Polymer Additive Manufacturing News
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UltiMaker
UltiMaker launches S6 3D printer with 4x faster print speeds
The UltiMaker S6 follows the brand’s flagship S line series of desktop polymer extrusion-based systems, specifically the S5, and is said to be aimed at engineers needing to print functional prototypes, manufacturing aids and spare parts.
3 Jun 2025
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Rapid Fusion
Rapid Fusion targets March 2026 installations of Medusa hybrid manufacturing platform as partnership with Applied Automation announced
The arrangement has been described as an 'outsourcing deal' that will see Applied Automation create a dedicated assembly line and testing area at its facility in Plymouth to help ensure the machine is ready for distribution next year.
28 May 2025
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Sculpteo
Sculpteo now offering Arkema's PA12 S material as part of 3D printing services
Set to be processed on HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology, PA12 S is characterised by a surface that is 'finer and more uniform' than existing polyamide materials, with Sculpteo promising more aesthetically pleasing parts.
28 May 2025
Polymaker
Polymaker launches two high-performance PLA filaments for extrusion 3D printing technologies
The HT-PLA material is capable of withstanding temperatures exceeding 130°C directly off the print bed, while HT-PLA-GF carries much the same capability with enhanced structural performance.
27 May 2025
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Stratasys/Forward AM
Stratasys acquires key assets and operations of Forward AM Technologies GmbH
Forward AM Technologies, which spun out of BASF last summer and filed for insolvency towards the end of 2024, confirmed it was under new ownership in an email to partners and stakeholders.
16 May 2025
Philips
Philips Fixables allows consumers to 3D print their own replacement parts
Philips Fixables is now live on Prusa’s Printables platform, which allows anyone to download a printable file for free and build their own spare parts at home.
12 May 2025
Sponsored News
Tariffs and Additive Manufacturing: Status and the Pulse of the Industry
Mahdi Jamshid, PhD, Director of Market Intelligence, and Pablo Enrique, PhD, Additive Manufacturing Manager, at Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International share their thoughts on the impact the USA's tariff policies will have on the AM market.
Sponsored News
InnovMetric
Q&A: InnovMetric on the importance of a digital thread
Following its PolyWorks Conference Live 2025 event, Manufacturing Quality spoke with Marc Soucy, PhD, President and Co-Founder of InnovMetric, to get the inside scoop on PolyWorks Digital Thread, PolyWorks|Inspector, and PolyWorks|Data Loop.
Sponsored News
Massivit
Full Throttle LSAM for Transportation
Massivit details how large-scale additive manufacturing is serving all stages of manufacturing workflows from design and development through tooling and production across industries such as yachting, private aircraft and advanced air mobility.
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Massivit
Synergy in Motion – Sika's Premium Materials Meet Massivit's Large Scale Printing
Massivit’s Avi Cohen, VP Sales and Marketing, discusses the implications of the company’s recent strategic partnership with leading materials manufacturer Sika Deutschland GmbH.
Novanta Photonics
Tailored laser and beam delivery solutions for OEMs and system architects to fit a broad range of industrial and medical applications.
Additive Manufacturing Events
TCT UK User Group 2025
The TCT UK User Group Meeting is an annual invite-only event bringing together UK users of AM for a deep dive into the roadblocks hampering adoption and optimisation.
TCT 3Sixty 2025
The UK's definitive industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing event returns the NEC Birmingham on 4-5 June 2025.
TCT Awards 2025
The AM industry's biggest celebration returns on June 4th at the NCC Birmingham to recognise the best of 3D printing technologies, applications and collaborations.
Digital Engineering for Defense
Defense Strategies Institute will bring together leaders to modernise defense engineering and acquisition practices with digital engineering tools, technologies, and processes.
AM Ceramics 2025
The world’s ceramic 3D printing experts will gather in Vienna to share their latest insights, from contract manufacturers to leading researchers, from pioneers to major innovators.
