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3D Printing for Interiors and Architecture in 2026: A “Curtain” Aluminum Gate in Gent and Vases from Portrait Photos
A 250 kg aluminum gate printed by a welding robot for a Belgian design museum, and a personalized vase that goes from phone photo to…
3D Scanning in Personalized Healthcare: Cloud-Connected Intraoral Scanners and Face Scans for CPAP Masks
An intraoral scanner sends data straight to the cloud, then prints, washes and dries right at the dental chair. Face scans drive automated CPAP mask…
3D Printing in Defense 2026: Combat-Tested Robot Wheels and 12.4 Million USD to Validate Printed Alloys
3D printed wheels for ground robots at a fifth of the cost of imports, a 12.4 million USD US program to prove printed alloys can…
3D Printing in Electronics: Foldable Phone Hinges, Speakers with User-Printed Knobs and a Vietnamese Spectral Instrument
From a Guangdong "super factory" printing foldable phone hinges, to Nothing speakers with user-printable knobs, to a Vietnamese engineer 3D printing a crop health spectral…
3D Printing Funding in October 2026: Sakuu Goes Public via SPAC, Amaero IPOs, 6K Additive Borrows $27.4M
A 3D battery printing company valued at $600M, a metal powder maker whose IPO nets just $15.7M, a powder plant borrowing from the US EXIM…
Robots and 3D printing: from a 2,300-printer farm to a container factory running on recycled plastic
A Chinese toy maker runs about 2,300 3D printers, a container 3D printing factory is headed to Timor-Leste, and Boston Dynamics speeds up robot builds.…
Strategic technology and 3D printing: how do we move research from the lab to the shop floor?
Vietnam restructures its science and technology programs and pays up to 300 million VND a month for strategic tasks. Europe and the US show the…
What Is Rapid Prototyping? A Guide to Technologies, Process & Choosing a Supplier (2026)
A 2026 rapid prototyping guide: 3D printing vs. CNC vs. silicone molds, a standard process and how to choose a reliable supplier for your business.
3D Printing Technology Comparison: SLA, FDM, SLS/MJF and SLM – Which One for Prototyping?
A detailed comparison of SLA, FDM, SLS/MJF and SLM 3D printing: pros and cons, materials, cost and how to choose the right one for prototyping.
Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Cost: What Drives the Price and How to Optimize Your Budget
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing cost depends on technology, material, size and complexity. Learn the key price factors and tips to optimize your budget.
What Is a Silicone Mold? A Low-Cost Way to Replicate Composite & Polyresin Parts
A silicone mold is a fast, durable and low-cost way to replicate composite and polyresin parts. Learn how it works, its advantages and common uses.
Foam CNC & Wood CNC in Rapid Prototyping: When Are They Cheaper Than 3D Printing?
Foam CNC and wood CNC make large prototypes fast and cheap. Learn when to choose CNC over 3D printing to save cost and time.