Additive Mfg & 3D Printing

Formnext 2025, one of the world's leading trade fairs for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 21 November bringing together key industry players and manufacturers to explore the latest innovations in the sector. 

The SEAM Research Center has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to facade construction, leveraging Screw Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (SEAM) technology to produce large-scale plastic components. 

The use of metal additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and Faculty of Engineering have spearheaded the development of a pioneering coating for PA-12 polymer particles utilised in 3D printing.

The market for high-performance plastics used in 3D printing is expected to expand significantly between 2023 and 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.45 per cent, reaching a value of USD 184.5 million by that year, according to market research firm BlueWeave Consulting.

Melbourne-based metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has demonstrated the capabilities of its XSPEE3D printer in extreme cold environments as part of the US Department of Defence (DOD) Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge. 

North Carolina State University researchers have created a highly electrically conductive metallic gel that may be used to 3D-print solid structures at ambient temperature. 

A new report by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) highlights a growing opportunity for 3D printing technology in data center infrastructure, with penetration rates for additive manufacturing (AM) expected to rise significantly through 2033.

SPEE3D has been chosen by the US Navy to participate in the MaintenX exercise, which aims to produce military marine applications in both port...

Silicone solutions provider Elkem is set to present its wide-ranging portfolio of silicone technologies at Formnext 2023, scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 November 2023.