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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,…

CNPC Powder and automotive supplier Brose have entered a strategic partnership to promote sustainable, circular manufacturing in the automotive industry. This collaboration will convert steel scrap metal from Brose’s Chinese production lines into CNPC’s iron-based powders for additive manufacturing. This…

Commercial resin 3D printing was born in the United States, with Chuck Hull’s 1984 patent of stereolithography laying the foundation for an industry that continues to grow today. Since then, American companies have played a central role in advancing resin…

Each month, 3Dnatives spotlights a startup that is pushing the boundaries of 3D printing. As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to choose which of these innovators will be crowned our official Startup of the Year. And the decision…