Strong together
The Institute of Assembly Technology at the University of Hanover is working on the collaboration of several mobile robots for the assembly of large components.
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Fraunhofer presents shutter nozzle for 3D printers
Until now, it has been problematic to use low-density foams in additive production processes. However, a research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed a sealing nozzle for 3D printers and is using it to print components. The nozzle can be seen for the first time at Formnext.
read more...Intec and Z in attendance again
After the last edition of the Intec and Z industrial trade fairs could only be held as a virtual event due to the coronavirus pandemic, preparations for the face-to-face trade fairs from March 7 to 10, 2023 at Leipziger Messe are now in full swing.
read more...Trade fair for additive manufacturing
The Formnext trade fair will offer its trade visitors an expanded range of topics from November 15 to 18, 2022 under the Frankfurt Trade Fair Tower.
read more...Turnover exceeds 4 billion euros for the first time
At the end of the 2021/22 financial year on June 30, 2022, the Trumpf Group recorded the highest turnover in the company's 99-year history with a strong increase in turnover of 20.5 percent to 4.2 billion euros.
read more...From product to solution provider
Evolution in five stages
Customers are not looking for products, but for solutions to their problems. For companies, this means that they have to transform themselves from product providers to solution providers. Science divides this path into five evolutionary stages, whereby many companies have already left the first stage of pure manufacturer behind them.
read more...Start-ups honored for 3D printing innovations
From the on-demand production of AM powders and degradable implants to robot-based post-processing: the international Formnext Start-up Challenge has recognized young companies from the world of additive manufacturing for their developments.
read more...Robot tool for more efficient heating systems
Together with the Chair of Production Systems (LPS), Schmöle is developing a new process for manufacturing spiral finned tubes for heat exchangers. In addition to an ergonomic improvement for the employees, the manufacturing process is to become more flexible, allowing the heat exchangers to be adapted more individually to their later place of use.
read more...Almost at pre-corona level
With over 730 exhibitors and a gross area of more than 50,000 m² booked, Formnext has already significantly exceeded last year's figures in September.
read more...Trade fair for additive manufacturing
Formnext continues to grow with more exhibitors
Formnext continues its successful development in 2022: The trade fair for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production has already reported 690 exhibitors and has thus already exceeded the final number of exhibitors from 2021.
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