Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The 5600 will support HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Glass Beads, enabling the production of stiff, dimensionally stable parts at a low cost while further broadening the range of applications customers can address with HP's polymer additive manufacturing technologies. AZOM
• [New] IIT Indore's development of a cost-effective metal 3D printing technology, Micro-Plasma Metal Additive Manufacturing, has the potential to make high-quality metal components more accessible, impacting sectors such as jewelry manufacturing. Persistence Market Research
• [New] NSTIC will feature the world's first open-innovation 200 mm SiC R&D pilot line to accelerate prototyping and adoption by industry. OpenGov Asia
• [New] In 2026, rather than operating at the margins of manufacturing, additive manufacturing will increasingly become part of how production lines are designed, optimized, and scaled. Design News
• [New] In 2026, additive manufacturing will increasingly function as a strategic capability rather than a tactical option, supporting resilience, customization, and operational flexibility across sectors. Design News
• [New] The next decade will likely see additive manufacturing shift from a novelty to a widely used tool. Design News
• With around 120 million people in the U.S. experiencing tooth loss, there is a growing trend towards dental implants as a solution, creating further opportunities for the 3D printing sector. Yahoo Finance
• By 2026, medical 3d printing will be about accelerating clinical innovation, compressing traditional two-week outsourcing cycles into 3 to 5 days of safe, factory-direct delivery. rapiddirect
• Additive manufacturing will accelerate its mainstream adoption as a production technology in 2026, with polymer AM taking a central role in tooling, service parts, and an expanding range of end-use components. 3D Printing Industry
• The 3D printing landscape in 2026 is poised to be vibrant and full of potential. Forgely
• In 2026, leading 3D printing companies are expected to adopt renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to run their manufacturing facilities. Forgely
• Leading Product Type: Sockets are projected to represent the leading product type in 2026, accounting for 46% of the revenue share, driven by their critical role in ensuring comfort, stability, and precise fit through 3D printing customization. Persistence Market Research
• PTC captures value from the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem without manufacturing risk. Dreaming3D Inc
• In providing 3D printing services, Future Form will use the HP Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing system, a cutting-edge scalable platform that supports functional prototyping to final part production, and meets the needs of a broad range of applications and industries. Yahoo Finance
• Geopolitical volatility, trade disruptions, and long lead times are reshaping global supply chains, accelerating the move toward digitally enabled models built around 3D printing. Frost & Sullivan
• The European Union's circular economy action plan specifically identifies 3D printing textiles as a key technology for achieving sustainability targets by 2030. openpr
• In an effort to democratize the manufacturing of complex devices, MIT researchers have developed a multimaterial 3D-printing platform that could be used to fully print electric machines in a single step. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Over the next 5-10 years, additive manufacturing will develop steadily but unevenly, with clear progress in some sectors and continued caution in others. 3D Printing Industry
• Over the next 5-10 years, additive manufacturing will become less of a 'separate technology' and more of a standard manufacturing option within engineered supply chains. 3D Printing Industry
• Over the next 5-10 years, 3D printing will increasingly blur the line between manufacturing and the creator economy. 3D Printing Industry
• Over the next decade, additive manufacturing will succeed where it becomes reliable, repeatable, and economically clear within everyday production. 3D Printing Industry

Last updated: 26 April 2026