Challenging Market, Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago, and More News of Note

Here are a few important recent news items:

• Nano Dimension develops advanced software, resin and printers for micro 3D printing. The Fabrico 3.2 software for Fabrica micro 3D printers is said to deliver improved print times of up to 70%, while the Ataru resin is engineered specifically for digital light processing 3D printers. Also, the Admatec series of 3D printers have the capability to 3D print advanced, complex technical ceramics.
   
• Fehrmann MaterialsX’s Enterprise Uses AI to integrate and leverage internal data into a dedicated, secure knowledge database. This AI solution combines the features of MatGPT Pro with the ability to build and utilize proprietary knowledge databases — all within a secure private cloud environment hosted in Europe — to help companies optimize workflows, increase efficiency and improve customer communication.
   
• The DRYCON Industrial Filament Dryer offers dual-chamber capacity to customize drying conditions to enhance part quality. It is a 3-in1 machine designed to deliver consistent filament conditions for better and repeatable print quality, lower costs per part, and enhancing both part strength and durability. It’s designed to maximize filament performance for technical, flexible and high-temperature materials.
   
• ASM and DyeMansion are collaborating to make ASM’s VX1 entry-level vapor smoothing system more accessible to potential customers through DyeMansion’s worldwide reseller network and customers. This entry-level machine is designed to deliver a smooth and glossy surface finish, with a notable reduction in roughness and porosity. The partnership enables resellers and end-use customers to combine DyeMansion’s postprocessing expertise with ASM's VX1 smoothing technology.
   
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  The presence of additive manufacturing will expand at IMTS 2026 to deliver new and bigger benefits to everyone in the AM value chain, including existing AM adopters and industrial manufacturers that represent the future of AM growth. Source: Formnext Chicago

  Event organizers postpone Formnext Chicago due to challenging market and industry conditions. The group’s latest plans include continuing its mission at the 2026 IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show with added enhancements to the Additive Manufacturing Sector and expanded conferences at the world’s largest manufacturing event. After careful consideration, organizers say the postponement of Formnext Chicago is the most responsible decision under the current circumstances.

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