Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] NASA, the ESA, and other space agencies are exploring opportunities in 3D printing for constructing habitats on Mars and the moon. BCC Research LLC
• [New] Using lunar or Martian regolith, 3D printing could enable sustainable habitat construction for future space missions, reducing the need to transport building materials from Earth. BCC Research LLC
• [New] At Formnext 2025, Interspectral will launch a range of new purpose-built products designed to deliver intelligent, scalable, and optimized solutions for every stage of the metal additive manufacturing workflow. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] In 2025, advances in AI-driven material science, additive manufacturing, and robotics are transforming how we imagine and assemble the built environment. Logiciel Solutions
• [New] By 2025, we will likely see more collaboration tools incorporating AR for real-time 3D prototyping, shortening design cycles, and speeding up product development. Devler.io
• [New] Major additive suppliers like Chevron Oronite have publicly highlighted the necessity of robust regional manufacturing and supply networks to buffer against local feedstock disruptions. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] Simcenter 3D Additive Manufacturing 2506 is set to revolutionize the way engineers approach additive manufacturing. Simcenter
• [New] A massive 3D-printing project in Mexico could point the way to the future of affordable housing. MIT Technology Review
• [New] The field of 3D printing will completely shape the coming decade. percentosolutions.com
• Advances in 3D printing could enable construction of habitats on Mars and the Moon in the coming years. Yahoo Finance UK
• Pratt & Whitney will be the first to use additive manufacturing technology for production parts, including compressor stators and synch ring brackets, in new jet engines that will enter service on the PW1500G engine for the Bombardier C Series aircraft. Aviation Maintenance Magazine
• Preparing for 2026 and Beyond Generative AI, predictive maintenance, 5G, additive manufacturing, and direct-to-consumer models all promise new ways to grow. Bluestone PIM
• As health research confirms respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, expect specific occupational exposure limits for common nanomaterials by 2031, particularly affecting manufacturing, 3D printing, and recycling operations. Astutis
• Food will be considered UPF if it's high in saturated fat, added sugar, or sodium, and contains a food additive like artificial colours. / USA CNS Media
• Assembly and manufacturing, still niche today, captures 9% by 2035 with deployable structures and in-space 3D printing. Space Insider
• Technological shifts address bottlenecks: digital twins enable virtual prototyping and predictive maintenance, robotics boost 24/7 welding for efficiency, additive manufacturing produces on-demand parts, and AI optimizes workflows-mitigating a projected need for 140,000 workers by 2034. Forbes
• Europe's Hexa-X 6G research program is already prototyping terahertz radio links and network intelligence that could form the basis of 6G standards by 2028. Bez Kabli
• With an estimated industry worth of $100 billion by 2030, 3D printing is a growing trend that can only become more mainstream over time. CNet

Last updated: 16 November 2025