https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/tag/9/3d-printing IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The market for additively manufactured orthopedic implants is accelerating rapidly, driven by demands of biological fixation and personalization. This article explores how additive manufacturing is transforming the hip and knee replacement market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-3d-printing-is-reshaping-the-future-of-hip-and-knee-replacements/34947?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-3d-printing-is-reshaping-the-future-of-hip-and-knee-replacements/34947?rsst2id=9Thu, 02 Jul 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) 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=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/car-part-prototyping-and-robots-idtechex-at-tct-and-interplas/34861?rsst2id=9Thu, 11 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Hip and knee replacement is the largest market segment in orthopedic implants. This article discusses the key determinants of the market value, including demographics (aging population) and pricing. The global market for hip and knee replacement implants will approach US$34 billion by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-drives-the-market-value-of-hip-and-knee-replacement/34768?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/what-drives-the-market-value-of-hip-and-knee-replacement/34768?rsst2id=9Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZf.wei@idtechex.com (Dr Felix Wei) 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=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/will-ime-be-the-path-for-printed-electronics-to-break-into-automotives/34602?rsst2id=9Tue, 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=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-landscape-of-metal-3d-printing-domestic-and-global-trends/33981?rsst2id=9Tue, 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=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/reshoring-repurposing-and-reliability-with-metal-additive-manufacturing/33808?rsst2id=9Thu, 25 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In this article, IDTechEx examines the impact of three major trends; one technology-focused, one regional, and one macroeconomic - on metal additive manufacturing. These trends include the dominance of powder bed fusion, the story of the Chinese metal AM market, and the impact of tariffs.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/trends-impacting-metal-additive-manufacturings-us-13-billion-future/33233?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/trends-impacting-metal-additive-manufacturings-us-13-billion-future/33233?rsst2id=9Thu, 15 May 2025 ZZZs.dadhania@idtechex.com (Sona Dadhania) The medical sector is one of the largest spaces where 3D printing operates, with opportunities for implant customization, educational models, and drug manufacturing.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-explores-3d-printing-developments-in-the-medical-sector/32922?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-explores-3d-printing-developments-in-the-medical-sector/32922?rsst2id=9Tue, 01 Apr 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Driving E-Mobility Forward: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels; An introduction to aerogels; Factors and regulations driving the increased focus on fire safety in EVs; Comparison of aerogel material types as EV fire protection materials and comparison with other fire protection materials; Market status and outlook for future market share of aerogels in EV applications https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-evs-are-shining-a-spotlight-on-aerogels/32880?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-evs-are-shining-a-spotlight-on-aerogels/32880?rsst2id=9Tue, 25 Mar 2025 ZZZj.martin@idtechex.com (Julie Martin) In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology, covered extensively by IDTechEx in their latest report, "3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook", exploring key players and predictions over the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-printing-market-idtechex-takes-a-look-at-the-economic-challenges/32544?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-printing-market-idtechex-takes-a-look-at-the-economic-challenges/32544?rsst2id=9Thu, 06 Feb 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Greater integration of electronics within 3D structures is an ever-increasing trend, representing a more sophisticated solution compared to the current approach of mounting rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) behind decorative surfaces. In-mold electronics (IME) facilitates this trend by enabling integrated functionalities to be incorporated into components with decorative thermoformed 3D surfaces.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-a-new-frontier-of-product-differentiation/32379?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-a-new-frontier-of-product-differentiation/32379?rsst2id=9Thu, 09 Jan 2025 ZZZr.das@IDTechEx.com (Raghu Das) Wednesday 11 December 2024 - The Future Trajectory of the Additive Manufacturing Market in 2025; Recent news, including entries and exits into the market; Financial summary for the 3D printing industry in 2024; Technology trends; Future outlook for 2025https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-the-additive-manufacturing-market-future-trajectory-2025/32189?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-the-additive-manufacturing-market-future-trajectory-2025/32189?rsst2id=9Mon, 02 Dec 2024 ZZZj.martin@idtechex.com (Julie Martin) The role of automation is becoming more prevalent all the time, with the usage of AI and robotics potentially making the utilization and adoption of additive manufacturing more successful.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-impact-of-automation-on-additive-manufacturing/31696?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-impact-of-automation-on-additive-manufacturing/31696?rsst2id=9Fri, 13 Sep 2024 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With 3D electronics, bulky PCBs can be replaced, resulting in sleek and integrated designs. The automotive industry is one of the largest sectors benefiting from this technology, as electronics can be printed in a thin layer onto surfaces or integrated within components, which can be particularly useful for human-machine interfaces (HMIs).https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-and-additive-electronics-in-the-automotive-industry/31148?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-and-additive-electronics-in-the-automotive-industry/31148?rsst2id=9Mon, 03 Jun 2024 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Thursday 16 May 2024 - An overview of 3D electronics including electronics on 3D surfaces, in-mold electronics and fully additive electronics; Technology benchmarking on conventional and emerging metallization methods; Discussion of the status, challenges and opportunities across the whole 3D electronics industry; Market opportunities and outlookhttps://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-3d-additive-electronics-new-methods-for-new-applications/30977?rsst2id=9https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-3d-additive-electronics-new-methods-for-new-applications/30977?rsst2id=9Fri, 03 May 2024 ZZZl.rogers@idtechex.com (Lucy Rogers)