Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon have created a water-based, room-temperature 3D printing ink made mostly from upcycled lignin that needs no heat curing. Printed parts can be recycled simply by adding water, enabling repeated reuse and a potential step toward circular additive manufacturing.

6K Additive signed a global long term supply agreement under which Siemens Energy will supply spent nickel alloy powder from its additive manufacturing facilities for use as feedstock in the company’s proprietary Unimelt microwave plasma production system.

Boston Micro Fabrication has launched the new Microarch S150 Series, bringing industrial-grade micro-precision 3D printing to a compact benchtop format.

Biochar could become a key lever for greener additive manufacturing: A new review shows how small amounts of carbon-rich biomass filler can partially replace petroleum-based polymers while enhancing mechanical, thermal, and even functional properties in 3D-printed parts.

At JEC World, Krauss Maffei is showcasing how industrial additive manufacturing, reaction engineering, and injection moulding can be combined into integrated production solutions.

What if metal 3D printing no longer needed STL files? Researchers have demonstrated an STL-free approach to laser powder bed fusion that delivers microscale lattice structures with dramatically improved strength, surface quality and computational efficiency.

Hiroshima University researchers are working on 3D printing tungsten carbide–cobalt (WC–Co), a super-hard material used in cutting and construction tools. Their hot-wire laser approach uses less of the expensive raw material and still delivers very high hardness, pointing to a more efficient way to make wear-resistant parts.

With an exclusive agreement in place, Rapid Fusion is entering the Italian market alongside Aivox. The partnership is designed to position the company’s LFAM systems in sectors ranging from architecture and medtech to fashion and naval applications.

By expanding its global manufacturing partnership with Alstom, Replique is strengthening flexible, decentralised parts supply for rail applications worldwide. From series production to legacy spare parts, the collaboration demonstrates how digitally enabled manufacturing can support efficient and reliable rail operations across multiple regions.

In October 2026, Fakuma will once again attract international visitors to the trade fair centre at Lake Constance. The exhibition will cover the entire chain of plasicts processing, from raw material handling to injection moulding and 3D printing.