Trends in Additive

Additive manufacturing isn’t new, it’s only beginning to be recognized in manufacturing as it continues to mature. The material science that is driving innovation is now on the cusp of a new set of breakthroughs with the inclusion of AI. In the Kensington article below, the number three trend for 2026 is the introduction of Automation, AI and Digital Threads. Having experienced the power of digital threads at Skunkworks, I saw the future of these tools and how they can be leveraged to build the future of manufacturing. The tools utilizing digital manufacturing and modeling are substantial, but the true power to unlock additive manufacturing will be fully realized as we use AI to produce parts and geometry’s that haven’t been thought of, with materials that weren’t possible before AM. https://www.kensingtonadditive.com/2025/11/26/top-five-trends-in-additive-manufacturing-for-2026/