In the past 12 months the 3D Printing Resin Pigment industry trends have accelerated through strategic collaborations and capital infusions. Formlabs teamed up with pigment specialist Sundial Color to co‑develop a water‑based, UV‑stable pigment line, shortening cure times for high‑resolution prints. Meanwhile, DSM NanoSolutions acquired the European startup ColorPrint Labs, expanding its portfolio of nano‑engineered pigments for medical‑grade resins.
Product innovation surged with Carbon3D launching a dual‑cure resin that integrates metallic shimmer pigments without compromising mechanical strength, a breakthrough for aerospace prototyping. On the regulatory front, the EU’s revised REACH guidelines now classify certain organic dyes as “high‑risk,” prompting manufacturers to shift toward bio‑derived pigments, a move echoed in North American safety standards.
Enterprise demand is reshaping the market: automotive OEMs are scaling up in‑house pigment formulation labs to secure supply chains, while consumer makers favor “designer” color kits for hobbyist printers. Finally, a $45 million Series B round led by GV enabled PigmentPro to open a new production facility in Singapore, positioning it as a regional hub for sustainable resin pigments.