Global Scans · 3D Printing · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• The world is on the cusp of a Fourth Industrial Revolution during which advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence will transform the face of the global economy. China Open Source Observatory
• Using 3D-printing technology could not only increase efficiency but also durability. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• The introduction 3D printing has the potential to create a new production system by unleashing a disruptive power that the world has not experienced since the industrial revolution. Modern Sciences
• The advent of 3D printing for drugs and bioprinting of tissues and cartilage will strengthen patient care by 2025 and allow personalized drug dosages and regenerative treatments. percentosolutions.com
• Consumers might expect personalized products by 2025 as a regulation instead of an exception due to scalable 3D printing platforms integrated with cloud-driven design tools and e-commerce. percentosolutions.com
• In the U.S., the rapid prototyping & services sector revenue is expected to reach $4.3 billion in 2025, with a ~17.2% CAGR over the past five years. SQ Magazine
• Boeing announced it has begun 3D printing the structural panels that form the backbone of satellite solar arrays, a step the aerospace giant says will cut production times in half and help it keep pace with demand for faster spacecraft deployment. SpaceNews
• Medical devices made via 3D printing are expected to grow from $3.64 billion in 2024 to $4.37 billion in 2025, and further to $18.84 billion by 2035, at ~15.7% CAGR. SQ Magazine
• The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has positioned itself as a regional innovation hub, launching the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy with a target to print 25% of new buildings by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• Companies like IBM and Google are already prototyping quantum hardware - by 2030, LLMs could leverage quantum annealing to fine-tune weights or samples from vast probability spaces, unlocking new levels of performance. AceCloud
• Saudi Arabia is encouraging additive manufacturing for defence and oil & gas use as part of Vision 2030 plans. Emergen Research
• Glasgow University patent aids space factory development 3D printing objects in zero-gravity environments could pave the way for orbital fabricators. Electronics Weekly
• The DoD's $1 trillion FY 2026 budget has requested $3.3 billion across 16 projects that involve additive manufacturing. 3D Printing Industry
• USA Rare Earth's Stillwater, OK facility - commissioned earlier in 2025 - will begin prototyping magnets for ePropelled immediately. Rare Earth Exchanges
• The Pentagon plans to streamline development and procurement processes, placing special emphasis on units using 3D printing and rapid prototyping. Militarnyi
• The U.S. Army envisions a future where 3D printing revolutionizes logistics, enabling rapid manufacturing of drone components and vehicle parts on demand. Keep Track
• ASTM International's additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing a proposed standard that will cover environment, health, and safety principles for the use of polymers with material extrusion. Proposed Additive Manufacturing Standard to Cover Mater
• In 2025, 3D Systems has embarked on a transformative journey, redefining its leadership structure and strategic priorities to capitalize on the explosive growth potential of additive manufacturing and bioprinting. Ainvest

Last updated: 19 October 2025