The West Midlands Police force in the United Kingdom recently began to introduce 3D printing into its fleet workshops after one technician’s home project revealed a faster and more flexible way to produce custom vehicle components. The move is already…

Every year at Formnext you feel the pulse of where the industry is heading, and 2025 was no different. Walking the halls, a few applications genuinely stopped us in our tracks. They were clever, ambitious, and in some cases a…

China’s push toward next-generation propulsion reached a major milestone this month as the country’s aviation engine group announced the successful first flight test of its newly developed 3D printed “minimalist” turbojet engine. The achievement signals a significant step forward for…

Most people think of mosquitoes as pests, not as tools for next-generation micro-fabrication. Yet researchers at McGill University have shown that the proboscis of a deceased female mosquito can serve as a biodegradable micro nozzle for high-resolution 3D printing. With…

3D printing has evolved from hobbyist workshops to industrial production lines and classrooms across Canada. As the technology continues to evolve, it has changed how Canadians design and build. However, as this tech becomes more accessible, so does the awareness…

The halls of Formnext are filled with exciting machines and eye-catching 3D-printed objects. Yet among the many innovations on display, it’s the giant 3D printers that inevitably command attention. These large-format additive manufacturing systems offer massive build volumes, support diverse…

At Formnext 2025, one trend is unmistakable: additive manufacturing is shifting firmly toward real production. Nano Dimension is at the center of that shift, showing how materials, not just machines, are driving the next leap forward. Known for its intelligent…

HeyGears is a manufacturer of 3D printing solutions, best known for its resin machines that allow countless users to unleash their creativity and produce a wide variety of parts. At Formnext 2025, the company unveiled a series of innovations designed…