FOFUS Newsroom — October 28, 2026

Additive manufacturing gains ground in Indian academia and global industrial scaling today.

Lattice shapes boost load capacity. Researchers at Vellore Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu found that altering the cell shape of resin 3D printed auxetic lattices quadrupled peak load and tripled energy absorption. According to 3D Printing Industry on 27 Oct 2026, these results were achieved while keeping the printer and material conditions constant.

Divergent expands into aerospace. Divergent Technologies is moving beyond hypercars to build factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing. 3dprint.com reported on 27 Oct 2026 that the California-based company is combining metal 3D printing, software, and robotic assembly to scale production.

Sakuu eyes public market. Sakuu plans to go public via a SPAC as its 3D printed batteries prepare for market entry. 3dprint.com noted on 27 Oct 2026 that this follows a similar path taken by propulsion component manufacturer Ursa Major.

Reshoring shifts manufacturing value. US manufacturing reshoring remains strong, but customers may value domestic production options more than actual domestic commitments. 3D Printing Industry reported on 27 Oct 2026 that private equity is consolidating capacity as digital platforms expand.

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