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Your guide to the latest 3D printing and additive manufacturing developments at Formnext 2024.
Solukon
Solukon launches its largest metal depowdering system yet ahead of Formnext
The new metal powder removal system can accommodate parts that weigh more than two tons, with Solukon aiming to meet the growing demand for a depowdering solution that can cater for the ‘heavy load segment.’ Read more
Elkem
Elkem expands silicone solutions range for additive manufacturing
The company says these latest additions demonstrate its commitment to 3D printing and ‘its potential of being part of a more sustainable economy in the future.’ Read more
Lynxter
Lynxter launches IDEX 3D printing system ahead of Formnext
The new product has been built off the success of the company’s S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11 elastomer 3D printer and its modular multi-material S600D system. Read more
Asahi Kasei/Aquafil
Asahi Kasei & Aquafil team up to develop CNF/ECONYL 3D printing material
The new CNF/ECONYL Polymer material will be showcased at the upcoming Formnext event in Frankfurt. Read more
ARBURGadditive
Arburg introduces Freeformer 550-3X with additive manufacturing control assistant
The system, which will make its debut in prototype form at this year’s Formnext, is based on the plastics processing company’s plastic granule-based Arburg Plastic Freeforming technology. Read more
Lithoz
Lithoz unveils ceramic 3D printer with biggest build volume yet
The new CeraFab System S320 features its biggest build platform to date at 245 x 130 x 320 mm and is geared towards the serial production of mid-size technical ceramic parts. Read more
Renishaw
Renishaw teases next metal additive manufacturing system
The UK-based engineering company says the new machine is an extension of its flagship RenAM 500 series and aimed at users ‘looking for a lower initial investment, without compromising on part quality.’ Read more
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What is your favourite 3D printing application?
At Formnext 2023, the TCT content team asked exhibitors and attendees for their favourite 3D printing application. Read more
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What is the best thing about 3D printing?
At Formnext 2023, the TCT content team asked the question: "What is the best thing about 3D printing?" We have collated the responses here in this article, and included the videos of the interviewees. Read more
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The 3D printing industry's biggest challenges
At Formnext 2023, the TCT content team asked the question: "What is the biggest challenge in 3D printing that isn't talked about enough?" The question prompted some interesting responses from exhibitors and attendees at the show. Read more
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BMW Group
BMW goes bionic: A closer look at BMW's 3D printed robot grippers
TCT speaks to the automotive giant about its design and deployment of customised 3D printed robotic grippers. Read more
Pelagus
A sea change: Additive manufacturing, supply chain and the Amazon of the sea
Laura Griffiths hears how a joint venture between thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen plans to become the Amazon of the sea using additive manufacturing. Read more
CFP
Forest for the trees: 3D printing an alternative to finite mined materials
How Carbon Forest Products aims to create a sustainable alternative to finite mined materials with 3D printed carbon. Read more
