https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/tag/163/3d-printing-applications-and-end-users 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=163https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=163Thu, 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=163https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ime-be-the-path-for-printed-electronics-to-break-into-automotives/34602?rsst2id=163Tue, 14 Apr 2026 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=163https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshoring-repurposing-and-reliability-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/33808?rsst2id=163Thu, 25 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)