People, Production & Costs: Highlights of Formnext 2021 (Part 1)

The 2021 edition of Formnext marks the seventh year of the International Gathering of the world of Additive Manufacturing in Frankfurt, Germany. Held every...

From ballet shoes to heat exchangers: purmundus challenge winners honored at Formnext

With the innovative development "New Pointe Shoe Sole", Sophia Lindner from act'ble GmbH has won the first prize of the purmundus challenge. Winners of...

Oerlikon 3D Prints the 1000th bicycle component for Urwahn

The consumer goods industry is such a niche sector that being able to 3D print up to 1000 components is a milestone every parts...

“Not everyone wants the same thing” – A look at XEV’s use of 3D Printing in the automotive industry

Autonomous driving, e-cars, digital services and more features: a lot is requested from car manufacturers who continuously need to be efficient, cost relevant and...

On the road to Formnext 2021…

Only a few days left and Mesago will open the doors of the long-awaited in-person Formnext event…We are not there yet but we can...

Kugler develops Antifriction Parts Produced through the Hybridation of AM, Conventional Casting and Machining.

Switzerland-based parts producer Kugler highlights today an issue that is not often highlighted in manufacturing: friction. The company has dedicated its core business to...

AccuCities & Hobs 3D unveil an affordable 3D printed model of London

AccuCities, a London-based 3D mapping agency and provider of 3D services, Hobs 3D, have worked together on a scale model 3D printed of London....

How does NREL enhance performance and recyclability of 3D Printed Wind Turbine Blades?

Researchers at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have explored a new manufacturing approach of wind turbine blades; an approach that would improve both their...

AREVO debuts in 3D Printed Furniture Business via the launch of Mishima

AREVO is an Additive Manufacturing company known for the development of a continuous carbon fiber technology. Ever since it has launched its Manufacturing-as-a-Service offering,...

Sandhelden unveils customizable and 3D printable bathroom designs made from natural material

Sandhelden, a creative manufacturing startup, supports artists and designers in a wide range of products and continuously invests in sustainable and recyclable raw materials...