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.

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Verfahren für die additive Fertigung

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, andere

Anlagen für die Additive Fertigung

3D-Druck-Anlage, pulverbettbasiert, Metall

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Metall

3D-Druck-Anlage, strahlbasiert, Metall

Filamente für additive Verfahren

Andere Werkstoffe

Werkstoffe für additive Verfahren

3D-Drucker (für FDM, FFF, etc.)

Additive Fertigung

The Future of Industrial Manufacturing

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

For a current project, Leonardo found that the existing brackets did not meet the requirements and turned to SFM Technology. The result: the first helicopter cradle from the 3D printer.

The AgustaWestland AW101, called the EH101 until 2007, is a medium-weight military transport helicopter.

Luft- und Raumfahrt

Fahrzeugbau

The First 3D Printed Helicopter Cradle

Two months before its start, Formnext 2023 has nearly reached the previous year‘s figures. In terms of content too, the world’s leading trade show will set new standards

Formnext 2023 will take place November 7–11 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Formnext Steps up to the Next Level

Formnext 2023: Setting course for a more productive, sustainable industrial future with pioneering AM technologies.

Formnext 2023 took place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from November 7 to 10, 2023.

Anlagen Additive Fertigung / 3D-Druck, Kunststoff

“Formnext 2023 Offered a Unique Trade Fair Experience“

Researchers have developed software that can adjust important parameters during the printing process.

Miaozi Huang‘s team uses intelligent software in 3D printing to optimize the properties of plastic components.

Software Optimizes Properties of the Components

Additive manufacturer Grafe has developed a new update for its matting agent in 3D printing.

Compared to its predecessor, the matting agent halves the gloss level once again. 

Farbstoffe und Pigmente

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Additive

3D Printing with Less Gloss

With the Formiga P 110 FDR polymer system, extremely fine and yet stable components can be realized.

EOS Introduced New FDR System

Under the non-exclusive agreement, ProductionToGo will now offer Evonik’s photopolymers and PEEK-based filaments of the Infinam brand in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and United Kingdom.

Research and further development of Infinam PEEK in the application technology center.

Evonik Partners with ProductionToGo

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

Anlagen für die Stereolithografie, Kunststoff

Anlagen Selektives Lasersintern, Kunststoff

SLA (Stereolithografie) Kunststoff

Flüssigmaterialverfahren

Selektives Lasersintern von Kunststoff, Metall, Keramik

Pulverbettverfahren

Fused Deposition Modeling Kunststoff, Glas, Karbon, Metall

Freiraumverfahren

Finer, Bigger, Faster

To an increasing extent, additive manufacturing is finding its way into series production. This was clearly shown at last year’s Formnext.

T-Crow night vision camera: except for the electronic components, the entire stand is produced additively. 

Polyetherketon

Thermoplaste

Streifinger, Florian

Ehrhardt, Melanie

Hochleistungskunststoffe

Print-Ready for Series Production

The Polymer-Lab of TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences investigates whether filament-based mold inserts are applicable in practice or not.

Master mold with 3D-printed insert for the production of LSR test specimens.

Spritzgießen

Kunststoffverarbeitung: Verfahren

Rapid Prototyping

3D-Printed Mold Inserts Put to the Test

Besides compounds modified for special applications and lightweight components, sustainable materials are also becoming an increasingly important focus. In the additives sector, too, recyclates, the circular economy, and reprocessing are now playing a key role.

Not only Polymers but also Additives and Masterbatches Must Be Sustainable

Zubehör / Hilfsmittel Wärmebehandlung

Wärmebehandlung

Compound

PVC-Additive

Masterbatches

Vernetzungsmittel

Compoundeure

Dienstleistungen

Handel

PVC-weich (Compounds)

Farbkonzentrate (Batches)

Farbstoffe

Verarbeitungshilfsmittel, allgemein

Flammhemmende Mittel, allgemein

Betriebsausrüstung / Betriebsmittel

Verarbeitungshilfmittel

Flammschutzmittel

Gleitmittel für Kunststoff

Attention to Detail

New developments by the raw material producers are responding to current application trends. Requirements are changing due to the advent of networked and semi-automated electric vehicles and the different mobility infrastructure. Products for digitalization and energy and resource efficiency are also moving center stage.

New Mobility Forms and Digitalization Are Shaping the Development of Engineering and High-Performance Plastics

Polyacrylate

Oberflächenbeschichtung

Holz

Hybridwerkstoffe

Polyacetale

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Polyamide

Oberflächentechnik

Oberflächenveredelung

Lohnfertigung

Polycarbonat

Technology Made Easy

At the Institute of Polymer Materials and Plastics Technology at the Technical University of Clausthal the requirements of the process were investigated, especially with regard to the necessary preparations and conditions of the plant periphery.

Extrusion of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Extrusion of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyetheretherketone

Extrusion

Faser- und Filamentextrusion

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Manufacture of FFF-Filaments

Formnext + PM South China to Be Postponed

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

In view of local prevention measures in place to address an upswing of cases in China, Formnext + PM South China organizers have decided to defer the fair. Originally scheduled to open on 20 December 2022, the fair will take place in autumn 2023 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. The exact dates will be announced in due course.

A primary reason for rescheduling the fair to 2023 was the wellbeing of participants travelling to Formnext + PM South China, given the pandemic’s status evolving across the country. In this decision, the organizers remain focused on creating a favorable environment for in-person business encounters that stimulate the trade and sustainable development of the additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics sectors in South China. With key stakeholders and exhibitors voicing their support of the postponement, the organizers are now turning their attention towards confirming a new timeslot in 2023.

Formnext + PM South China is a leading event for manufacturing in China, covering advanced technology and equipment categories, including additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics-related materials, designs, software and processing technologies. Jointly organized by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd, the 2021 fair attracted 199 renowned brands showcasing their latest products and solutions and 9330 visitors to participate. Additionally, a series of concurrent events were held with industry experts present to exchange ideas and introduce new technologies.

Formnext + PM South China forms a part of a series of international events including:

<ul><li>Asiamold: 1 – 3 March 2023, Guangzhou, China</li><li>Formnext Forum Tokyo: 28 – 29 September 2023, Tokyo, Japan</li><li>Formnext: 7 – 10 November 2023, Frankfurt, Germany</li></ul>

To find out more about the Formnext + PM South China, please visit <a href="https://formnext-pm.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html" target="_blank">Formnext + PM homepage</a>.

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