News
Hofmann CNC Invests in Eplus3D EP-M300 to Add Metal Printing in Germany
The October 21 partnership announcement combines dual-laser metal PBF with precision machining and plans for a local application center.

Hardware
Prusa Offers 400°C HT Hotend for CORE One+/L+ Printers
The October 21 update adds a swappable hotend, HighTemp sheets and engineering filaments; the hotend is incompatible with INDX.

News
Bambu Lab Schedules October 27 Black Friday Sale, A1 Mini From US$199
The October 22 announcement sets a 12:00 UTC start on October 27, with regional prices and discounts across printers and consumables.

Hardware
AML3D Receives First ARCEMY X Order from Northrop Grumman
The October 26 order includes two years of services, with installation at Sunnyvale planned for the fourth quarter of AML3D’s 2027 financial year.

Applications
10 Lizard Models to 3D Print
From playful spring-loaded characters and finger-sized geckos to a movie monster and an articulated tegu, these ten reptile models offer plenty of printing inspiration.

Hardware
University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Recoater to Metal 3D Printing System
The October 26 infrastructure update adds selective powder placement within each layer, supporting research on material interfaces and plasma-generator components.

Software
Snapmaker Orca 2.4.1 Beta Adds Prime Tower Controls and Support Checks
The October 23 test release revises tool-change paths and multi-material warnings, with a compatibility notice for 3MF files opened in older versions.

News
Freemelt Wins SEK 28 Million ESS Order for 7,000 Tungsten Components
The October 22 order covers the neutron source’s target wheel, with deliveries scheduled over 14 months and most planned for 2027.

Software
Raise3D Updates ideaMaker 5.5.3 with Faster Slicing and SLS Part Boxes
The October 21 release adds SLS preparation tools and RMS220 file uploads, while Raise3D reports faster FFF slicing and G-code preview loading.

Hardware
UniFormation Opens S10 Crowdfunding, Plans Resin Printer Shipments for Spring 2027
The S10 combines printing, washing and drying in one machine, while final UV curing remains separate and fulfillment is estimated for March–April 2027.

News
1 model – New model splitting tool hands-on: simpler and faster than slicer software, and free
We tried the all-new Model Splitter and found it was exactly the kind of splitting tool we hadn't realized we needed.

Materials
VBN Introduces Vibenite 500 Pure Tungsten for Electron Beam 3D Printing
The Swedish company’s October 22 announcement reports initial customer deliveries, over 99.7% relative density and potential shielding applications.

Software
Moonshot Adds 3D Make to Kimi, Plans K3.1 Pro Weight Release by November 4
The Chinese developer says users can preview, edit and download 3D models for printing; full model weights are scheduled for November 4.

Hardware
BigRep Opens ALTRA 670 Orders, Targets Delivery by End of Q1 2027
The industrial polymer printer combines a 670-liter build volume with a heated chamber and dual high-temperature extruders, according to BigRep’s October announcement.

Software
print3d Adds Hermes Plugin for AI-Assisted Bambu Studio Workflows
The October 23 integration connects AI-assisted modeling, mesh checks and slicing while leaving the final print command to the user.

Hardware
ELEGOO Sets October 29 Launch for Its First M1 Ultra 3D Scanner
The Shenzhen company’s October 22 announcement previews blue-laser and infrared scanning, wireless operation and a replaceable battery; pricing is due at launch.

News
Nanjing Hosts First RILEM Digital Concrete Conference Outside Europe
Southeast University’s October 24 report records more than 400 participants at the joint RILEM DC and 3DPCMS meeting, covering printable concrete, structures, equipment and standards.

Software
Hi3D Releases V1.0 Geometry Refinement Code and Model Weights
The Chinese AI 3D developer’s October 23 release makes image-guided mesh refinement available under a custom license, with clear limits for printing workflows.

Applications
Chengdu Jinshi Outlines Digital Sculpture Cooperation Plans After Association Visit
The Chinese additive manufacturing service provider described plans with the Chengdu Sculpture Association in an October 23 company report.

News
Seven Trends Reveal What’s Next for 3D Printing at TCT Shenzhen 2026
Xu Fanglei’s opening-day field report examines seven trends across metal and ceramic printing, specialized materials, industrial applications, footwear, AI design and desktop fabrication.







©2026 3dptimes.com All Rights Reserved