
Automation trade fair in Chemnitz
On September 28 and 29, 2022, it will once again be all about automation at Messe Chemnitz.
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On September 28 and 29, 2022, it will once again be all about automation at Messe Chemnitz.
Additive manufacturing materials

The acquisition of Covestro's additive manufacturing materials business is expected to enable Stratasys to offer customers more comprehensive solutions and accelerate the development of next-generation materials for manufacturing with partners.
The supply chain has become a real problem for German industry over the past two years. Reason enough for Daniel Schilling to ask Ralf Bühler - head of Conrad Electronic since the beginning of 2021 - how he is tackling the problem, where the trends in procurement are heading and what role artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing.

With the latest version of the 3D printing software 4D_Additive from CoreTechnologie, 3D scan data and other STL files can be transformed and simplified into closed solids in the shortest possible time using a so-called "Marching Cube" function.

Igus has developed igumid P190, a new filament for 3D printing that is extremely stiff and strong thanks to its carbon fiber reinforcement. This makes it suitable for structural components and special connecting elements for energy chains as well as for 2-component 3D printing in combination with iglidur i190.
Industry 4.0 presents the automation sector with the challenge of securing well-trained young talent in order to increase Germany's innovative strength as a business location.

Igus now offers an interesting alternative for customers for whom a more sustainable design of their moving applications is important: Four new materials made from recycled plastic are available in the new Iglidur ECO range.
Three companies have jointly developed a mobile production system that enables additive and subtractive machining with maximum precision almost anywhere in the world. The centerpiece is additive manufacturing using wire deposition welding.

Exciting innovations from start-ups and established companies alike are emerging every day throughout Germany. Igus is now offering financial backing to bring both worlds together: the company is participating as an investor in the new High-Tech Gründerfonds IV.

More than 2,500 guests learned about future developments in industrial 3D printing at the 18th Rapid.Tech 3D congress and trade fair.