Formnext, the trade show for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in Frankfurt, has announced a new conference design. Starting from 2023, the conference will feature three stages dedicated to current and future applications, technologies and metatrends related to AM.

3D printing company Ultimaker announced the launch of Method XL, a 3D printing solution for engineering applications, offering precision printing with industrial-grade materials without compromising on part size.

Rapid + TCT is one of North America's biggest trade shows and conferences for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. This year, ID Tech Ex attended and spoke at the show; they interviewed prominent players and observed industry trends. Here is their analysis.

With news from the field of rapid tooling and additive manufacturing technologies, as well as an exciting special show, Cirp from Heimsheim, Germany, will once again be present at the Innonet joint stand no. 1D21 at Moulding Expo 2023. One of many highlights at the fair is a brightly coloured helmet.

Chemical company Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in Castor Technologies, an Israeli start-up specialised in the development of 3D printing software. In addition to utilising the software and services, the investment will allow Asahi Kasei to pursue synergies between its CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) technical service for plastic products and Castor’s software.

Swedish manufacturer VBN Components is known for its extremely wear-resistant materials, especially the world's hardest steel, Vibenite 290, and the world's first 3d-printed cemented carbide, Vibenite 480. A new machine now allows the company to produce pore-free materials and to develop the alloys further.

The recent World Car Awards (WCA) ceremony, held in April in New York, once again grabbed the attention of the global automotive community, but another star of the night was the eye-catching 3D printed trophy that was presented to the category winners.

3D printing company Impossible Objects, takes its CBAM composite 3D printing process to the next level with the announcement of the CBAM 25 machine, which will be unveiled at the Rapid +TCT tradeshow in Chicago. It prints fifteen times faster than the fastest competition, the manufacturer claims.

Prototyping bureau, Innovative 3D Manufacturing, has chosen Renishaw for its metal additive manufacturing (AM) production and rapid prototyping services. Innovative 3D Manufacturing employs two quad laser Renishaw RenAM 500Q systems along with four single laser Renishaw systems at its facility in Franklin, IN, USA.

From 13 to 16 June, Messe Stuttgart will once again be staging the Moulding Expo. With almost 400 exhibitors, the international trade fair offers the top manufacturers all about innovative processes and services in the field of tool, model and mould making. Speedpart from Hasloch/Main will also be there and will be presenting its innovative mould making process complemented by 3D printing.