3D Printing News: Nikon, Raise3D T-Series & Quadro
By Dynafabs
3D printing news: Nikon's digital manufacturing jumps 77%, Raise3D launches T450/T700, Formnext QA tools, and Co Print Quadro's Kickstarter date.
Industrial metal AM is posting stronger numbers, large-format FFF is getting faster, quality tools are lining up for Formnext, and a four-tool desktop printer has locked in its Kickstarter date. Here's what happened and why it matters if you order parts.
Nikon's digital manufacturing revenue jumps 77%
Nikon has reported Q2 results for its digital manufacturing business (fiscal year ending March 2027). According to 3DPrint.com, revenue rose 77% to ¥17.4 billion (about $110 million), while the operating loss narrowed from ¥8.9 billion to ¥2.2 billion.
The same coverage notes a leadership shift: Sam O'Leary moves from CEO to the supervisory board, with Jan-Niklas Thielmann and Simone Castellani stepping in as co-presidents. Hamid Zarringhalam of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing framed it as a continuation rather than a change of direction. Higher 3D printer sales drove the revenue rise, and the unit is leaning into applications work — including a Pentagon Cornerstone Other Transaction Agreement to develop a custom NXG 600E for domestic Tomahawk production capacity.
Why it matters: big-name metal AM is starting to look more like a solutions business than a pure machine-sales race. For UK polymer jobs the lesson is simpler: clear requirements and the right process still beat buying kit for one-off parts. Our materials guide covers everyday PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA and TPU choices.
Raise3D unveils the T450 and T700 with TwinFlow
Raise3D is pushing further into large-format industrial FFF with the T450 and T700. All3DP Pro and 3D Printing Journal's China Watch both covered the launch.
The T450 offers a 450 × 350 × 400 mm build volume; the T700 stretches to 700 × 500 × 1,000 mm. Both use TwinFlow extrusion, feeding two 1.75 mm filaments into a single nozzle for dual-material/dual-colour work or high-flow mode. Claimed figures include print speeds up to 700 mm/s and volumetric flow up to 80 mm³/s, plus actively heated chambers and high-temperature extrusion for engineering polymers. Raise3D Japan has targeted roughly October 2026 shipments for the T450, with the T700 expected in 2027.
Why it matters: bigger, faster FFF platforms mean more jigs, fixtures and one-piece housings can stay on polymer instead of being split and bonded. If your part is already designed, Dynafabs can print it without you buying a metre-tall machine — start with a quote.
Formnext 2026: simulation, monitoring and inspection take centre stage
Formnext runs 17–20 November in Frankfurt, and the pre-show pipeline is heavy on catching problems before (or during) a metal build. 3DPrint.com's Formnext roundup highlights three names worth watching:
- PanOptimization is showing PanX, physics-based thermo-mechanical simulation for full-part and full-build analysis. It is already used by Nikon SLM Solutions and aims to surface risk before you scrap powder and machine time.
- Additive Assurance will demo AMiRIS, a real-time in-situ QA platform for laser powder bed fusion that uses near-infrared sensing, automated analytics and browser reporting against known-good references.
- Phase3D is introducing next-generation Fringe Inspection hardware: structured-light layer height maps in a custom projector package designed for OEM integration across a fleet of LPBF machines.
Why it matters: metal AM fails are expensive. Better simulation and in-process evidence is how shops cut late scrap and defend quality. On the polymer side we still care about the same idea at smaller scale — get orientation, walls and supports right first. See our supports and overhangs guide.
Co Print Quadro Kickstarter locks in 12 November
Co Print has set the Kickstarter launch for its Quadro four-toolhead printer: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:00 AM ET (4:00 PM UK). The company's Progress Update #4 says the date slipped from October so pilot production units could finish assembly, calibration and burn-in — including multicolour jobs with thousands of tool changes — before the campaign opens.
A $20 refundable reservation still unlocks launch-day extras. Super Early Bird is listed at $649 against an $899 MSRP. Quadro will also appear at Formnext (Hall 12.1, Booth G89) the week after launch, and Co Print has partnered with Meshy so backers can go from photo/sketch/text to a four-colour print via Co Slicer.
Why it matters: toolchangers keep closing the gap between multicolour prototypes and production-looking parts. If you need multicolour or multi-material without buying another printer, our multi-colour 3D printing guide explains what works on a service job.
FAQ
Does any of this change what Dynafabs prints? Not overnight. We still focus on polymer FDM and resin for prototypes, functional parts and tabletop minis. The industrial metal and large-format stories show where the wider industry is heading.
Should I wait for Formnext announcements before ordering? Only if you specifically need a brand-new machine feature. For everyday parts, get a quote now — materials and settings we already run cover most UK jobs.
How do I get a quote? Upload your file or describe the job on our quote page — no account needed.
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Whether it's a tough bracket, a display piece or a batch of tabletop minis, get a quote from Dynafabs and we'll help you pick the right material and settings.
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