With a new structure, Formnext has adapted its conference concept to the increasing demand for more knowledge transfer and a more in-depth exchange and, from 2023, will be dedicated to current and future applications, technologies and relevant metatrends simultaneously on three stages.

With a temperature-controlled heated build chamber and heated build plate, the new Method XL is engineered to print large production parts with manufacturing-grade ABS
UltiMaker, a global leader in 3D printing, today announces the launch of Method XL, the ultimate 3D printing solution for engineering applications, offering precision printing with industrial-grade materials without compromising on part size. The UltiMaker® Method™ XL 3D printer is designed to deliver the accuracy and performance of industrial production alongside the flexibility and affordability of a desktop 3D printer.

This year, for the ninth time, the international "Formnext Start-up Challenge" will honour young and innovative companies from the world of additive manufacturing. The prizes are awarded for new, creative and viable business ideas - and the topic of sustainability also plays an important role. Companies founded no more than 5 years ago can apply now until 14 July 2023.

Expanded materials, software, services and HP Digital Manufacturing Network highlight advancements for customers; Endeavor 3D Offering HP Metal Jet Services
New HP Jet Fusion automation solutions simplify workflows and reduce costs for high-volume 3D production.
HP expands materials, HP Digital Production Suite, and HP Digital Production Services for polymers and metals customers.

The system supplier for metal 3D printing systems One Click Metal enters a partnership with Technical Training Aids, which represents the best companies in the world and is committed to the concept of hands-on training using the latest in educational technologies. Thanks to this partnership the metal 3d printer of One Click Metal is available in 8 more states of the US.

The high-quality, domestically sourced Ni718 powder from 6K Additive will be used in Cumberland’s manufacturing facilities to print AM metal components for strategic industrial customers

6K Additive, a leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing and Cumberland Additive (CAI), a trusted AM leader that manufactures serial production parts for strategic applications, today announced a partnership that includes a long term agreement (LTA) where 6K Additive will supply CAI with Ni718 powder. The LTA also calls for expansion to supply an additional volume of nickel powder as well as additional alloys to support CAI’s rapidly expanding production requirements.

Mimaki, the leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, will participate in 3D print exhibitions across the world in May and June 2023. With Autodesk, Inc, the leading provider of design software, Mimaki will present how to bring 3D data from the design, engineering, and entertainment industries to life by utilizing Autodesk software and Mimaki’s full-colour 3D technology.

● Partnership enables manufacturing organizations to extend digital thread to shop floor and MRO teams with interactive, 3D instructional content that leverages up-to-the-minute product data

● Razorleaf’s CLOVER data integration platform will underpin enterprise integrations for Canvas Envision interactive digital work instructions solution
● Envision integration to enable and deliver advanced Aras Innovator PLM visualization as first of many connectors in this partnership

Optomec will display its latest Additive Manufacturing solutions for both Printed Metal and Printed Electronics

Optomec, a leading manufacturer of Additive Manufacturing machines for both 3D Printed Metal and Printed Electronics will showcase its latest print solutions for each technology at RAPID + TCT in Chicago this week.

Offering the precision of traditional machining with the versatility of 3D printing

Inkbit, a leading additive manufacturing company, will be exhibiting at this year’s RAPID +TCT event, with the aim of showcasing its capabilities in the mass production of high-end 3D parts.

The high-quality, domestically sourced Ni718 powder from 6K Additive will be used in Cumberland’s manufacturing facilities to print AM metal components for strategic industrial customers
6K Additive, a leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing and Cumberland Additive (CAI), a trusted AM leader that manufactures serial production parts for strategic applications, today announced a partnership that includes a long term agreement (LTA) where 6K Additive will supply CAI with Ni718 powder.

New 3D printer prints parts fifteen times faster than the nearest competitor with the superior material properties demanded for industrial-grade end-use parts

Impossible Objects, takes its revolutionary CBAM composite 3D printing process to the next level with the announcement of the CBAM 25 machine, which will be unveiled at the RAPID +TCT tradeshow in Chicago next month.