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WHAT’S NEW INAM? From the halls of Formnext 2023, we round up the latest innovations,
technological advancements and trends from the world of 3D printing that are enabling lighter, more efficient and, sometimes, previously impossible component designs
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dditive manufacturing (AM) is continuing to revolutionise the way industries are designing and manufacturing their products.
AM technologies have taken great strides in recent years, driven by a higher level of maturity, increasing integration into production lines, automation advances and new production technologies and materials. Te latest innovations and applications from the sector were on display in November at Formnext 2023, Europe’s largest 3D printing trade show. Naturally, the International Design Engineer team were on the ground in Frankfurt to bring you the latest product launches, trends and insights from the sector.
HIGH TEMP MATERIALS AND PROJECTOR-BASED POLYMER PRINTING
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems unveiled several new product innovations at Formnext, including a ground-breaking high-temperature material and new projector-based polymer 3D printing platform for faster production of large, end-use parts. Starting with the new Accura
AMX High Temp 300C material for Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing, 3D Systems has delivered an unfilled material with what it claims is an ‘unmatched’ heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 300°C – nearly double the HDT of currently available unfilled material. Te material’s new chemistry does not require a thermal post-cure, enabling a more streamlined workflow and reduced time to part-in-hand for manufacturers. Tese properties make the Accura AMX High Temp 300C ideal for high-temperature component testing and general use parts for applications such as HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures and stators. 3D Systems also debuted its new metal C-103 metal material capable of delivering parts with exceptional mechanical properties for challenging environments.
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C-103 is a Nobium-alloy classified as a refractory material that is resistant to decomposition by heat, pressure or chemicals and retains its strength and form at high-temperatures and in the face of high stresses. Te material also has excellent resistance to high-frequency vibrations, making it an ideal choice for rocket, hypersonic and jet propulsion applications within spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles in the space, aerospace and defence sectors. Te company also unveiled the latest configuration of its DMP Flex 350 Triple,
The DMP 350 triple 3D printer
a compact, three-laser system featuring 3D Systems’ best-in-class vacuum chamber design and an extension on the signature Removable Print Module (RPM) concept. Te printer offers a larger build capacity with the same footprint, adding a third laser and larger build area to deliver higher productivity and large, seamless parts, as Marty Johnson, Vice President Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, explained while showing us round the company’s Formnext booth: “Tis puts us in a place where we can really go after some of those high-value
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