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Germany-Formnext, the international trade fair for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, will welcome industry participants from all over the world in November. This year's hybrid car show will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the next generation of intelligent industrial production.
The Formnext International Exhibition, which focuses on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, is back! This year's Formnext event is scheduled to be held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 16 to 19, 2021. It will be a mixed exhibition composed of digital conferences and live parts. “The feedback we received from exhibitors, attendees, and exhibitor advisory committees clearly shows that true face-to-face events are critical to this industry,” said Sascha F. Wenzler, Vice President of Formnext at Mesago Messe Frankfurt. "Everyone is eager to visit some real booths and have some face-to-face conversations." Approximately 450 exhibitors (55% of whom are from outside Germany) have registered to participate in the exhibition and will showcase their latest solutions and technologies there. Here are some innovations you shouldn’t miss when you visit Formnext:
This medium-sized machine from Trumpf uses powder bed-based laser melting technology to produce parts up to 300 mm in diameter and 400 mm in height using all weldable materials (steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, aluminum). (Source: TRUMPF)
With two 500 watt lasers, an improved inert gas flow concept and molten pool monitoring, TRUMPF has further developed its Tru Print 3000 laser melting system. According to Trumpf, the new Tru Print 3000 can be equipped with a second laser, which almost doubles its productivity. Two 500 watt lasers scan the entire build room of the machine in parallel. Regardless of the number and geometry of the parts, this can make production faster and more efficient. Using the automatic multi-laser alignment option, the system can automatically monitor multiple laser scanning fields and calibrate each other during the construction phase. Each laser scans a contour, and the process does not result in any type of weld.
The flow concept has also been revised. According to Trumpf, the shielding gas now flows through the system particularly evenly from back to front-this improves the quality of the printed parts. In addition, excess powder can be removed from the component while the component is still in the system. Since the printing powder is subsequently reprocessed under inert gas, no contaminants enter the powder circuit-an important advantage for sensitive industries such as medical technology.
In addition, the new Tru Print 3000 is equipped with so-called weld pool monitoring. This molten pool monitoring is designed to ensure the quality of the components even during 3D printing. For this reason, special sensors constantly check the molten pool. The software compares these values with the stored data of the reference workpiece and displays the deviation graphically-for example, if the molten pool is too cold or too hot.
Evonik and Cubicure developed the first industrial elastomer, which comes from the photopolymer brand Infinam FL 6300 L. (Source: Evonik)
With Infinam RG 3101 L and Infinam FL 6300 L, Evonik Specialty Chemicals has developed two new photopolymers for industrial 3D printing. They expanded the synthetic resin product line they just launched this year. These synthetic resins are suitable for common photosensitive polymer 3D printing processes such as SLA or DLP. The company will showcase these new products for the first time at the Formnext trade show.
Infinam RG 3101 L is another special resin used in SLA and DLP 3D printing technology from Evonik's Singapore Innovation Center. This ready-to-use material combines excellent impact resistance and high temperature resistance, while exhibiting long-lasting thermomechanical properties. 3D components printed with Infinam RG 3101 L, such as drones, buckles or car parts, can be machined to maintain fracture resistance even when subjected to strong forces.
With the Infinam FL 6300 L, Evonik and the Vienna 3D printing company Cubicure are commercializing the innovative project jointly launched in 2019. The thermal lithography process developed by Cubicure makes it possible for the first time to process high-viscosity photocurable polyester-based resins. Compared with traditional stereolithography, thermal lithography uses light-induced polymerization to create objects at elevated processing temperatures. This process allows for a significantly wider range of machinable components.
The result of this collaboration is the first photosensitive polymer elastomer suitable for industrial use. Infinam FL 6300 L is capable of additively manufacturing highly flexible 3D objects that excel in the material properties essential for elastomers: in addition to excellent low-temperature elasticity, its advantages include dynamic loads of up to one million load cycles cycle.
Sandvik 3D printed cemented carbide parts. (Source: Sandvik/Patrik Svedberg)
Sandvik and the Beamit Group-now also including 3T additive manufacturing-return to Frankfurt. At the German site, the two companies will show the latest news about their joint products in the additive value chain, which have become stronger through the latest acquisitions, product launches and further increases in metal powder production capacity.
In 2019, Sandvik acquired a large number of shares in the Beamit Group, which has become the world's largest independent additive manufacturing service provider-the most recent acquisition was the acquisition of 3T Additive Manufacturing earlier this year. At Formnext 2021, Sandvik and Beamit will once again join the exhibition, showcasing the widest range of high-quality metal powders suitable for all additive manufacturing processes, as well as a number of industrial additive customer cases.
The two companies will demonstrate the unique ability to produce additive-manufactured components from super duplex stainless steel to provide optimized performance for the most demanding marine environments while minimizing downtime and parts capital. Sandvik’s super-duplex components have better performance than several traditionally manufactured similar products. They are 3D printed using the company’s flagship material Osprey 2507-a strong, corrosion-resistant super-duplex metal powder specifically tailored for AM Custom, in-house manufacturing meets the highest international standards.
