3D Printing & Additive — 2026-09-28
IMTS 2026 drew over 90,000 attendees to Chicago, cementing additive's place at the center of mainstream manufacturing. 3DPrint's weekend briefs covered bioceramic implants, 3D concrete printing, and new industry integrations. Fresh data on consumer and industrial launches remains limited.
3D Printing & Additive — 2026-09-28
Key Highlights
IMTS 2026 drew a massive crowd in Chicago. Last week's International Manufacturing Technology Show welcomed over 90,000 attendees to McCormick Place, with more than 1.17 million square feet of exhibit space — and 3D printing was prominently featured alongside AI and drone technologies.
Weekend briefs span healthcare, construction, and software integration. 3DPrint's September 26 briefs covered a PanOptimization–AMCM integration, healthcare news from KLS Martin and Lithoz including bioceramic implants, 3D concrete printing developments, and an update from UltiMaker.
Analysis
The most significant signal this week is the sheer scale of IMTS 2026: over 90,000 attendees and 1.17 million square feet of exhibits, with additive manufacturing showcased alongside AI and drones rather than sequestered in a niche corner []. That positioning — additive as a mainstream pillar of advanced manufacturing rather than a curiosity — reflects the industry's broader shift from prototyping toward production, reinforced this weekend by real-world deployments in bioceramic medical implants and 3D concrete printing.
What to Watch
- Multifilament printing on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon: a multifilament option via a $55 Canvas upgrade is slated for Fall 2026 availability.
- Formnext 2026: the industry's leading AM expo remains the key upcoming event; check All3DP's conference calendar for dates and details.
Note: Coverage this issue is shorter than usual due to limited verified content published after September 26, 2026. Screenshot-based extraction may be incomplete; verify critical details on original pages.
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