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2026. 09. 28.

Sumitomo and Gutenberg: LCP Filament for Engineering FFF

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

Material and processing

Molecular orientation and interlayer bonding are key issues in processing LCP. The partners are developing the material and printing process together.

Applications

Target applications include semiconductor, robotics and communications components.

What to watch

Manufacturer mechanical comparisons depend on specific test conditions; real-part behavior requires separate validation.

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2026. 10. 15.

WASP Develops Separable Earth-and-Plastic 3D-Printed Composites

Italian manufacturer WASP is combining earth-based paste extrusion with plastic-granule printing in a process designed to keep the two material groups separable at end of life.

2026. 10. 14.

xPEI Uses Reactive Chemistry to Expand High-Temperature PEI 3D Printing

BlueSky Polymers, Insight Polymers and Advanced Laser Materials have developed xPEI, a reactive polyetherimide material intended to make high-temperature PEI more practical for SLS, with an FDM filament also planned.

2026. 10. 05.

KEXCELLED Raises Nearly RMB 100 Million for Chinese 3D Printing Materials

Suzhou-based Nuosibeirui, owner of the KEXCELLED brand, has closed a new funding round while expanding industrial filaments, photopolymer resins and custom material development.

2026. 10. 03.

Prusament PLA Lightweight: foaming PLA for lightweight parts

Prusa says its new foaming PLA can produce prints up to 65% lighter, targeting RC models, drones and other weight-sensitive parts.

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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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Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

2026. 09. 28.

Software / AI

Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

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

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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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