Which Are the New Machines Not to Miss at Formnext 2021?

It’s been one day now since Formnext opened its doors and visitors can discover the 600 exhibitors from 35 different countries, spread over three halls. There is a lot of news and it is not always easy to find your way around! That’s why we’re offering you a series of innovations that you absolutely must see if you’re in Frankfurt. From machines to materials to applications, don’t miss it! We will start today with the machines. 3D printers, post-processing solutions, 3D scanners: which machines are worth seeing at Formnext 2021?

Metalizz and its Smoothit post-processing machine

The French manufacturer Metalizz is presenting its Smoothit solution, a machine for their MiM process (for Measured Incremental Multilayering) at stand 12.0 A59 at Formnext. This process allows users to smooth and protect 3D printed plastic parts thanks to the addition of a translucent leveling varnish. Compatible with a wide range of materials and additive manufacturing technologies, with its cold process based on UV radiation, Smoothit is ready to use and has an average cycle time of 5 minutes.

On the left, the unfinished 3D printed part; on the right, the part post-processed on the Smoothit machine (photo credits: Metalizz)

In concrete terms, the user places the parts in the machine which is equipped with 4 rotating axes. The varnish is then sprayed on as several layers of a few micron. Thanks to this, better sealing, surface hardness, a smooth touch and a glossy or mat effect are obtained. The user can easily follow all their operations via Smoothit’s touch interface and customize his productions. To learn more, click HERE.