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Stratasys launches new F870 FDM 3D printer; Toyota & Rivian among first users

The machine has been introduced ahead of the upcoming IMTS show in Chicago.

By Sam Davies

/ 9 Sep 2026

Stratasys launches new F870 FDM 3D printer; Toyota & Rivian among first users

Modix launches fifth generation of large-format 3D printer platform

A new Duet 3 electronics architecture, the company says, enables automatic tool changing, multi-material printing, compact pellet extrusion and 45-degree printing on its Modix BIG series.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Sep 2026

Modix launches fifth generation of large-format 3D printer platform

What goes around ...

TCT takes a tour of Aectual's Amsterdam R&D lab and learns how it is using 3D printing to reimagine the built environment.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 31 Aug 2026

Stratasys & Limbitless Solutions increase focus on sustainability as partnership continues

The 3D printing company has been working with the University of Central Florida's non-profit research facility for 12 years.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Aug 2026

Stratasys & Limbitless Solutions increase focus on sustainability as partnership continues

HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering GmbH develops novel process chain for 3D printed outer skin rail components

The 3D-FiberTrain collaborative project was completed with several project partners and with funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Aug 2026

HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering GmbH develops novel process chain for 3D printed outer skin rail components

Stratasys to develop on-site quality assurance capabilities for F3300 & F900 3D printers via $7.8m DoW award

The 2026 America Makes and the Department of War (DoW) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge has provided the funding, with work to commence over the next two years.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Aug 2026

Stratasys to develop on-site quality assurance capabilities for F3300 & F900 3D printers via $7.8m DoW award

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Additional ROBOZE materials are now moving through qualification programs for future aerospace applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Jul 2026

Airbus qualifies ROBOZE ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED 3D printing platform for secondary structural parts

Polymaker launches HT-PLA Pro 3D printing filament

HT-PLA Pro has been developed to address the ‘key limitations of conventional high-temperature PLA,’ such as brittleness and lower layer adhesion.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Jul 2026

Polymaker launches HT-PLA Pro 3D printing filament

BigRep set for sale as company delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange

BigRep GmbH shares are being sold to De Krassny GmbH, Koehler Invest GmbH, and Hage Holding GmbH, with the BigRep holding company filing for liquidation.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Jul 2026

BigRep set for sale as company delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting

RBSL deployed a miniFactory Ignite material extrusion system to produce the Crew Temperature Control System parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Jul 2026

Application spotlight: In-house 3D printing enables design flexibility & cost savings for Challenger 3 battle tank air ducting

Application spotlight: FDM technology enables 88% cost-per-part reduction for replacement C-17 lavatory parts

United States Air Force Maintenance Squadrons deployed a Stratasys F900 machine and Antero 800NA to produce the components.

By Sam Davies

/ 26 Jun 2026

Application spotlight: FDM technology enables 88% cost-per-part reduction for replacement C-17 lavatory parts

Stratasys launches DM PA6/66-GF30-FR material for rail & transportation

Engineered specifically for use on Stratasys' Fortus 450mc and F900 systems, Stratasys says the material has been designed to produce certified end-use parts and critical spare parts.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Jun 2026

Stratasys launches DM PA6/66-GF30-FR material for rail & transportation