Stratasys partners with Novineer to integrate validated FDM performance simulation into GrabCAD Print Pro

Stratasys has announced a partnership with Novineer to integrate Novineer’s toolpath-aware FDM performance simulation technology into GrabCAD Print Pro. The integration aims to reduce physical testing for safety-critical, load-bearing polymer parts by enabling engineers to predict part performance directly from…

Meta launches AI Design Tool SAM 3D for Realistic 3D Reconstruction from Single Images

Facebook parent company Meta has introduced SAM 3D, a new technology designed to transform 2D images into highly detailed 3D representations of objects, humans, and entire scenes. By accurately capturing both shape and pose, SAM 3D enables interactive three-dimensional modeling…

Tencent Launches Hunyuan 3D Engine, Accelerating AI-Driven Asset Creation

Chinese tech company Tencent has officially introduced its Hunyuan 3D creation engine to global users, marking the arrival of a new generation of AI-driven tools for producing 3D content. The platform allows creators to generate detailed 3D assets in minutes…

Wayland Additive integrates Calibur3 into Autodesk Fusion to streamline electron beam metal 3D printing

Wayland Additive, a UK-based metal 3D printing company, has integrated its Calibur3 system into the Autodesk Fusion machine library. Announced on 27 November 2025, the collaboration enables a full end-to-end workflow for NeuBeam electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) users…

Authentise, Kform, and OpenWerks launch SPARC to deliver real-time U.S. manufacturing surge readiness

Authentise, Kform, and OpenWerks have launched SPARC (Surge Production & Readiness Command), a new platform designed to give the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and major manufacturers real-time visibility into domestic production capacity. Unveiled on 20 November 2025 and initially…

CADSoftTools Unveils ABViewer 16 with Enhanced 3D, 2D, and Manufacturing Tools

Software company CADSoftTools has unveiled ABViewer 16, a major update that brings advanced improvements to 3D visualization, precision measurement, PDF-to-DWG/DXF conversion, G-code generation, and editing tools—offering engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals greater efficiency, accuracy, and workflow flexibility than ever before.…

Nikon SLM Solutions and Interspectral Partner to Advance Quality Assurance in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Nikon SLM Solutions, a German manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, has partnered with Swedish visualization and analytics software company Interspectral to create an integrated quality-assurance and process-monitoring solution for industrial production. The collaboration links Interspectral’s AM Explorer software…

Validated and Ready: Oqton’s 3DXpert Build Processor Now Certified for Nikon SLM Systems

Metal 3D printer manufacturer Nikon SLM Solutions has officially validated Oqton’s 3DXpert build processor following a comprehensive joint program. The validation marks a significant step in the companies’ ongoing collaboration, reflecting their shared goal of advancing industrial-scale AM through open,…

Axtra3D Unveils Fully Connected AM Ecosystem with Axtra Workflow and New Post-Processing Tools

High-speed SLA printer manufacturer Axtra3D has launched Axtra Workflow, a fully integrated and validated ecosystem for additive manufacturing (AM). The system connects all stages of production—from build setup and printing to post-processing, inspection, and data-driven traceability—into a unified workflow.  Alongside…

Materialise Expands Open Software Ecosystem at Formnext 2025

Materialise NV (Nasdaq: MTLS), a Belgian company specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) software and production services, has unveiled three new CO-AM solutions and automation tools as part of its open and secure software ecosystem strategy. The announcement represents a key…