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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions introduces two new materials, Turcon MC1 and Turcon MC2. The electrically conductive PTFE-based materials are suitable for use in spring and elastomer pre-stressed seals.
read more...With the 3DM-AMS 800, 3D-Mectronic is presenting an additive manufacturing system. This is a 3-component system that can process plastics, metals and ceramics simultaneously.
read more...Shielding gas nozzle and light scanner
The Fraunhofer IWS has developed Coaxshield, a local molten pool shield for laser powder deposition welding, and the LIsec analysis device, which can be used to monitor the powder flow in additive manufacturing processes, and will be exhibiting them at Formnext.
read more...Acquisition of 3D printing service provider
BASF acquires the 3D printing service provider Sculpteo. With the acquisition, the Group aims to further expand its position as a service provider in additive manufacturing. Distribution channels and new materials also played a role in the purchase decision.
read more...With TPU 1301, EOS is launching a flexible polymer material for additive series production onto the market. The thermoplastic polyurethane is easy to process, is process-stable and has good hydrolysis resistance and high UV stability.
read more...At Formnext, Essentium will be showcasing high-temperature nylon materials for the HSE (High Speed Extrusion) platform. The materials offer high resistance to heat, chemical influences and material fatigue.
read more...Tool and mold makers expect a high level of process and product expertise from their cutting tool manufacturer. They demand maximum precision, long tool life and, above all, process reliability from their tools. This is where a new tool series from Mapal comes in.
read more...Technology and knowledge platform
The 14th Blechexpo, international trade fair for sheet metal working, together with the 7th Schweisstec, international trade fair for joining technology, came to a successful close with 1,498 exhibitors from 36 countries.
read more...Post-processing of additive manufacturing
At Formnext, Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme will be presenting its range of products for optimizing machining post-processing in additive manufacturing.
read more...Kasto has developed the Kasto win amc high-performance automatic band saw to separate additively manufactured components made of materials that are easy to difficult to machine from their base plate.
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