The new S2 allows efficient post-processing of plastic parts produced using powder bed printing systems in indexed, continuous flow mode. (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)
AM Solutions-3D post-processing technology showcases three trend-setting machines.
The increasing use of additive manufacturing to mass produce standard components is closely related to the increasing requirements for the quality, consistency and cost efficiency of the post-processing and surface refinement operations of 3D printed components. To this end, Rösler Oberflächentechnik's AM Solutions-3D post-processing technology department specializes in automated post-processing and surface treatment solutions, demonstrating various innovative developments. The new system was developed for the mass production of 3D printed parts made of metal and plastic.
Innovatiq demonstrated LiQ 320, a 3D printing system for processing liquid silicone. (Source: Innovatiq)
Innovatiq will participate in Formnext in Frankfurt with Arburg. The company will showcase its latest 3D printer at the largest booth at the world's leading additive manufacturing trade show. Parts made of filament or liquid silicone will be printed on site. Examples of applications in the field of residential production and electric vehicles and sustainable materials will be the focus.
The company is a pioneer in liquid additive manufacturing. With the help of this process, highly elastic components such as seal rings can be printed individually and economically, up to a maximum of one. The LiQ 320 industrial printer uses standard silica gel (LSR) to produce charged components.
With the newly designed LiQ 7, Innovatiq introduced a solution for mass production of color components made of LSR for the first time. This creates the possibility of using individual parts even in the visible area. The color dosage can be controlled in detail, so that a wide range of colors can be achieved.
On Formnext, Innovatiq showed off the electric motorcycle research "Gauss". It shows how industrial 3D printing optimizes the use of battery technology while reducing weight. With the newly developed "Gestiq-Pro" control system for FFF technology, the company will demonstrate that process reliability can be achieved even with large parts. Components made of recyclable and recycled materials are manufactured on-site.
Core Technologie's 3D printing software 4D_Additive. (Source: Core Technology)
Software manufacturer Core Technologie demonstrated an improved version of its 3D printing software 4D_Additive on Formnext 2021. The focus is on the direct connection with the 3D printer and the generation of surface textures and grid structures.
By integrating the interfaces of EOS, Photocentric, HP and Volumic into the new 4D_Additive software version, data processing will become easier. All models in common CAD formats and triangular STL data can be read in, prepared for printing, and sent directly to the printer. A unique feature is the direct processing of accurate CAD data, allowing 3D models to be processed as in a CAD system. This software suite eliminates the expensive and time-consuming process of using different tools. 4D_Additive version 1.4 debuted at the Formnext 2021 exhibition for the first time. By integrating the Eosprint software development kit (SDK), print jobs can be sent directly from the software to the current EOS machine.
Stratasys' F770 3D printer has the longest fully heated build chamber on the market-nearly 117 cm diagonal. (Source: Stratasys)
Stratasys will return to Frankfurt, making Formnext the European debut of the largest new technology, printer, material and software product line in the company's history. At the same time, the company continues to pursue a strategy of using polymer 3D printing solutions to shift from prototype design to mass production.
Stratasys will showcase recently announced technologies that can provide an impetus to manufacturers seeking production-level throughput, improved part quality, and larger part sizes.
The industrial-grade 3D printing solutions exhibited collectively for the first time in Europe include:
In addition to accelerating the transition of production applications from traditional manufacturing to additive manufacturing, Stratasys remains committed to making it easier than ever for product designers to obtain surreal prototyping capabilities.
On Formnext, the multi-material J35 Pro and J55 Prime 3D printers that the company launched earlier this year are an example. They help designers and engineers quickly and efficiently create realistic surreal models and prototypes in an office-friendly environment. J35 Pro was exhibited for the first time at a major international trade show. It is Stratasys’ first desktop multi-material 3D printer, while the equally affordable J55 Prime includes a new set of multi-functional materials that provide touch, text, and sensory in addition to full-color features. .
Formnext visitors will also be able to hear how the company’s expanding GrabCAD software partner program (which recently added manufacturing execution system (MES) provider AMFG) is enabling customers to integrate additive manufacturing into their Industry 4.0 intend.
In addition, Stratasys' booth will showcase new 3D printing customer applications, as well as cutting-edge works from one of Europe's premier award-winning design agencies.
Wibu Systems provides a secure and proven system in the form of Codemeter that can handle all digital value chains in additive manufacturing. (Source: Wibu System)
Although 3D printing is still in its infancy, IP protection and usage counting can learn from the long history of other application areas. For more than 30 years, encryption, authentication and licensing have been the main businesses of Wibu-Systems, and the proven Codemeter technology has included the ability to add the most advanced protection and monetization.
