Formnext 2024 Replique presents expanded technology portfolio, material hub upgrades and new healthcare applications

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At Formnext 2024, Replique unveils its expanded industrial sourcing platform, now featuring a broader range of manufacturing options like forging, casting and injection moulding. Highlights at the booth include a 3D-printed containment valve for pharmaceutical use, developed with Zermec Pharma, and a new, assembly-friendly rollator from Rehamed Power.

The end-to-end platform for industrial sourcing, Replique, returns to Formnext 2024 to showcase its latest platform upgrades and innovative applications across diverse industries. Expanding beyond 3D printing, the company now provides clients with access to additional manufacturing technologies, such as forging, metal casting and injection moulding. This expansion gives customers access to over 250 production partners, enabling them to meet their sourcing needs with even greater flexibility. Attendees can also explore updates to Replique’s Material Hub, which now includes metal materials and a direct comparison feature for seamless material selection.

To meet the diverse needs of customers, Replique is now incorporating traditional methods such as forging, casting and injection molding into its offerings. “With this expansion, we are responding to our customers’ desire to source all their manufacturing needs — from individual parts to serial production – centrally and using the most suitable technology for each application. This enables companies to quickly adapt to any customer requirements in a complex procurement environment,” says Dr. Max Siebert, CEO and Co-Founder of Replique.

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Enhanced material hub for 3D printing

Since its launch at Formnext 2023, Replique’s Material Hub has attracted over 400 active users. The hub now offers a more intuitive experience with a new comparison feature, allowing users to easily assess materials side-by-side and quickly choose the best option for their applications. With the addition of metal materials for additive manufacturing, customers can now qualify complex, high-strength parts with precision. Users can browse materials based on specific application requirements and access detailed property data to make informed decisions in a short period of time.

“The integration of metal materials and usability enhancements of our Material Hub represent another step toward democratizing additive manufacturing. We are excited to establish new partnerships with metal manufacturers at Formnext who want to make their materials available on our platform,” says Jan Weickel, Technical Sales Manager and Project Manager of the Replique Material Hub.

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Highlighting innovations for healthcare and pharma

This year, Replique puts a special focus on the healthcare sector at Formnext. In partnership with Zermec Pharma, provider of secure powder transfer systems, Replique has developed a fully 3D-printed containment valve, specifically designed to meet the high standards of powder manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies focused on minimizing contamination and enhancing production quality. Visitors can see this innovative valve at Replique’s booth.

“Thanks to the co-engineering with Replique, we were able to prototype the containment valve quickly and effectively. From the start of development to the launch at Achema 2024, it took just four months. The material we used is PFAS-free, meets stringent food and pharmaceutical standards, and has sliding properties similar to PTFE. This wouldn’t have been feasible with traditional CNC manufacturing,” says Jochen Knoll, Chief Customer Officer at Zermec Pharma AG.

Repliqu also presents new developments in its partnership with Rehamed Power, a pioneer in rehabilitation equipment. Following the successful integration of 3D printing for the RP1 electric wheelchair — from prototyping to full-scale production – they will unveil a new rollator with a 3D-printed frame. This design not only meets the rising demand for mobility aids that combine style with functionality but also simplifies assembly with fewer parts and connectors.

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