We’ve got an exhilarating week filled with webinars and events. Some of the notables include Global Industrie Paris, a roundtable exclusive for AM Coalition members. You may also want to sign up for the advanced in-person training by Stratasys that also offers a webinar. Meanwhile, Quickparts is organizing a Happy Hour Roadshow, and 3D Systems is welcoming guests at an open house in Ohio. Don’t miss the joint webinar by 3DPrint.com and HP about Foxconn scaling its production with MJF along with other exciting events. Get all the details as you read on!
Unpeeling the 3D Printing News
Joris Peels, our Executive Editor who also dons the hat of Vice President of Consulting at Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), hosts a news livestream called ‘3D Printing News Unpeeled’ one or two times a week at 9:30 am EST. He uses each session, which lasts less than 20 minutes, to discuss what he regards as the top news stories of the week in the 3D printing industry, and why they matter. The stories he discusses are an intriguing mix of those covered by us at 3DPrint.com and other significant ones not featured by us. But they are all equally interesting and hold major implications.
March 25 – 28: An Encounter with Global Industrie Paris
This week in France, Global Industrie Paris will be held from March 25-28, with 40,000 visitors expected to attend this “meeting place for the whole industrial ecosystem.” 3,000 machines are expected to be operating on the show floor, with an expected 2,300 exhibitors, including Materialise, Quickparts, ABB, 3D Industries, and Dassault Systèmes. There are 15 zones of exhibition space, starting with additive manufacturing and 3D printing, as well as machining and material removal, robotics, electronics, and more.
“As a cornerstone in reindustrialization, Global Industrie symbolizes the commitment and pride of industrial players. A Showcase for Regions, know-how and the essential presence of industry in our everyday lives, it is above all a place to meet and do business for those who are shaping today’s and tomorrow’s industry, and an opportunity to show their fighting spirit.”
You can register for the event here.
March 25: AM Coalition Members-Only Roundtable
On March 25th, a virtual roundtable organized by the AM Coalition will take place at 3 pm EST. The topic of discussion will be “Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT).” Initiated by the National Defense Authorization Act of FY22 via the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), this pilot is a competitive, merit-based initiative for crucial yet underfunded warfighter-aimed products and technologies. Unlike the SBIR program, it is focused on procurement funding rather than research financing. At this event, attendees will learn about the APFIT program directly from Department of Defense employees involved in the procurement and acquisition process.
The APFIT pilot program aims to swiftly transition technologies into production and expedite the delivery of necessary technologies to the warfighter, with emphasis on those developed by small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors.
To join the exclusive roundtable, please RSVP here.
Stratasys Continues Advanced Training from March 26 to 28
This week, Stratasys continues itsadvanced training courses in the U.S. and EMEA, and is holding “Stereolithography Advanced Operations” at its Eden Prairie, Minnesota facility from March 26-28. This course is for those who want to gain more knowledge about the company’s whole SLA workflow on the 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.”
For more details and registration: training.us@stratasys.com.
March 26: Engitype Open House
Engitype, a 3D printing supplier, is organizing an open house at its Gig Harbor based facility in Washington on this upcoming Tuesday, March 26. The event will showcase the latest in additive manufacturing solutions from acclaimed names such as Markforged, Axtra 3D, 3D Systems, and Formlabs. The day-long session will start at 9 am and will end at 4 pm PST with five separate one-hour slots for attendees to take a tour. Attendees will have an opportunity to witness the revolutionary Markforged FX10, explore the innovative Hybrid-Photosynthesis technology from Axtra 3D, understand how Formlabs simplified post-processing, and much more.
Experience a wide variety of new material offerings suitable for diverse applications, covering real silicon, injection molding, aerospace and automotive, medical/dental, electronics, manufacturing tooling applications, and more.
To book your time slot for the open house, you can visit the following link here.
March 26: Navigating the Genuine Costs of Metal AM with AddUp
AddUp is holding a webinar at 11 am EST this Tuesday the 26th, called “Throughput Unlocked: Navigating Metal AM’s True Costs.” Attendees will get a comprehensive understanding of the cost factors involved in AM, including the costs associated with build preparation, 3D printing, post-processing, and quality testing. The discussion will also touch on relevant queries about metal AM platforms, the importance of throughput, uptime, batch sizes, and per-build operational costs that count towards the total expense of owning a 3D printer.
“In this webinar, AddUp’s Business Development Representative, Jamie Sordo, will clear up the real cost of AM. She adopts a holistic method to provide a larger perspective and address the vital queries that businesses should consider when evaluating AM as a solution.”
