Main topics at Fakuma 2020
Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
3D printing
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Polymers enable & enhance sports at every level
Plastics and rubber materials have revolutionized many aspects of sports and leisure activities over the years, and technology advances continue to improve safety, comfort, performance and – increasingly – sustainability, in those sectors.
Clariant turns the spotlight on 3D printed end use functional parts and new material for mobility
As intelligent industrial manufacturing gains a stronger foothold in production alongside the more established customization/prototyping arenas, Clariant returns to this year’s formnext with new solutions to support the growth.
Evonik and NXT Factory intensify cooperation for 3D printing
The specialty chemicals company Evonik and the US start-up for 3D printing technologies NXT Factory, based in Ventura, California, are expanding their partnership in additive manufacturing.
Evonik to launch material campaign for 3D printing
Evonik plans to introduce its broad material portfolio for additive manufacturing for the first time at this year’s formnext tradeshow (to be held November 19-22 in Frankfurt/Main).
Making sustainable polymers from fragrant molecules
A way of making organic polymers from the fragrant molecules in conifers and fruit trees has been developed by scientists at the University of Birmingham.
Arburg at the MSV: Potential of digitalisation
Digitalisation is opening up new potential for plastic processing. Arburg is presenting a range of solutions at its stand in hall G1, stand number 36 at the MSV trade fair, which is being held in Brno from 7 to 11 October 2019.
Huntsman delivers new dimension in 3D printing
New urethanes product platform unveiled at K preview ahead of main launch at K 2019
Plasma technology in 3D printing
In recent years, 3D printing has become increasingly important and is now established as a manufacturing technology in both industry and the private sector.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2019
Arburg will be presenting the digital future of plastics processing at Chinaplas in Guangzhou, China. Innovative technologies for digitalisation, injection moulding, automation and additive manufacturing will be on display at stand A41 in hall 5.1.
Additive manufacturing in medical technology
On 23 May 2019, Arburg Italy will hold its first seminar on "Additive manufacturing in medical technology" at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University in Bologna.
40 years of PEBA
3D printing is often identified as the game changer in industrial production.