Software company Open Mind is further closing the gap between CAM systems and physical machine environments with its Hypermill Virtual Machining solution. The integrated all-in-one system eliminates the need for various software solutions as it maps all steps virtually, giving manufacturers absolute control over the machining process.

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.

Software company Autodesk and CAD/CAM software,Module Works announced a long-term partnership. The partnership enables Autodesk to continuously enhance and extend its Fusion 360 software platform with the Module Works toolpath calculation technology.

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

Germany — Creaform has joined the partner network of the German Association of Pattern and Mould Making (BVMF) on 1 January 2022. The company expects the membership to lead to an exchange with its members in order to establish the topic of certified and portable 3D scanning as an innovative tool for pattern and mould making.

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.

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.

Italy — Creaform and QFP, one of the leading Italian metrology companies, have recently announced a strategic partnership to further deploy automated quality control solutions for the European manufacturing industry.