What Are the Must-See 3D Solutions at Formnext 2022?

Formnext opened its doors this morning and the buzz is already palpable! We are impressed by the number of visitors walking the aisles, looking for the latest innovations in the additive manufacturing market. Of course, with all the exhibitors present, it is not easy to know who to see and what to look at. Spread over 4 halls and more than 50,000 square meters, the 800 or so exhibitors are presenting their 3D solutions, from new 3D printers to scanners, software and post-processing machines. Our teams went to the aisles to discover the latest launches to share with you some of the most outstanding 3D solutions of Formnext 2022! We hope you will all have a great show and don’t hesitate to subscribe to our dedicated Formnext newsletter to make sure you don’t miss anything from this international event.

The S300X, Lynxter’s Compact Industrial Silicone 3D Printer

French manufacturer Lynxter is introducing its newest silicone 3D printer, the S300X, a solution designed to create parts with medical and industrial grade silicones and polyurethanes. Equipped with IDEX technology, the system offers independent dual extrusion printing with a single-component L1Q11 tool head to print the substrate and another dual-component LIQ21 tool head to deposit the material. This allows the user to design complex shapes, but also to combine two materials to expand the range of possibilities for the final properties of the part. The S300X offers a print volume of 300 x 250 x 200 mm and a layer height of between 100 microns and 1 mm. Manufactured in Bayonne in the south of France, this silicone 3D printer also incorporates the HUB platform that provides access to advanced print profiles, guides and tutorials to enhance the user experience. You can find this new solution on Lynxter’s booth at Formnext, Hall 11.1-E02 or click HERE for more information.

Lynxter’s S300X printer (photo credits: Lynxter)

Markforged’s Improved Software

Another of the innovations presented at the trade show in Frankfurt comes from the company Markforged. Known for its 3D printing solutions, both industrial and desktop, Markforged announced during Formnext the launch of new Simulation features for its additive manufacturing software. With this update, companies will be able to expand their use of 3D technologies for more demanding production applications. Compatible with the Eiger™ software workflow, Simulation makes it possible to validate part strength and stiffness through virtual testing by identifying anchor and load surfaces and then entering values for loads, factor of safety and maximum deflection. In addition, users will find it easier to adopt Markforged’s Digital Forge in their manufacturing operations. More information on this release can be found HERE, or at their Formnext stand 12.0-D61.