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.

Software company Machine Works has unveiled Polygonica 3.3, a significant upgrade to its polygon mesh component software library, offering a range of new features and improvements. Polygonica is a useful tool for various industrial sectors, enabling the resolution of complex 2D and 3D geometrical challenges.

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.

Get ready for the “Industrial Spring” at the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre from March 19 to 22, 2024. This expanded event will feature specialized expos, accommodating various industries and showcasing cutting-edge technology.

Stratasys is expanding its collaboration with Encee in Germany by establishing Encee Medical, a dedicated division focused on distributing Stratasys' medical solutions.

Toyota has become the first to purchase Stratasys' new F3300 3D printer, enhancing their production support and prototyping efficiency.

Progressive Components has been a pioneer in mould monitoring since 1994, when the company introduced the industry's first cycle counters. Its latest innovations further streamline asset management for OEMs, mould makers and tooling companies by transforming tools and moulds into intelligent factory components.

With granulate-based plastic processes, it is now possible to design highly durable products and produce them economically, even in closed material cycles. Fraunhofer IWU demonstrates with a highly resilient shelf and a vehicle frame how individual shaping, low material costs, and high load-bearing capacity can add up to rather useful products.

Stratasys' latest study, commissioned by Amgta and in collaboration with Dyloan Bond Factory, showcases the environmental impact of additive manufacturing in fashion. The report compares 3D material jetting with traditional methods in producing luxury goods, revealing substantial reductions in CO2e emissions, raw material usage, water, and energy consumption, while also streamlining the supply chain.

Formnext 2023, held in Frankfurt from 7-10 November, solidified its position as a pivotal event in Additive Manufacturing (AM) and modern production technologies. With a record-breaking attendance of over 32,000 professionals, the event showcased a remarkable increase from the previous year. International presence was also significant.