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Formnext, Stratasys, HP and Major Announcements Mark New Era for AM 3D Printing Events

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Ever since the name 3D printing was adopted globally a few years ago the AM industry has been on the verge of entering a new era. In a way 3D printing has been on the verge of entering a new era since it was invented in 1986. The risk here is that it “is, was and always will be the future of manufacturing”. The reality, fortunately, is that while that may be so, the industry is really coming into its own and the hugely successful 2016 edition of formnext is a clear indication of what that may mean.

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3D Systems demonstrates new digital manufacturing solutions AM Industry

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3D Systems showcased today how advancements in its digital manufacturing technologies can offer viable, enhanced alternatives to traditional manufacturing processes. By providing access to accelerated, cost-efficient means of production, 3D Systems provides its customers a competitive advantage in designing and manufacturing unique and low volume products. At formnext 2016, the company highlighted three key technology innovations driving this shift: Digital Molding, materials innovation and advanced software solutions.

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

by Design

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.

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Stratasys Announces GrabCAD Print is Available Globally AM Software

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Stratasys announced today the global availability of GrabCAD Print, which now offers wide-ranging compatibility with the company’s FDM 3D Printers. The general release follows a five-month beta trial period and represents an important milestone in Stratasys’ execution of its 3D printing software strategy announced in May. The company’s goal is to drive 3D printing in the digital manufacturing era and towards Industry 4.0.

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SiNi Software Unveils Powerful Productivity, Workflow Toolset for Autodesk 3ds Max Artists and Producers AM Software

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Today, SiNi Software announces the launch and availability of its first set of tools for 3D professionals. SiNi aims to streamline the workflow of 3D artists, helping them to save time and take control of their work more easily. For studios this means a more efficient team, capable of producing high quality work on a shorter time scale. The SiNi team has more than 50 years’ experience in 3D, VIZ and VFX and have extended their own in-house tools to bring powerful new abilities to Autodesk® 3ds Max®