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Additive Manufacturing Innovation: The Future of 3D Printing

• The additive manufacturing (AM) market reached a new phase of structural maturity in 2025, following several years of experimentation and rapid technological development. This maturity is underscored by a significant demand, with imports of additive machinery exceeding exports by more than three times in 2025, a trend observed since 2022. Additive manufacturing is also emerging as a powerful solution to global supply chain disruptions, enabling decentralized production and on-demand manufacturing closer to the point of need.

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• The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has significantly increased its commitment to additive manufacturing, allocating over $3 billion to projects involving the technology in its 2026 budget. This represents an 83% increase from the 2025 budget, signaling a strong push to expand AM's use for applications such as building structures and enhancing military readiness.

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• In a notable shift, 3D printer adoption in the United States for dentists officially surpassed chairside milling in 2026, reaching 25% compared to milling's 20-22%. This transition is driven by technical advancements like 385nm light sources, which allow for more accurate margins and thinner restorations, enabling the efficient printing of multiple veneers in minutes.

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