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3D Systems to show off transformative AM applications and solutions 3D Printing Events

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3D Systems is going to feature its complete end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions portfolio at Formnext 2018, stand F10, Hall 3, enabling companies to innovate, design and manufacture in new ways and realize competitive advantage. In addition to showcasing the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of plastic and metal additive manufacturing solutions, 3D Systems will demonstrate a full range of industrial customer applications designed to create more innovative products faster, with lower total cost of operation.

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3D Alliances launches to support 3D printing companies with global channel expansion AM Industry

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3D Alliances is a new consulting company that offers 3D printing companies support to build a professional channel network. As the 3D printing market continues to grow, more and more startup companies enter the market with unique and innovative solutions. As of today, there are more than 500 3D printing companies worldwide dealing directly with developing and selling 3D printing products. Once the development phase is completed, and a company is ready to launch its product and expand globally, there comes the challenging task of building a well-established, global channel network.

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BASF invests in Chinese large format SLA 3D printer manufacturer Prismlab AM Industry

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BASF Venture Capital GmbH is investing in Prismlab, a leading provider of 3D printing processes and 3D printers, headquartered in Shanghai, China. Prismlab has developed a patented printing process that is characterized by a very high printing speed, high level of precision and lower printing costs. BASF’s venture investment will enable Prismlab to further accelerate its product development and innovation while strengthening its market reach to the global market.

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SLM Solutions will show off Divergent’s 3D printed chassis 3D Printing Events

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One of the highlights at the SLM Solutions trade fair booth at formnext will be the world’s first 3D printed chassis from Divergent3D. After receiving extensive coverage worldwide, the chassis is finally going to be shown to an audience of AM experts. SLM Solutions is a strategic long-term partner of the company with comprehensive collaboration and consulting in focus: from the co-development of an additive manufacturing facility to individual parameter development.

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Evolve Additive to utilize Kodak imaging expertise to advance STEP technology 3D Printing Processes

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The worlds of 2D printing and 3D printing are really being brought together through a new partnership between Eastman Kodak and Evolve Additive Solutions Inc. Through the collaboration, Kodak will supply Evolve Additive with imaging systems, parts and consumables based on its KODAK NEXPRESS digital electrophotographic platform. In doing so, the companies will work together to accelerate the development and commercialization of Evolve Additive’s Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process (STEP).