A new method of 3D printing avoids the leaky seams that come with the layer-by-layer process. Using a nanoscale “mask” that diffracts laser light into a holographic pattern of the desired shape, it fuses its print material solid in one shot. The process takes about 20 seconds, a stark contrast with the hours other laser-based printing methods can take.

Coretechnologie has enhanced its 4D_Additive 3D printing software. New features include Build History, automated data preparation and expanded functions for lattice structures and SLM supports.

A new coupled moulding approach could help overcome key limits in ceramic 3D printing by combining extrusion with in-situ UV curing, enabling more stable production of high-precision, complex polymer-derived ceramic components.

German manufacturers will have broader access to ceramic and metal additive manufacturing through a new collaboration between XJet and 3D-Werk Black Forest.

Photopolymer resins enable highly precise 3D printing, but their cured structures are usually difficult to recycle. Researchers at Yokohama National University have now developed an initiator-free anthracene-based resin that can be reshaped and reused multiple times while remaining compatible with high-resolution stereolithography.

Industrial 3D printing is becoming a more strategic production tool for Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik. With its approval as an official processor of Lehvoss Group’s Luvocom 3F focus materials, the company is expanding its capabilities for high-performance filament applications, from component development to series production.

With Iglidur i190PF, Igus is expanding its 3D printing materials portfolio with a PTFE-free filament for wear-resistant, lubrication-free components. The material is intended to bring properties familiar from injection-moulded plain bearings to additive manufacturing applications.

With the inaugural Formnext Defence Summit, Formnext is creating a dedicated platform for additive manufacturing in security and defence. The event will focus on industrial 3D printing as a strategic technology for resilient supply chains, decentralised production and security-related applications across EU and Nato countries.

For manufacturers looking to scale additive manufacturing beyond prototyping, Ultimaker is positioning the Factor 4 Plus as a production-ready option. The new industrial 3D printing platform combines higher print speeds with material flexibility and automated validation, aiming to support continuous, traceable production workflows in demanding manufacturing and aerospace applications.

When a filling line stops, the right spare part often decides how quickly production can restart. Morsan and the Levoss Group want to address this challenge with digitally stored, additively manufactured components made from high-performance Luvocom 3F materials for the food and beverage industry.