Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has positioned itself as a regional innovation hub, launching the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy with a target to print 25% of new buildings by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Companies like IBM and Google are already prototyping quantum hardware - by 2030, LLMs could leverage quantum annealing to fine-tune weights or samples from vast probability spaces, unlocking new levels of performance. AceCloud
• [New] Saudi Arabia is encouraging additive manufacturing for defence and oil & gas use as part of Vision 2030 plans. Emergen Research
• [New] Glasgow University patent aids space factory development 3D printing objects in zero-gravity environments could pave the way for orbital fabricators. Electronics Weekly
• The DoD's $1 trillion FY 2026 budget has requested $3.3 billion across 16 projects that involve additive manufacturing. 3D Printing Industry
• USA Rare Earth's Stillwater, OK facility - commissioned earlier in 2025 - will begin prototyping magnets for ePropelled immediately. Rare Earth Exchanges
• The Pentagon plans to streamline development and procurement processes, placing special emphasis on units using 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Militarnyi
• The U.S. Army envisions a future where 3D printing revolutionizes logistics, enabling rapid manufacturing of drone components and vehicle parts on demand. Keep Track
• ASTM International's additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing a proposed standard that will cover environment, health, and safety principles for the use of polymers with material extrusion. Proposed Additive Manufacturing Standard to Cover Mater
• In 2025, 3D Systems has embarked on a transformative journey, redefining its leadership structure and strategic priorities to capitalize on the explosive growth potential of additive manufacturing and bioprinting. Ainvest
• By 2025, 3D printing will revolutionize the chemical industry by making production more efficient and custom-made. Elchemy
• Global spending on mobile 3D printing and field-deployable systems could hit $20 billion by 2030, driven by defence modernization and climate-related disasters. Ainvest
• Asia-Pacific Regional Analysis: The Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the highest CAGR through 2034, fueled by rapid healthcare infrastructure expansion, a growing and aging population, and increased government support for additive manufacturing. Market.us Media
• The 3D printing industry is expected to exceed $134 billion in 2034. Shopify
• Breakthroughs in habitat design, 3D printing using lunar soil, and closed-loop life support systems could make extraterrestrial living viable within a decade. Medium
• By 2030, factories might use processes like thermal sintering, 3D printing of battery layers, or laser techniques to mass-produce solid-state cells laserax.com. TS2 Space
• Consumer-grade 3D printing is rising as the fastest-growing segment, expected to reach $12 billion by 2030 (18.6% CAGR, 2023-2030). Amass E-Commerce
• The NASA-funded system can form building materials with no outside intervention, which could lead to 3D printing in space. Construction Dive
• The NASA funding will support a multi-faceted research program encompassing materials synthesis, ink formulation, 3D printing process optimization, and rigorous testing under simulated space conditions. Quantum Zeitgeist

Last updated: 14 September 2025