The post processing of 3D printed parts is an often overlooked stage of the process chain for additive manufacturing (AM). Sometimes referred to as 3D printing’s ‘dirty little secret,’ it is a necessary but frequently labour-intensive discipline that requires considerable manual intervention. Today, post processing remains a major hurdle for companies looking to scale their additive manufacturing (AM) operations for production applications. AMT is one company that is redressing the balance in this area and offers end-to-end solutions that truly unlock the advantages that AM offers for high volume applications.

HP & Festo leading the trends of digital manufacturing

Solutions for automotive, electrical and electronics, rail and more using Clariant’s industrial 3D printing materials will be displayed

Launch of Clariant’s new Exolit® based flame retardant material compliant with EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130
At Booth 12.1-B111 Clariant will show its industrial range of 3D printing materials and be on hand to discuss customer needs

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, was spotlighting at Formnext 2019 (Hall 12.1, B61) its diverse and expanding collaborations that deliver value to customers by providing the company’s specialized materials at various points throughout the global additive manufacturing value chain. The company’s goals for these collaborations are to foster innovation and steadily expand application development opportunities for additively produced parts. To that end, SABIC is well positioned to supply a variety of unique material chemistries that can address critical customer and value chain partner challenges in additive manufacturing.

Collaborative approach furthers unlock the potential of electron beam melting

GE Additive unveiled the Arcam PRS 30 – a new, automated powder recovery station to create a closed system to contain powder exposure for operators working in industrial additive manufacturing environments.

Delivering best-in-class productivity for lower overall cost

Increased part quality and consistency
Increased productivity
Enhanched usability and maintainability

Reduced cost through increased productivity

Increased productivity reduces cost per part by 10% (20% increase in build speed, 13% increase in build volume)
Improved material properties
Integrated system architecture

VBN Components – a GE Additive Arcam EBM customer since 2014 - is redefining high strength and heat and wear resistant materials for use in the toughest conditions

Oerlikon AM, the additive manufacturing unit of global technology group Oerlikon, and Hirtenberger Engineered Services have entered into a strategic alliance to further industrialize series production and prototyped parts.

Start-ups and partners in six-month challenge introduce digital workflow to boost adoption of additive manufacturing through digital design & simulation

Additive manufacturing leader Ricoh announced the release of an exciting new thermoset material this week at the industry’s leading trade fair for industrial 3D printing.