7 Dec 2021

3D Printing in 2021: Micro-Trends in Major Materials
Within this year of recovery, IDTechEx has noted the development and/or continuation of micro-trends within each major 3D printing subspecialty: polymer, ceramic, composite, and metal additive manufacturing. In this article, IDTechEx identifies and explains the micro-trends for each material specialty that are worth keeping an eye on going into 2022.
1 Oct 2019

Investment trends in 3D printing composites
Since 2014, there has been a surge in investment into companies engaging in the 3D printing of composites, with almost $250 million raised to date. The latest report from IDTechEx "3D Printing Composites 2020-2030: Technology and Market Analysis" authored by Dr Bryony Core and Dr Richard Collins examines the key trends and innovations in this emerging technology.
External press release
22 May 2019

Impossible Objects Unveils Next-Generation 3D Printer, Partners
Impossible Objects announced two watershed advances in composite 3D printing for the factory floor. The company's latest 3D printing system, the CBAM-2, and a new partnership with BASF on PA6-carbon fiber composites extend Impossible Objects' patented composite based additive manufacturing process (CBAM) to an unprecedented range of industrial applications.
External press release
20 Dec 2018

Can an "impossible object" be 3D printed, even impossibly small?
The answer is: Yes, if you take an impossible object design and combine it with micro 3d printing technology. A metallic impossible object at the size of a red blood cell is born.
Background
29 Nov 2018

Impossible Objects
Update from IDTechEx Show! USA 2018.
Background
29 Nov 2018

Markforged
Update from IDTechEx Show! USA 2018.
5 Oct 2018

3D printing of composites: Key players gather to showcase advancements
3D printing of composites is perceived as a crucial future iteration for many forms of 3D printing. With this in mind, the annual IDTechEx Show, taking place on 14-15 Nov in Santa Clara, CA, will host a dedicated session for this class of materials.
21 Aug 2018

Discovering the latest innovations at 3D Printing USA 2018
The IDTechEx Show! presents 3D Printing USA 2018 in Santa Clara on November 14 & 15, which offers the opportunity for key innovators and end users across several verticals to share their insights and expertise in the leading edge of additive manufacturing. IDTechEx forecasts the total market value of 3D printers, materials and services will be $22 billion by 2028.
Full profile interview: Company Financials
16 Aug 2018

Mantis Composites
12 Oct 2017

Unique composite-based additive manufacturing method
Impossible Objects has announced it raised a $6.4 million Series A investment. With this latest round, Impossible Objects has raised a total of more than $9 million.
15 May 2017

New composite-based additive manufacturing technology
CBAM is an entirely new process that is fundamentally different from conventional additive manufacturing technologies.
Full profile interview: SWOT
27 Mar 2017

MarkForged