Just saying an application should be printed isn't going to make it the best, cheapest and most effective solution and instead we need to evaluate if the AM process chain serves the right application, with the right number of components and correct properties to achieve its performance. We delve into metal AM and cast some light on the intricacies and complexities of building business cases in an AM industry - from powder to printing and surface finishing.

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We are joined by Dr. Jonathon Mitchell-Smith, the Founder and CEO of Texture Jet, who delves into the world of precision surfaces and how that is affecting the AM industry. Being a newcomer to the industry this year, we get a refreshing take on developments and how a startup can grow in the midst of heavy weights.

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ABOUT FORMNEXT

As the leading industry platform for Additive Manufacturing and industrial 3D Printing, Formnext is the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent industrial production. In Frankfurt am Main as well as digitally.

For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing. And this year’s exhibition was very much in tune with the times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and new political and economic challenges emerge as a result, additive manufacturing can play a key role in decentralizing manufacturing processes and production, making supply chains more resilient, and facilitating resource and energy efficient production in order to get innovative new products onto the market faster.

ABOUT TEXTURE JET

Established in 2019, TextureJet is delivering a tooling platform with world leading capability to selectively change the surface texture of components, resulting in streamlined production lines.

Offering an attractive alternative to existing technologies for roughening or etching of surfaces leading to reductions in factory and toxic footprint and operational costs. Our end to end solution for surface texturing delivers both off-the-shelf as well as bespoke machine tools, which can be developed on-site in collaboration with OEMs.

ABOUT THE SURFINEERS

The Surfineers is an internationally active consultancy service in the fields of surface engineering, process development and related manufacturing engineering challenges. The company focuses on industrialising R&D projects, streamlining development and optimising production processes to enable customers to reach their KPI’s with ease. Through a holistic approach the Surfineers not only assist on a technical level but also on a professional and cultural level to enable effective communication to maintain expectations. The company is headquartered in Wallisellen, Switzerland and is part of the Gipfelhirsch Group.

The Surfineers are the proud hosts of the Podcast Interface Matters, a fresh take on surfaces, engineering and culture.

In this first part of a two part episode, we're live from FormNext and we want to know how the metal AM market is evolving in 2022.

We are joined by Gregory Dudder from Hummingbird Addivite who brings us great insights into the world of AM from the US perspective and how FormNext, of of the biggest AM shows in the world has evolved.

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ABOUT FORMNEXT

As the leading industry platform for Additive Manufacturing and industrial 3D Printing, Formnext is the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent industrial production. In Frankfurt am Main as well as digitally.

For four days, Formnext 2022 turned host city Frankfurt into the global capital of industrial 3D printing. And this year’s exhibition was very much in tune with the times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and new political and economic challenges emerge as a result, additive manufacturing can play a key role in decentralizing manufacturing processes and production, making supply chains more resilient, and facilitating resource and energy efficient production in order to get innovative new products onto the market faster.

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD ADDITIVE

At Hummingbird Additive, we provide the tools and resources to start printing with confidence. Our goal is to expand the use of 3D printing beyond the aerospace industry. We work with businesses new to the technology as well as improving results for experienced users. ​

ABOUT SURFINEERS

The Surfineers is an internationally active consultancy service in the fields of surface engineering, process development and related manufacturing engineering challenges. The company focuses on industrialising R&D projects, streamlining development and optimising production processes to enable customers to reach their KPI’s with ease. Through a holistic approach the Surfineers not only assist on a technical level but also on a professional and cultural level to enable effective communication to maintain expectations. The company is headquartered in Wallisellen, Switzerland and is part of the Gipfelhirsch Group.

The Surfineers are the proud hosts of the Podcast Interface Matters, a fresh take on surfaces, engineering and culture.

In this episode, we're asking the important question: Is Surface Engineering Dead?

This is the teaser episode - a bit shorter than usual - where the hosts introduce the topic of surface engineering and as the difficult question: Is surface engineering dead? And how does this set the basis for the upcoming podcast: Interface Matters, where the hosts will take you on a ride through the world of manufacturing, its psychology and where boundaries lie.

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