Week after week, we continue to delve into a myriad of webinars and events. Our journey starts with Hannover Messe in Germany and journeys through Metalcasting Congress, Chinaplas, TechBlick’s Innovation Festival amongst others. Stratasys has a special spot on our radar with its advanced training and will also be in the limelight with its webinar. 3DHEALS also gets our attention with its most recent virtual panel discussion and last but not least, we look forward to Meltio’s dialogue on metal AM in the machine shop via its webinar. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!
Unwrapping the 3D Printing News
Our very own Joris Peels, who besides being our Executive Editor also fills the shoes of Vice President of Consulting at Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), brings to you a news livestream one to two times a week. Rearranging his schedule at around 9:30 am EST, this session titled ‘3D Printing News Unpeeled’ is quite the revelation. He engages his LinkedIn Live audience with all the noteworthy news scoops from the 3D printing industry in an impressive time frame of 20 minutes or less. Some of these news pieces will be those covered on our platform, 3DPrint.com, while others may be fresh from the industry, but needless to say, each will cast an equally compelling impact.
Hannover Messe 2024: April 22 – 26
Hannover Messe, a renowned international platform for industrial transformation, will be held in Germany from the 22nd to the 26th of April. This fair brings together key industrial sectors such as automation, R&d, drive engineering, and industrial IT to discuss a broad range of topics like additive manufacturing. The event presents opportunities to make valuable connections, learn updated trends in manufacturing and power, and partake in special events such as the Research and Innovation Summit, the Economic Forum, the Night of Innovations, awards, and more.
“This is the place where technology and industry converge, transcending boundaries.”
Your tickets for Hannover Messe can be purchased here.
April 23 – 25: Metalcasting Congress
North America’s premier event for the metalcasting supply chain, Metalcasting Congress 2024, will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from April 23-25. It’s put on by the American Foundry Society (AFS), and over 2,000 attendees are expected. There will be panel discussions, keynotes, networking events, and in-depth technical sessions on a variety of topics, including engineering, Industry 4.0, melting, molding, and additive manufacturing. Plus, over 200 exhibitors will be present, including several well-known companies in the AM industry, like 3D Systems, Markforged, ExOne, Stratasys, and more.
“Metalcasting Congress provides you with an exclusive look at the most recent manufacturing technologies, and cutting-edge research breakthroughs. It offers a glimpse into the trends and innovations that will define the metalcasting industry for the years ahead.”
You can register for the Metalcasting Congress here.
April 23 – 25: Stratasys Continues Advanced Training
This week, Stratasys continues its advanced training courses at its North American subsidiary headquarters in Minnesota. From April 23-25, it will offer “Stereolithography Advanced Operations” for customers looking to gain a deeper knowledge of the whole SLA workflow on the Stratasys Neo 3D printer family.
Learners will be introduced to topics such as materials consideration, working in Materialise Magics software, printing operations, best practices and parts finishing techniques.
This course will also be offered in the U.S. in May, June, July, August, and September of this year.
April 23 – 26: Chinaplas 2024
The 36th Chinaplas, a globally recognized trade fair for the plastics and rubbers industry, is scheduled in Shanghai from April 23-26. This period is one of rapid progression for the industry, with an abundance of innovative technologies ready to be presented at the event. Its main areas of focus include the circular economy, digitalization, innovative materials, and high-end technologies emerging from China. The event will host four eco-friendly manufacturing theme zones, where, amongst the 250 total, Stratasys Shanghai, Arburg, Raise3D, and Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies will showcase their offerings.
“In light of the need for sustainability, manufacturers, and product brands need to consider this aspect during product design, production, consumption and subsequent use. Therefore, the selection of materials, the processing system, and the management of post-consumer plastic waste, are all highlighted at the show.”
Online registration for the trade fair is available here.
April 23: Materialise Reinvents Metal 3D Printing
At AMUG, Materialise introduced a new module for Magics known as Materialise e-Stage for Metal+, which provides a novel method for support generation that can attenuate AM costs and enhance the quality of the part. Get more details about it in “Metal 3D Printing, Reinvented” on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 10 am EST. Participants will broaden their knowledge of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and garner a new perspective concerning its optimization while understanding why there’s no need for sacrificing part quality to make metal AM more economically feasible.
