This edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, focuses on the latest developments from the international additive manufacturing showFormnextin Frankfurt, Germany.
Innovations in additive manufacturing hardware
与plet Formnext如火如荼hora of 3D printing hardware has been showcased for the first time.WASP, the Italian manufacturer behindDeltawasp 雷电竞app下载3D打印机, has unveiled its new series of industrial 3D printers with the Industrial Line 4.0.
Industrial Line 4.0侧重于材料的多功能性和易用性，具有新的用户界面，将在整个WASP 3D打印机系列，板载视频教程指南，实时视图摄像头和Wi-Fi模块中采用，用于远程打印雷竞技官网登录检查以及多核心自动挤出机识别系统。
This system recognizes particular extruders mounted on the printer and automatically adjusts the setting. Furthermore, an Auto calibration system works with this function. The industrial Line 4.0 also allows a printing Via Usb.The Industrial Line 4.0 can be found in Hall 3.0, stand H48.
ExOne, a global provider of binder jetting 3D printing systems, services, and materials, has announced the release of its latest system, the X1 25PRO.
“Our X1 25PRO is the first of two machines that we are introducing by the end of the first half of 2019, utilizing our state-of-the-art patent-pending MIM powder processing machine technologies,” said Rick Lucas, CTO of ExOne. “We believe these new production machines will be the most flexible and highest performing binder jetting machines in the market.”
Exone目前正在接受X1 25Pro系统的订单。formnext访问者可以在3.0厅，站立F19中找到Exone。3D打印机将在RAPID + TCTshow in Detroit on next year.
Zortrax, the Polish manufacturer of the popular qualityM2003D Printer, has announced that its latest resin UV LCD 3D printer, theZortrax Inkspire, is now available for purchase at a cost of $1,990. Zortrax is located in Hall 3.1, stand A81.
INTAMSYS是工程级聚合物的3D打印机制造商，已发布其最新的打印机Funmat Pro410。双喷嘴打印机的大型构建室，尺寸为30 x 30 x 40 cm。随着最高温度的温度达到450°C，它可以打印出高温塑料，例如PEEK，PEKK，ULTEM和PEI。Funmat Pro 410可在Formnext 2018，3.1厅，立场20。
ViscoTec, a German additive manufacturing technologies, is also debuting its two new printheads for the processing of viscous fluids and pastes in 3D printing – The 2-component print head Vipro-HEAD 3/3 and Vipro-HEAD 5. The new printheads can be seen at Hall 3.0, Stand H54.
New materials at Formnext
法国的Z3DFAB工业金属3 d印刷专家,announced the availability of its Nano-Structured Titanium printable powder enriched by 1% Nano Zirconium, to accelerate metal additive manufacturing. The ZTi-Powder and ZTi-Med ranges provide improved characteristics than standardTi6Al4V, an alpha-beta titanium alloy.
“The ZTi Family is here to replace the old Titanium and bring new enhance characteristics. A family of advanced material specifically designed for AM,” explained Madjid Djemaï CEO of Z3DLAB.
“We are pleased to make available the 1% enhanced Nano-ceramic, with better results to what we obtained back in2015 with 5%。”This will reduce resistance to change to its minimum and facilitate rapid adoption by both the medical and the industry.”
Z3DLAB和ZTI粉末可以在3.1 Hall D48中找到。
ACEO，位于慕尼黑的化学群体WACKER, is presenting its newsilicone rubber materials for additive manufacturing。The new silicone rubber products can serve temperatures of up to 200°C and offer electrical resistance of 10 Ω cm or higher. These materials can be located in Hall 3.1, stand A89.
“3D printing with the new electrically conductive ACEO Silicone enables new-to-the-world applications that could not be implemented until now, especially in modern medical or functional automotive parts”, explained Bernd Pachaly, Head of the ACEO 3D printing project at WACKER.
“We added this new silicone option to our portfolio specifically to address unmet needs and to go beyond conventional solutions”.
The道琼斯Chemical Company(Dow) has launched its new EVOLV3D Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC) printing filament for the production of lightweight, durable, and removable parts. Dow currently has technical experts on hand this to discuss the sustainability and performance benefits of EVOLV3D OBC and the EVOLV3D platform in Hall 3.1, Booth D40.
Furthermore,皇家DSM, a Global health, nutrition, and materials company, has launched two new materials designed for 3D printed automotive structural parts. Somos PerFORM Reflect and thermoplastic copolyester Arnitel ID2060 HT, are manufactured for wind tunnel testing with Particle Imaging Velocimetry(PIV). Formnext visitors can view the latest DSM materials in Hall 3.0, E01.
