3D Printing stories
Unlike normal printing technologies, 3D printing (or additive manufacturing as it is sometimes described as) is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model.
It involves the action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, usually done by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.
3D printing is being widely used across a variety of verticals, including healthcare, engineering and retail. 3D printers are often sold widely across the channel space.
Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets
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healthtech
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
Logitech maps five key trends for the hybrid office
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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hcm
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digital entertainment
Logitech predicts tech-first, flexible offices in 2026 as firms redesign hybrid workspaces for collaboration, personal kit and meeting equity.
China & aerospace lift high-end global 3D printing
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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hp
Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.
HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.
DE-CIX predicts AI revolution in finance, healthcare & industry by 2026
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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fintech
DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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3d printing
Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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3d printing
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
Rugged devices boost efficiency in harsh industrial settings by enabling real-time data access, reducing downtime, and improving decision-making on the frontline.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Tue, 6th May 2025
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robots
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iot
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e-learning
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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stratasys
The 3D printer market faces a slowdown in Q4 2024, with major declines across segments, though entry-level systems show remarkable resilience amid economic challenges.
Trustwave highlights cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Trustwave's latest reports reveal a surge in cybersecurity threats to the manufacturing sector, driven by digital integration and rising ransomware attacks.
Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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3d printing
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In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.
3D printing market struggles amidst economic challenges
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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manufacturing
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3d printing
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b2b
The global 3D printing market struggled in Q3 2024, as industrial shipments fell by over 24% amid economic uncertainty, yet entry-level sales surged by 28%.
Siemens launches support programme for engineering startups
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Siemens has unveiled its Siemens for Startups programme at CES 2025, aiming to bolster early-stage engineering firms with advanced technology and resources.
Industrial 3D printer shipments set for 2025 rebound
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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3d printing
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analyst report
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aerospace
Shipments of industrial 3D printers are set to recover by late 2025, with a predicted 15% increase driven by demand for metal-based systems.
Surge in entry-level 3D printers as industrial stagnates
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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printing
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3d printing
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analyst report
Global shipments of entry-level 3D printers soared by 65% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a 25% decline in industrial printer shipments, highlighting market disparities.
Formlabs unveils Form 4 range, revolutionising professional 3D printing
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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manufacturing
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healthtech
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microsoft
Formlabs unveils its most advanced 3D printers, Form 4 and Form 4B, offering five times faster printing speeds and breakthrough technology.
AI, Machine Learning boom to dominate the year 2024
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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ai
2024 predictions: Increased use of AI, collaboration, servitisation, near-shoring, and additive manufacturing in industries. Non-fragile approach needed.
Konica Minolta Australia launches new large format 3D printer
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Konica Minolta Australia has announced the availability of the large format FX20 3D printer through its partner, Markforged.