Netherlands-based independent 3D printing resin manufacturer Liqcreate has introduced Liqcreate Tray, a CE Class 1 certified biocompatible resin designed for 3D printing custom dental impression trays. The material was developed in collaboration with dental laboratories and clinical partners and is…
[Review] Meshy AI Tested Across Six Practical 3D Modelling Tests
Turning an idea into a usable 3D model can still require considerable time, modelling knowledge and specialist software. Generative AI has introduced a different route, allowing users to describe or show what they want and receive a 3D asset in…
Hyundai Installs New Large-Format 3D Printers for Full-Scale Automotive Parts
South Korean automotive giant Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Center is now running two VX1000 HSS polymer 3D printers from German equipment maker ExOne Global Holdings. The machines use a High Speed Sintering process in which an infrared-absorbing ink is deposited selectively…
Apple Brings Two Distinct 3D Printing Processes to the Hinge of Its First Foldable iPhone
Global consumer electronics company Apple announced the iPhone Duo (rumored as iPhone Ultra) yesterday, its first foldable smartphone, priced at $1,999 and scheduled to ship October 23. The device opens to a 7.6-inch inner display and closes to a 5.4-inch…
Inside SixPAC: The Army’s Bid to Modernize Ammunition Packaging and Supply Chains
The U.S. Army‘s Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center unveiled SixPAC on August 26, 2026, at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, the first major redesign of small-caliber ammunition packaging since World War II. The system pairs two lightweight polymer ammunition containers,…
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Arrives With New Architecture and a Community Plugin Marketplace on the Way
Prusa Research’s PrusaSlicer 3.0 has entered public preview, releasing on September 1, 2026 15 years to the day after the first commit to Slic3r, the project PrusaSlicer was originally forked from. The release rebuilds the user interface from scratch and…
Tripo AI Lands 3 Billion Yuan, Unveils Quad-Topology Model
Tripo AI, an artificial intelligence company building 3D foundation models and world models, has raised approximately 3 billion yuan (approx. $447M) across its Series B and Series B+ funding rounds, in a raise led by MPCi. The company tied the…
restor3d Extends Personalized Orthopedics With MyFit Digital Suite
restor3d, a specialist in 3D printed personalized orthopedic solutions, launched MyFit by restor3d Digital Suite on September 8, 2026, a new patient engagement platform designed to give orthopedic implant patients visibility into their treatment and connect that experience to long-term…
Vienna Researchers Cut Concrete Use by Two-Thirds With 3D Printing
Austria-based university FH Campus Wien has completed a five-year research project demonstrating that concrete components can be 3D printed using up to two-thirds less material than conventional construction, without sacrificing load-bearing capacity. The project, called C3PO, Concrete! 3D Printed Objects,…
Meltio launches U.S.-assembled Robot Cell for industrial metal 3D printing
Meltio, a developer of wire-laser metal 3D printing technology, has launched a U.S.-assembled version of its Meltio Robot Cell for industrial customers in the Americas. Assembled in the United States, the turnkey robotic Directed Energy Deposition (DED) system is intended…
Gastronology Signs Belgian Distribution Deal for Its Dysphagia Food Line
Dutch food 3D printing company Gastronology has partnered with Belgian distributor Revogan to bring its products into Belgian care homes and hospitals, with orders opening in August 2026. Revogan brings more than distribution capacity to the partnership. The company has…
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Attendance Rises 65%
Formnext Asia Shenzhen concluded its 2026 edition on August 28 in Shenzhen, China, with organizers reporting 34,202 visitors from 113 countries and regions to the additive manufacturing (AM) event, a 65 percent increase over the 2025 edition. International attendance rose…
