i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

When it comes to history and awareness, polymer additive manufacturing leads the 3D printing industry. The first type of 3D printing to be invented in the 1980s was stereolithography, while thermoplastic filament extrusion holds the most public recognition amongst additive technologies. Consumer Goods.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 7, 2024

At Formnext 2024, a new consortium of leading 3D printing companies was announced to address the most pressing challenges that manufacturers face in adopting and scaling 3D printing technology for industrial use. The consortiums initial initiative aims to create a common language framework for 3D printing.

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 29, 2022

Unsurprisingly, end-use part categories across numerous industries dominate the list of ‘top 5 fastest compound annual growth’ opportunities in each major polymer AM print technology segment through 2030. The aerospace sector averaged the highest end-use part CAGR rate across all technologies, closely followed by consumer goods.

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MEM

APRIL 20, 2023

Jim joined Paragon Rapid Technologies on 20th March 2023. He will be promoting all technologies in the Paragon portfolio, from 3D printing to CNC machining. He has a particularly keen interest in new AM developments in machinery, processes, and materials.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Munich/November 15, 2022 – DyeMansion launched a new Powerfuse S model to smooth 3D-printed polypropylene. The Powerfuse S PP is the first ever green vapor polish solution for highly industrial manufacturing and surface improvements beyond aesthetics to smooth 3D-printed PP.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. This large-scale print will be made possible with a 6-axis KR QUANTEC-2 KUKA arm.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

The first RAPID + TCT Women in 3D Printing stand (image courtesy of Lisa Block) As far as latest news goes, there was plenty to cover! Fabrisonic released the SonicLayer 1600, a mid-size machine for customers who want to bring ultrasonic 3d printing in-house. I had a nice chat with CEO Mark Norfolk on the booth.

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