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EUROMOLD 2009
2–5 DECEMBER 2009, EXHIBITION CENTER, FRANKFURT / MAIN, GERMANY
Yes, it's here again; the highly successful
EuroMold World Fair — for Moldmaking and
Tooling, Design and Application Development —
is now in its 16th year, and 1,600 exhibitors from
40 countries and around 1,600 trade visitors are
expected to attend. The latest product innovations
and trends will be demonstrated on approximately
75,000 sq. m. of exhibition space.
As is customary, one of the 'new' halls boasted by
organiser Demat GmbH and measuring 11,000 sq.
m. — Hall 11.0 — will focus entirely on product few — there will be numerous companies expert this issue, on page 17 — will once again
development, with particular emphasis on Rapid presenting a wide range of RP&M software, (well, for the 11th time to be precise) be
Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP&M). EuroMold materials and services. The EuroMold Preview has contributing at the event with his hugely popular
has strongly represented the growing markets for been put together to help you source information Annual International Wohlers Conference, entitled
RP&M for many years — each year attracting on the latest rapid product development The Future of Additive Manufacturing, which takes
more exhibitors. According to Demat, at EuroMold highlights. place on Friday November 4th, from 9.30–17.00.
2008, RP was the second largest sector after
mouldmaking and tooling, accounting for 10.1% of In addition to all the new and exciting innovations, The TCT Magazine will of course be exhibiting,
all exhibitors. visitors and exhibitors can look forward to a alongside our co-exhibitors 3DDC and Alchemie,
Special Feature Show on Automation in in Hall 11.0, on Stand C41, so if you are going,
The whole spectrum of RP&M will be represented Mouldmaking and Tooling, in Hall 8.0, which looks and you really should, please drop by and say
in Hall 11.0, and by one or two companies in Hall at addressing current challenges in mouldmaking hello.
8.0. As well as the large RP&M machine and tooling — for more on this, go to page 26.
manufacturers — the usual suspects being Objet, Hope to see you there!
EOS, Stratasys, MTT and Z Corp. to name but a Terry Wohlers — who is our Opinion industry The TCT Team
Material European Show Debut for 3DDC and AT 3D-SQUARED
Release from
Alchemie
Alchemie is eager to announce the launch of its latest product development for
the vacuum casting industry, just prior to the EuroMold exhibition.
Following the success of recent research and development projects,
Alchemie, with the help of its European partners, has developed a new, optically
clear, non-toxic resin system, which offers UV stability and is free of mercury. Euromold 2009 will see 3DDC and AT 3D-SQUARED make their European show
Cliff Jones, Sales Director at Alchemie, said, “During the EuroMold 2008 debut, offering visitors that employ 3D printing and rapid prototyping a reportedly
exhibition, we received a lot of enquiries for our vacuum casting materials, unique set of services.
however the main requirement from customers was for a clear resin product that 3DDC offers the Metalise it… process, which can plate onto 3D printed
was non-toxic, UV stable and met with current material legislation. We are also plastic parts, with the required layer thickness and metal finish, adding a
mindful of the increased cost of transportation of hazardous goods for both the structural coating, as well as a cosmetic finish. Experts from the company will be
UK and export markets, and it is important to develop materials that comply with on hand all week to demonstrate the capabilities of the Metalise it … process
the latest RoSH directive.” and illustrate how it can drastically improve the structural characteristics of any
Alchemie has now completed development and successful trials of its new plastic model.
VC3350 product. Developed to simulate PMMA and ABS, the product is ideal for AT 3D-SQUARED provides a strategic consulting service for companies and
producing optically clear parts. Thanks to the reportedly unique formulation organisations involved with RP and RM technologies. The company has a wealth
techniques, the environmentally friendly product has no hazardous ingredients. of independent experience at its finger tips and can support clients that are
The material is very easy to process and meets the technical demands of the looking for comprehensive support on any RP/RM issues, including, but not
prototyping industry. limited to, additional RP capacity, improved capabilities of existing machines,
This development further enhances the range of products offered by general service and maintenance excellence, laser servicing and training.
Alchemie specifically for the prototyping market. Alchemie is constantly working Representatives from AT 3D-SQUARED will be available at the company's stand
on a number of technology advancements to ensure they stay at the forefront of during the show and will be happy to discuss any issues visitors may have.
material development for the vacuum casting industry. For more information, visit 3DDC and AT 3D-SQUARED in Hall 11.0, on Stand
For more information, visit Alchemie in Hall 11.0, on Stand C41. C41.
Alchemie Ltd. 3DDC/AT 3D-SQUARED
W: www.alchemie.com W: www.3ddc.eu/www.at3d-squared.com
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