Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] 3D printing of living tissues with the potential for creating transplantable organs that could eventually solve the global organ shortage crisis and offer better outcomes for transplant recipients. American Hospital Association | AHA News
• [New] Over 50% of manufactured goods will involve 3D printing in their production process. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2030s will witness additive manufacturing's transition from specialized applications to mainstream industrial production. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Through the magic of Silicon Valley, America will lead in the industries of the future: blockchain, humanoid robots, quantum, synthetic biology, 3D printing, and of course AI. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] The milestone that will drive the healthcare industry forward is the approval of additive manufacturing as an appropriate fabrication method for prosthetic devices in the US. 3D ADEPT MEDIA
• NASA, the ESA, and other space agencies are exploring opportunities in 3D printing for constructing habitats on Mars and the moon. BCC Research LLC
• 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
• 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
• In 2025, advances in AI-driven material science, additive manufacturing, and robotics are transforming how we imagine and assemble the built environment. Logiciel Solutions
• 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
• 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
• Simcenter 3D Additive Manufacturing 2506 is set to revolutionize the way engineers approach additive manufacturing. Simcenter
• A massive 3D-printing project in Mexico could point the way to the future of affordable housing. MIT Technology Review
• 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

Last updated: 23 November 2025