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Raise3D announces funding and expands its large-format range
Raise3D announced a $15 million funding round alongside its T450 and T700 filament printers for large prototypes, tooling and short production runs. The company also outlined a software-enabled build-height increase for the RMS220 and a new automated sandblaster. These updates form part of its November 10 product and business announcement.
Source: Raise3D — manufacturer announcement
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Graphy reports final review milestone for five dental materials
Graphy says five TeraHarz dental-printing materials have completed their final conformity-assessment review under the EU Medical Device Regulation. Certificates were still awaiting issuance when the company announced the milestone. Graphy plans to expand European materials supply and local partnerships once certification is complete.
Source: Graphy — company release via PR Newswire
Read the original story ↗Aectual and Caracol bring architectural printing closer to customers
Aectual announced a partnership to produce its recycled-material architectural products through Caracol’s manufacturing network. The company says production of a ceiling system for a Houston project is already underway in Austin. Aectual will retain responsibility for design, quality, warranty and take-back, with more regions planned.
Source: Aectual — company announcement
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Arkema resin gains a machine-specific UL Blue Card qualification
Axtra3D and Arkema announced UL Blue Card certification for N3D-FR512 resin printed on the Lumia X1 under defined processing conditions. The companies say the qualification provides evaluated material data for manufacturers considering electrical and industrial parts. It does not automatically certify every finished part; suitability still depends on its design, application and production process.
Source: Axtra3D — company announcement dated November 9
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Eplus3D partners launch a validated metal-powder range
Eplus3D, Rosswag Engineering and qualloy introduced Eplus3D select, starting with 316L and 17-4PH stainless-steel powders. The companies report testing the materials on Eplus3D systems and evaluating printed specimens. The range is now offered from German stock, turning their April partnership into a commercial material supply program.
Source: Eplus3D — manufacturer announcement
Read the original story ↗SWISSto12 advances antennas for 5G demonstration satellites
SWISSto12 announced that its two antenna designs for UNIVITY passed their critical design review. The company uses 3D printing for the antennas’ passive radiating front ends. The milestone moves the project toward flight-hardware production and verification; it does not mean the planned satellite services are already operating.
Source: SWISSto12 — Business Wire release hosted by AFP
Read the original story ↗SPEE3D launches the first phase of its Darwin manufacturing hub
SPEE3D announced the first phase of NodeZERO in Darwin, Australia, as the starting point for its planned CriticalSPEE3D network. The company aims to make essential metal replacement parts closer to industrial customers using cold-spray manufacturing. Fifty sites are planned across Asia Pacific; the wider network remains a future goal.
Source: SPEE3D — company announcement via EIN Presswire
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OrcaSlicer 2.5.0 reaches its stable release
OrcaSlicer’s official 2.5.0 release adds Python plugins, belt-printer support, color mixing and surface texture tools. It also includes an experimental design workspace and fixes reported during testing. The release notes highlight changed infill and filament defaults, so users upgrading existing projects should review those settings.
Source: OrcaSlicer — official release notes
Read the original story ↗Study compares LCD and SLA dental-model accuracy
Researchers compared 60 dental models produced on an Elegoo Saturn 4K and a Formlabs Form 2. Overall similarity to the reference model was comparable, while repeated LCD prints were more consistent in this experiment. Published November 7, the laboratory study concerns specific printers, materials and settings; it does not establish that all LCD printers outperform SLA systems.
Source: APOS Trends in Orthodontics — original research
Read the original story ↗Snapmaker prepares a U1 showcase for Formnext
Snapmaker plans to show the U1 alongside accessories, filaments and its model-sharing platform at Formnext. VoxelMatters reports that Full Spectrum color-mixing developer Radu “Ratdoux” will join the booth. This is an exhibition update covering additions made during 2026, rather than a new launch of the printer.
Source: VoxelMatters — reporting Snapmaker’s plans
Read the original story ↗Materializr brings parametric CAD to computers and tablets
A November 6 report highlights Materializr, an open-source modeling tool aimed at makers. Its developers document editable sketches and solid models, with STL and STEP export and support for desktop computers, iPads and Android tablets. The project offers another option for designing printable parts; capabilities and platform requirements should be checked against its documentation.
Source: 3Druck.com; features checked against the Materializr project
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Flinders outlines a new hub for additive manufacturing
Flinders University reports that it will host South Australia’s Additive Manufacturing CRC node at its Factory of the Future. Working with Adelaide University, the hub aims to connect manufacturers with research expertise and commercial development support. This November 6 university report follows the node’s earlier launch announcement.
Source: Flinders University
Read the original story ↗Farsoon introduces an eight-laser metal printing platform
Farsoon announced the FS722M with eight lasers and a large rectangular build area for industrial parts. The manufacturer says its cartridge-based CAMS workflow and automated powder handling are designed to reduce downtime between builds. Actual productivity depends on the material, part layout and qualified production process.
Source: Farsoon Technologies — manufacturer announcement
Read the original story ↗Polymaker and Rapid Fusion validate pellets for large-format printing
VoxelMatters reports that two glass-fiber-reinforced PolyCore PETG grades have been validated on Rapid Fusion’s PE320 extruder. The companies say the work supports more predictable material choices for large parts and tooling. Their partnership began earlier in 2026; this report highlights the validated materials and collaboration.
Source: VoxelMatters — reporting company announcements
Read the original story ↗AMUG honors High Speed Sintering inventor Neil Hopkinson
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group named Neil Hopkinson as its 2027 Innovators Award recipient. The award recognizes his development of High Speed Sintering, a process that helped move polymer powder printing toward production. He will discuss his work at the conference’s Innovators Showcase on March 17, 2027.
Source: Additive Manufacturing Users Group
Read the original story ↗MatterWave explores vibrations for stronger metal prints
In a new interview, MatterWave describes an add-on called Daedalus that applies controlled mechanical vibrations while printed metal solidifies. The startup says it aims to influence the metal’s internal structure and broaden the alloys suitable for printing. Reported performance improvements remain company claims, not a guarantee for every part.
Source: 3Dnatives — original interview with MatterWave
Read the original story ↗Students bring 3D-printed parts to an electric-car challenge
Sandia says this year’s New Mexico Electric Car Challenge will include 3D-printed components in student-built vehicles. Teachers explored printing and classroom AI tools at a preparation workshop. Nearly 250 students are expected at the November 7 competition, combining design, teamwork and racing.
Source: Sandia National Laboratories
Read the original story ↗Bambu adds a softer TPU for its H3C system
Bambu Lab announced TPU 75A, a soft, matte-finish filament intended for flexible objects and wearables. The manufacturer says this 2.85 mm material requires the H3C and its dedicated compatible hotend. It is not a drop-in replacement for ordinary 1.75 mm filament.
Source: Bambu Lab — manufacturer announcement
Read the original story ↗Upcoming events
Formnext 2026 · November 17–20
Formnext brings the additive manufacturing industry together in Frankfurt, Germany, with technologies, applications, and companies from across the sector.
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AMUG Conference · March 14–18, 2027
Training, workshops and industry conversations in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Neil Hopkinson’s Innovators Showcase takes place March 17. Official AMUG announcement ↗
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