3DPrint.com December 31, 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s clear that additive manufacturing (AM) is entering a new phase. Costs are falling, supply chains are changing, government spending is rising, and new materials are pushing limits that seemed out of reach a few years ago. Instead of looking back, this list looks forward, onward, at 10 emerging ideas that aren’t predictions, but real trends gaining traction across labs, factories, hospitals, and research centers.
None of these ideas are fully realized yet, but each one shows where 3D printing could be heading next.
- Zero-Waste, Closed-Loop Manufacturing
Recycling in AM has always been difficult, especially for polymers. But the idea of a fully circular workflow is getting closer to reality. New...
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