Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The automated system could help U.S. manufacturers produce large, custom parts with fewer defects, potentially reducing waste, lowering costs, and strengthening domestic competitiveness in additive manufacturing, which includes 3D printing. AZOM
• [New] With the evolving global supply chain, businesses will turn to additive solutions for faster prototyping and localised manufacturing. Polaris Market Research & Consulting, Inc.
• [New] China 4D printing sector is predicted to create an absolute dollar opportunity of US$ 90.1 million in the assessment period. Persistence Market Research
• Ongoing advancements in the field of bio-fabrication is another crucial factor that is anticipated to push 4D printing demand by 2032. Persistence Market Research
• South Korea 4D printing industry is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 48.0 million by 2032. Persistence Market Research
• The United Kingdom 4D printing industry is estimated to be worth US$ 59.4 million and create an absolute dollar opportunity of US$ 51.3 million by 2032. Persistence Market Research
• By 2026, more brands will treat additive manufacturing as a viable production method rather than a prototyping step. 3D Printing Industry
• Swarm 3D printing is another big thing that will happen in 2026. SelfCAD
• 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
• Stratasys sees continued advances in materials and software that will make additive manufacturing easier to integrate into established factory systems. Design News
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 31 May 2026