3D Printing Events
There are several important 3D printing events throughout the year where companies can show off and learn about the latest technologies. In this section you will find all 3D Printing Media Network coverage from past events, with the main announcements and exclusive photos from the show floor. In the calendar (at the top of this page’s sidebar) you will also find a list of the most important upcoming events for the global and local 3D printing market. If you have an event that you would like to see featured in this calendar, please send us an email with information and images at info[at]3dpmn.com.
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In June 2019, global sciences company Royal DSM launched the I AM Tomorrow Challenge, a collaborative effort aimed at addressing and filling gaps in the AM value chain. At the time, DSM and its partners Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Ultimaker invited startups from around the world to apply for an…
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My knowledge of Minecraft has admittedly been limited in scope. As far as I knew, it was a world-building computer game enjoyed by most kids. So I was honestly a bit surprised to learn that last year, Minecraft had partnered with a French government administration to host a nationwide contest…
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Last month, Australian metal AM company Titomic Limited announced a partnership with Gilmour Space Technologies, a Queensland-based aerospace company, to develop high-performance rocket parts. Last week at Formnext, Titomic signalled this collaboration in a big way with the presentation of a 5.5 meter 3D printed titanium rocket. The rocket is…
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Anisoprint showed its newest product, the Anisoprint ProM IS 500 during Formnext. Now the company is officially announcing it as the first industrial 3D printer specifically designed to print high-temperature thermoplastics with continuous fiber reinforcement. The system is designed to include industrial components, CNC, quality control and safety systems, thus…
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Sisma, an Italy-based developer of machinery and laser systems, debuted two new additive manufacturing systems at Formnext last week: the new EVEMET 200 laser metal fusion 3D printer series and the new EVERES VARIO DLP 3D printer. The company, which has primarily focused on the jewelry segment but also serves…
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This year, the Formnext purmundus challenge sought to find the most creative and innovative 3D printing concepts and projects through the broadly interpreted theme “Beyond 3D Printing.” Taking home the much coveted 1st prize award for the 2019 edition of the purmundus challenge was the Stealth Key project, by Swiss…
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Formnext 2019 was bigger than ever and, as Avi Reichental said during our interview at Xponential Works, “there has never been a better time to get into AM. Until next year”. That has been almost always the case for AM from the beginning and could not be otherwise. AM is…
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If anyone still had doubts about the bright future of AM, the success of the World’s most important AM industry trade show should help to dissipate them. Formnext 2019 results included 34,532 specialists and managers (2018: 26,919), who attended an impressive display of digital manufacturing capabilities. In total, 852 exhibitors…
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Stratasys-owned 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot this week launched the METHOD Materials Development Program, which brings together partners from across the additive industry to qualify filaments for its METHOD 3D printer platform. MakerBot has also debuted the new MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for the METHOD platform, which will unlock compatibility with…
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In addition to announcing a partnership with United Launch Alliance to 3D print rocket components this week, Oerlikon AM has revealed an alliance with Hirtenberger Engineered Services, a specialist in post-processing metal printed parts. Through the partnership, the companies are striving to industrialize 3D printed parts for end-use and prototyping…
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