3D printing news

Yet another Formnext closed its doors last Friday at Messe Frankfurt. For four days, the entire additive manufacturing community gathered in the show’s four halls, in search of the latest innovations, trends and applications. Naturally, the 3Dnatives teams were on…

When you ask those in the know what the benefits of additive manufacturing are, there is one thing that comes up time and again: design freedom. With the right design software, users can create incredible parts that are lightweight and…

Formnext, “Where Ideas Take Shape,” is arguably one of the world’s most important annual additive manufacturing events. The four-day trade show came to a close last week, and we are still soaking in all of the insights from the show.…

At Formnext 2024, it is safe to say that metal was everywhere. Though polymers are undoubtedly still the most important material in additive manufacturing, we’ve seen a steady growth in the use of metals in the sector. This was clear…

Farsoon Europe GmbH, a manufacturer of 3D printing systems for metals and plastics, serves the entire global market with its solutions. Farsoon has made a name for itself with its Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS). This conveyor system with exchangeable…

Axtra3D is a young AM company based in the USA and Italy that specializes in high-speed SLA systems. The start-up’s flagship product, the Lumia X1 printing system, combines Hybrid PhotoSynthesis polymerization with TruLayer, a technology for layer separation. The special…

Like every year, Formnext 2024 was a snapshot of what is currently driving the AM industry and where trends will be heading. While last year’s focus was on automotive and sustainability, this year we saw an increased presence of 3D…

Size does matter when it comes to 3D printing. Over the years, we have seen a strong and growing demand for large-format additive manufacturing solutions in order to create bigger parts for sectors like maritime, aerospace and transportation, among others.…

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, spending time with family and friends, and of course, enjoying good food. For many, it is one of the year’s biggest gatherings where reconnecting with your loved ones is part of looking back on…

KIMYA, a French company and subsidiary of ARMOR GROUP, has just announced the closure of its production site based in Les Sorinières, Loire-Atlantique, France, and thus the sale of its business. This decision, which will result in the loss of…

Chinese manufacturer TPM3D has been making quite a name for itself. Starting as a selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing service provider back in 1991, it grew quickly, and in 2018 the company began selling SLS solutions independently. Already well…

HP is known for innovative systems and solutions that support users at every stage of their 3D printing journey. This is thanks to a commitment to cost reduction, automation, efficiency, quality and sustainability, values that are also reflected in the…