Ada Shaikhnag
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With a background in journalism, Ada has a keen interest in frontier technology and its application in the wider world. Ada reports on aspects of 3D printing ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical and dental.

WASP’s innovative sustainable 3D printing showcase at Formnext 2024

Italian 3D printing company WASP has unveiled a range of sustainable technologies at this year’s Formnext tradeshow. These new developments aim to address environmental concerns and enhancing efficiency in architecture, manufacturing, and design. With over a decade of research, the…

New QIH 200 URC Hot Isostatic Press by Quintus Technologies

High-pressure technology specialist Quintus Technologies has introduced the QIH 200 URC, a new Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) at Formnext 2024. This system is designed to enhance production workflows by consolidating multiple heat treatment processes into a single system. Offering enhanced productivity,…

Improved Windform Composites with CRP’s latest vapor smoothing process

Italy-based 3D printing company CRP Technology has introduced vapor smoothing into its production processes, delivering enhanced surface quality and mechanical properties of 3D printed parts created using Windform composites.  This post-processing solution seals micro-porosities in Windform composites, enhancing both surface…

ONE3D to boost aerospace and defense manufacturing with its new NXG 600E metal AM system

After the launch of its new systems, Nikon SLM Solutions has announced the acquisition of its NXG 600E metal AM system by Czech development and manufacturing company ONE3D.  Featuring 12 x 1 KW lasers, the system enables the production of…

Axtra3D announces new materials, and industry alliances

3D printing startup Axtra3D has made a series of announcements, including six new production-grade resins, acquisition of its Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA platform, and reseller deal benefitting the U.S. market, at Formnext last week. These efforts highlight Axtra3D’s approach to meeting…

NJII partners with Foundry Lab for superior metal part production

New Zealand-based metal casting company Foundry Lab has announced the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) as its first commercial customer of DMC-3 digital metal casting (DMC) system.  The defense team at the institute will deploy the DMC-3 system as part…

WAAM3D’s New RoboWAAM XP: Technical Specifications and Pricing

Cranfield University spin-out WAAM3D has unveiled its new large-format RoboWAAM XP system at Formnext 2024.  Equipped with Cranfield University’s patented Cold-Wire Gas Metal Arc (CWGMA) process, this novel system achieves deposition rates of up to 15kg/hr, meeting the precision demands…

Industrial 3D printing growth with Leading Minds Consortium

A consortium named Leading Minds was announced at Formnext this week uniting key players in the 3D printing industry.  Companies such as Ansys, EOS, HP, Materialise, Nikon SLM Solutions, Renishaw, Stratasys, and TRUMPF have come together with a shared focus…

Formnext 2024 sees DyeMansion improve post-processing with three new offerings

Cleaning and surface finishing systems manufacturer DyeMansion has introduced three new post-processing products at Formnext 2024 under the theme “it just WorX.” Having reported the increased use of Powerfuse S technology, these additions from DyeMansion aim to enhance flexibility, sustainability,…

Meltio unveils its new Meltio Blue Engine for metal AM at Formnext 2024

Metal 3D printer manufacturer Meltio has introduced the Meltio Engine Blue integration kit at Formnext 2024. Designed to integrate seamlessly with industrial robotic arms and vertical machining centers, this new system aims to enhance the process of metal 3D printing…