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Formnext 2016 Establishes Leading Role as Worldwide Engine of Innovation 3D Printing Processes

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In 2015, the very first formnext had already established itself as a leading international gathering at the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt. For four days, the formnext 2016 event wowed visitors from across the globe with its diverse array of groundbreaking developments and world premieres. 307 exhibitors presented their cutting-edge portfolios to 13,384 attendees and informed them about the efficient realization of parts and products from design to serial production.

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Concept Laser Boosts Metal 3D Printing with GE and ‘M LINE FACTORY’ 3D Printing Processes

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After rising from a small independent business to the leading innovator in metal laser melting 3D printing technology, Concept Laser was recently acquired by GE. To cap off the year, the German-based company, known for its patented LaserCUSING technology, made yet another splash in the metal AM scene, by commercially launching its long awaited M LINE FACTORY, a new approach to machine architecture.

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TreeD Filaments Releases Guide to Materials for Filaments in 3D Printing 3D Printing Processes

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Italian leading technical filament manufactuer TreeD realsed the most complete and up to date guide for 3D printing materials, with is all there is to know about polymers in order to obtain the best results with 3D Printing. The compact Doctor Filaments, Guide for 3D Printing Materials intends to provide information for the optimal use of polymer-based filaments produced by us in the 3D printing industry.

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SAP, Stratasys Accelerate Distributed Manufacturing Innovation Across Network of 3D Printing Labs AM Industry

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SAP SE today announced it is establishing a global network of 3D printing co-innovation labs to educate and enable customers, employees and partners on the adoption of additive manufacturing as an integral part of the manufacturing production line. Unveiled in conjunction with charter co-innovation partner Stratasys Ltd, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, this initiative builds on SAP’s more than 40 years of experience across the industry. Digital manufacturing and co-innovation sites are currently being rolled out across Paris, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; Walldorf, Germany; and Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and Palo Alto, California, in the United States.