- In December 2024, The Virtual Foundry (TVF), a leader in bound metal 3D printing filaments, launched its Universal Metal Expansion strategy, aimed at mainstreaming bound metal filament extrusion 3D printing. As part of this initiative, TVF signed a distribution agreement with Bambu Lab, a prominent high-speed 3D printer manufacturer
- In August 2024, Markforged Holding Corporation, a Germany-based industrial 3D printer manufacturer, introduced the FX10 Metal Kit, which expands the capabilities of the FX10 3D Printer to include metal printing using metal filaments and composite materials with continuous fiber reinforcement. The kit provides a fully integrated solution, delivering immediate value when implemented in manufacturing
- In June 2022, Ultimaker expanded its offerings with the Metal Expansion Kit, compatible with the Ultimaker S5, to make metal 3D printing more accessible and cost-effective. This kit removes bottlenecks in the metal printing process by equipping users with essential items, software, and knowledge for maximum efficiency
- In June 2021, France-based Nanovia launched two new extrusion-based 3D printing filaments, Nanovia Mt Inox 316L, a stainless steel 316L filament, and Nanovia Cr SiC, a ceramic silicon carbide filament
- In December 2020, Forward AM, the 3D printing division of BASF, introduced Ultrafuse 17-4 PH, a stainless steel filament made of metal powder within a polymer matrix. This material enables safe and cost-efficient metal printing on most standard FFF systems
