Predicting the future is impossible. But that doesn’t stop us at 3D Printing Industry from inviting CEOs, CTOs and other AM experts to give us 3D printing predictions for 2020. If you want to stay up …
Formnext 2019: 3D printing industry experts identify key trends, themes and vital takeaways
Formnext 2019 provided ample opportunity to understand trends in additive manufacturing, inspect the latest technology and most importantly speak directly with leaders in the 3D printing industry. Th…
Q&A with Laser Melting Innovations: Formnext 2019 Start-up challenge winner
3D Printing Industry has been taking a closer look at the 2019 formnext start-up challenge. The final winner of this year’s competition is Laser Melting Innovations. The first metal additive manufact…
The hype and rise of 3D printing and Avi Reichental
Avi Reichental’s Jewish mother wanted him to be a rabbi. While he didn’t take that particular path, during a long career in tech – prayer has certainly come in handy. Now the leader of Xp…
Altair announces Inspire Print3D simulation software for metal 3D printing
New software tools designed to enhance 3D printing technology, and particularly AI-based software, were a key theme during formnext 2019. Inspire Print3D from Altair is a “fast and accurate toolset to…
ALTANA and dp polar launch the AMpolar i2 industrial 3D printer
3D printers with rotating print platforms, and other rotating elements, seem to be making somewhat of a return to the industry. At least based on a couple of exhibitors seen during formnext 2019 last …
3D printed composite tools save Wärtsilä €100,000 in eight months
Markforged, US-based manufacturers of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, has announced that customer Wärtsilä has made a breakthrough in deploying additive manufacturing in the marine and energy mark…
Optomec AutoCLAD additive repair automation released for LENS metal 3D printers
Optomec, Albuquerque based developers of Directed Energy Deposition and Aersol Jet metal 3D printers, has released a new software tool that will accelerate the use of additive manufacturing for repair…
Xerox 3D printing makes formnext debut, metal and polymer 3D printing opportunity
With over 800 exhibitors in Frankfurt this week finding the time to visit each company will stretch even the most dedicated additive manufacturing professionals. However, it is hard to miss the formn…
Formnext 2019: The 3D Printing Industry first look
Formnext 2019 is now open. Spanning 4 floors of 2 halls at the Frankfurt Messe, more than 800 exhibitors are at the largest additive manufacturing show ever. The 3D Printing Industry team is in Frank…