We are still releasing products from a diverse range of companies that attended TCT Show last week while Rapid News is already working on the 2020 edition of the show. This year’s TCT show had a number of exciting new features including the TCT Connect, the TCT Summit Stage and the TCT Tech Stage. More importantly, it should be noted that an exhibition might showcase thousands of products and innovations but if there is nobody to appreciate their value, it makes no sense. In this specific case, we have heard and seen a number of exhibitors left the show with no voice left, but with smile and satisfaction due to the acquired number of leads.
Furthermore, among the new products and services launched during the show: you’ve probably already come across MakerBot and its 3D Printing material ASA and Ultimaker its new 3D printer & the Pro Bundle package. You may find below other product launches you shouldn’t have missed last week:
Matsuura brought live 3D Colour printing at TCT Show. The company showcased a wide range of parts produced with various systems of HP MJF technology including the new 5200 series. The company also showcased its LUMEX hybrid 3D metal printing and CNC milling machine.
3D Systems unveiled a new material for end-use plastic parts without tooling
Named Figure 4 Production Black 10 (PRO-BLK 10), the new material is a photopolymer that integrates thermoplastic behaviors. Its release follows the launch of the FabPro Flexible BLK material designed for FabPro® 1000 3D printer.
Compatible with the Figure 4 3D printing system, the manufacturer claims that the PRO-BLK 10 combines speed, accuracy, strength and durability seen in injection moulding output. Only an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) is required to make the material work. It does not need a secondary thermal post-cure process. This improves the throughput yield while reduces the extensive solvent cleaning cycles needed with other technologies.
“One thing we’re really excited about with Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is the capability to produce complex, fine details on parts without tooling,” said Chris Nicoll, prototype lab manager at D&K Engineering – a product design and contract manufacturer based in San Diego, CA – has begun to use the material in his additive lab.
“We created several threaded parts in the same print with a variety of dimensions and each one is perfect. The quality is just outstanding. I’m excited about how the new Figure 4 production black material along with our Figure 4 Modular printer will help us provide production parts to our customers more quickly. With the enhanced speed, we’ll also be able to take on more projects, which will help us grow our business.”
Zortrax debuted its 3rd generation industrial 3D Printer at TCT
Zortrax has recently released a lot of announcements: the company has opened up its software to all LCD 3D Printers, unveiled castable jewelry resins and launched biocompatible resins, just to name a few of them.
With a volume of 36 liters, the new 3D Printer measures 30x40x30 cm and integrates LPD Plus technology. Named Endureal, its built plate is made of ferritic stainless and enables to easily process filaments and easily remove printed models.
The company said the 3D printer provides advanced thermal management. Furthermore, filament temperature is tightly controlled at each stage to achieve the utmost precision and the best possible mechanical properties of 3D printed parts. Commercialization of this 3D printer will start in early 2020.
AddiFab promises a range of injection moulding materials to the additive manufacturing space following MCHC’s investment
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation’s (MCHC) U.S. venture arm Diamond Edge Ventures has invested in AddiFab, a Danish company that develops a Freeform Injection Molding (FIM) platform. The company aims to commercialize a range of injection moulding materials to the additive manufacturing industry.
For now, the platform is able to process rubbers, thermoplastics, ceramics and hard metals. However, further materials will be developed over time.
“Our investment in AddiFab reflects MCHC’s dedication to the 3D printing community,” commented the President of DEV, Patrick Suel, who joined the AddiFab board of Directors. “FIM gives customers the flexibility and speed of 3D printing with the consistency and reliability of injection moulding. The industry can now rely on an existing and independent supply chain of existing and proven materials. We have already brought the tried and trusted materials from the DIAKON, KyronMAX, Ketron, Tefabloc and Trexprene into the additive world created by FIM and more will follow as a result of this collaboration.”
“This investment and development relationship with the MCHC Group companies, a worldwide leader in advanced, high-performance polymer materials, will strengthen the ecosystem of support for AddiFab and their customers for the global deployment of Freeform Injection Molding,” added Lasse Staal, AddiFab co-founder and CEO. “The collaborations with Mitsubishi Chemical will allow us to strengthen the Freeform Injection Platform while at the same time accelerating the pace of adoption of this transformative technology.”
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