In plaster casting 2.0, Formkon has combined the conventional casting process with 3D printing and can deliver aluminum and magnesium prototypes in one to two weeks.

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

For anyone who is afraid of the intellectual and financial investment in 3D printing, experienced contract manufacturers are the obvious choice. These companies rely on different experiences and priorities.

Hard times for foundries: The boom of 3D metal printing is threatening their market shares for metal-cast components. They need to modernize their production processes.

Will 3D printing replace mass production in the near future? - No! But this can improve mold making processes and increase production efficiency.

Additive manufacturing brings time and cost saving advantages when compared to conventional manufacturing. Voxeljet explains 3D printing process in six steps and its key benefits.

Whether sand molds for metal casting or plastic melt-off models for investment casting — foundries benefit in both cases from the many advantages offered by additive 3D printing processes.

Aerospace, automotive, designers: When rapid production of small batches of complex parts is required, more and more companies are turning to 3D metal printing. However, there are ways for traditional foundries to make friends with the competing manufacturing method.

Last fall, two new multi-laser 3D printers were introduced. Both printers are based on the powder bed process. Where are the similarities and where are the differences of both systems?

By using topology optimization, bionics and 3D-printed models in precision casting, Sogeclair, the aerospace supplier, has succeeded in reducing the weight of its aluminum doors by 30 %.