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For its 10th anniversary, Formnext has expanded its event program. In addition to the established formats such as the stage program, special shows and Formnext Awards, new highlights have been added: focused tours of the trade fair, AM live shows and interactive formats.
read more...To ensure a reliable supply of spare parts even after decades, Alstom is relying on a new production process. With WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), components for rail vehicles can be manufactured flexibly, in a resource-saving manner and at short notice if required.
read more...Today, industrial 3D printing is a central component of modern manufacturing. As series production matures, the focus is increasingly shifting to post-processing steps. Dimensional accuracy, surface quality and integration into existing processes are decisive for market success. Processes such as dry ice blasting open up new possibilities here.
read more...KraussMaffei at the Formnext 2025
At Formnext, KraussMaffei is presenting PowerPrint Flex, a modular, robot-assisted 3D printing solution for large-format components and molds. The system combines extrusion technology with flexible cell architecture.
read more...In 2025, the Formnext Awards will once again honor companies, business ideas and technologies in six different categories. The finalists will present their exhibits online in the run-up to the trade fair and as part of a special show at Formnext. The public can now take part in the voting.
read more...Gefertec is presenting its latest developments in the field of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) at this year's Formnext. The process pushes the boundaries of 3D printing of metallic components. With WAAM, large and complex components can be produced quickly, efficiently and in a resource-saving manner.
read more...As a full-liner in the additive manufacturing of metallic components, DMG Mori will be demonstrating how these processes can be further optimized at the upcoming Formnext from 18 to 21 November 2025 in Frankfurt.
read more...Rotating multi-metal 3D printing
Students at ETH Zurich have built a new type of laser melting machine that prints cylindrical components from two metals simultaneously. Thanks to the rotating platform, the production time is significantly reduced, which is particularly interesting for aerospace, aviation and drive technology.
read more...Carbon is using Formnext to present new technologies designed to make additive manufacturing faster, cleaner and more productive. Less post-processing, fewer process steps, more efficiency - that is the claim.
read more...Process monitoring and fault detection
Powder bed-based laser melting (PBF-LB/M) opens up new possibilities in additive manufacturing. Modern camera systems provide crucial process data to further increase quality and efficiency.
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