After considering a slate of leading-edge innovations in additive manufacturing from top global users and system suppliers, the jury for the inaugural International Additive Manufacturing Award (IAMA) has selected Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Ltd., of the United Kingdom and Plano, Texas, as its winning submission. The award was presented on March 6, 2015, during a reception at The MFG (Manufacturing for Growth) Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Hybrid Manufacturing’s submission is a hybrid kit (…)

Innovative prototyping solutions at embedded world From the idea to the close-to-production prototype in just one day – for PCBs and 3D MID components. LPKF focuses on in-house prototyping processes at its Stand 507 in Hall 1. Systems and processes for the manufacture of three-dimensional molded interconnect devices utilizing the LDS process will be presented (LDS paint, ProtoLaser 3D and instant metallization). LPKF will showcase its ProtoMat D104 top model circuit board plotter for the (…)

Renishaw is pleased to unveil the machine that it is developing specifically for production manufacturing. Provisionally named EVO Project, it is the first additive manufacturing system designed and engineered in-house at Renishaw and reflects the company’s 40 years of experience in supplying high quality equipment to demanding global manufacturing businesses. The new machine, which has a strong emphasis on automation, monitoring technologies and reduced operator interaction, is designed (…)

Multilaser technology, improved 3D process monitoring and segmented exposure strategy for the laser melting of metals. Concept Laser presents the new M2 (with multilaser technology) cusing (concept fusing) system featuring numerous innovations and a modern machine design. Doing so the pionner of laser melting bring fresh ideas for 2015. The new M2 cusing is being brought out with a new, modern appearance. However, in addition to its new look, the machine also has a fully integrated (…)

Proto Labs, Inc., a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, has announced the launch of its additive manufacturing service through the acquisition of privately held FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading provider of additive manufacturing services. The addition of additive manufacturing expands Proto Labs services to address a wider spectrum of need for the product developer. From concept models, to form and fit testing, to functional testing and short-run production, (…)

Arburg was represented at the Euromold for the first time last year, where it impressed trade visitors from the mould construction, design and product development sectors with its newly developed Freeformer. From 25 to 28 November, Arburg will demonstrate the potential of Arburg Plastic Freeforming (AKF) for the industrial additive manufacturing of fully functional plastic parts with two Freeformers at the Euromold 2014 in Hall 11, Stand D25. The two Freeformers at the Euromold 2014 will (…)