State-of-the-art post processing technology ensures significant quality improvement of the de-powdering and cleaning operation for 3D printed components at lower costs and shorter cycle times. A leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles is fulfilling this goal with the purchase of the automated post processing system S1 from AM Solutions — 3D post processing technology.

Germany — With the Grinding Hub, Stuttgart is set to become the international hub for grinding technology and superfinishing from 17 to 20 May 2022. Two leading scientists in the field of tool making talk about what sets this show apart.

Italy-based, Super Stile, a specialist design and manufacturing partner for automotive brands, has installed a large format Stratasys F770 3D Printer to increase the capacity of its existing industrial grade FDM-based additive manufacturing capability and provide greater agility in meeting customer application requirements for accurate larger-sized parts.

3D printing companies Sigma Labs and Materialise have developed a breakthrough technology to enhance the scalability of metal AM applications. The new platform combines the Materialise Control Platform and Sigma Labs’ Print Rite 3D sensor technology to allow users to identify and correct metal build issues in real-time.

Software developer Sigma Labs announced that its Print Rite3D in-process quality assurance solution will be certified to work with Aconity 3D’s line of 3D metal printers and available as a standard option via the company's online configurator.

With the launch of vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts, Protolabs has announced a major breakthrough. According to the company, the post-processing automated technology is a significant advancement for additive manufacturing because it further enhances a plastic part’s surface finish on even the most complex geometries.

Additive manufacturing company Velo 3D has qualified the nickel-based superalloy powder Amperprint 0233 Haynes 282 for use in its Sapphire family of printers.

A vehicle with its weight reduced by more than 200kg, a 3D printed standard metal component and other exciting lightweight concepts: Altair and the Center for Automotive Research announced the winners of the Enlighten Award.

Italy — With the acquisition of the joint venture Trumpf Sisma, Trumpf is expanding its dental and medical business in 3D printing.

Sigma Labs has expanded its Print Rite 3D in-process quality assurance solution to support selective laser sintering polymer manufacturing and received a purchase order for two Print Rite 3D systems which have been shipped to the customer.