Formnext is the annual expo in Frankfurt, Germany, devoted to additive manufacturing for industrial production. The Cool Parts Show co-hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski share eight of the most interesting 3D printed end-use parts they encountered during their time at this year's show. Among the selections are components delivering improved performance through additive manufacturing, along with others leveraging AM's possibilities to improve cost-effectiveness. Watch this selection of parts for automotive, aircraft, data centers, bicycling and more.
🌟 BMW Center Console: A single-piece automotive part reducing weight, cost, and environmental impact.
🌟 Mining Equipment Manifold: Cost-effective alternative to casting with optimized geometry.
🌟 Aircraft Armrest: Durable, 3D-printed replacement solving supply chain woes.
🌟 Valve Components: High-volume production with tight tolerances and reduced machining costs.
🌟 Data Center Fan: Energy-saving aluminum fan blades for large-scale use.
🌟 Custom Cycling Shoes: Personalized footwear for improved performance and comfort.
🌟 Ceramic Membranes: Efficient water filtration with optimized porosity.
🌟 Automotive Battery Cover: Rapid prototyping without expensive molds.
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On-site video from Pete and Stephanie at Formnext 2024
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/7-things-we-saw-at-formnext-2024-video-playlist?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=8coolpartsformnext24
Pete and Stephanie's review of Formnext 2024 on the AM Radio podcast
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/semiconductors-tungsten-am-affordability-and-more-from-formnext-2024-am-radio-56?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=8coolpartsformnext24
Formnext official site
https://formnext.mesago.com/events/en.html
Hans Weber AM system also produced a cool part from 2023
https://youtu.be/dwDJ4OkOprw?feature=shared&t=458
Another Eplus3D Formnext part, a one-piece rocket engine
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/7-things-we-saw-at-formnext-2024-video-playlist#1
Aircraft interior component maker AM Craft
https://www.am-craft.com/
Finland-based contract manufacturer Delva
https://delva.fi/en/
Valcun's Molten Metal Deposition
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/10-video-reports-from-formnext-2023#2
Lore customized bike shoes
https://lore.cc/
Avid Product Development
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/articles/how-avid-product-development-creates-efficiencies-in-high-mix-low-volume-additive-manufacturing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=8coolpartsformnext24
Lithoz Cerafab S320 machine for ceramic part production
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/products/lithoz-cerafab-system-s320-lcm-printer-designed-for-efficient-high-capacity-industrial-serial-production?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=8coolpartsformnext24
KraussMaffei PowerPrint
https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/products/kraussmaffeis-powerprint-3d-printer-offers-large-scale-printing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=8coolpartsformnext24
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00:00 Cool Parts at Formnext
00:45 Automotive Center Console
02:04 Heavy Equipment Manifold
04:11 Airplane Armrest Replacement
05:48 Laser Powder Bed Fusion Nozzles
07:57 Data Center Fan
09:24 Custom Bicycle Shoes
11:13 Ceramic Filter Membrane
12:37 Automotive Battery Cover
14:44 Outro and 5 Year Celebration