You can sign up for the webinar here.
March 26: Advanced Manufacturing & Operations Workshop
On the 26th, a workshop titled “Advanced Manufacturing & Operations” is taking place at the Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center in Wisconsin. This event is arranged by GSC, An Ellison Technologies Company. The workshop, which spans from 11 am until 2 pm CDT, will showcase how DELMIA (powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud platform) aids manufacturers and service providers in blending virtual modeling and simulation with live operations to enhance quality and efficiency. They will also discuss how Markforged 3D printers help in producing components with better strength-to-wait ratios, optimizing part structures for both functionality and performance, and reducing outsourcing costs. Doug Piazza from Markforged will be discussing the expanding role of Additive Manufacturing on the factory floor.
DELMIA Collaborative Operations enables Lean Manufacturing to eliminate waste in terms of time, materials, effort, and money.
Markforged 3D Printers can significantly contribute to factory optimization by enhancing overall efficiency and competitiveness in the market.
You are invited to register for the workshop here.
March 26: Foxconn Scaling Production with HP’s Multi Jet Fusion
Tuesday, March 26th is a busy day for events and webinars, but you’ll definitely want to make room in your schedule for this 3DPrint.com webinar at 2 pm EST! “Scaling Production with HP Multi Jet Fusion” isn’t your typical webinar—it’s a live Q&A discussion, moderated by our own Joris Peels, between Joshua Almeter, AM engineer for eCMMS, Foxconn at HP’s Americas Product Completion Center, and Dustin Kloempken, HP Lead Application Engineer. HP previously held three other webinars related to using its MJF solutions and DfAM to scale production, and if you still have questions about them, including what’s next in Foxconn’s journey with MJF, you can get them answered here.
“Foxconn adopted, expanded, and scaled their production line using additive manufacturing. They discovered real-world examples and benefits on their own and by observing lessons learned in other sectors outside their own.”
You can register for this webinar, and find links to the previous three, here.
March 26: Quickparts Happy Hour Roadshow
The last event on the 26th is a Happy Hour Roadshow organized by Quickparts, set between 4-7 pm EST at Lynwood Brewing Concern located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Noteworthy aspects of this flexible event include an overview of Quickparts and its diverse and limitless manufacturing services, these include 3D printing and CNC machining; case studies; showcasing of technology with sample parts on exhibit; and a space to network over drinks and appetizers.
“This event, free of charge, serves as an excellent chance for engineers, designers and other professional figures to gain a deeper understanding of Quickparts’ comprehensive capabilities and how they can take advantage of them to bring their visions into reality. Being a flexible time event, clients can drop in at their own convenience to have discussions with our specialists. Drinks and appetizers will be accessible for enjoyment whilst discovering real, custom-made parts on show.”
Seats are limited, thus register here to book your place!
Between March 27 and 28: Design-2-Part Atlanta
Design-2-Part, the largest design and contract manufacturing trade show in North America, is coming to Atlanta, Georgia from March 27-28. These shows are an excellent opportunity to discover new suppliers for components and manufacturing services. This upcoming event will exclusively showcase 150 American suppliers designed to assist your business to shorten the supply chain, reduce risk, and ensure timely manufacture of components. There will be 17 exhibitors in the additive manufacturing service category, including well-known names like 3DOLOGiE, Endeavor 3D, GoEngineer, Phillips Corp., and TriMech. The event will also cover other service categories such as automation, bearings, 3D printed and investment castings, coatings, EDM, fasteners, heat treating, machining, measurement and inspection, plastics, among others.
“From design and prototypes to production, finishing, and assemblies…gain immediate answers you require at this show.”
To register for the show, click here.
March 27: DPRTE 2024
The premier defence procurement and supply chain event in the UK, DPRTE 2024, is set to occur in Farnborough, positioned southwest of London, on the 27th of March. This event is endorsed by the Ministry of Defence and the Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS). DPRTE, standing for “Defence Procurement Research Technology Exportability,” serves as a network for academia, buyers, suppliers, and main contractors throughout the defence acquisition supply chain. Participants can look forward to various keynote speeches, six knowledge transfer zones (inclusive of Digital & Technology), a product presentation, along with three Partner Pavilions: Equipment and Supplies, Infrastructure and Estates, and Science and Technology.
“DPRTE offers buyers within the defence procurement spectrum a priceless chance to meet key suppliers. These suppliers are currently delivering a wide array of innovative products and services that can cater to present and future procurement demands.”
To attend the event, register here.
