ELEGOO Makes Its Mark at RAPID + TCT 2026 With Jupiter 2 and Unexpected CANVAS Debut
Chinese 3D‑printing firm ELEGOO used the RAPID + TCT 2026 show in Boston to debut two flagship products: the Jupiter 2 ultra‑large format resin printer and the CANVAS multicolor system for its Centauri Carbon platform. Jupiter 2 boasts 16K resolution, multi‑point auto‑leveling and automated resin management, targeting high‑volume jewelry, character modeling and functional prototyping. CANVAS enables smooth color transitions on the Centauri Carbon and will be fully available by the end of April. ELEGOO also highlighted its Matrix remote‑control app, Nexprint model platform and community activations to position the hardware within an integrated workflow ecosystem.
Farsoon Adds ALM Materials and New PEBA Production
Farsoon Technologies expanded its open‑materials ecosystem by adding three industrial polymer powders from EOS’s Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), including a carbon‑fiber PEKK blend, a bio‑based polyamide, and a flame‑retardant grade. The new powders are compatible with Farsoon’s 1001P, 601P, 403P...
3D Printed Battery Powers Predictive Maintenance in Steel Production
A consortium of IREC, UOC and steelmaker CELSA launched the 3Dstore project, deploying a 3D‑printed solid‑oxide battery to power a low‑consumption, cellular‑connected sensor on a rolling‑mill shaft. The self‑powered device continuously records vibration and temperature, enabling predictive maintenance that can...
DTU Uses Lithoz Ceramic 3D Printing to Build Gyroid Fuel Cells
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have used Lithoz’s ceramic 3D‑printing platform to fabricate monolithic solid‑oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with gyroid lattice structures made from 8 mol % yttria‑stabilized zirconia. The gyroid architecture delivers a power‑to‑weight ratio of roughly 1 W g⁻¹,...
BLT Helps Develop OPPO Find N6 Hinge with Titanium 3D Printing
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) partnered with OPPO to 3D‑print titanium hinge components for the Find N6 foldable phone, consolidating up to 13 machined parts into a single lightweight wing plate. The new hinge improves display flatness by 50% and passed 600,000...
Fraunhofer IAP and NMI Achieve Biomimetic Tissue Mechanics
Fraunhofer IAP and NMI have created a patent‑pending biomimetic tissue substitute that combines a polyurethane acrylate base, a 3D‑printed wavy metastructure, and an electrospun collagen surface. The metastructure reproduces the nonlinear stiffness of pericardial tissue, while the collagen layer supports...
Farsoon Advances Copper Alloy 3D Printing With Speed, Precision, and Scale
Farsoon Technologies unveiled new copper‑alloy 3D‑printing platforms that combine high‑speed beam optimization with micron‑level precision. The FS273M achieves up to 42 cm³/h build rates at 80 µm layers and 99.5% part density, while its 55 µm laser spot delivers 0.2 mm feature resolution. The...
Authentise Whisper Turns Chats Into Auditable Manufacturing Records
Authentise launched Whisper, an AI‑driven platform that silently records engineering conversations across Slack, email, and meetings, converting them into structured, auditable entries in ERP, PLM, and QMS systems. The source‑available solution runs as background agents, requiring no workflow changes while...
AMA: Energy 2026: How Addept3D Sees the Gap Between AM Value and Industrial Adoption in Energy
Additive manufacturing (AM) is delivering measurable savings in the energy sector, exemplified by Equinor’s roughly $100 million cost reduction, yet large‑scale, high‑value components remain stuck in proof‑of‑concept stages. Tarun Chand of Addept3D explains that the primary barrier is cost – both...
Bambu Lab Discontinues the X1 Series After Four Years on the Market
Bambu Lab announced that production of its X1, X1 Carbon, and X1E 3D printers will cease on March 31, 2026, with after‑sales support guaranteed until March 2031. The X1 series, launched in 2022 via a $7 million Kickstarter, reshaped desktop printing by popularizing CoreXY...
AMT and GreatAmerica Turn Vapor Smoothing Into a Monthly Subscription
AMT and GreatAmerica have launched a bundled subscription for the PostPro SFX vapor‑smoothing system, charging North American manufacturers $999 per month. The all‑inclusive fee covers hardware, shipping, consumables, warranty and import duties, eliminating upfront capital outlay. The service is fulfilled from...
Scrap Labs Debuts Scrap 1 Metal 3D Printer at RMRRF 2026
Scrap Labs unveiled the Scrap 1, a low‑cost Laser Powder Bed Fusion metal 3D printer, at the Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival 2026. The kit is priced at $9,600 for a limited launch period, increasing to $14,200 after April 30, 2026, with fully assembled units...
SLICED: Latest News From the 3D Printing Industry
The additive‑manufacturing ecosystem saw several strategic moves in April. AMGTA promoted Michigan’s MTDG to Principal Member and added its CEO Dean Bartles to the board, while Materialise spun off its RapidFit division to sharpen its focus on software and medical...
Eplus3D IPO Collapse: Growth Trajectory Meets Structural Headwinds
Eplus3D, a Hangzhou‑based metal 3D printer, withdrew its Shanghai STAR Market IPO, cancelling a planned $176.6 million raise. The funds were intended for capacity expansion, equipment industrialization, a new R&D center, and a global service network, all now on hold. Despite...
Did Industry Misjudge AM’s Value? Findings From AMGTA Explain The Bias
The Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA) released its 2026 Vision Paper, arguing that the industry consistently undervalues 3D printing because cost comparisons are too narrowly scoped. It shows that traditional analyses ignore hidden expenses such as inventory carrying costs,...