Production is becoming ever more flexible, diversified and decentralized. Without doubt, additive manufacturing processes make a crucial contribution to this, also initiating the transformation from production-based design to design-driven production. In this article, the 3D printing service provider FIT outlines a best-practice panorama of current technologies.

The biggest ever 3D-printed lattice structure was assembled along over 2000 precisely fitting joints into an 8 m-high retable

What Additive Plastic Manufacturing Can Do. The View of a Full-Service Provider

Verfahren für die additive Fertigung

Anlagen für die Additive Fertigung

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Kunststoff

Anlagen für die Stereolithografie, Kunststoff

Anlagen Selektives Lasersintern, Kunststoff

3D-Druck-Anlage, pulverbettbasiert, Metall

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Metall

SLA (Stereolithografie) Kunststoff

Flüssigmaterialverfahren

3D-Druck-Anlage, strahlbasiert, Metall

Selektives Lasersintern von Kunststoff, Metall, Keramik

Pulverbettverfahren

3D-Drucker (für FDM, FFF, etc.)

Additive Fertigung

Fused Deposition Modeling Kunststoff, Glas, Karbon, Metall

Freiraumverfahren

Werkstoffe für additive Verfahren

Andere Werkstoffe

Finer, Bigger, Faster

Stratasys will showcase additive manufacturing solutions for every stage of the product value chain at Formnext under the theme “Let’s Talk Manufacturing”.

Components printed with Covestro‘s Somos PerFORM resin using a Neo stereolithography 3D printer.

16:9

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, andere

Stratasys Shows Automated Post-Processing Cell

The Formnext 2022 shows that AM can help to decentralize processes and production and make supply chains more resilient, conserve resources and produce with less energy consumption.

Formnext 2022 took place from November 15 to 18 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Filamente für additive Verfahren

The Future of Industrial Manufacturing

The trade fair will take place in autumn 2023 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.

Formnext + PM South China to Be Postponed

To ensure that a camera tripod remains attractive and universally useful, an ability to make quick adjustments is hugely important – this is the perfect scenario for 3D printing.

T-Crow is a practical and convenient way to capture images of living creatures and wildlife from inside a vehicle.

To ensure that a tripod remains attractive and universally useful, an ability to make quick adjustments is hugely important – this is the perfect scenario for 3D printing.

 Series Production thanks to a Combination of SLA and SLS

Elektrotechnik, Elektronik

360° Vision in the Dark

Arburg Plastic Freeforming is predestined for the additive manufacturing of medtech components. The associated Freeformer-type additive manufacturing systems process the same plastic pellets that are used in injection molding. That makes the open systems very economical to use.

In the AKF process, resorbable original materials such a plate-implants similar to bone, can be manufactured. They are gradually replaced by endogenous tissue

Medical Product Manufacturers Are Processing Original Materials Using the Freeformer

Biokunststoffe

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Medizintechnik

Medizinprodukte

Arburg Kunststoff Freiformen

New Possibilities for Use  in the Human Body

Additive manufacturing processes count as future-oriented manufacturing techniques. Numerous studies and award-winning demonstrators underline the interest of the industry.

The bicycle frame (600 g, produced in 80 min) is printed directly onto a metal sheet. This combination unites the advantages of two worlds

Plastic-Metal Hybrid Cuts Costs and Time in Additive Manufacturing

Anlagen fÃ¼r die Additive Fertigung

Bleche, BÃ¤nder

Metall Werkstoffe

Verbindungstechnik, hybride

Verbindungstechnik Verfahren

Werkstoffe fÃ¼r additive Verfahren

3D Printing with Pellet Extruded Plastics on Metal

New printers and Nylon carbon fiber material expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

New 3D-printers and Nylon carbon fiber material expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

New 3D-printers and Nylon carbon fiber material from Stratasys expand applications for additive manufacturing on the factory floor.

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Two New Composite-Ready 3D-Printers

What AM technology is considered capable of today and how it can be applied in many areas of application is shown (representative) by this expert’s view of medical technology.

