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As with every major industry event, JEC World 2026 provided an opportunity to assess the current state of the additive manufacturing and composites sector. At this composites conference taking place in Paris, France, additive manufacturing was presented not as an…

Over the past decade, Raise3D has established itself as a key player in professional polymer 3D printing. Initially known for its FDM systems, the company has progressively expanded its portfolio to address a wider range of industrial needs, entering the…

The twelfth edition of TCT Asia, the leading event for the additive manufacturing industry in the Asia-Pacific region, is almost here! This year’s summit will host a wide range of technologies, presented by over 550 exhibitors. The atmosphere is designed…

The renowned Wohlers Report is finally available: the 2026 edition marks its 31st anniversary and remains a key benchmark for the additive manufacturing market. More than 1,200 responses were collected from 570 companies worldwide. According to this international study, AM…

This is major news for the entire maker community and the 3D printing market as a whole: MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% of Thingiverse. The popular free 3D file platform was previously owned by UltiMaker, following several strategic shifts between MakerBot…

3DEXPERIENCE World, an event that brings together SOLIDWORKS users to connect, develop their 3D software skills, and celebrate technological advancement, took place this year in Houston, Texas from February 1-4. Complete with keynote speeches, hundreds of informational sessions, and an…

This week’s 3DExpress starts with a breakthrough in Hong Kong, where a team of engineers created the smallest 3D printed sub-micron optoelectronics to date. This could mean that integrating multi-functional micro-nano devices will become a lot easier. Then, we get…

AMUG 2026 is on the horizon! As an organization, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) continues its mission to “educate and advance the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies.” This upcoming event will take place March 15th – 19th,…

When it comes to spending time outdoors, preparation matters. Whether hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting, having the right equipment on hand can make a real difference. Because this gear must be carried (and often, over long distances), it needs to be lightweight,…

2025 brought steady progress across the additive manufacturing landscape, along with new startups worth watching. We spotlighted a standout startup each month, highlighting innovations that ranged from personalized medical solutions to unique manufacturing technologies. In December, we brought together the…

Last October, U.S. troops demonstrated just how far additive manufacturing has come by successfully 3D printing drone parts inside a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter mid-flight. As the aircraft carried out tactical maneuvers, the printer continued to operate, producing functional components…

As the end of the year approaches, we at 3Dnatives are taking a step back to analyze what has truly defined the additive manufacturing industry in 2025. It is already clear that this has been a year of technological maturity,…