Markforged and MSC Software Corporation have announced a partnership which will see the latter’s process simulation, performance modelling and material analysis tools aligned with the former’s 3D printing platforms.
MakerBot has announced its Method Materials Development Programme which has been launched with several materials created by the likes of Mitsubishi Chemical, Jabil and Polymaker.
BigRep is also presenting industrial application prototypes with partners Bosch Rexroth, AIRBUS and Dassault Systèmes and introducing four new engineering-grade, certified materials.
6K has announced the introduction of its Onyx In718 premium additive manufacturing powder at Formnext, alongside more than 15 other metal alloys, ceramic powders and a host of 3D printed parts.
BASF New Business is said to have purchased the company to market and establish new industrial 3D printing materials more quickly for its dedicated 3D printing subsidiary.
Industrial combustion technology specialist Kueppers Solutions has harnessed metal additive manufacturing to develop a mixing unit for natural gas burners which reduces nitrogen oxide emissions.