3D printing: Manufacturer, reports, information at INDUSTRIAL Production

Stratasys launches "Unlimited Tomorrow" initiative

Together with Dassault Systèmes and Easton LaChappelle, Stratasys is launching the "Unlimited Tomorrow" initiative as the exclusive provider of 3D printing technology.

Silicone 3D printing

Production to experience

Additive manufacturing of elastomers on an industrial scale has recently become possible - thanks to the Aceo technology developed by Wacker Chemie. 3D printing and development services for silicones are available under this brand name.

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Foam for industrial use

Sabic is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of PP-UMS, a new family of polypropylenes with ultra-high melt strength. PP-UMS offers a melt strength of over 65 cN.

Sales growth

Fifth sales record in a row for AMF

Andreas Maier (AMF) continues to grow. At more than 48 million euros, the Fellbach-based company achieved a record turnover for the fifth time in a row. Growth was once again driven by products for industrial automation and process optimization. But a traditional product also surprised.

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Produce metal components quickly

Trumpf has unveiled what it claims is the world's fastest and most productive medium-format 3D printing system. The TruPrint 5000 works on the so-called multi-laser principle with three beam sources and is equipped with specially designed optics.

Iglidur I3 in 3D printing

Quiet e-bikes: sprocket comes out of the printer

In order for e-bikes to run as quietly as possible, both the drives and the installed components must be optimized accordingly. Igus offers individually manufactured drive elements such as sprockets made from high-performance plastics using the 3D printing process. The special solutions are lubrication- and maintenance-free and reduce the noise level.

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Annual growth of up to 23% expected

Prototypes are already being produced in production halls using 3D printers today, but the process will only develop its full economic potential in the coming years: By 2030, the global market for 3D printed products in industry will grow by an average of between 13 and 23% per year to a market volume of 22.6 billion euros.

Metav 2018

Metal processing on the 3D printer

At the METAV in Düsseldorf, visitors to encee CAD/CAM-Systeme GmbH in Hall 15 on Stand F37 will have the opportunity to experience metalworking in a completely new form: 3D printing of metal rods will be demonstrated there on a Studio System from the American start-up Desktop Metal.

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PwC: Market for 3D printing products will grow to 22.6 billion euros by 2030

Prototypes are already being produced in production halls using 3D printers, but the process will only develop its full economic potential in the coming years: By 2030, the global market for 3D printed products in industry is expected to grow to a market volume of 22.6 billion euros.

ERP systems