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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
Before RAPID + TCT 2025 kicked off, Materialise celebrated its 35th anniversary at its North American headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan. During the event, which included a guided tour of the Belgian software developer’s medical 3D printing facility, I sat down with CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
In this article, we review the Prusa Pro HT90 from Czech FDM 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research. This delta-kinematics 3D printer was the first addition to the company’s engineer-focused Prusa Pro lineup, which now includes the Prusa Pro SLX and Prusa Pro AFS. Unveiled last year at Prusa’s Prague HQ, the HT90’s delta architecture is advertised as unlocking “ultra fast” 600 mm/s travel speeds, 250 mm/s 3D printing speeds, and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
At RAPID + TCT 2025, I spoke with Dr. Arun Jeldi to discuss his first four months at the helm of Velo3D. He outlined a revised strategic direction as the new-look company plots a path to profitability. In January 2023, Velo3D launched a strategic review after a stretch of financial and regulatory setbacks. One year later, amid a NYSE noncompliance notice and declining revenue, the Californian company ceded 95% of its shares to Arrayed Additive.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
Nano Dimension completed its acquisition of U.S. FDM 3D printer manufacturer Markforged Holding Corporation (NYSE: MKFG). This announcement comes weeks after the additive manufacturing electronics firm finalized a similar deal for the industrial 3D printer OEM Desktop Metal. Nano Dimension’s deal for Markforged was first announced in September 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
Aerospace and defense now rank among the largest and most valuable sectors adopting additive manufacturing. Ongoing international supply chain disruptions, rising geopolitical tensions, and global conflicts threaten access to critical equipment and components vital for national security. In response, defense agencies are turning to 3D printing to cut lead times, localize production, repair equipment, and restock depleted inventories.
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3 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
In this article, we review the UltraCraft Reflex RS, HeyGears’ newest resin 3D printer. Founded in 2015, the Guangzhou-based digital solution provider entered the consumer 3D printing market last year with the UltraCraft Reflex. The upgraded RS model builds on the success of its predecessor, updating the LCD screen from 6K to 8K resolution for enhanced part quality. The desktop-sized VAT photopolymerization system also fits an expanded build volume into a more compact, lightweight body.
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1 month ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
Last week, over 500 exhibiting companies and over 15,000 attendees converged on Detroit’s Huntington Place for RAPID + TCT 2025. Despite uncertainty around shifting tariff policies and volatile stock markets, a sense of cautious optimism was evident on the show floor. Many agreed that the industry has entered a new stage of maturity, where hype is fading and practical applications and user value are taking center stage.
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1 month ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
In this article, the 3D Printing Industry engineering team reviews the Peel 3, the latest 3D scanner from Creaform subsidiary Peel 3D. This handheld device offers professional scanning at an affordable price tag, making it ideal for both entry-level and industrial users. Creaform, a leading manufacturer of 3D scanning equipment with over 20 years of industry experience, launched Peel 3D alongside American electronics manufacturer AMETEK.
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1 month ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published its first Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy. It highlights additive manufacturing as crucial to the British military’s strategic roadmap, identifying 3D printing’s vital role in strengthening supply chain resilience. The document emphasizes the urgency of accelerating additive manufacturing adoption in the UK’s defense sector.
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1 month ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Alex Tyrer-Jones
Alabama-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Cummings Aerospace’s 3D printed Hellhound S3 has completed its first flight at a US Army test range. The S3 is a turbojet-powered loitering munition that can travel up to 384 mph and conduct long-range precision strikes against armored vehicles, tanks, and fortified positions. The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) completed its successful test flight during the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) 2025.
