3D Printing News Briefs, October 1, 2025: Bambu Lab Store, Shape-Morphing Materials, & More

In today's 3D Printing News Briefs, Bambu Lab opens its first retail store in Shenzhen, China, showcasing its 3D printer lineup and materials. Meltio inaugurates its first international Advanced Additive Manufacturing reference site in the U.S., demonstrating its wire laser metal deposition technology. A consortium launches a project to study 3D printed propellers integrated with digital twin technology, funded by UK Research and Innovation. Boeing introduces a new 3D printed solar array approach, cutting production cycle times by up to six months. Northwestern University researchers develop AI-driven design and 3D printing for shape-morphing materials that respond to external factors like light or heat.