On July 20, 2025, here are the events that occurred in the 3D printing industry over the past week, including “Major Events”, “Industry Trends”, “Fun Manufacturing”, “Financing/Mergers and Acquisitions”, and “New Products”.
—— Major Events ——
National Bureau of Statistics: 3D printing equipment production increased by 43.1% year-on-year in the first half of the year
On July 15, the State Council Information Office released the economic data for the first half of 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics stated that the industrial added value above designated size increased by 6.4% year-on-year, with 3D printing equipment production increasing by 43.1%, significantly higher than that of new energy vehicles (36.2%) and industrial robots (35.6%), ranking first in national industrial growth rate for the second consecutive year.
—— Industry Trends ——
Voxeljet’s restructuring plan approved, existing shareholders to exitThe sand casting 3D printer manufacturer Voxeljet’s restructuring plan has been approved by the Munich District Court. The company will reduce its capital to zero euros, and existing shareholders will exit without compensation, with new capital exclusively subscribed by Anzu. After the successful restructuring, the company will continue to focus on operational business and strategic development.Global 3D printing market reached $3.58 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9%The Q1 2025 report released by AM Research shows that the global additive manufacturing market reached $3.58 billion (equivalent to 25.7 billion yuan), a year-on-year increase of 9%. The metal market increased from $1.37 billion to $1.52 billion, while the polymer market reached $2.06 billion, continuing a steady growth trend.The first 3D printing footwear innovation forum will be held in Shenzhen in 2025The “First China 3D Printing Footwear Innovation Forum 2025” will be held on September 11 at Hall 3 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), co-hosted by Resource Library and TCT Shenzhen Exhibition. The forum focuses on the theme of “Technological Innovation Leading the Future of the Footwear Industry”, gathering equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, designers, footwear company representatives, and research experts to explore new opportunities for the integration of 3D printing and the footwear industry, contributing to the high-quality development of the industrial chain.
—— Fun Manufacturing ——
Hugo Boss collaborates with Zellerfeld to launch 3D printed loafersThe German luxury brand Hugo Boss has partnered with 3D printed shoe manufacturer Zellerfeld to launch fully 3D printed custom loafers, HUGO FORWARD x Zellerfeld. The shoes are made from zellerFOAM material, featuring excellent cushioning and elasticity, showcasing the fashion brand’s new exploration in functional manufacturing.McLaren W1 introduces 3D printed chassis structural componentsMcLaren has collaborated with Divergent Technologies to apply metal 3D printed structural components for the first time in the new hybrid supercar W1 chassis system. Key components such as the front upper arm, lower arm, and front pillar are all manufactured using 3D printing and integrated into a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, highlighting innovative craftsmanship.JR West builds the world’s first 3D printed train stationJR West is constructing the world’s first 3D printed train station in Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture, replacing the original Kijima Station built in 1948. The new station, built by Serendix, covers an area of about 10 square meters and is constructed using concrete 3D printing combined with rebar technology. The entire printing and prefabrication process was completed in just 7 days, with the installation taking only 6 hours, significantly shortening the construction period.Apiar to release 3D printed titanium watch Gen1.0The UK startup Apiar will release the 3D printed watch Gen1.0 on August 15, 2025, priced at £2,250. The watch features LPBF technology to print grade 23 titanium components, with a case weight of 38 grams, integrating a lattice structure with a Swiss movement, showcasing breakthroughs in high-end watch design and sustainable potential.
—— Financing/Mergers and Acquisitions——
Su Zhou Equipment Company completes hundreds of millions in financing to advance solid-state additive technologyAerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. has completed hundreds of millions in strategic financing, with investors including industrial funds, state-owned assets, and industry associations. The funds will be used for the research and development and industrialization of friction stir welding and solid-state additive technology. The company has developed China’s first continuous feed rod friction stir solid-state additive equipment, achieving technological self-control.Focusing on battery 3D printing, High Energy Digital Manufacturing completes a new round of financingThe battery 3D printing company High Energy Digital Manufacturing recently completed a new round of financing, with investors including Donghu High-tech Investment, Xi’an Jiaotong University 1896 Capital, and Tianhong Investment. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on digital manufacturing of new energy batteries and has launched the world’s first integrated manufacturing equipment for all-solid-state batteries, collaborating with leading companies such as CATL and China FAW.Firestorm Labs completes $47 million Series A financingThe US drone 3D printing startup Firestorm Labs announced the completion of $47 million in Series A financing, led by NEA, with participation from several defense investors including Lockheed Martin, and JP Morgan providing $12 million in venture debt support. The company, established three years ago, focuses on modular on-site drone 3D printing technology.
—— New Products ——
Miracle Technology launches the submerged ceramic 3D printer MIRACLE C50Recently, Jiangsu Miracle Technology launched the submerged laser curing ceramic 3D printer C50, priced just over 10,000 yuan, featuring research-grade core functions and weighing only 8 kg for easy portability. This machine significantly lowers the research threshold, facilitating its application in more laboratories and R&D scenarios.Deep Space Exploration Laboratory successfully develops lunar soil 3D printing systemThe National Deep Space Exploration Laboratory located in Hefei, Anhui Province, has developed a 3D printing system capable of printing building components using lunar soil, utilizing concentrated solar energy to melt lunar soil into bricks, and can print components of any shape to meet lunar construction needs. This technology is expected to significantly reduce dependence on Earth materials, serving lunar housing, road construction, and platform building.Stratasys launches true 3D printing silicone materialStratasys has officially launched the P3 Silicone 25A material, developed in collaboration with Shin-Etsu Chemical, suitable for the Origin DLP platform. This material can produce flexible components with performance comparable to traditional molded silicone, eliminating the tooling process and significantly shortening delivery times to meet efficient manufacturing needs.Raise3D releases the next-generation DLP printer DF2+Raise3D has launched the DF2+, which upgrades the original DF2 platform with hardware enhancements, equipped with an industrial-grade DLP projector and expanded material compatibility, supporting proprietary and third-party resins. The DF2+ is aimed at medical, automotive, and design fields, meeting the demands for high precision, high efficiency, and professional resin printing.
—— Cutting-edge Technology ——
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology uses AI to reshape low-radiation 3D medical imagingThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed AI technology that can generate accurate 3D skeletal and organ models with minimal X-ray images, reducing radiation exposure by over 99% compared to traditional CT scans, significantly enhancing patient safety. This technology is applicable in scenarios such as preoperative planning, surgical navigation, and custom implants, and is collaborating with Kone 3D to promote its application in public hospitals.That concludes this week’s 3D Printing Weekly Report. Thank you for your attention, and see you next week.
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