GF agrees strategic partnership with 3D Systems
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has agreed a strategic cooperation with 3D Systems, a specialist in additive manufacturing.
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GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has agreed a strategic cooperation with 3D Systems, a specialist in additive manufacturing.

Humans and robots are also moving closer together in logistics. Schmalz has therefore developed a gripper solution that ensures safe human-robot collaboration thanks to its product design.
Upload data, select material and quantity, send order - similar to an online photo service, designers and system planners can order gripping system and clamping technology components for additive manufacturing from the Schunk 3D print service.

Blackcam, a manufacturer of camera motion systems, uses Igus' 3D printing service to produce spare parts within a few hours.
Clamping modules, such as those commonly used in machining production, cannot be used in additive manufacturing, as 3D printing has special requirements. With AMF zero-point clamping technology, the manufacturing process in 3D printing, including the subsequent follow-up processes, can be standardized to a high degree.
Dassault Systèmes and Granta Design are working together to provide materials knowledge. The aim is to support innovative product development teams in making more informed decisions about the materials used in product development.
Protolabs has won the 2018 Creative 3D Printing Award for the most creative use of 3D printing at the 3D Printing Industry Awards, an event that shines a spotlight on successes, achievements and excellence in the rapidly evolving 3D printing industry.
Metal-based additive manufacturing
Dr. Gereon Heinemann has been appointed to the Management Board of SLM Solutions, a provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology, as of August 1, 2018. As CTO, he will be responsible for Supply Chain/Production, Research & Development, Program Management and Innovation Management/Intellectual Property.

Cadfem presented simulation solutions for product development at the Hannover Messe together with software manufacturer Ansys and Nvidia graphics card developer PNY.
The trade fair duo Rapid.Tech + FabCon 3.D attracted almost 5,000 visitors to Erfurt and showed everything that is possible in industrial and creative 3D printing.