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The 2024 edition of Formnext ended a few days ago, and once again this year, after showcasing 3D solutions, innovations from the industry and impressive machines, it was time to leave room for our team’s favorite applications. Amidst hundreds of…

Forward AM has been serving the entire value chain of additive manufacturing since it was founded as part of BASF. Consulting, simulation of prototypes, final processing and component testing are just as much a part of the services as the…

Formnext might have closed its doors, but there is still plenty to see in the coming days. We at 3Dnatives will have more videos and additional content coming from the show to give both attendees and those who stayed at…

Kexcelled is a global manufacturer of advanced 3D printing materials offering a wide range of filaments for FFF technology and photopolymer resins. The company is dedicated to supplying its global customer base with affordable, high-quality 3D printing materials. Kexcelled’s team…

Yet another Formnext closed its doors last Friday at Messe Frankfurt. For four days, the entire additive manufacturing community gathered in the show’s four halls, in search of the latest innovations, trends and applications. Naturally, the 3Dnatives teams were on…

When you ask those in the know what the benefits of additive manufacturing are, there is one thing that comes up time and again: design freedom. With the right design software, users can create incredible parts that are lightweight and…

Formnext, “Where Ideas Take Shape,” is arguably one of the world’s most important annual additive manufacturing events. The four-day trade show came to a close last week, and we are still soaking in all of the insights from the show.…

At Formnext 2024, it is safe to say that metal was everywhere. Though polymers are undoubtedly still the most important material in additive manufacturing, we’ve seen a steady growth in the use of metals in the sector. This was clear…

Farsoon Europe GmbH, a manufacturer of 3D printing systems for metals and plastics, serves the entire global market with its solutions. Farsoon has made a name for itself with its Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS). This conveyor system with exchangeable…

Axtra3D is a young AM company based in the USA and Italy that specializes in high-speed SLA systems. The start-up’s flagship product, the Lumia X1 printing system, combines Hybrid PhotoSynthesis polymerization with TruLayer, a technology for layer separation. The special…

Like every year, Formnext 2024 was a snapshot of what is currently driving the AM industry and where trends will be heading. While last year’s focus was on automotive and sustainability, this year we saw an increased presence of 3D…

Size does matter when it comes to 3D printing. Over the years, we have seen a strong and growing demand for large-format additive manufacturing solutions in order to create bigger parts for sectors like maritime, aerospace and transportation, among others.…