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Overview exhibits formnext 2025
The Fraunhofer Competence Field for Additive Manufacturing displays many different exhibits at the formenxt 2025. Here is an overview of these exhibits.
You can find us at formnext 2025 in Hall 11, Booth D31.
Metal
Compressor for Hybrid Electric Aviation
Fraunhofer IWS develops a demonstrator in the form of a compressor to showcase and validate the potential of hybrid manufacturing strategies - particularly through the combination of conventional methods with various additive processes.
Valve block with designed surface texture to promote cleanability
Fraunhofer IWU develops a demonstrator for the possibilities of qualifying 3D printing for hygiene-critical applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
AI-engineered, additively manufactured copper aerospike engine
Fraunhofer ILT develops a representation of additive manufacturing of AI-generated rocket components made of copper alloys using PBF-LB/M.
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Defense technology solutions
Fraunhofer EMI develops materials and structures for applications in highly dynamic loading scenarios through additive design and manufacturing, enabling novel solutions such as enhanced crashworthiness, blast mitigation, or ballistic protection.
Remanufactured Sheet Pile Wall Element using Cold Spray
Fraunhofer IGCV develops a cold spray metal coating process for additive manufacturing as a repair technique.
Polymers
Polycarbonate components manufactured using PBF-LB/P (Laser Sintering)
Fraunhofer IPA develops a representation of the effect of powder aging on component properties and methods for condition detection and the processing of aged powders.
Elastomer components made from various materials using the FluiMEX process
Fraunhofer IPA develops PA components that have selective translucent properties.
Modular surgical training models for robot-assisted procedures
Fraunhofer IMTE develops a training module for robot-assisted surgery, most of which is reusable to reduce costs for continuous use.
Patient-specific bone models and metal implants
Fraunhofer IMTE develops a case study collage to demonstrate software and process development for point-of-care 3D printing.
Biomimetic Monolithic Denture
Fraunhofer IGD develops premium dentures in which the color of the teeth matches the shade specification very precisely and at the same time has a biomimetic inner layer (enamel, dentin, and root), giving them a natural and lifelike appearance.
3D-Printable Bio-Based Hydrogels for Medical Implants
Fraunhofer IAP develops a new class of organic-based, isocyanate-free poly(hydroxyurethane) (BPHU) resins that combine sustainability, biocompatibility, and UV curability.
4D printing: Flexibility through thermoresponsive materials
Fraunhofer IAP develops shape memory polymers that are specifically tailored to the needs of customers.
Biomaterial
Hands-on Bioinks
Fraunhofer IGB develops biodegradable materials based on fungal mycelium.
Various bioprinted tissue geometries
Fraunhofer IGB develops an advanced hydrogel biomaterial that, in combination with 3D bioprinting, enables the production of personalized implants for cartilage and tendon injuries.
Bioprinted cultured meat protoype
Fraunhofer IGB develops cultured meat from extracted cells that are multiplied in controlled bioreactors using nutrient-rich media.
Bioprinted dome-shaped adipose tissue
Fraunhofer IGB develops bioprinted human adipose tissue as 3D cell model for research purposes.
Ceramics and Multimaterial
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Battery Cell Housing with Multi-Material Cell Cap
Fraunhofer IGCV develops a battery case made of thin-walled aluminum case and multi-material cover assembly.
Single- and multi-material ceramic AM components
Fraunhofer IKTS develops geometrically highly complex ceramic components or highly functional components through the combination of several ceramic materials.
Test specimens for CharAM methodology
Fraunhofer IKTS develops special test specimen for determining mechanical strength as a function of surface quality/orientation in the installation space.
Software and Simulation
Cuttlefish® and Cuttlefish:Proof Renderer
Fraunhofer IGD develops a printer-agnostic slicing software specifically designed for graphic multi-material 3D printing for accurate reproduction of color and translucency, algorithmic removal of staircase artifacts, robustness against model errors such as holes, and many other features. Cuttlefish is optimized for customized mass production. A new feature is the 3D soft proofing functionality, i.e., the accurate simulation of the appearance of 3D prints on the screen. Cuttlefish is used for high-quality prototyping, for mass production in the gaming and film industry, and in the medical field for the manufacture of eye and dental prostheses.
Featured exhibit
Finishing and Refinement Solutions for Additive Manufacturing
Fraunhofer group of production develops a presentation of different post-processing options for additively manufactured components.