At the JEC trade fair in Paris, Krauss Maffei will be presenting a diverse selection of exhibits on various composites technologies as well as the Printcore industrial pellet extruder live in action. The company is underlining its expertise in the development and implementation of complete production lines for plastic components.

What if 3D printing could be faster, more efficient, and more precise — all thanks to holograms? Researchers at EPFL and SDU have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses 3D holographic projections to dramatically improve tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (TVAM).

Luvoprint from Lehvoss is a product line of high-performance materials for the Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) 3D printing process. This involves the use of granulates instead of filaments or powders.

In 2024, the 3D printing space saw challenges and slower growth, with several prominent materials players exiting the industry. In the long-term, there are still key trends within the additive manufacturing industry that will drive the uptake of this technology, according to ID Techex in their latest report.

As this year’s partner country, Spain is set to showcase its dynamic and rapidly growing additive manufacturing (AM) sector at Formnext 2025. With a strong presence of innovative exhibitors and leading industry players, Spain is not only a powerhouse in AM but also a vital bridge between Europe and South America.

The first UK-built large format hybrid 3D printer is due to be unveiled later in February. Rapid Fusion, which has enjoyed significant success with its Apollo and Zeus additive manufacturing cells, will showcase ‘Medusa’ at a special open day on February 26th at its Skypark R&D centre in Exeter.

Bowman International has upgraded its inspection process with a new coordinate measuring machine (CMM) from LK Metrology. The advanced system improves measurement speed and accuracy, supporting Bowman’s commitment to innovation and quality across industries like automotive and aviation.

The high-tech company Trumpf is supporting the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. With 3D printers and lasers, aviation companies can save a lot of weight in aircraft manufacturing and produce more efficient engines.

In spring, JEC World will open its doors to its new session. Well known worldwide as the leading trade exhibition for composite materials and their applications, this 60th session promises to be the only hub for business, inspiration and innovation in this sector.

At the Rapid.Tech 3D trade fair and specialist AM congress from 9 to 11 May 2023 in Erfurt, Germany, Arburg Additive will be presenting its range of products and services for additive manufacturing at Stand 2-301. The new large Freeformer 750-3X, which processes original plastic granules, and the LiQ 5 for 3D printing liquid silicone (LSR) will be on show.