Large slurry pump housings are too big to print economically, but their most exposed wear zones can still benefit from additive manufacturing. VBN Components has demonstrated a hybrid casting method that places Vibenite 480 precisely where wear resistance is needed most.

India’s tooling industry is moving further into the spotlight. DMI 2026 in Mumbai showed how advanced machining, automation and international collaboration are shaping the sector’s role in the country’s manufacturing ambitions.

6K Additive signed a global long term supply agreement under which Siemens Energy will supply spent nickel alloy powder from its additive manufacturing facilities for use as feedstock in the company’s proprietary Unimelt microwave plasma production system.

SIMTOS 2026 (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show) is Korea's largest trade fair for manufacturing technology, taking place from 13 to 17 April in Halls 1 and 2 of KINTEX in Goyang.

With an exclusive agreement in place, Rapid Fusion is entering the Italian market alongside Aivox. The partnership is designed to position the company’s LFAM systems in sectors ranging from architecture and medtech to fashion and naval applications.

Marking its 30th edition, Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen (12–16 October) is rolling out its biggest supporting programme yet — from a new Innovation Award and the debut Paul Eberhard Schall Medal to a Round Table on European industry resilience, a startup showcase and Career Friday for young talent. Beyond the exhibits spanning injection moulding to recycling, the anniversary event promises a packed calendar of discussion, discovery and recognition for the plastics processing world.

The Formnext Awards 2026 are now open for submissions, once again highlighting outstanding achievements across the additive manufacturing industry. Presented in six categories, the awards recognize technological innovation, sustainable solutions, viable business models, design excellence and personal commitment within the AM community.

At JEC World, Krauss Maffei is showcasing how industrial additive manufacturing, reaction engineering, and injection moulding can be combined into integrated production solutions.

3D printing company Caracol demonstrates how AI-driven software and robotic LFAM technologies are transforming large-scale manufacturing. With the latest evolution of its Eidos Manufacturing Software Suite and new real-world applications across mobility sectors, the company highlights a future of more connected, autonomous and scalable production.

From 0.7 mm O-rings to precision hearing aid components, Starlim specialises in producing silicone micro parts at industrial scale. Its dedicated micro moulding department combines Wittmann Micropower machines, in-house mould making and cleanroom production.