“Ever ponder about another method to lower costs and improve part quality? Traditionally, experienced machine operators have leaned on intuition and conventional methods integrated into a “make it work” strategy, often to the detriment of post-processing efficiency. In this webinar, it will be demonstrated how Materialise e-Stage for Metal+ allows you to sidestep unexpected complications and inflated expenses in the later stages of production.”
To register for the webinar click here.
April 23: Uplift Business with 3D Systems’ SLS Technology
On the 23rd at 1 pm EST, 3D Systems will be presenting a talk titled “Strategic Success: Elevate Your Business with SLS 3D Printing Advantages.” The discussion will center around the revolutionary potential of selective laser sintering. The webinar will feature Richard Broad, Product Manager Materials, and Robert Kniola, Product Manager SLS 300. The two will uncover the basic principles of the technology, present 3D Systems’ leading-edge SLS printers, and discuss their significant applications in tooling, production, and quick manufacturing. Additionally, considering the diverse materials and platform sizes offered for SLS, it serves as an excellent alternative for the direct creation of products demanding heat resistance and robustness. The attendees will get insights into the variety of materials compatible with SLS.
The event aims to highlight intriguing application instances, showcasing how businesses can tactically exploit SLS 3D printing to achieve progress and foster innovation within their relative fields.
Registrations for the webinar can be made here.
April 23: Experience the Potency of Metal 3D Printing with CAD Micro
Join CAD Micro in Toronto, Ontario at 1:30 pm EST on Tuesday, April 23rd, to learn about the latest advancements in metal 3D printing technology, at an open house on “Unleashing the Power of Metal 3D Printing.” Discover how metal AM applications are revolutionizing industries like aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, and transforming our view of future manufacturing and design. This event will feature informative keynote sessions and live demonstrations.
Step into a world where the blend of metal and 3D printing technology unlocks a spectrum of innovation. See for yourself the potential of 3D printing with metal, paving the way to a new era of manufacturing excellence.
Registration for the free in-person event is available here.
April 24: Massivit Open House at Shag Carpet
Another open house this week is by Massivit, on Wednesday, April 24th at Shag Carpet Prop Rentals in Dallas, Texas. It’s a great chance to see what the company’s large-scale 3D printers are capable of creating, including theme park characters, huge experiential displays, branded event props, 3D window displays, and more. Attendees will get to see the printer in action, and learn from its customer Shag Carpet just how the technology is impacting business.
“The Massivit 5000 series will be on full display. Capable of captivating 3D retail, theater, branded event props, 3D window displays, theme park characters, and more. If you can dream it, the Massivit 5000 can print it!”
You can register for the open house here.
April 24: Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing in the Machine Shop
Join Meltio for “Industrial Reality: Metal 3D Printing in the Machine Shop” on the 24th at 11 am EST to learn more about the use of metal 3D printing technology in machine shops. The free webinar will be presented by Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Meltio, Maksim Orlov. He will talk about the Meltio M600 printer with its multiple blue lasers and compact deposition head and its integration into machine shops. The webinar will also cover how this technology can save resources and time and help increase the production capabilities of complex and unique parts, among other topics. A Q&A session will follow the live presentation.
“By integrating Meltio solutions into your workshop production process, you can enhance your design and manufacturing capabilities and increase efficiency.”
To register for the webinar, click here.
TechBlick Innovations Festival is scheduled for the 25th of April
TechBlick will be hosting their no-cost online Innovations Festival on the upcoming Thursday, April 25th, from 1-8 pm CEST. Emphasis will be on all dimensions of sustainable, hybrid, flexible, additive, wearable, and 3D electronics. The event will be conducted on TechBlick’s specific platform, where you can use your avatar to wander the exhibition, meet the invited speakers, and communicate with other participants. Big names such as Fraunhofer IAP, Neotech AMT, Quantica, the Danish Technological Institute, among others, will discuss key applications and advancements of 3D electronics in the program.
