Arburg is exiting the additive manufacturing market by the end of 2025 to refocus on its core injection moulding business — while ensuring full service and spare parts support for existing Freeformer users.

One of the UK’s leading vacuum forming and compression moulding specialists has reinforced its sustainable manufacturing credentials by securing a ‘quality’ first.

Rubber-like materials are expanding the possibilities of industrial 3D printing. With thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), components can now be produced that combine elasticity, strength, and design freedom in a single process. Using selective laser sintering, Speedpart delivers flexible solutions from prototype to small series.

A global garden and power-tool brand has brought the production of two critical thermoset engine components in-house at its US plant to stabilise dimensional accuracy and functional quality. Central to the new injection moulding cell is a fully automated, inline de-flashing solution from Rösler.

BASF introduces Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40, a cutting-edge high-flow PESU blend designed to meet the growing demands of energy-efficient electronics. Offering superior flowability, thermal stability and electrical performance, this next-gen thermoplastic enables more compact, durable, and reliable E&E components — ideal for e-mobility, smart tech, and high-voltage applications.

At Formnext 2025, Krauss Maffei will present the Powerprint Flex together with a matching tool — a modular 3D printing system designed for relatively large components.

Need to push ahead with injection moulding projects before the summer holidays? Speedpart enables a quick project start.

The integration of Micro Systems and Optimold marks a new chapter in Vangest’s international growth strategy, reinforcing its capabilities in the production of complex medical components across key global markets.

Oerlikon HRS Flow showcases breakthrough hot runner technologies at K 2025 — including live demos of Stargate, Glow and Flexflow systems for high-quality, efficient injection moulding.

At K 2025, Envalior will highlight how its materials solutions help improve performance and reduce time-to-market, risks, costs, and CO2 emissions. Alongside Sustainable and High-Performance Engineering Materials, the company will present its full suite of Engineering Services — combining materials science, application expertise, CAE capabilities, and AI-powered tools.