Create it Real and Aim 3D partner to advance 3D printing capabilities with the integration of Voxelfill technology into the Exam 255 and Exam 510 systems. This collaboration brings the innovative Slicex software solution, leveraging Voxelfill's cross-layer filling strategy to produce stronger, more uniform 3D components in a range of materials including metals and ceramics.

Manufacturing spare parts for the rail industry is a complex task, as many ageing components are no longer available on the market, requiring bespoke manufacturing processes. This can result in significant costs, idle trains and extended delivery times. Nikon SLM Solutions is able to address this issue with its additive manufacturing technology.

3D printing company Ultimaker announced the relaunch of the new Makerbot as the only 3D printing brand solely dedicated to 3D printing for education. As part of this relaunch, the company expanded Makerbot Certification, its comprehensive 3D printing training and curriculum development programs, which are now available in multiple languages, including French, Spanish, German and British English.

The provider of a decentralised 3D printing platform, Replique, announces the launch of a comprehensive and open material database for 3D printing at Formnext. With this step, the company is making the collective material knowledge accessible within the 3D printing community, ultimately streamlining the use of additive manufacturing (AM) for businesses.

In conventional injection moulding, undesirable, poorly flowing areas often occur in the hot runner due to roughness around the valve pin. This results in degradation reactions in the plastic melt and exceptionally long colour transitions. The new Shadowfree manifold concept from Hasco Hot Runner uses a revolutionary design to combat this problem.

The aerospace company Airbus Helicopters will use 3D printers from the high-tech company Trumpf to manufacture components for its helicopters and for aircraft from the parent company Airbus.

The 28th Fakuma international trade fair, held from October 17-21, 2023, showcased the latest innovations in plastics processing, drawing in 1636 exhibitors — a ten percent increase from 2021 — and over 39,000 professionals.

A Warwickshire manufacturer is transforming the world of additive manufacturing after securing a string of global contract wins. Ryse 3D has carved a niche in the sector for its ability to provide production components to some of the automotive world’s most exciting current and future vehicles.

The international provider of parts manufacturing services, Quickparts, has announced an update to its customer portal. This update includes new features such as an instant quote option for CNC machining projects.

To overcome various machining challenges and boost productivity, Seco has introduced new toolholders, PCBN inserts, round carbide inserts and extra-long solid carbide drills with enhanced versatility and tool life. These innovative products are aimed at applications ranging from general ISO turning to high-volume hard turning and deep hole drilling.