Align Technology, listed on Nasdaq as ALGN, plans to use direct 3D printing for custom sports mouthguards, extending its additive manufacturing work beyond aligner production. The company reported third-quarter 2026 revenue above 1 billion US dollars, according to a 3DPrint.com report. The report is a brief teaser, so further details on the mouthguard launch, its timing and its production approach are not available here. The move shows how a major dental aligner maker is applying direct printing to a new consumer product line.
US manufacturer Precision Resource is opening two additional additive manufacturing facilities in Huntington Beach, California, and Shelton, Connecticut, equipped with 3D Systems machines. The company plans to add new printing systems, in-house heat treatment and more precision machining capacity at the sites. The stated aim is a more integrated route from the printed part to the finished component for commercial and defence customers. Both sites are expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2027. The reports give no figures on system counts or investment volume.
Berlin-based BigRep, which makes large-build industrial printers, is leaving the public market about two years after its listing. Shareholders approved a simpler corporate structure, and three current major investors now hold the company: Koehler Invest, DeKrassny and Hage Holding. The report also mentions the launch of the ALTRA 670 printer, but the source teaser gives no further details on its specifications or availability. The move is a change of ownership and governance rather than a change in the product line, so customers and partners should see continuity in the company's operations, though the teaser does not describe any operational plans.
BigRep GmbH, the German maker of large-format 3D printers, has returned to private ownership, according to a report from 3DPrint.com. The report states that the company reported revenue growth of approximately 45% and mentions a new 3D printer. The teaser does not give details on the new owners, the terms of the transaction, the printer model or the reporting period, so these points remain unconfirmed in this item. The company has gone through several changes in ownership and financing in recent years, which the source describes as a volatile period. For buyers of large-format FDM systems, the news signals that the vendor is moving back toward private control and reports growth, but the financial figures should be checked against the company's own statements.
The AMinsider podcast, which covers additive manufacturing, is now part of the 3Dnatives media group. According to the announcement, the show will continue to explore the industry together with the people who use these technologies. The stated aim is to keep listeners informed about new developments in the sector. The report gives no details on format changes, hosts, release schedule or commercial terms. The move adds an audio channel to 3Dnatives' existing editorial offering for the additive manufacturing community.
Recent figures show US reshoring announcements holding up, with investment firms buying up manufacturing capacity and online manufacturing marketplaces growing. For additive manufacturing, the picture is more mixed. Buyers may value being able to make parts domestically without wanting to commit to long-term domestic production volumes. The source article questions which businesses will capture revenue from that demand. The report is an analysis piece and does not quantify the effect on the additive manufacturing sector.
AM-Europe has appointed a Steering Committee tasked with guiding the organisation's strategic direction. The members are drawn from national industry associations active in several European countries. The source report does not name the individual members or describe specific initiatives the committee will pursue. For the additive manufacturing sector, the move signals a more structured effort to coordinate between national bodies at European level. Further details on the committee's priorities and timeline were not included in the announcement.