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With 500 °C nozzles, fully automated calibration, and a design focused on serviceability, this machine is made to produce high-performance parts – not just prototypes.
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Belfast start-up Vikela is reimagining body armor with 3D printing to create customizable, lightweight, and versatile protection.
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The Wohlers Report 2026 reveals a massive industry pivot: 3D printing services are now the primary growth engine, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the global charge at nearly 20% expansion.
The FibreSeeker 3, a rebrand of industrial maker Anisoprint, challenges the desktop composite monopoly with an open-source focus and a new co-extrusion process that promises 900-MPa tensile strength.
New industry analysis aims to provide a road map to getting in on the surging spend on additive manufacturing.
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