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Successful start to Formnext 2022
A very high visitor response, a wealth of world premieres and a variety of modern technologies, applications and materials: Formnext 2022 has got off toa successful start and will be presenting the world's additive manufacturing elitein Frankfurt until 18.11.2022 .
read more...Additively manufactured rigid foam components
Until now, it has been problematic to use low-density foams in additive production processes. However, a research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed a sealing nozzle for 3D printers and is using it to print components. The nozzle can be seen for the first time at Formnext.
read more...Henkel and Carbon have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership, with new resins expected to be available on Carbon's Idea-to-Production platform from 2023.
read more...At Formnext 2022, Essentium will demonstrate how its material-centric approach helps customers produce 3D printed parts without compromising on quality. The company will showcase the advanced capabilities of the Essentium High-Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D printing platform and innovative materials certified for industrial 3D printed parts and tooling.
read more...Siemens and UN Women Germany will in future jointly support the African Girls Can Code Initiative, which provides girls and young women in Africa with comprehensive training in information and communication technology as well as leadership and programming skills.
read more...At this year's Formnext trade fair, the German start-up iFactory3D will be presenting its One Pro 3D assembly line printer, whose technology will automate additive manufacturing. The special feature of the printer: thanks to the built-in conveyor belt and remote control, objects can be printed in series around the clock without supervision.
read more...Replique, provider of a 3D printing platform that makes OEMs' parts management more efficient and sustainable, is using Formnext to launch RSure, an innovative quality tracking module that enables OEMs to directly track each of their 3D printed parts and ensure that parts meet the necessary quality requirements.
read more...At Formnext, Lehvoss will be showcasing 3D printing materials for demanding tasks. For example, Luvocom 3F PEI 50236 GY, which meets the EN45545-2 standard, which is particularly popular in the railroad industry. The material, based on polyetherimide (PEI), already fulfills the EN45545-2 R1 HL3 certification for 3D-printed samples that are only 2 mm thick.
read more...3D printing in the micro range
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is presenting its 3D printers for the micro range at Formnext. Suitable for both prototypes and end products, the MicroArch series 3D printers push the boundaries of resolution, accuracy and precision of additive manufacturing technology and promote miniaturization with new applications in many industries.
read more...As Formula 1 production times and budgets have been cut for 2022, the McLaren racing team is using several 3D printers to win the race off the track. 3D printing shortens production times for some model parts to just three days, speeding up vehicle development.
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