Excel Precision Group, the UK's EDM specialist, boosts production and slashes energy consumption by 57 percent with a fleet of eight Sodick machines. The investment has propelled the company to a 22 percent average yearly growth, halved its carbon footprint, and proven critical in navigating recent energy price surges.
West End Precision, which serves sectors like automotive and aerospace, has been investing in newer, faster machines to keep up with surging demand. The latest acquisition, a Nakamura WT150IIF, enhances production efficiency and reduces downtime, while also featuring energy-efficient technology aimed at reducing power consumption and CO2 emissions.
Aim 3D's new material qualification study on the Exam 510 system reveals promising advancements in 3D printing using Ultem 9085 resin pellets. With potential cost savings up to a factor of seven and increased build speeds, the technology aims to disrupt traditional filament-based 3D printing, particularly in high-performance sectors like aerospace.
Formnext's ninth international Start-up Challenge recognises five emerging companies for their groundbreaking work in additive manufacturing. Hailing from four different countries, these winners showcase innovations ranging from medical applications, material recycling and new 3D printing technologies for various industries.
The 28th Fakuma international trade fair will be opening its doors in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 17 to 21 October 2023. The trade fair highlight for injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing will focus on several future-oriented topics.