The 3D printing industry keeps delivering news worth watching. From anniversary campaigns to new resin machines and major funding rounds, here is what has been moving the market lately.
Anycubic Celebrates 11 Years
Anycubic is marking 11 years with a two-month campaign that runs through early October. The centerpiece is an anniversary sale with secret pricing on printers and filament, plus mystery boxes that can contain resin printers or refunds up to $1,000. Member perks include a 30-day return window and 70% off filament redemptions. It is a clear sign that loyalty programs are becoming a serious retention tool in consumer 3D printing.
Creality's HALOT-X1 Resin Lineup
Creality is preparing to launch its HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo resin printers. The Max targets industrial and small-batch production with a 16K screen, while the Neo uses a 9K screen with AI-assisted model generation. The dual launch shows Creality is pushing hard into resin printing to complement its dominant FDM lineup.
Funding Keeps Flowing
AI 3D company VAST closed roughly RMB 3 billion in Series B and B+ funding, led by Matrix Partners China. Meanwhile, filament maker SUNLU reported first-half revenue of RMB 1.065 billion, up 102.88% year over year, and advanced its IPO into the inquiry stage. Both moves confirm that investors see real scale in materials and AI-driven 3D content.
What It Means for Makers
- More competition is pushing prices down and quality up across the board
- Resin printing is getting faster and more accessible
- Materials companies are scaling up, which usually means better supply and consistency
For anyone buying materials, this is a good moment: the market is maturing, and quality is rising across every category.