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Arburg will discontinue its additive manufacturing business at the end of 2025 and focus entirely on injection molding machine manufacturing in the future. Existing freeformer customers will continue to be supported with spare parts, service and expert know-how.
read more...Connection technology meets 3D printing
3D printing is becoming increasingly important in series production and enables flexible, fast and precise production processes. The example of the Lapp Group shows how additive processes help to efficiently implement customer requirements and realize innovative connector solutions.
read more...The current version of the federal government's draft budget no longer provides any new funding for additive manufacturing (AM) and lightweight construction. The industry is reacting to this with criticism and is calling for a clear strategic reorientation.
read more...The BMW Group is increasingly focusing on recycling in 3D printing and is developing its own material cycles for this purpose. At the Additive Manufacturing Campus, new aids and tools are created from used powder and components - sustainable, efficient and usable worldwide.
read more...Call for Speakers until July 31
Formnext 2025 focuses on economically successful applications of additive manufacturing and showcases practical solutions for the further industrialization of AM. The Call for Speakers for the Application and Industry Stages is open until July 31.
read more...Lenbach Equity Opportunities III
LEO III Fund, which specializes in corporate spin-offs, is taking over Trumpf's additive manufacturing business in the Laser Metal Fusion division. The new unit is to be expanded under a new brand to become the international technology leader in metallic 3D printing.
read more...3D printing, CNC manufacturing or injection molding? When designers are looking for the most suitable manufacturing process for an individual component, they often lose time and also quickly lose track. Igus is changing this with the Triboteile service: a free online tool that enables designers to find out which manufacturing process - in terms of cost, delivery time and service life - is most efficient for the required component.
read more...Heat transfer and additive manufacturing
Pagani has announced the signing of a six-year contract with Conflux to integrate Conflux heat exchangers into the transmission of its latest exclusive model, the Pagani Utopia, further advancing additive manufacturing in the hypercar industry.
read more...Around 170 exhibitors and speakers from Germany and abroad presented the latest developments and applications in additive manufacturing at the 21st rapid.tech 3D from May 13 to 15.
read more...From May 13 to 15, everything at Messe Erfurt will revolve around additive manufacturing. Rapid.Tech 3D will be opening its doors for the 21st time - making it the oldest trade event in Germany dedicated entirely to additive manufacturing (AM).
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