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2026. 09. 28.

Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

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The Drawing to CAD tool aims to turn legacy 2D drawings into editable parametric models.

The problem

Replacement-part manufacturing often starts from legacy 2D documentation, making 3D reconstruction time-consuming.

Beyond STL

Editable CAD features matter because they enable dimensional changes and manufacturability checks.

Limitations

AI-generated geometry must be checked by an engineer for critical parts.

Sources

TCT Magazine

2026. 10. 24.

3D Print Rig: Open-Source Browser Configurator for DIY Printers

3D Print Rig brings PC-style component selection to DIY printers with a browser-based 3D preview. Users can compare toolheads and mechanical options, but physical compatibility still needs verification.

2026. 10. 14.

UpNano 3DAR Adds Dynamic Three-Axis Voxel Control to 2PP Printing

UpNano's new 3D Adaptive Resolution technology dynamically adjusts voxel shape and size along all three spatial axes during two-photon polymerization printing, targeting high-quality micro-optics and photonics parts.

2026. 10. 14.

Unlayered 3D: A Desktop Five-Axis Printer and Non-Planar Slicing

Unlayered 3D is developing a five-axis desktop 3D printer and an OrcaSlicer-based non-planar slicer to reduce support requirements for complex geometries.

2026. 10. 14.

Artec Twins Targets Massive 3D Datasets for Digital Twins

Artec 3D has introduced Artec Twins, a software platform that combines point clouds, polygon meshes and Gaussian splatting for large-scale digitization and digital-twin workflows.

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Flashforge CJ270: Full-Color Material Jetting in a Desktop-Sized System

2026. 09. 28.

New printers

Flashforge CJ270: Full-Color Material Jetting in a Desktop-Sized System

Flashforge is positioning the CJ270 as a compact desktop 3D printer designed for high-resolution color printing. According to the manufacturer, the system supports more than 10 million colors and offers a minimum layer thickness of 7 μm. Flashforge is also promoting an additional €450 early-bird benefit for early customers.

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Bambu Lab: construction advances on a planned 3-million-printer Shenzhen hub

2026. 09. 28.

IP / legal news

Bambu Lab: construction advances on a planned 3-million-printer Shenzhen hub

Bambu Lab is taking a major step toward building one of the world's largest 3D printer manufacturing bases. Its planned “3D Printing Intelligent Manufacturing Headquarters Base” in Shenzhen's Guangming District has moved into site-preparation and construction-access work. The complex is designed for an annual capacity of more than 3 million 3D printers and will combine manufacturing with research and development, component production and materials-related activities.

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Stratasys–Bambu Lab: $27.6 Million Jury Verdict

2026. 09. 28.

IP / legal news

Stratasys–Bambu Lab: $27.6 Million Jury Verdict

The September 17 US jury verdict concerns four patents. Final disposition and possible further remedies remain separate questions.

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Baochenxin: Compact Air-Cooled 300 W Laser Source for Metal AM

2026. 09. 28.

Technology

Baochenxin: Compact Air-Cooled 300 W Laser Source for Metal AM

The Chinese laser source could help integrate smaller LPBF systems, but it is not a complete metal printer.

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Bioactivx and UltiMaker: 3D Printing in Regulated Skin-Substitute Manufacturing

2026. 09. 28.

Life sciences

Bioactivx and UltiMaker: 3D Printing in Regulated Skin-Substitute Manufacturing

The Singapore project shows how FFF can become part of a regulated manufacturing workflow for medical end products.

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Sumitomo and Gutenberg: LCP Filament for Engineering FFF

2026. 09. 28.

New materials

Sumitomo and Gutenberg: LCP Filament for Engineering FFF

Printable liquid-crystal polymer filament may open new options for heat-resistant, dimensionally stable parts.

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TPM3D: Fatigue Testing of SLS-Printed and Foamed Footwear Soles

2026. 09. 28.

Industrial applications

TPM3D: Fatigue Testing of SLS-Printed and Foamed Footwear Soles

The Chinese company combines lattice geometry and foaming to tune footwear-sole mechanical properties.

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Chinese DLP-Printed Metamaterial with Wide Pressure-Sensing Range

2026. 09. 28.

Research

Chinese DLP-Printed Metamaterial with Wide Pressure-Sensing Range

A dual-gradient sensor from HUST researchers targets both subtle touch and much larger loads in one structure.

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Creality K3 and SPARKX i8: Two Approaches to Multicolor Printing

2026. 09. 28.

New printers

Creality K3 and SPARKX i8: Two Approaches to Multicolor Printing

The Chinese manufacturer is targeting reduced waste and downtime with different material-switching architectures.

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Bambu Lab R1: the 55 W CO₂ laser has arrived

2026. 09. 23.

New printers

Bambu Lab R1: the 55 W CO₂ laser has arrived

On September 22, Bambu Lab introduced its first standalone laser machine: the R1 uses a 55 W CO₂ laser, offers a 600×300 mm working area and automatic laser alignment.

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