A British start-up has launched the world’s first, infinitely reusable moulding technology — Polymorphic moulding. The company’s technology can shapeshift in under 20 minutes, producing zero tooling waste and making usable parts 14 times faster than 3D printing.

3D printing company Stratasys has announced that Evonik is its third and newest material partner for the P3 technology-based Origin One 3D printer. More materials are on the way, the company stated.

The global 3D printing materials market is set to grow drastically by 2027, driven by healthcare, automotive, aerospace and consumer goods sectors. Major players like 3D Systems and General Electric are enhancing their positions through strategic mergers and new products. One sector in particular is expected to dominate, with Europe playing a significant role in market demand.

At AMB, Grob-Werke will exhibit their product range, under the theme “Focused on Strength, Precision and Innovation”. Their 600-square-meter stand in hall 10, stand B12, will showcase a variety of metalworking as well as 3D printing technologies.

At Fakuma, Strack Norma will unveil new injection moulding and die-casting tools, featuring efficient thread unscrewing units, adaptable slide kits, high-temp limit switches, an advanced water filter and 3D-printed spiral cores for better cooling and reduced cycle times.

Desktop Metal highlighted over 24 customer applications using metal and ceramic binder jet 3D printing at Rapid + TCT, featuring materials like aluminum, titanium, and silicon carbide. The event marked the global debut of the Pure Sinter Furnace, noted for its high purity and efficiency.

3D printing company X-Jet has announced the addition of 17-4PH stainless steel to its portfolio of materials for metal and ceramic additive manufacturing. The new material, offering high hardness and tensile strength, has been introduced to expand industrial applications across a range of sectors.

3D printing company AIM 3D, a pioneer in granulate 3D printing, has successfully relaunched following a phase of shareholder restructuring and consolidation. The company has optimised its innovative Voxelfill process, ensuring stronger and more consistent 3D-printed components. With strategic partnerships and advancements in their 3D pellet printers, the company plans to make significant strides in the additive manufacturing industry.

Audi Sport optimized production for the Audi E-Tron GT using 3D printing and design automation. They quickly designed 200 custom tools, jigs, and fixtures with Fixturemate software, drastically reducing design time. Using Ultimaker 3D printers and materials like Tough PLA and TPU, they cut costs by over 80 percent and produced tools in just one day.

3D printing company Stratasys has announced the commercial availability of its new SAF Polypropylene (PP) material for the H350 printer, launching in Q4 2024. Developed with BASF Forward AM, SAF PP offers cost efficiency, superior part quality, and exceptional surface aesthetics for high-volume production in Powder Bed Fusion technologies.