a 3D holographic light field directly into resin, solidifying entire objects at once without layering. https://3dprint.com/324250/tsinghua-university-researchers-report-holographic-3d-printing-breakthrough/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials

Polymaker has launched an AI-powered filament-selection tool to help users choose the right 3D printing materials: The app features AI-driven advice and precision Delta E color matching, designed to eliminate guesswork from technical 3D printing. https://all3dp.com/4/stop-guessing-about-filament-polymaker-launches-ai-powered-filament-selection-tool/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #AI

Velo3D becomes U.S. Army's first qualified 3D printing vendor for ground vehicles: The company will begin printing and validating alternative spare parts for the Army's Tank and Automotive Command supply chain to relieve current sustainment bottlenecks. https://all3dp.com/4/velo3d-makes-history-as-u-s-armys-first-qualified-3d-printing-vendor-for-ground-vehicles/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Defense

Meltio announces AEC as sales and integration partner in the US to grow its wire laser metal deposition technology: The South Carolina-based automation company will help expand industrial metal AM adoption across energy, heavy industry, and oil and gas sectors in the American market. https://3dprint.com/324214/3d-printing-news-briefs-2-28-2026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Tsinghua University researchers have developed DISH, a holographic 3D printing technique that can create intricate millimeter-scale objects in just 0.6 seconds. The volumetric approach projects a 3D holographic light field directly into resin, solidifying an entire object at once without layering. https://3dprint.com/324214/3d-printing-news-briefs-2-28-2026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials

Polymaker launches AI-powered filament-selection tool to help users choose the right 3D printing materials. The app features AI-driven advice and precision Delta E color matching, designed to eliminate guesswork from technical 3D printing. https://all3dp.com/4/stop-guessing-about-filament-polymaker-launches-ai-powered-filament-selection-tool/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #AI

MIT researchers have developed a multi-material 3D printing platform for electric motors: the system uses four specialized extruders and produced a fully functional linear motor in approximately 3 hours. Material costs run around 50 cents per device. https://3dprinting.com/news/mit-researchers-develop-multi-material-3d-printer-for-electric-motors/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Sculpteo adds HP Metal Jet 3D printing to its service offering across Europe and the USA: The metal binder jetting technology enables production of complex geometries without support structures, supporting prototypes through to thousands of parts. Customers can access production-grade metal additive manufacturing without upfront hardware investment. https://www.tctmagazine.com/sculpteo-hp-metal-jet-3d-printing-service-offering/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Alloyed has developed a new 1000°C superalloy for 3D printed flight-ready jet engine parts. The alloy can withstand extreme temperatures while maintaining structural integrity for aerospace applications. https://3dprint.com/324119/alloyed-develops-new-1000c-alloy-for-jet-engines/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials #Alloyed

For years, a massive divide separated industrial and desktop FDM printers, defined by differences in accuracy, material compatibility, and cost. Today, desktop manufacturers are aiming to narrow that gap, with a new generation of prosumer machines from companies like Bambu Lab challenging industrial machines. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/industrial-vs-desktop-fdm-printers-26022026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

AM I Navigator and Leading Minds Launch AM Alliance at AMS 2026: At Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026, two major AM consortia announced a new alliance to accelerate industrial adoption of 3D printing. https://3dprint.com/324233/am-i-navigator-and-leading-minds-launch-additive-manufacturing-alliance-at-ams-2026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

Sunnyday Technologies has released M3-CRETE, an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use. The system features modular architecture that scales from 1 to 4 cubic meters using swappable components, targeting hardscape, agricultural infrastructure, and modular construction. https://3dprinting.com/news/sunnyday-technologies-announces-open-source-m3-crete-3d-concrete-printer/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Construction

Melotte has implemented a comprehensive data-capturing system with amsight and Additive Center, enabling full traceability from materials through final inspection for 3D printed semiconductor equipment parts: The partnership claims to have achieved a milestone in reducing the need for CT scanning in quality control. https://3dprint.com/324216/melotte-partners-with-amsight-and-additive-center-to-reduce-ct-scanning-for-3d-printed-semicap-parts/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

AM I Navigator and Leading Minds Launch AM Alliance at AMS 2026: Two major additive manufacturing initiatives join forces under a new umbrella organization to accelerate industrial AM adoption. The Additive Manufacturing Alliance aims to make AM more accessible and help companies scale from pilot projects to serial production. https://3dprint.com/324233/am-i-navigator-and-leading-minds-launch-additive-manufacturing-alliance-at-ams-2026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial

UK-based Alloyed has developed ABD-1000AM, the world's highest temperature nickel-based superalloy designed for additive manufacturing. The new alloy can withstand over 1000°C and was developed with ITP Aero and Cranfield University for jet engine applications. https://3dprint.com/324119/alloyed-develops-new-1000c-alloy-for-jet-engines/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials #Aerospace

BigRep is expanding into the automotive aftermarket through a partnership with SEMA Garage: The German large-format 3D printer maker will provide SEMA's 6,000 member companies access to its production hardware, with a BigRep STUDIO industrial machine housed at SEMA's facility in Diamond Bar, CA. https://3dprint.com/324222/bigrep-expands-into-the-auto-aftermarket-through-semas-6000-member-network/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Automotive #BigRep

ROBOZE 3D prints helicopter intake duct yielding 80% cost saving: The ROBOZE Argo 500 HYPERSPEED solution was used to manufacture a critical aerospace component, demonstrating significant cost reduction in aviation manufacturing. https://www.tctmagazine.com/application-spotlight-consolidated-helicopter-intake-duct-yields-80-cost-saving/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Aerospace #ROBOZE