New in 3D printing

At Formnext Connect, Trumpf presented new solutions for speed, automation and new materials in 3D printing.
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At Formnext Connect, Trumpf presented new solutions for speed, automation and new materials in 3D printing.

From November 10 to 12, Formnext was held digitally for the first time with Formnext Connect. The success exceeded expectations and demonstrates the potential of digital communication platforms for participants.

Pro-beam, a company in the field of electron beam technology, is tapping into the additive manufacturing market. The subsidiary pro-beam additive is currently developing two 3D printing processes for industrial applications.

Together with EOS and DyeMansion, Siemens presents the first virtual additive manufacturing reference factory for elective laser sintering and industrial post-processing.

Titanium powder for 3D printing
Taniobis announces its cooperation with Alloyed. The two companies will work together in the development, production and application of innovative titanium alloy powders.

Following the cancellation of Formnext, the organizer Mesago has announced the virtual trade fair "Formnext Connect". Sascha Wenzler, Vice President of Formnext, explains the background and focus of the new event.

Formnext will also only take place virtually this year. Mesago Messe Frankfurt has decided to do so due to the current development of Covid-19 infection figures and travel restrictions.

This year, the Formnext Start-up Challenge is once again recognizing young and innovative companies that are no older than five years.

Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH currently assumes that Formnext can take place in Frankfurt as planned from November 10 to 13, 2020.

34,532 trade visitors came to Formnext to find out about trends and solutions relating to additive manufacturing. The trade fair also shows that additive manufacturing has arrived in the industry.