“This gathering brings virtual interaction to life, making you feel the excitement where you can participate in numerous spontaneous and serendipitous conversations.”
You can sign up for the virtual Innovations Festival here.
April 25: ADDITIV Medical Spain
For its third installment, IAM3DHUB is set to host ADDITIV Medical Spain, a yearly congregation of professionals and enthusiasts from the Spanish medical and dental 3D printing community. This occasion, brought to life by SPE and 3Dnatives, will unfold in a hybrid format—both online and at the IAM3DHUB’s facilities in DFactory Barcelona, scheduled for Thursday, the 25th of April. It promises a riveting discourse encompassing aspects like hospital regulations concerning 3D printing, the latest developments and applications in dental 3D printing, the role of AM in furthering orthoses and prostheses, and beyond.
The physical event boasts an agenda filled with diverse Conferences, Workshops, Live Demonstrations and a comprehensive 3DP Applications and Use Cases Showroom.
To take part in the event, please register here.
Save the Date! April 25: 3DHEALS on In Silico Simulation
Also on the 25th, at 11 am EST, 3DHEALS will host its latest online panel, covering “In Silico Simulation for Medtech & Biopharma.” The panel will be led by Zsolt Pásztor, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PREMET, and 3DHEALS Founder and CEO Jenny Chen. The topic will be in-silico simulation, a technology that predicts the behaviour of biological systems or processes and is becoming increasingly important in the development of new medical devices and drugs. This technology brings numerous benefits, including the reduction of animal testing and costs, a clearer path to regulatory approval, and improved accuracy and safety.
This virtual event aims to highlight the transformative potential of in silico simulation, as it applies not only to 3D printed devices, but also to medical technology in general and to biopharmaceuticals. Learning from field experts and thought leaders, participants will glean exclusive insights into how computational modeling and simulation are changing the face of healthcare innovation. Come and see how virtual prototyping and predictive modeling can expedite the development of novel therapies and optimize treatment strategies.
You can sign up for the Zoom forum here.
April 25: 3D Printing Removable Dentures with SprintRay
For dental industry professionals seeking to integrate digital workflows for removable dentures in your office, you shouldn’t overlook SprintRay’s upcoming webinar titled “3D Printing Removable Dentures“, happening on Thursday, the 25th at 7 pm EST. The webinar will feature Dr. Andrew Johnson who will explain the necessary hardware, design services, and future-resistant resins that can help broaden your practice and reduce patient wait times. Attendees will gain insight into the comprehensive workflow of digital dentures, learn about effective digital clinical and laboratory practices for 3D printing removable dentures, and much more. Plus, a bonus of one CE credit will be granted for attendance.
“Explore the resins that stand at the apex of material science and the digital workflow that can deliver treatments in a minimum of 2 appointments. This cutting-edge approach to 3D printing solutions significantly reduces the time taken to produce removable dentures, thereby enhancing the patient experience. Get your practice ready for success with the most recent advancements in digital dentistry.”
You can register for the webinar here.
April 26: Breaking Bottlenecks with Stratasys Multimaterial AM
Finally, on Friday, April 26th, at 2 pm EST, Stratasys is scheduled to host a webinar titled “Breaking Through Bottlenecks: Enhancing Productivity and Profitability with Multi-Material 3D.” The session will feature speakers Dany Karam, President at Advanced Dental Technologies (ADT) – a full-service laboratory, along with Jeff Youngerman, an Account Dental Sales Executive at Stratasys. The conversation will revolve around the innovative use of multimaterial 3D printing by ADT to augment productivity and surmount bottlenecks in their C&B and implant departments. The attendees will gain insight into 3D printing workflows in fully operational dental labs, comprehend the labor associated with various 3D printing technologies, and much more.
” He will reveal ways to simplify and overcome labor-intensive processes associated with single material printing technology. Jeff will debunk common printing misconceptions and delve into the actual cost of operation associated with 3D printing of multiple materials in the dental lab.”
You may register for the webinar here. Participants would be eligible for one CE Scientific Credit.
If you have any updates about upcoming webinars or any virtual and live events, we’d be glad to hear from you!
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