In the field of plastics processing, there is a growing demand for materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. At the same time, manufacturers face pressure to reduce costs and product prices.
Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing.
SABIC announced today the company’s collaboration with Branch Technology to develop lightweight panels to restore the exterior of the Pathfinder, an early test article for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration space shuttle orbiter.
In occasion of JEC World 2025, the leading international Composite Show, Industrial Summit Technology (I.S.T.) has proudly announced the launch of Imidetex, an advanced polyimide fiber engineered to redefine composite applications.
As this year’s partner country, Spain will be bringing an array of innovative exhibitors to the world’s leading exhibition in AM technology and the next generation of production while adding key elements to Formnext’s lineup of supporting events.
At Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, ArburgAdditive showcased its broad portfolio for industrial production based on plastic granules, filaments and liquid silicone with a total of six machine exhibits and numerous component examples.
Evonik is unveiling its latest innovations in PA12 polymer applications for 3D printing at Formnext 2024, the highlight exposition and convention for the world’s additive manufacturing community.
Formnext is putting exceptional talents and ideas from the world of Additive Manufacturing in the spotlight with its new awards format.
At Fakuma 2024, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) is showcasing two exhibits used for industrial additive manufacturing. The focus will be on applications that are of particular interest to injection moulding customers.
BARplast provided the thermoplastic polyimide Aurum that has been tested by NASA. The researcher of the NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, tested thermoplastic Polyimides that demonstrated interesting properties
Biesterfeld appointed as distributor of DuPont™ Vespel® polyimide parts and shapes in Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark and South Africa.
The Biesterfeld Group has acquired Aerontec, a leading South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology.
