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Xenia Materials partnership with National Research Council of Italy to develop materials for polymer 3D printing technologies

The aim of the alliance is to ‘strengthen the connection between industry and research,’ promoting advanced research activities and experimental development focused on the design of new smart materials.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2026

Xenia Materials partnership with National Research Council of Italy to develop materials for polymer 3D printing technologies

Roboze raises $10m to support US expansion

Rialto Ventures (which led Roboze's Series A round), Club degli Investitori, and a broader international investor group were among the investors that provided Roboze with new financial backing.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2026

Roboze raises $10m to support US expansion

HellermannTyton deploys FDM 3D printing for end-of-arm tooling manufacturing

Acquired via SYS Systems, the Wythenshawe-based company is said to have reduced operational costs and sped up cycle times since installing the 3D printing system.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Oct 2026

HellermannTyton deploys FDM 3D printing for end-of-arm tooling manufacturing

Snapmaker & Phaetus launch new hotend for Snapmaker U1 printer

Combining 'high volumetric flow' with 'enhanced wear resistance and precision engineering,' the new Snapmaker × Phaetus Liber hotend is said to be ideal for batch production and rapid prototyping.

By Sam Davies

/ 25 Sep 2026

Snapmaker & Phaetus launch new hotend for Snapmaker U1 printer

XYZO launches hybrid manufacturing system that can integrate DLP, FDM or pellet extrusion

"There is still enormous scope to develop the platform, but the commercial proposition already exists."

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Sep 2026

XYZO launches hybrid manufacturing system that can integrate DLP, FDM or pellet extrusion

Stratasys awarded $27.6m in damages in first of two patent infringement cases against Bambu Lab

This case relates to four of the five patent infringements alleged by Stratasys in 2024, with the fifth set to be covered in a subsequent trial that has not yet been scheduled.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Sep 2026

Stratasys awarded $27.6m in damages in first of two patent infringement cases against Bambu Lab

Mosaic Manufacturing launches 3D printer purpose-built for custom orthotics

Orion has been designed specifically for application within labs and clinics and is said to be capable of manufacturing soft and rigid patient-specific devices.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Sep 2026

Mosaic Manufacturing launches 3D printer purpose-built for custom orthotics

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