Modern applications rely on high quality materials of complex shapes that are cost effective to produce. As an answer to these challenging requirements, new and innovative material processing technologies generating high quality components, while being flexible and cost effective are emerging. In this newsletter, materials forming and molding technologies are discussed and their trends and markets are analyzed. Special focus is put on advanced technologies, including materials forming, injection molding and the booming 3D printing technology. This newsletter also highlights the latest innovations that have the potential to make a paradigm shift in the materials manufacturing industry.