FOFUS Newsroom — October 29, 2026

Additive manufacturing sees a shift toward multi-material metals and corporate restructuring.

Multi-material metal printing for fusion. The University of Turku in Finland added a multi-material recoater to its metal 3D printing system, according to 3D Printing Industry on 28 Oct 2026. This allows researchers to deposit powders from three separate drums in a single layer. The university intends to use this for aerospace research and plasma-facing components for fusion energy.

BigRep returns to private ownership. Berlin-based BigRep GmbH is returning to private ownership after shareholders approved a simplified corporate structure, 3D Printing Industry reported on 28 Oct 2026. The company is now owned by Koehler Invest GmbH, DeKrassny GmbH, and Hage Holding GmbH. 3dprint.com noted on 28 Oct 2026 that the company reported approximately 45% revenue growth alongside the launch of the ALTRA 670 large-format printer.

Formnext 2026 preparations. The additive manufacturing industry is preparing for the Formnext trade show in Frankfurt, 3dprint.com reported on 28 Oct 2026. The event will highlight advancements in ceramics 3D printing and post-processing techniques.

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