Additive manufacturing & 3D

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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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Shows

02. - 05.

June 2026

Equiplast

Barcelona,

Spain

02. - 04.

June 2026

Interplas

Birmingham,

13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

More Shows

Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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Additive manufacturing & 3D

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News 06.12.2019

I Am Tomorrow challenge

DSM and ecosystem partners present digital platform for additive manufacturing

News 06.12.2019

Combining the power of 3D printing and composite materials

Arkema with new partners expand composite 3D printing to its high-performance material range

Articles

Formnext 2019: 3D printing inspires with best perspectives

852 exhibitors made Messe Frankfurt the stage for the ever-increasing fields of application of additive manufacturing

Articles

Adiprene prepolymers offer new possibilities in 3D printing

LANXESS presented the next generation of Low Free isocyanate urethane prepolymers

News 22.11.2019

3D printed polyurethane parts for industries

DSM, Chromatic 3D Materials and German RepRap join forces to develop flexible, high-performance solutions

News 22.11.2019

Arkema at Formnext 2019

Several new products and strategic partnerships with key players in the aeronautics, automotive, sports, and medical sectors

Articles

3D-printed soft robotic glove for rehabilitation

The soft elastomer-based actuator made with ACEO® 3D-printed silicone provides a new solution

News 08.11.2019

Driving innovation with end-to-end 3D printing solutions

DSM and Twikit collaborate on new 3D printed applications in the automotive, healthcare, and footwear industries