Solvay, a Belgian manufacturer of advanced materials for 3D printing, has released two medical grade filaments, the KetaSpire, a 10% carbon fiber reinforced PEEK material, and the Radel PPSU. Both materials are for limited contact applications i.e. less than 24 hours bodily or tissue contact. Christophe Schramm, Additive Manufacturing Business Manager at Solvay’s Specialty Polymers Global Business Unit (GBU) explained:
“The healthcare industry is quickly emerging as a leading market to benefit from AM technology which makes customized parts for single use or low volumes possible […] However, there is still a very limited choice of high-performance filaments that meet the stringent regulatory requirements in healthcare and this is the gap we want to close with our new selection of medical grade products.”
Solvay is present at Hall 3.1-A79.
Software innovations
西门子, anaward-winningGerman conglomerate, has unveiled the Simcenter 3D Additive Manufacturing Build Process Simulation, a new integrated software solution which simulates the powder-based laser application process to enable ‘first time right’ prints.
作为其数字企业投资组合“工业化添加剂制造”的一部分，该公司旨在代表一个雷电竞充值digital twin从设计和工程到模拟和生产到机器网络的整个价值链。西门子’ Digital Enterprise portfolio is displayed in Hall 3.0, booth E50.
DyeMansion德国后期制作的解决方案提供商已引入了Vaporfuse表面（VFS）技术，这是一种后期制作方法，用于竞争注射成型表面表面饰面。VFS会产生柔软和光泽的饰面，可用于多种材料，包括TPU和其他软材料。新方法将集成到DyeMansion的打印到产品工作流程中。Dyemansion的研发化学家Alena Folger解释说：
“在此过程中，表面通过冷凝蒸气溶解。因此，聚合物链在表面具有足够高的迁移率和重新排列。总体表面积和表面能减少。同时，该零件是平滑的。去除溶剂后，聚合物再次变硬。”
DyeMansion is presenting the VaporFuse technology at formnext 2018, 3.1-G61.
ESI Group, a virtual prototyping software and services provider, has launched it additive manufacturing solution. The software is capable of identifying manufacturing defects and providing diagnostic reports, and computational models. The software tools are integrated into a platform called Integrated Computational Material Engineering (ICME): ESI Additive Manufacturing.
Dr. Jean Sreng, Business Development Manager for ESI Additive Manufacturing, commented, “To achieve manufacturing excellence in Additive Manufacturing, engineers must first understand and control the complex relationship between part design, 3D printing processes, and material quality. This know-how is essential to engage in process qualification.”
ESI can be found at Hall 3.0, Stand J49.
Enmenext业务公告
DMG Mori, a German manufacturer of cutting machine tools and CNC-controlled machines, has announced plans expand its global presence in metal additive manufacturing by acquiring a 30% stake in INTECH, an India-based developer of 3D printing software. DMG MORI can be found in Hall 3.0, Stand C80 and stand D80.
在其他新闻,America Makes, a U.S. additive manufacturing accelerator based in Youngstown, Ohio, presented theStandardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturingwith theAmerican National Standard Institute(ANSI) at Formnext 2018.
America Makes strives toward rapid development and adoption of additive manufacturing in the US. The Standardization Roadmap was designed with this aim in mind. Its object is to identify the educational and technical gaps in the additive manufacturing industry and seek ways to close them. The Standardization Roadmap is the result of contributions from 320 individuals and 175 public-private institutions and organizations.
FIT Additive Manufacturing Group, a German AM solutions provider, has introduced the SPOD platform (Spare Parts on Demand) to provide on-demand industrial 3D printed spare parts. The SPOD platform will guarantee the availability of obsolete parts at reasonable prices. FIT Additive Manufacturing Group can be visited at Hall 3.1, Stand F88.
Stratasys expands global network
Finally,Stratasyshas announced the expansion of its Global Manufacturing Network (GMN). The GMN partners can benefit from Stratasys’ digital factories. Moreover, Stratasys has also stated that itsAircraft Interiors Certification Solution(AICS) will be available to select members.
To its Manufacturing Network, the additive manufacturing giant has now added ItalianTecnologia & Design, South Korea’s Prometheus, Mexico’sTridi, 3 d印刷服务机构,总部位于美国FATHOM, also a service bureau, providing 3D printing and CNC services.Jeff Hanson, Stratasys’ Director of Global Manufacturing Network said:
“Recognizing the power of our technology to reshore manufacturing across local economies and reduce carbon footprints, we’ve continued to grow this partner ecosystem while consistently proving the value.”
Stratasys can be found at formnext 2018, 3.1-G40.
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