https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/tag/162/3d-printing-materials IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Automotives, medical, and defense are amongst the most common application sectors for 3D printing and injection molding, and the TCT and Interplas events hosted at the NEC during the first week of June showcased a number of startups and well-established players.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=162Thu, 11 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With in-mold electronics (IME) company, Kronos Mechatronics, having won the LOPEC 2026 Startup Award for Best Business Potential, the hype for printed electronic technologies can continue to flourish. This article covers IDTechEx's visit to LOPEC 2026 in Munich, exploring the use of IME within automotives.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ime-be-the-path-for-printed-electronics-to-break-into-automotives/34602?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ime-be-the-path-for-printed-electronics-to-break-into-automotives/34602?rsst2id=162Tue, 14 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) 3D printing as an industry is seeing increased attention for its versatility and convenience. This article covers metal additive manufacturing and the scope for its diversity and flexibility within the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-landscape-of-metal-3d-printing-domestic-and-global-trends/33981?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-landscape-of-metal-3d-printing-domestic-and-global-trends/33981?rsst2id=162Tue, 04 Nov 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Metal additive manufacturing specifically boasts increased benefits when compared to other material feedstocks in 3D printing, including freedom of design, local manufacturing, cost savings, and reduced manufacturing times. This article covers some of the outlooks for the market including key trends and forecasts.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshoring-repurposing-and-reliability-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/33808?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshoring-repurposing-and-reliability-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/33808?rsst2id=162Thu, 25 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As of mid-2022, the global graphene and graphene oxide installed capacity easily exceeds 12,000 tonnes per year, but utilization is low as the orders lag significantly behind. Is this a natural part of the commercial journey, or has hype overcome reality? Is this a case of "build it, they will come", or are there real market needs? What does the future hold for these graphene manufacturers? IDTechEx provides an independent perspective on these questions and more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-supply-outstrips-demand/27625?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-supply-outstrips-demand/27625?rsst2id=162Thu, 08 Sep 2022 ZZZr.collins@IDTechEx.com (Dr Richard Collins) Electric vehicle battery packs have increasing requirements concerning their thermal runaway mitigation strategy. Meanwhile, the aerogel industry is overly dependent on oil & gas and in need of diversification. Could this be the perfect match between a problem looking for a solution and a solution looking for a problem?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ev-battery-packs-is-the-major-application-the-aerogel-industry-needed/24818?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ev-battery-packs-is-the-major-application-the-aerogel-industry-needed/24818?rsst2id=162Thu, 23 Sep 2021 ZZZr.collins@IDTechEx.com (Dr Richard Collins) Global awareness of climate change and pollution is increasing, but finding ways to halt our dependence on fossil fuels and plastics is proving extremely difficult. One possible solution is to shift away from petrochemicals towards a biobased feedstock to make plastics, but how realistic is this proposal? IDTechEx uncovers the factors influencing adoption of biobased polymers in their report, "Biobased Polymers 2018-2023: A Technology and Market Perspective". https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/switching-to-biobased-plastics-why-so-slow/17747?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/switching-to-biobased-plastics-why-so-slow/17747?rsst2id=162Fri, 02 Aug 2019 ZZZb.core@IDTechEx.com (Dr Bryony Core) The metal 3D printing market will be worth $19B in 2029 as forecast by IDTechEx Research in their latest report on the topic, covering 3D printing of metals technology and market analysis.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-market-report-on-3d-printing-of-metals-from-idtechex-research/17197?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-market-report-on-3d-printing-of-metals-from-idtechex-research/17197?rsst2id=162Mon, 13 May 2019 ZZZb.core@IDTechEx.com (Dr Bryony Core) Advancements in material science and material processing will always play a central role in any technological progression. IDTechEx has been providing leading market analysis on a broad range of advanced materials and their technology analysts have given their pick of the key news stories from 2018.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-most-significant-materials-science-news-of-2018/16136?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-most-significant-materials-science-news-of-2018/16136?rsst2id=162Wed, 19 Dec 2018 ZZZr.collins@IDTechEx.com (Dr Richard Collins) The range of available materials is one of the key hurdles to adoption for industrial 3D printing. 3D printing is being rapidly adopted by product manufacturers all around the world, but it still can't compete with many other manufacturing techniques with respect to material diversity.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ptfe-be-the-next-3d-printable-material/10002?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ptfe-be-the-next-3d-printable-material/10002?rsst2id=162Tue, 04 Oct 2016 ZZZr.gordon@IDTechEx.com (Ms Rachel Gordon) Siemens has opened a production facility for metal 3D printed components in Finspång. The investment of around 200 million Swedish Krona (€21.4 million) is the first step in the company's plans for the mass manufacture and repair of metal parts with additive manufacturing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/siemens-opens-facility-for-3d-printing-metal-components/9107?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/siemens-opens-facility-for-3d-printing-metal-components/9107?rsst2id=162Wed, 17 Feb 2016 ZZZr.gordon@IDTechEx.com (Ms Rachel Gordon) Two of the leading names in thermoplastic filament manufacturing have formed a powerful partnership, hoping to play an essential role in the industry. There are now over 300,000 thermoplastic extrusion printers in the world, with a total annual filament market of $250m in 2015.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ninjatek-taulman3d-join-forces-distribute-wider-variety-of-filament/8745?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ninjatek-taulman3d-join-forces-distribute-wider-variety-of-filament/8745?rsst2id=162Fri, 27 Nov 2015 ZZZr.gordon@IDTechEx.com (Ms Rachel Gordon) IDTechEx 3D printing research has focussed on materials requirements for several years now, and this allows us to bring together some of the most knowledgeable people to talk about the state of the industry, new developments and future innovations across the whole spectrum of 3D Printing Materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/focus-on-materials-innovations-at-3d-printing-usa-2015/8552?rsst2id=162https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/focus-on-materials-innovations-at-3d-printing-usa-2015/8552?rsst2id=162Fri, 16 Oct 2015 ZZZr.gordon@IDTechEx.com (Ms Rachel Gordon)