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2026. 09. 25.

Bioactivx and UltiMaker: 3D Printing in Regulated Skin-Substitute Manufacturing

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The Singapore project shows how FFF can become part of a regulated manufacturing workflow for medical end products.

What is being made?

Bioactiv Matrix is a synthetic skin substitute; the company uses proprietary filament and a controlled printing process.

Regulatory context

The report cites Singapore HSA approval and operations under ISO 13485. This does not imply automatic approval in other jurisdictions.

Why it matters

Additive manufacturing is part of a documented and controlled production process rather than a demonstration prototype.

Sources

TCT Magazine

2026. 09. 14.

3D Printed Electronic Skin Could Give Prosthetics Pressure and Temperature Sensing

Researchers at Washington State University have developed a customizable electronic skin combining 3D scanning, SLA printing, pressure and temperature sensing, and neural-network calibration.

2026. 09. 26.

Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

The Drawing to CAD tool aims to turn legacy 2D drawings into editable parametric models.

2026. 09. 23.

Bambu Lab R1: the 55 W CO₂ laser has arrived

On September 22, Bambu Lab introduced its first standalone laser machine: the R1 uses a 55 W CO₂ laser, offers a 600×300 mm working area and automatic laser alignment.

2026. 09. 23.

Snapmaker Space: its own model platform enters open beta

Snapmaker has opened its model platform to the public with more than 2,500 models, building its own printable-model ecosystem.

Earlier news

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The Future of High-Flow Nozzles: Internal Geometry Matters More Than Length

2026. 09. 11.

Technology

The Future of High-Flow Nozzles: Internal Geometry Matters More Than Length

Five different internal nozzle geometries, measured extrusion force and real flow testing show where the next generation of high-flow hotends may be heading.

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HeyGears G1X Kickstarter Passes $15 Million, Combining Full-Color 3D and UV Printing

2026. 09. 11.

Technology

HeyGears G1X Kickstarter Passes $15 Million, Combining Full-Color 3D and UV Printing

The HeyGears G1X Series has passed $15 million on Kickstarter. The Chinese platform aims to combine full-color 3D printing, textured UV work and conventional UV printing in a desktop system.

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CXMT RAM: China Closes the Memory Gap from DDR5 to LPDDR6

2026. 09. 10.

Technology

CXMT RAM: China Closes the Memory Gap from DDR5 to LPDDR6

China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is becoming a serious DRAM competitor: its DDR5 memory is appearing in desktop and server systems, while in September 2026 the company also announced mass production of LPDDR6.

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SUNLU Moves Toward an IPO as China’s Filament Market Expands Rapidly

2026. 09. 10.

New materials

SUNLU Moves Toward an IPO as China’s Filament Market Expands Rapidly

Chinese materials manufacturer SUNLU more than doubled its first-half revenue year on year in 2026 while progressing toward a listing on Shenzhen’s ChiNext market.

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Beyond the Machines in Shenzhen: 3D Printing Moves Toward AI, Footwear and Consumer Electronics

2026. 09. 10.

Software / AI

Beyond the Machines in Shenzhen: 3D Printing Moves Toward AI, Footwear and Consumer Electronics

One of the most important takeaways from Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 was that additive manufacturing is spreading into industries that previously paid it far less attention – from AI-based 3D modelling and data-centre cooling to consumer electronics.

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Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Breaks Attendance Records as Asia’s 3D Printing Market Accelerates

2026. 09. 10.

Software / AI

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Breaks Attendance Records as Asia’s 3D Printing Market Accelerates

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 welcomed 34,202 visitors while international attendance jumped 157 percent. The figures underline how quickly China and the wider Asian region are becoming one of the key centres of additive manufacturing.

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3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets Up to 1.5 kg of Custom Filament per Hour

2026. 09. 09.

New materials

3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets Up to 1.5 kg of Custom Filament per Hour

Dutch manufacturer 3devo has introduced the Filament Maker X10, targeting the gap between laboratory development and small-scale filament production. The company says the system can produce up to 1.5 kg of filament per hour.

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2026. 08. 24.

Technology

KPI features have been added.

KPI features have been added. CALIBRA – Measurem Why do KPIs matter in measurement equipment management? Because data becomes truly useful only when it helps you see where attention is needed and how performance changes over time.

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CALIBRA – A Free Measurement Equipment Management System Is Under Development

2026. 08. 11.

Technology

CALIBRA – A Free Measurement Equipment Management System Is Under Development

CALIBRA – A Free Measurement Equipment Management System Is Under Development A new in-house developed web application is joining the growing collection of 3DPS projects. CALIBRA is being developed as a modern, transparent and expandable measurement equipment and calibration management system. Development has progressed rapidly from the original concept to an already functioning web application, with the foundations of company management, equipment tracking, external partner management and auditing now in place.

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Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions

2026. 08. 04.

Technology

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions Development of the Parkside Multi Charger has entered a new stage. During the latest planning phase, several controller and power-switching architectures were compared to find a solution that keeps the Basic version easy to build while leaving enough room for the more advanced Pro model.

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