Almost every Chinese trade fair stand presents an e-car. You don't know many of them, information about them is sparse. An approximation in pictures.

BMWi has launched the lightweight construction initiative and created an interactive portal on German lightweight construction activities in the form of a lightweight construction atlas.

Simufact Engineering has introduced a new software solution for the simulation of additive manufacturing processes for metal parts with Simufact Additive.

Voxeljet has introduced a fast direct binding process using an inorganic binder for the series production of sand cores used in aluminum casting.

The German based company Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke GmbH and Garmi del Norte S.A. de C.V. announced a new joint venture to bundle all commercial activities in Mexico in the new corporation named HA Quimica de Mexico (HAMEX).

3D printing is becoming more and more relevant and widespread, especially when it comes to lightweight components in automotive or aerospace. Quality assurance for safety-crucial parts is of utmost significance. Thanks to X-ray and CT technology, even the smallest faults in 3D printed parts can reliably be detected and evaluated.

With efficient ventilation technology LK Metallwaren GmbH ensures a pleasant and sustainable climate in the production halls of CAD/CAM Schinkowski GmbH. The technologies also ensure lower energy consumption and lower costs.

OR Laser develops both 3D printers and hybrid systems for metal printing. Some of them can be seen at Metav 2018.

In cooperation with EOS, the Ariane Group has succeeded in producing a thermally and mechanically highly durable injection head for the future consisting of only one single component. Compared to casting and machining the throughput time for additive production is heavily reduced.

3D printing of metallic components makes it possible to create completely new functions of smart products. Only post-processing is not yet ideal. That is why a university is looking for a suitable solution.