Cairn Surgical has published results from an international clinical study of its Breast Cancer Locator. The system combines MRI data with a patient-specific 3D-printed template for breast-conserving surgery. Its aim is to define the extent of non-palpable tumours in the operating theatre more accurately than the conventional wire marking. The report describes the breast being positioned supine for the procedure, but the source text is cut off there, so further technical details are not available. The study results are the key point for medical device developers and clinical buyers following patient-specific additive manufacturing.
Peopoly has released its Giga 800 large-format printer for general sale. The machine uses plastic pellets instead of filament, a process known as Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF). Its build volume measures 800 by 800 by 800 millimetres, which targets users who need large functional parts or tooling. The report gives a starting price of 15,000 US dollars. For industrial users, the launch adds a pellet-based option for oversized parts, where filament feedstock is often a limiting factor.
Stratasys has announced a new 3D printer aimed at serial production, to be shown at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt next month. The company also plans a European debut of its F870 and will present factory-floor applications with Toyota and GM. According to the reports, the machine's name and technical specifications will be revealed at the trade fair, so no details on build volume, materials or pricing are available yet. The announcement signals continued push by Stratasys into higher-volume production use of additive manufacturing, a segment where automotive manufacturers are already testing applications. Further information is expected at the event.
Researchers from several European and UK institutions have reported a 3D printed silicone implant for the brain. The device sits on the surface of the brain, cools a small region and records its electrical signals at the same time. In experiments on rats, the implant suppressed seizure-like activity. The work targets drug-resistant epilepsy, a condition where medication does not control seizures. The reports do not give further details on sample size, printing process or next steps. For additive manufacturing, the case shows soft silicone parts being used as functional medical devices that combine thermal and sensing functions.
HP has described its CFIP process, a method aimed at making parts printed with Multi Jet Fusion suitable for flight use. The reporting focuses on structural drone airframes, where engineers often find that the base PA12 polymer does not offer enough mechanical performance for repeated stress or impact while keeping weight low. Multi Jet Fusion offers good dimensional accuracy for complex PA12 geometries, but the source material gives limited technical detail on how CFIP changes the material properties. Readers who need the specifics should consult HP's own documentation or the full original article for process parameters, test results and qualification data.
Sculpteo, a service provider for additive manufacturing, has designed and produced tailored protective feet for the Plum' Case guitar case from Luxbag, a French maker of musical instrument cases that sells internationally. The Plum' Case has an aluminium shell and weighs about 4.2 kg. The reports provided do not give details on the materials, printing process or quantities used for the feet. The project shows how a case maker can use an external service for custom printed components rather than tooling for small batches.