The winners of the ninth international Formnext Start-up Challenge have been announced, recognizing innovative ideas from the world of 3D printing. The innovations range from medical applications to recycling of titanium, and new AM technologies.
Eplus3D has announced the launch of the EP-M1550 large-format metal 3D printer. The system is the world’s first 16 laser (optional to 25) metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) system according to the company.
Meltio has announced the Meltio Robot Cell, a turnkey metal 3D printing solution to boost the performance of an industrial robotic arm in a safer, more reliable and accurate way says the company.
3D printed medical device firm restor3d says it is on a mission to ‘empower’ surgeons and healthcare providers who repair and reconstruct the human body. The company has been using Formlabs 3D printers to help in achieving its goal.
After the re-election of all director nominees to the Nano Dimension Board at its AGM in September 2023, and the stepping down of CEO Yoav Stern from the role of Chairman, the company has announced Dr. Yoav Nissan-Cohen as the new Chairman.
ELEGOO, a company specialising in consumer-grade 3D printers as well as other smart technology products, made its TCT Asia debut at the 2023 edition of the trade show, and launched its first industrial FDM 3D printer, the OrangeStorm Giga.
Stratasys has issued a statement in response to a September 13 press release from 3D Systems about an improved merger offer. Stratasys says the proposal referenced by 3D Systems did not revise terms of the already rejected offer from September 6.
Nano Dimension, the largest shareholder in Stratasys after it purchased a further 12% of shares in July 2022, has announced that it opposes and intends to vote against Stratasys’ proposed merger with Desktop Metal.
Mighty Buildings, a construction 3D printing technology company focusing on environmentally friendly and climate-resilient homes, has announced the completion of a 52 million USD funding round.
Mastercam, a specialist in CAD/CAM software, has announced a new Add-On product, Mastercam APlus by CAMufacturing Solutions, designed for 3D printing. APlus can be used with Mastercam Mill, Lathe, or Router licenses.
Inkbit has announced a collaboration with Makelab, a specialist in on-demand 3D printing services. Inkbit says the partnership will accelerate time to market as well as facilitating flexible hardware development and broader access to VCJ technology.
Nexa3D has announced its entrance into the sintering-based metal additive manufacturing space with ColdMetalFusion. The company has partnered with Headmade Materials to use its feedstock technology compatible with its fast-cycle QLS lineup.
