- In April 2025, The Electron Beam Consortium (EBC) was established by companies such as ALD Vacuum Technologies and Freemelt to advance PBF‑EB technology in healthcare, focusing on sustainability and performance enhancements in medical device production
- In March 2025, Flow Science launched FLOW‑3D 2025R1 with integrated AM simulation tools for Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition, enabling faster, more accurate medical device manufacturing workflows
- In April 2025, America Makes and ANSI published a "Gaps Progress Report" addressing standardization challenges in additive manufacturing, including materials, design, and process control—crucial for consistent implementation in healthcare
- In May 2025, AIIMS Bhopal (India) received a grant to integrate DLP/SLA 3D printing for kidney surgery, developing patient‑specific anatomical models and puncture guides to improve surgical precision and outcomes
- In May 2025, Researchers at Caltech developed a technique using focused ultrasound and bioinks to print drug-delivery implants in vivo, enabling real-time ultrasound guidance and localized chemotherapy delivery in animal models
