Global manufacturing activity supported continued growth in the additive manufacturing sector during the first quarter of 2026, with the worldwide 3D printing market reaching $4.35 billion, according to new quarterly data released by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).

A new research project will evaluate the performance of an Australian-produced titanium powder for advanced manufacturing applications, with the aim of assessing its suitability for producing high-value titanium components using additive manufacturing and other production methods, according to the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC).

Sparc Technologies has announced the launch of SparcES™, a new graphene additive range for electrostatic discharge (ESD) and conductive coatings, targeting applications used in data centres, semiconductor facilities and electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants.

Austal, in partnership with Curtin University and the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC), has launched a collaborative research project aimed at accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing across Australia's maritime and defence sectors.

AML3D has completed the delivery and commissioning of its first two large-scale ARCEMY® X additive manufacturing systems for Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII and the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, according to a company announcement.