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As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to highlight the personalities who have shaped the 3D printing industry over the course of 2024. Whether leaders of major companies, innovators or researchers, these figures have helped transform the…

It may be the holiday season, but the additive manufacturing sector is not sleeping peacefully while waiting for Santa Claus. In this week’s 3DExpress, we start with some of the big news you might have missed this week from Nano…

In 2024, we had the opportunity to interview startups that caught our attention with their innovation and creativity, whether through their use of 3D printing or the development of solutions. Each month, these young companies presented us with their plans…

2024 has not been the most straightforward one for additive manufacturing. While we have seen incredible applications and innovations throughout the year, there have also been a number of economic difficulties. Notably, we have seen companies like KIMYA closing and…

Forward AM has been serving the entire value chain of additive manufacturing since it was founded as part of BASF. Consulting, simulation of prototypes, final processing and component testing are just as much a part of the services as the…

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…

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…

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…

Axtra3D is one of the up-and-coming companies on the AM landscape, having made a name for itself internationally with its Hi-Speed SLA systems. The proprietary Hybrid PhotoSynthesis polymerization (HPS) process and the flagship Lumia X1 solution are indicative of Axtra3D’s…

Formnext 2024 will soon be upon us. Opening its doors in Frankfurt on Tuesday, November 19th and running through Friday, November 22nd, the leading additive manufacturing trade fair in Europe is expected to be full of discussions, exhibitors, awards and…

Formnext is an annual trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing. For several years now, it has brought together thousands of players and participants in Frankfurt over four days. Last year, for example, the show attracted 31,851 visitors and 148 conferences…

Who could have imagined it? While the industry is bustling with news about the upcoming Formnext in Frankfurt with daily updates about new products and announcements, it is Formnext Chicago 2025 instead that is causing a stir. The Chicago trade…