On September 7, 2025, here are the events that occurred in the 3D printing industry over the past week, including “Major Events”, “Industry Trends”, “Fun Manufacturing”, “Funding/Mergers and Acquisitions”, and “New Products”.
—— Major Events ——
Breaking News! Xunshi Technology Acquires EnvisionTEC
On September 2, Xunshi Technology’s SprintRay announced the acquisition of EnvisionTEC, including its patents, trademarks, and inventory, further consolidating its technological and market position in the dental 3D printing field. Previously, EnvisionTEC was acquired by Desktop Meta for $300 million in 2021, but after Desktop Meta’s bankruptcy, it is now taken over by Xunshi Technology.
—— Industry Trends ——
Two Departments Promote the Construction of Industrial Mother Machine Standard System, Covering Additive Manufacturing
On September 1, the National Standardization Administration and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the “High-Quality Standard System Construction Plan for Industrial Mother Machines”, proposing to establish a basic standard system by 2026 and to be fully completed by 2030. The aim is to promote subtractive and equal material manufacturing standards to reach world advanced levels, with some additive manufacturing standards achieving world-leading levels.
Snapmaker U1 Crowdfunding Exceeds 100 Million Yuan, Setting a New Record for 3D Printers
Snapmaker U1 launched on Kickstarter on August 19, and as of now, the crowdfunding amount has reached $14.77 million, equivalent to 105 million yuan, setting a new high for the 3D printer category. The U1 is a four-head multi-color new product, priced at $999 overseas, with an early bird price of $749, and is expected to be released domestically by the end of the year.
Guanghua Weiye Reports Revenue of 344 Million Yuan in the First Half of 2025
Guanghua Weiye recently released its financial report for the first half of 2025, achieving revenue of 344 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 41.43%, with a net profit of 27 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 48.60%. Among them, revenue from 3D printing products increased by 46.93% year-on-year, and the company launched 11 new eSUN materials in the first half of the year, including PLA photochromic, TPU flexible, and PLA aesthetic series.
—— Fun Manufacturing ——
National First! 3D Printed Food Available at Fuzhou Subway StationThe Fuzhou subway has introduced chocolate 3D printers and AI sugar painting printing robots at three popular stations: Nanmen Dou Station on Line 2, Dadou Station on Line 1, and Dongjie Kou Station, becoming the first subway in the country to pilot 3D printed food. The equipment focuses on personalized experiences, allowing citizens to customize shapes representing Fuzhou elements, such as the White Pagoda and Shangxia Hang, showcasing local cultural charm through technology.Revealed! Metal 3D Printing Used for the 93rd Anniversary Parade PlatformOn September 3, the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese War and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Beijing, where Beijing Additive used metal 3D printing technology to complete a 1:30 scale model of the viewing platform in the Great Wall within nine days and nights. This is the first application of large-scale metal 3D printing in a national-level commemorative event, and the model can intuitively present the design and reduce construction risks.Nestlé Plans to Achieve 5% Inventory 3D Printing in the UKNestlé is advancing 3D printing applications at its manufacturing base in the UK, having established standardized processes to centrally produce replacement parts at the York center and distribute them to multiple factories. This move not only effectively reduces operational costs but also achieves carbon reduction and efficiency improvement. Nestlé plans to localize the 3D printing production of over 5% of its spare parts in the future.
—— Funding/Mergers and Acquisitions——
Chuangcai Deep Learning Completes Several Million A Round FinancingChuangcai Deep Learning (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. recently completed several million A round financing, with investors including Heshijia Capital and Chenhui Capital. The funds will be used for new material research and development iteration, high-throughput automated laboratory upgrades, AI model development, and its application in vertical industries. As the first company in China to deeply integrate 3D printing with AI and successfully implement it, Chuangcai Deep Learning has developed three new metal powder materials within six months.Taiwan Dental 3D Printing Company Ackuretta AcquiredPac-Dent in the United States announced the acquisition of Taiwanese dental 3D printing company Ackuretta Technologies to further strengthen its digital dental ecosystem layout. In the future, Pac-Dent will deeply integrate AI-driven solutions with Ackuretta’s 3D printers and ALPHA AICAM software to promote a smarter and more efficient digital workflow in the dental industry.
—— New Products ——
Weida Digital Launches LAVA 550 Industrial-Grade High-Temperature Continuous Fiber 3D PrinterWeida Digital recently announced the launch of a high-temperature composite continuous fiber 3D printer named LAVA 550, which integrates a 550°C high-temperature print head, a high-temperature constant temperature chamber, and CFD continuous fiber printing technology. Its high-speed and high-precision control system reduces the production cycle of large parts by half, fully meeting the extreme requirements of high-end manufacturing for strength, lightweight, and efficiency.ETH Zurich Develops Rotating Multi-Material Metal 3D PrinterResearchers at ETH Zurich have designed a new type of laser powder bed fusion device that utilizes a rotating platform to achieve circular path printing, supporting the simultaneous processing of two metals, significantly shortening manufacturing time and reducing waste. The device has been patented and is expected to be applied in aerospace and propulsion technologies in the future.General Intelligence Releases Gen Lab P1 Pro SLS PrinterGeneral Intelligence has launched the Gen Lab P1 Pro SLS printer, equipped with a 35W NIR fiber laser, a forming space of 230x230x300mm, and a scanning speed of 16m/s. Combined with the FuseTF-net AI thermal management and MEMS micro-heating system, it supports printing of high-temperature powders such as PEEK and PA11, with an initial price of only 50,000 yuan.
—— Cutting-Edge Technology ——
3D Printing Superconductor Sets Record for Magnetic Field StrengthResearchers at Cornell University have developed a “one-step” 3D printing method that successfully produces a superconductor of niobium nitride with record performance. Under the influence of a nanoporous structure, its upper critical magnetic field has been raised to 40-50 Tesla, setting a historical record for this compound. This method simplifies the traditional complex processes and may promote developments in fields such as medical imaging and quantum devices. Related research has been published in the journal Nature Communications.That concludes this week’s 3D Printing Weekly Report. Thank you for your attention, and see you next week.
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