Finalists announced for the Formnext Awards recognize innovations in Additive Manufacturing

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The Formnext Awards, a prestigious recognition of innovation and excellence in the field, has announced its finalists for the 2024 edition. This year, the awards will be presented across six different categories, including young innovative companies, sustainable business ideas, and pioneering technologies. The competition is fierce, and the winners will be chosen by a combination of jury votes and public opinion.

The Finalists: A Showcase of Innovation

The finalists in all categories demonstrate a high degree of professionalism with their pioneering innovations for sectors ranging from medicine and dentistry to energy and aviation. Visitors to Formnext can meet the finalists at the Formnext Awards special showcase (Hall 11.0, Stand F61). The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 21 November from 4:20 p.m. on the Industry Stage (Hall 11.0, D72).

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Start-up Award supported by AM Ventures: New Technologies and Applications

The Start-up Award supported by AM Ventures recognizes inspiring young companies with viable business models. The finalists are:

Company Description
AM Craft Group Designs and manufactures 3D-printed, small-batch aircraft interior components.
Amsight Promises to reduce the costs of AM quality management by 70 percent with its software.
Axolotl Biosciences Has developed TissuePrint, a research-grade, xeno-free bioink for 3D Printing of human tissue models.
Micro Factory 3DSolutions Specializes in the development of resin-based SLA 3D printers.
Supernova Additive Has developed the Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology, which can handle highly viscous materials up to 1 million cP.
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These start-ups are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing, and their innovations have the potential to disrupt various industries.

Rookie Award: Medical and Dental Take Center Stage

The Rookie Award honors individuals with promising business ideas who have either not yet founded a company or who launched less than a year ago. The finalists are:

Company Description
Enki Interdentalis Has developed a 3D-printed, customized dental splint that improves oral hygiene by using a water-air mixture to remove food debris and plaque from between the teeth.
Fidentis Is a start-up that has developed a multi-material Additive Manufacturing solution with an integrated robotic arm that produces prostheses based on a digital model.
Oryx Medicals Is developing an innovative, additively manufactured aortic valve that is set to revolutionize the treatment of aortic valve stenosis.

These young entrepreneurs are bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the medical and dental industries, and their innovations have the potential to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Sustainability Award supported by Renishaw

The Sustainability Award supported by Renishaw recognizes AM applications and products beyond the pure production process on the basis of their product life cycle. The finalists are:

Company Description
Baker Hughes Is helping to reduce the environmental impact of the energy sector with additively manufactured components for gas turbines.
Ceratizit Has developed a unique process for the binder and sinter-based Additive Manufacturing of hard metals.
Stratasys Enables the holistic and sustainable production of high-quality footwear in the luxury segment with its J850 TechStyle 3D printer.

These companies are demonstrating that additive manufacturing can be a sustainable and environmentally friendly technology, and their innovations have the potential to reduce waste and pollution.

Design Award supported by cirp

The following finalists in the category Design Award supported by cirp impressed the judges with their exceptional AM designs and AM products:

Company Description
Siemens Presents an innovative reactor design for greater sustainability in the chemical industry.
Quorum Orthopedics Is revolutionizing prosthetics with a customizable, ergonomic solution produced by MJF (multi jet fusion) printing.
ILEK and ISW institutes (University of Stuttgart) Are contributing to the implementation of low-carbon technologies in the construction industry with advanced and sustainable design solutions.

These companies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing, and their designs have the potential to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and create new business opportunities.

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(R)Evolution Award supported by 3D Printing Industry

The (R)Evolution Award supported by 3D Printing Industry is presented to pioneering products, technologies or services that demonstrate particular added value for the user. The finalists are:

Company Description
AMSystems Promises to deliver high resolution and productivity at any build volume with the patented design of its MLP (multi-laser patterning) modules, which feature a combination of multiple tightly focused laser beams.
Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite, and Processing Technology IGCV Has developed a new three-material processing technology using powder bed fusion, which makes it possible to manufacture battery cell housings from aluminum, copper, and ceramic in a single production step.
Toolcraft Has developed a method for the efficient removal of support structures in metallic 3D-printed components using dry ice blasting.

These companies are revolutionizing the additive manufacturing industry with their innovative products and technologies, and their innovations have the potential to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create new business opportunities.

AMbassador Award: Entertainment, Teaching, and Science

The AMbassador Award recognizes outstanding individuals or organizations who have had a unique impact on the industry and users through innovative training and education approaches or personal advocacy. The finalists are:

Company/Individual Description
Stanley Tong Has developed a corporate tailored additive curriculum, built a network of cross company subject matter experts, and made additive technology accessible to thousands in his lab for one of the world’s biggest automakers.
3D Printing Nerd Informs a broad global audience about AM and shows how everyone can get involved in the next industrial revolution with his entertaining YouTube show.
University of Stuttgart Has developed innovative dental bone grafts together with dentists from the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.

These individuals and organizations are making a significant impact on the additive manufacturing industry, and their work has the potential to inspire and educate a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.

The winners of the Formnext Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 21 November from 4:20 p.m. on the Industry Stage (Hall 11.0, D72). The overall audience vote will be considered as an additional juror vote, so make sure to cast your vote and have a say in who wins.

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