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2026. 09. 28.

Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

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The Drawing to CAD tool aims to turn legacy 2D drawings into editable parametric models.

The problem

Replacement-part manufacturing often starts from legacy 2D documentation, making 3D reconstruction time-consuming.

Beyond STL

Editable CAD features matter because they enable dimensional changes and manufacturability checks.

Limitations

AI-generated geometry must be checked by an engineer for critical parts.

Sources

TCT Magazine

2026. 10. 24.

3D Print Rig: Open-Source Browser Configurator for DIY Printers

3D Print Rig brings PC-style component selection to DIY printers with a browser-based 3D preview. Users can compare toolheads and mechanical options, but physical compatibility still needs verification.

2026. 10. 14.

UpNano 3DAR Adds Dynamic Three-Axis Voxel Control to 2PP Printing

UpNano's new 3D Adaptive Resolution technology dynamically adjusts voxel shape and size along all three spatial axes during two-photon polymerization printing, targeting high-quality micro-optics and photonics parts.

2026. 10. 14.

Unlayered 3D: A Desktop Five-Axis Printer and Non-Planar Slicing

Unlayered 3D is developing a five-axis desktop 3D printer and an OrcaSlicer-based non-planar slicer to reduce support requirements for complex geometries.

2026. 10. 14.

Artec Twins Targets Massive 3D Datasets for Digital Twins

Artec 3D has introduced Artec Twins, a software platform that combines point clouds, polygon meshes and Gaussian splatting for large-scale digitization and digital-twin workflows.

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Stratasys F870: One-Meter Industrial FDM Already in Toyota and Rivian Workflows

2026. 10. 03.

New printers

Stratasys F870: One-Meter Industrial FDM Already in Toyota and Rivian Workflows

Stratasys’ new F870 combines a 1000 × 610 × 610 mm heated build chamber, Nylon 12CF support and a focus on production tooling, fixtures and factory aids.

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Prusament PLA Lightweight: foaming PLA for lightweight parts

2026. 10. 03.

New materials

Prusament PLA Lightweight: foaming PLA for lightweight parts

Prusa says its new foaming PLA can produce prints up to 65% lighter, targeting RC models, drones and other weight-sensitive parts.

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KLS Martin and Lithoz: nearly 500 patient-specific bioceramic implants

2026. 10. 02.

New materials

KLS Martin and Lithoz: nearly 500 patient-specific bioceramic implants

Patient-specific LithaBone TCP implants made with Lithoz LCM technology are now a standard ordering option on KLS Martin’s IPS Gate platform.

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Impossible Objects: $40 million to scale CBAM industrial manufacturing

2026. 10. 02.

Industrial applications

Impossible Objects: $40 million to scale CBAM industrial manufacturing

Impossible Objects raised $40 million in Series B funding to scale its composite-based CBAM manufacturing technology.

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Tesseract: linear motors could replace belt drives in 3D printers

2026. 10. 01.

New materials

Tesseract: linear motors could replace belt drives in 3D printers

Dutch startup Tesseract Technologies is developing a linear-motor and closed-loop control system, with a commercial launch planned for Q1 2027.

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Commodore 64 Ultimate Returns: A Retro Legend, Not a 3D-Printed One

2026. 10. 01.

Technology

Commodore 64 Ultimate Returns: A Retro Legend, Not a 3D-Printed One

Commodore.net has officially relaunched its legendary home computer as the Commodore 64 Ultimate, rebuilding the classic machine on modern FPGA hardware. We cover it here as a curiosity: it has no direct 3D printing angle, since the case is produced with classic injection molding using the original 1986 tooling, not 3D printing.

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LLNL: AI detects defects during 3D printing

2026. 10. 01.

Software / AI

LLNL: AI detects defects during 3D printing

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is using camera-based AI inspection to analyze direct ink writing layer by layer and detect defects during the build.

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MINGDA: a complete 3D printing workflow at SIGN CHINA 2026

2026. 10. 01.

Technology

MINGDA: a complete 3D printing workflow at SIGN CHINA 2026

MINGDA presented a signage workflow covering 2D graphics, 3D preparation, multi-color printing and post-processing.

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OTR3DLab: full-scale tire and wheel prototypes by 3D printing

2026. 09. 30.

Industrial applications

OTR3DLab: full-scale tire and wheel prototypes by 3D printing

OTR Engineered Solutions’ new OTR3DLab service targets rapid production of full-scale tire and wheel prototypes for vehicle testing.

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AML3D: 3D-printed copper-nickel components for a U.S. submarine program

2026. 09. 30.

Software / AI

AML3D: 3D-printed copper-nickel components for a U.S. submarine program

Australian company AML3D received an initial production order worth about A$500,000 for high-pressure copper-nickel components from Austal USA Advanced Technologies.

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