March 27: 3D Systems Columbus, Ohio Open House
This Wednesday, March 27th, 3D Systems is hosting an Open House in Columbus, Ohio from 1-4 pm EST. This event is part of its ongoing Additive Insights Roadshow and is conducted in collaboration with BES-3D. Those in attendance will get a chance to interact closely with the company’s specialists, including product experts and engineers. They will give demonstrations, respond to queries, and provide insights into how the varied materials, software, and 3D printer solutions presented by 3D Systems can help solve your specific applications and challenges and aid businesses to design, iterate, and manufacture with enhanced precision, swiftness, and efficiency.
“Don’t miss this chance to enlarge your network, collaborate, and learn from peers who possess a similar passion for innovation and additive manufacturing. Join us for a drink and a bite and let’s discuss how we can assist you in exploiting your AM potential.”
To register for the open house, click here.
March 27: America Makes Virtual Member Town Hall
America Makes will conduct a virtual town hall meeting for its allies from 2-3 pm EST on the 27th. This town hall’s format will be an open forum Q&A, enabling America Makes to directly hear from its members. Zane Ross, the Engagement Manager for America Makes/NCDMM, will be the speaker.
“Bring your queries and recommendations for the America Makes crew. The format will facilitate open conversation.”
If you wish to register for the virtual town hall, you can do so here.
March 27: Revolutionizing Molding & Core Equipment with AM
3D Systems is conducting a webinar at 2 pm EST on Wednesday the 27th, with the subject being “
Revolutionizing Molding and Core Equipment: Unlocking Efficiency with Additive Manufacturing.” Being sponsored by Modern Casting of the American Foundry Association, the webinar will focus on the company’s pellet 3D printers and materials. Attendees will discover how additive manufacturing can modify the foundry framework. The spotlight will be on real-world instances of foundries that engaged pellet extrusion systems for an expedited time to market and increased competitiveness. Other discussions will include system and material selection, imperative factors like lead time and bench properties etc.
The foundry industry of today faces numerous challenges in the production and acquisition of molding and core equipment, which include lengthened lead times for materials, ascending supply expenses, and a dearth of proficient labor. However, pellet extrusion additive manufacturing provides a validated solution to surmount these hurdles, especially the EXT Titan Pellet series 3D Printers by 3D Systems. Such groundbreaking technology enables quick production of patterns and core boxes, thus proposing a shift in paradigm in terms of both time and cost efficiency in contrast to conventional methods.
You may register for the webinar here.
March 28: GrabCAD Print Pro & PolyJet 3D Printing
In addition to its SLA advanced training, Stratasys is also holding a webinar about “Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing with GrabCAD Print Pro x PolyJet” at 10 am EST on Thursday, March 28th. Product Manager Rotem Zax will speak during the webinar, discussing the various intricacies of functional, form-fit, and visual prototyping with GrabCAD Print Pro software and PolyJet 3D printing.
“We’ll explore the game-changing features that are setting new industry standards, including the innovative Smart Insert. Discover how the Print-on-Tray function allows for printing directly on the tray, offering a unique opportunity for adopting surface textures. We will also discuss the groundbreaking Air-as-Material feature that simplifies workflow while providing up to 30% material savings.”
You can register for the webinar here.
March 28: TRX Webinar on CBAM Materials & Process
Also on Thursday the 28th, at 11 am EST, America Makes will hold the latest in its TRX Webinar Series, “Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) Material and Process Overview.” Jeff DeGrange, Chief Commercial Officer at Impossible Objects, Inc., will provide an overview of the engineering principles of the company’s 3D Composite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) materials and processes for producing thermoplastic parts at high rates of speed.
“This webinar includes a deep dive into the CBAM process and workflow, part design guidelines, material build options, material properties, current tooling and end-use composite applications, and a look into future advancements for using ceramic materials in extreme temperature environments.”
You can register for the webinar here.
March 28: MakerBot’s Annual Education Summit
MakerBot is conducting its fourth perennial Education Summit. The event will begin at noon EST on the 28th. The focus of this year’s summit is “From classroom to career: 3D Printing in Education and Beyond”, with educators sharing their viewpoint and recommendations on applying this technology with students, and its influence in the educational setting. Students will also talk about how their education journey was transformed by 3D printing. The summit comprises four hourlong segments namely setting the foundation, empowering educators, paving the way, and academia and industry. Each session has been carefully planned to provide significant takeaways for the modern classroom.
Join us as we cultivate a platform for collaboration, learning, and building a community dedicated to reforming the educational framework and readying students for careers that surpass imagination.
To participate in the summit, you can book your slot here.
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