On Formnext, the company will participate as part of the VDMA special exhibition area. Together with partners, technical experts will introduce their complete protection, licensing and security solutions to visitors. In additive manufacturing, not only can intangible and intangible assets such as product design or production operation instructions be protected, but also these assets can be effectively and safely monetized. This is more important than ever in traditional manufacturing, and more than ever It is more important at all times. Agility and flexibility are an asset of additive manufacturing. It is the ultimate expression of the vision of smart industry: manufacturers are not bound by the limited functions of a single machine, but can create freely for themselves or as a service. The producer and the supplier can be the same company or two independent partners in the free market for manufacturing services-this new freedom may bring all the uncertainty.
Wibu-Systems can use the potential of its flagship technology Codemeter to protect and help monetize intellectual property rights in the modern Internet industry. With solutions for different hardware, software or cloud licensing settings and support for almost all noteworthy development and operating environments, Codemeter has been successfully used for creative IP protection, licensing and monetization. This is the reason why Siemens industrial automation engineers adopt the Codemeter function in its TIA Portal, which is an ideal supplement to the AM field with multi-functional automation functions. On Formnext, Stefan Bamberg, senior key account and partner manager of Wibu-System, will host a demonstration of TIA Portal and Codemeter.
The CEM-E2 extruder allows 3D printing in metals, plastics and ceramics at higher speeds and higher part quality. (Source: AIM3D)
Multi-material 3D printer manufacturer AIM3D is currently developing a larger particle 3D printer to be able to reproduce larger installation space and higher construction speed. The product launch is scheduled to be released on Formnext 2021 in Frankfurt.
The CEM-E2 extruder and its indenter match the material group. The indenter version is "M" (metal), and the extruder is specially designed for metal filler materials (MIM pellets). "P" (plastic) indenters are used for unfilled and filled plastics. The "C" (Ceramic) print head is specially developed for ceramic filler materials (CIM particles) with higher wear. The characteristic of the new extruder/print head is to improve the feeding accuracy. This makes the parts have higher surface quality and better mechanical properties. The extrusion speed can be increased by more than 200%, so now the 0.4 mm nozzle can achieve a construction speed of up to 220 cm3/h.
CEM technology enables cross-material use of additive manufacturing systems. In addition, filaments can usually be omitted and traditional particles can be used, which provides a considerable cost advantage. However, if the particles can be used directly, it is also important to reduce the build time of the components.
XJet Smart Workstation has a series of programs to choose from to adapt to any pallet parts. (Source: XJet)
AM company XJet announced the launch of Smart Station, a new system for automating the post-processing of XJet parts. This equipment provides the last link in the chain for automated end-to-end additive manufacturing using XJet nanoparticle jets.
Smart or "Automatic Support Material Removal Technology" works seamlessly with all XJet Carmel AM systems to automatically remove award-winning soluble support materials and eliminate reliance on operator expertise. Water-based systems have a range of programs to choose from-depending on water level, flow rate, and other parameters-to adapt to any given parts pallet. The system uses intelligent algorithms to suggest suitable procedures.
The company's soluble support materials are suitable for all of its ceramic and metal construction materials. The ability to gently melt the support ensures that any ultra-fine details and complex geometries of the part are preserved throughout the post-processing process. Manufacturers claim that the introduction of end-to-end automation-from support generation to support removal-enables manufacturers to produce high-quality parts with all the advantages of additive manufacturing.
Replique will show how original equipment manufacturers can provide customers with parts on demand through a globally dispersed 3D printing network. Visitors will be able to test the company's 3D printing platform on-site at the booth and understand the entire ordering process based on actual customer examples from high-end home appliance manufacturer Miele.
As part of a joint project with the company, Replique used its production network to manage the manufacturing and fulfillment of multiple parts. For the certification of the printing process, the 3D printing company worked closely with BASF's 3D printing solution brand Forward AM. In the cooperation, the additive manufacturing process of the coffee clip is one of the four accessories on the platform, which can pass the food contact certification.
Replique's platform is not just a market for decentralized 3D printing. From selecting the right parts for AM to digital storage, production and delivery, the company covers the entire process. Through the API interface, the platform can be connected to existing online stores and other ordering channels, such as ERP software. The result is an automated process that can restrict and encrypt files to ensure simple and secure access to 3D printing without changing the existing customer ordering process.
Bofa recently launched a new standalone AM 400 system. (Source: Bofa)
Baofa’s technical lineup in Formnext will include its mature 3D Print Pro series, and its recently enhanced capacity 3D Print Pro 4, as well as the new 3D Print Pro HT (for higher temperature additive manufacturing processes) and AM 400 , Which uses the company's intelligent operating system.
This series of products is designed to meet the needs of many different additive manufacturing processes:
The manufacturer also recently launched a new stand-alone AM 400 system that uses patented technology to replace filters on site to remove potentially harmful gases and particles in metal additive manufacturing without the risk of thermal events.
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