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McLean, Va. (August 8, 2024) 鈥� Whether you are exploring additive manufacturing (AM), unsure where to start, or have advanced programs you seek to scale up, the exhibitors in the at have the experts with the experience, partnerships, technology, and services to further your success. IMTS 2024, which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago鈥檚 McCormick Place, features AM technology located in the front of the West Building as well as integrated throughout the show, notably hybrid AM-subtractive systems in the Metal Removal Sector, CAD-CAM solutions for AM in the Software Sector, and also in the Smartforce Student Summit to attract younger generations to digital manufacturing.
鈥淓very successive IMTS delivers a more technologically diverse Additive Manufacturing Sector and presents more opportunities to integrate AM into manufacturing operations,鈥� says Peter R. Eelman, chief experience officer, AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播, which owns and produces IMTS. 鈥淰isitors can explore a multitude of ways to apply AM, whether for part production, prototyping, to make tooling or workholding, or to connect with AM service providers.
鈥淲e are excited about the role IMTS plays in bringing attention to AM technologies to a manufacturing audience. Many of the AM technologies exhibited have moved into full serial production, whether for direct part production or for critical tooling and workholding. Others may represent the next breakthrough solution for your manufacturing operation.鈥�
First-time Additive Manufacturing Sector exhibitors include Colibrium Additive (IMTS booth ), a GE Aerospace company that provides laser, electron beam, and binder jet technology and metal powders; printer and materials provider W眉rth Additive Group (IMTS booth ; Powder Motion Labs (IMTS booth ), a provider of compact precision powder feeders for metal AM; Linde Advanced Material Technologies (IMTS booth ), a gas and materials expert; GKN Additive Forecast 3D (IMTS booth ), a digital manufacturer of advanced plastic and metal AM parts also known for its powder metallurgy; and large-format AM expert Caracol (IMTS booth ).
AM Trends at IMTS
鈥淲e have seen a growing trend of contract manufacturers investing in additive manufacturing technology,鈥� says Andy Snow, senior vice president of EOS North America (IMTS booth ), a leading provider of laser powder bed fusion technology. 鈥淲hile prototyping remains a significant application, contract manufacturing for end-use parts is surpassing prototyping in certain industries, particularly aerospace, defense, and medical.鈥�
Snow also notes that machine sizes are diversifying, with a noticeable increase in larger-format machines for industrial applications. Popular configurations include multi-laser systems that can process a variety of materials and those with integrated post-processing capabilities.
Other providers of laser powder bed fusion technology at IMTS 2024 include , , , , , , , , , and .
鈥淩ecent studies reveal a significant shift in additive manufacturing, with the number of companies producing more than 10 parts via 3D printing increasing by 111% since 2020, surpassing prototyping figures,鈥� says Emily Elpes, head of human resources and communications at 3DEO (IMTS booth ), an AM contract manufacturer. 鈥淭his trend highlights the industry's movement toward higher-volume production of finished parts. A key enabler of this shift is design for additive manufacturing, which aids in both adoption and scalability.鈥�
3DEO鈥檚 Intelligent Layering process offers high precision, real-time quality control and scalability, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of complex metal parts. Other contract manufacturers/service providers exhibiting in the Additive Manufacturing Sector include , , , , and .
鈥淎nyone who has been to IMTS will tell you that you go to the show to discover what you don鈥檛 know,鈥� says Dayton Horvath, director of emerging technology and investments at AMT. 鈥淒iscovering that service providers can help you reap the benefits of AM without a capital expense or in-house expertise is one great reason to go. Another is to discover some of the unique AM technologies being exhibited and new products being launched at the show.鈥�
Intriguing technologies include those from (ceramics), (composite-based AM), (low鈥恡emperature ultrasonic additive manufacturing), and (AMBIT heads that allow automated changeover between additive, subtractive, and inspection processes). New launches at IMTS include:
鈥檚 M600 system featuring its blue laser deposition head that increases printing speed as a result of the increased absorption of the short wavelength light. The system also removes common touch points such as manual laser alignment, and programming is done in a matter of minutes as the result of a dedicated slicer.
鈥� new EXT 800 Titan Pellet extrusion system harnesses the speed, reliability, and efficiency of the company鈥檚 large-format EXT Titan Pellet systems.
鈥� Form 4, which prints two to five times faster than the Form 3+ depending on material, enables same-hour iteration or batch production with masked stereolithography technology.
鈥檚 鈥淏reaking the Mold: The Xact Solution to Better Tooling鈥� initiative aims to change the approach to metal 3D printing in the tooling industry by reframing the technology as a valuable option for rapid and cost-effective parts deployment in a mold maker鈥檚 toolbox.
has announced the release of its 420 stainless steel material. The company鈥檚 3D printers are an efficient way to produce mold and die inserts with the accuracy, surface finish, and tool steel properties demanded by toolmakers.
More AM Attractions
The , located at the entrance to McCormick Place鈥檚 West Building, will feature presenters from AMT, Gardner Business Media, Mesago, and other leading organizations. These experts will discuss entrepreneurship and business models, as well as adopting industrial AM into production processes. The IMTS+ Tech Hub: Additive Manufacturing (IMTS booth ), brought to IMTS by Hexagon and Google Cloud, will stream interviews from influencers and experts in the AM industry.
The at IMTS 2024 (IMTS booth ) will feature a hybrid cell developed by the Manufacturing Systems Design Group at . The cell integrates existing technologies in an innovative configuration that includes arc-directed energy deposition technology, software technology from , a robot, a robot, a hybrid machining center from , tooling from , a pallet pool from , and inspection technology from .
Finally, one of the premier photo opportunities at IMTS 2024 will be the Strati 3D printed car, which returns to IMTS for its 10th anniversary. The car will be located in McCormick Square on the walkway into IMTS.
To find more additive manufacturing technologies, to attend IMTS 2024 and . Use AMT鈥檚 for the best hotel booking experience and room and price guarantees.
鈥淢etal AM is now part of the traditional manufacturing process. It has become repeatable and dependable and is ready for production parts,鈥� says James Hockey, director of business development at Incodema3D, a contractor manufacturer that has added 10 EOS M 300-4 metal AM systems to its fleet this year.
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IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 Show is where the creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Attendees discover advanced manufacturing solutions that include innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive, software, inspection, and transformative digital technologies that drive our future forward. Powered by AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播, IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, the show attracts visitors from more than 110 countries. IMTS 2022 had 86,307 registrants, featured 1,816 exhibiting companies, saw over 7,600 people attend educational events, and included a Student Summit that introduced the next generation to manufacturing. Be the change at IMTS 2024, Sept. 9-14, 2024. Inspiring the Extraordinary. IMTS.com.
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AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology 鈥� the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. Located in McLean, Virginia, near the nation鈥檚 capital, AMT acts as the industry鈥檚 voice to speed the pace of innovation, increase global competitiveness, and develop manufacturing鈥檚 advanced workforce of tomorrow. With extensive expertise in industry data and intelligence, as well as a full complement of international business operations, AMT offers its members an unparalleled level of support. AMT also produces IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. AMTonline.org.
