Check out the Top 5 Videos of the Month! We begin with 3Dnatives uncovering the most surprising and innovative discoveries from Formnext 2025. Next, 3D Monotech showcases how large scale additive manufacturing is redefining sustainability and safety in the marine sector with eco friendly, ballistic marine fenders. In the third video, Formlabs breaks down the capabilities behind its new Tough 1000 Resin, an impact resistant, ductile material designed for demanding real world applications. Then, India Today takes you inside Space Kidz India to explore the development of an ultra affordable, fully electric, 3D printed rocket engineered to make space research more accessible. Finally, CEAD Group teams up with Addit Audio, Airtech, and Adaxis to reveal how industrial 3D printing is revolutionizing high performance acoustics. Dive in and get inspired!
Top 1: The Most Exciting Things We Found at Formnext 2025
In The Most Exciting Things We Found at Formnext 2025, the 3Dnatives team brings you the most unexpected innovations discovered across the show floor. Beyond the headline product launches, this video highlights clever engineering solutions, unique applications, standout designs, and hidden gems found throughout the world’s biggest additive manufacturing event. If you want a look at the creativity pushing the industry forward, this roundup captures it all.
Top 2: 3D Printing Eco-Friendly Marine Fenders
In this video, 3D Monotech introduces the world’s first ballistic, eco friendly marine fenders developed by NewsFender using large scale 3D printing. These advanced fenders redefine boat protection, sustainability, and maritime defense innovation. You’ll explore the future of 3D printed marine components, green maritime solutions, and how additive manufacturing is enabling safer, more resilient marine technology.
Top 3: 3D Printing Ductile, Impact-Resistant Parts
In 3D Printing Ductile, Impact-Resistant Parts, Formlabs presents Tough 1000 Resin, a material engineered for real world durability with mechanical properties comparable to HDPE. The video explains how this resin delivers improved fracture toughness, elongation, fatigue resistance, and long term stability, made possible through the Form 4 Series printer architecture. Whether you’re designing functional prototypes or rugged end use parts, this breakdown shows you how Tough 1000 Resin elevates impact resistant 3D printing.
Top 4: India’s Electric 3D Printed Rocket
In India’s Electric Rocket, India Today reports on Space Kidz India and founder Dr. Srimathi Kesan, who are pioneering a 3D printed, bioplastic, carbon fiber electric rocket that costs around 30 rupees per launch. Designed to support student led space research, this reusable rocket can carry small payloads to an altitude of 4–5 kilometers. The feature highlights Space Kidz India’s mission to inspire the next generation of scientists, their groundbreaking use of additive manufacturing, and their history of innovation including KalamSat, the world’s lightest satellite launched by NASA.
Top 5: Crafting 3D Printed Sound
In Crafting 3D Printed Sound, CEAD Group collaborates with Addit Audio, Airtech, and Adaxis to demonstrate how LFAM is transforming high performance speaker manufacturing. The video showcases a full production workflow: the CEAD Flexcube printing intricate acoustic geometries with pellet extrusion, Adaxis software enabling precise toolpaths, Airtech providing advanced composite materials, and Addit Audio optimizing acoustic performance through design freedom. You’ll see hybrid printing and milling in action as the system produces a strong, accurate, acoustically refined speaker component.
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