To enhance the mobility of the spine, the upper and lower shell of this disc prosthesis are connected with an elastic double spring made of titanium. The core also contains a cushioning silicone filling. The prosthesis can be manufactured according to the patient’s anatomy using the LaserCusing process 

Status and Perspectives for Human Medicine

Medical Applications of Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems has developed the SLA 750 stereolithography solution for additive manufacturing of large products or high quantities. It comprises the 3D printers SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual, as well as the new material Accura AMX Durable Natural and the Post Cure 1050 secondary finishing system.

Resistant material: Accura AMX Durable Natural is suitable for applications with high elasticity and high impact strength. © 3D Systems

Harzwerkstoffe

SLA Platform for Large Parts

In order to minimize the development time for new products, Geberit International AG manufactures many prototypes using 3D printing. Since 2016, the Swiss company uses a Sintratec S1 for design optimization and material testing in its prototyping laboratory. A visit to Switzerland.

On the left the prototype of the valve connection angle made of Sintratec TPE and on the right the series component made of EPP

Geberit: „Selective Laser Sintering Really Sparks our Imagination“

Rapid Prototyping

Sanitary Prototypes with  High Requirements

More than 690 exhibitors with a booked gross exhibition space of over 50,000 m² have already registered to exhibit at the world‘s leading trade fair dedicated to additive manufacturing and modern industrial production.

Formnext 2022 will open its doors in Frankfurt from November 15 – 18.

Continued Success with Considerably More Exhibitors

The pathways to plastics can be many – even metalworking in the case of AIM3D. That is what first got this start-up up and running. Fast forward to now and the young Rostock company can cover both bases.

Versatile: the 3D printer developed by this young company can process virtually all fusible materials.

Start up

Wirtschaft

Unternehmen und Unternehmer

When We Break through  Material Boundaries

We have something to add. With this slogan, KraussMaffei is presenting newly developed solutions for additive manufacturing on an industrial scale for the first time at formnext, the international industry trade show for additive production technologies.

precisionPrint is a high-performance SL solution for industrial manufacturing of high-precision components.

We have something to add. Unter diesem Motto präsentiert KraussMaffei neu entwickelte Lösungen für Additive Fertigung im industriellen Maßstab erstmals auf der formnext, der internationalen Fachmesse für additive Fertigungstechnologien.

Unternehmen

kunststoffe.de

KraussMaffei at Formnext for the First Time

World premiere at Formnext 2022: UILA – Driving the future of sustainable mobility

UILA: forward-looking prototype for sustainable mobility.

Automotive

Fahrzeugbau

A 3D-Printed Hybrid

In addition to numerous new developments of the exhibitors, especially the versatile and extensive supporting program should convince the visitors.

Already in September, Formnext 2022 can exceed the numbers from the previous year and is almost at pre-Corona level. In addition to numerous new developments of the exhibitors, especially the versatile and extensive supporting program should convince the visitors.

With over 730 exhibitors and more than 50,000 m² of gross floor space booked by September, Formnext has already surpassed last year’s figures, paving the way for an exceptional 2022. The world’s leading exhibition for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production will also be setting new standards in content.

The supporting program of events is set to be more extensive than ever before, displaying the latest topics and developments in additive manufacturing from such diverse sectors as the construction industry, aerospace, ceramic applications, and investments. Also playing an important role in the event will be this year’s partner country, France.

“Additive manufacturing is finding its way into an ever-increasing number of industries. New areas and applications are therefore opening up all the time,” explains Sascha F. Wenzler, Vice President Formnext, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. “We don’t simply illustrate these areas and innovations at Formnext; we discuss them, advance them with our partners and exhibitors, and give them a home.”

Among other things, Formnext has significantly expanded its AM4U offering to include subjects such as: Start-Ups and Investments (Tuesday, 15 November 2022), Construction and Architecture, Decentralized Manufacturing, and the partner country France (Wednesday, 16 November), AM in Education and Careers (17 November) and, for the first time, a Deep Thought presented by ACAM, Formnext and VDMA AG AM, where AM topics will be examined in more detail with a focus on answering important questions from the industry.

