Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Swarm 3D printing is another big thing that will happen in 2026. SelfCAD
• [New] Vestas and Wurth Additive Group have moved beyond pilot projects to embed additive manufacturing directly into their operational supply chains, with digital inventory and parts standardization becoming central to how they manage supply risk. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Stratasys sees continued advances in materials and software that will make additive manufacturing easier to integrate into established factory systems. Design News
• [New] By 2026, one of the most significant trends in the 3D printing industry will be the acceleration of defence and aerospace applications driven by advanced materials. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Looking toward 2026, the 3D printing industry will look far less like 3D printing for aerospace prototypes and much more like 3D printing as a real manufacturing method - a real movement away from a prototyping niche and toward being seen and used as a practical manufacturing tool. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] We see enormous potential for cold spray additive manufacturing to address repair, maintenance and sustainment challenges in Pacific maritime environments. AZOM
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 10 May 2026