On the eve of Formnext, BigRep CEO, Stephen Beyer PhD, speaks about industry redefining technology, life at BigRep, and what comes next for the fast-growing Berlin startup. Formnext, is the additive manufacturing event of the year, and this year is particularly special for BigRep, as they will unveil a new state-of-the-art large-scale 3D printer, new MXT technology and will have some other big announcements to make.

Opening a new dimension for Additive Manufacturing, these prototypes designed by NOWLAB the BigRep innovation consultancy, and printed on BigRep’s large-scale 3D printers, include two groundbreaking prototypes for e-mobility applications: the world’s first fully 3D-printed and functional electric motorcycle, the NERA, and a bionic passenger seat, the Aero Seat. Advancing applications in AM are two other new prototypes, the Adaptive Robotic Gripper, designed for flexible handling applications, and the Omni Platform, a 360° mobile industry platform for fully automated manufacturing environments.

Four days, 550 exhibitors, and 36,000 square meters of additive manufacturing made Frankfurt buzz with excitement. The third edition of Formnext—the world's leading exhibition for additive manufacturing— showcased state-of-the-art printers, groundbreaking new technology, and insight from the world’s leaders in additive manufacturing.

EOS continues to drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing (AM) and will present its newest solutions at this year’s formnext.

EOS LaserProFusion technology produces up to 10 times faster using one million diode lasers
Latest EOS M 300-4 system with automation and software integration is basis for a metal AM production cell for series manufacturing
Technology Readiness Level for materials and processes offer users a validated data basis for additive serial applications

New Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Moerfelden, Germany, helps manufacturers develop breakthrough applications to better serve their customers and maintain competitive advantage
3D Systems partners with customers to help them progress through their additive manufacturing journey - designing the optimal workflow for the customer’s unique needs

New metal 3D printers are optimized for scalability, high throughput and low total cost of operation – producing repeatable high quality parts from the most challenging alloys

New DMP Factory 350 includes integrated Powder Management Unit (PMU) for consistent part quality
3D Systems continues to build metal platform approach - including recent announcement of DMP Factory 500 developed in partnership with GF Machining Solutions - enabling customers to scale based on their manufacturing needs

RAPID + TCT, the largest and most influential 3D printing event in North America, is returning to Detroit to showcase the growth of additive manufacturing in the heart of industrial America. The event, produced by SME and owner of The TCT Group, Rapid News Publications Ltd, takes place May 20-23, 2019, at Detroit's Cobo Center, and will gather the world's leading companies to demonstrate the most advanced innovations in additive manufacturing.

Additive manufacturing company XJet Ltd. unveils a new ceramic material, alumina, at formnext today. Following rigorous dialogue with the industry, alumina was chosen for development because of its wide use as a technical ceramic and evident market demand to see parts produced with the benefits of XJet NanoParticle Jetting™ (NPJ) production. Offering very good electrical insulation, extremely high mechanical strength, high compressive strength and high hardness, it differs from zirconia in that it has lower wear resistance, making it simple to machine and refine both before and after firing.

Simon Fraser University's 4D LABS receives funding for equipment at its new Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Integration (CAMI)

America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) today presented their Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing (Version 2.0) in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Formnext Conference, one of the industry's premier events. Developed by the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC) – with contributions from some 320 individuals from 175 public- and private-sector organizations – the roadmap is an effort to coordinate and accelerate the development of industry-wide additive manufacturing (AM) standards and specifications.

Collaboration Slashes Part Production Time by 70 Percent Through Innovative Approach to Metal-based Additive Manufacturing (AM).

The new facility will offer services including training and business consulting for young entrepreneurs

Dubai-based Jumbo Group has launched a new 3D manufacturing company and has inaugurated its first 3D application development centre in the Middle East.