Back by popular demand are the Discover3Dprinting seminars, which are especially useful to those new to AM and will take place on the AM4U stage on each day of the exhibition (daily at 11:20 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday in German; Wednesday and Friday in English). On the Thursday, visitors will also have an opportunity to learn more about the wide range of careers in the AM industry and sit for a professional photographer for job application photos.

All content from the AM4U stage as well as impressions, voices, and more will be streamed live on Formnext.TV, which will also be available to Formnext visitors after the exhibition to enable them to catch up on anything they might have missed during the in-person event. This also gives anyone unable to attend the event in Frankfurt an opportunity to participate in Formnext virtually.

From Medical Technology to Mechanical Engineering

In addition to the extensive program on the AM4U Stage, Formnext 2022 will also see the return and expansion of various other established events as well as an array of new program elements. The Start-Up Challenge, which recognizes innovative and viable business ideas from young companies, will take place for the eighth time, for example. The exhibitors in the Start-Up Area will present themselves in brief introductory rounds on the AM4U stage. There will also be interesting contributions on the topic of investment and funding. The purmundus challenge ideas competition will this year celebrate its 10th anniversary with a showcase entitled ‘Best of 10 Years’.

In addition, the high-quality conference program organized by Formnext’s content partner, TCT, will once again address current trends and developments in additive manufacturing in 2022, High-ranking representatives from Honda, GE Healthcare, PepsiCo, among others, will discuss current developments in the medical technology, aerospace, automotive, and food industries, while the VDMA will have a showcase, exhibiting industrial AM applications and business cases from the world of mechanical engineering, and provide further insights with presentations on the AM4U stage.

On 14 November 2022, one day before the exhibition commences, the renowned ASTM Standards Forum will once again bring together international experts and decision-makers from the AM industry to discuss the extremely important topic of standards. New to this year’s exhibition will be Wohlers Report LIVE at Formnext 2022 on 14 November, a supporting event following the Standards Forum that will give attendees an overview of the AM industry and many valuable insights into materials and component production, the future of AM, and much more.

In addition, taking place during Formnext 2022, from 15–17 November, will be a silent auction with many attractive, exhibitor-donated prizes up for grabs. Proceeds will benefit Ukraine Relief.

Exhibitor Innovations Around Every Corner

The importance of Formnext for the industry is reflected in the exceptionally high number of innovations already announced by exhibitors. These range from new technologies and systems to innovations throughout the process chain, from materials to post-processing. Wenzler: “For many years, Formnext has been a hub of innovation, time and again serving as a catalyst and accelerator for innovations and developments in the industry.”

Visitors to Formnext will have an opportunity to meet the world’s elite in Additive Manufacturing. Among the exhibitors already registered are 3D Systems, Additive Industries, AddUp, Arburg, BigRep, Carbon, Desktop Metal, DMG Mori, Dyemansion, EOS, Farsoon, Formlabs, GE Additive, HP, Keyence, Markforged, Materialise, Renishaw, Ricoh, Siemens, Sisma, SLM Solutions, Stratasys, Trumpf, Voxeljet, XJet and Zeiss. In addition, numerous well-known international corporations, including BASF, Covestro, Evonik, GKN Sinter Metals Components, Henkel, Höganäs, Linde, Mitsubishi Chemical, Nikon, Oerlikon, Sandvik, SMS Group, and many more will display their solutions along the entire process chain.

France: A Versatile, Innovative and Diverse Partner Country

France is one of the most important European countries in additive manufacturing and has had a strong presence at Formnext for many years now. This year, more than forty French companies, associations, and research institutes will be exhibiting at Formnext. Also in attendance will be a selection of French partners and key AM associations, regions, and research institutions, including France Additive, Cimes, CCI Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and the Carnot Network.

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