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CONTEXT: Global 3D printer hardware revenue rose 31% in Q2 2026

New data from CONTEXT shows global 3D printer hardware revenue increased 31% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, marking a return to growth across additive manufacturing.

16 Oct 2026, 12:41 1 min read 3D Printing Industry

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CNC machining & metal cutting

Precision machining index rises in September despite softer production

Gardner’s Precision Machining Index increased to 56.6 in September, marking nine consecutive months above the expansion threshold. Production eased from August, but new orders, backlog and supplier deliveries all strengthened.

14 Oct 2026, 16:45 2 min read Production Machining