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Sustaining the Growth of Additive Manufacturing Through Market Development

Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46

Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show. 

8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65

New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.

The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)

The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.

1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing

Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.

NanoOne Green 3D Printer Offers Increased Precision, Ability to Work With Broad Range of Materials

Formnext 2024: The printer features UpNano’s adaptive resolution technology, which dynamically expands the width of the laser beam tenfold to speed up printing in bulk material areas or shrinks it where precision is needed.

Trinkle Additive App Suite Features Collection of Accessible, Intuitive Design Apps

Formnext 2024: The Additive App Suite builds on the success of the company’s fixturemate — a user-friendly design app for creating fixtures. The software includes three new apps with more to come.

Multistation Offers Second Life Program to Buy and Sell Used AM Printers

Formnext 2024: The company’s Second Life division created a confidential online marketplace where sellers can offer their machines and buyers can find machine the most adapted for their needs.

3D Systems’ PSLA 270 Full Solution Includes Postprocessing Accessories to Wash, Cure and Dry Parts

Formnext 2024: The PSLA 270 system is a high-speed, projector-based stereolithography solution developed to efficiently deliver midsize, high-quality parts with stable mechanical properties.

Print Genius 150 Double Wavelength’s Infrared and Green Lasers Can Operate Alternately on Same Work Area

Formnext 2024: Prima Additive will also display the Ianus Robotic Cell, which is a multiprocess robotic cell with a flexible system that supports various laser processes and integrates seamlessly with production lines through Siemens software.

What We Found at Formnext 2023

New metal processes, new possibilities for existing processes, the next step for copper and more. Here is a summary drawing on all our reporting from November’s event.

Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46

Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show. 

10 Video Reports From Formnext 2023

Our Formnext video playlist: Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski report on various technologies seen at Formnext 2023 in brief videos they filmed at the show.

8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65

New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.

The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43

Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more. 

Meet The Cool Parts Showcase Winners

The Cool Parts Showcase winners for 2023 were announced at Formnext Forum Austin. Watch the award presentation here.