3D Formtech and Weeefiner join forces to develop more sustainable 3D printing. The aim is to recover up to 100% of waste materials and move towards carbon negative production.

When spare parts are difficult or even impossible to obtain, 3D printing can be an excellent solution. Borealis approached this challenge with 3D Formtech using reverse engineering, which involves creating a digital 3D model of the pre-existing part to be replaced in order to 3D print a new, even more durable part.

Metabar® Technology Oy develops future technology services that help improve production efficiency in various industries. Metabar's innovative technology is based on a patented, intelligent compressed air and fluid control system, in which intelligently designed, 3D-printed metal nozzles play a key role.

Sulzer is a world leader in fluid technology and chemical processing applications. They specialise in energy efficient pumping, mixing, separation, purification, crystallisation and polymerisation technologies for all types of liquids. What are the benefits of industrial 3D printing and working with 3D Formtech? Read more and we'll tell you!

At the turn of the year, we had access to production facilities twice the size of the previous ones. The new facilities are unprecedented in Finland. There are still preconceptions about 3D printing, from small machine shops in 3D printing at home. When it comes to industrial 3D printing, the truth is entirely different. We thought that the best way to see, hear and experience what industrial 3D printing is today is to invite our clients to visit us. In April, we organized an invitation-only event for almost 50 participants. Read what it was all about in this blog post!

“3D printing is starting to play a significant role in Finnish industry – and no wonder. It helps companies achieve cost savings, improve efficiency and production rate, create better and more functional parts, produce sustainably, and, in the best case, offer competitive advantages. Companies become more self-sufficient as parts can be ordered locally in a few days, while digital spare parts ensure that millions are not tied to warehouse shelves”, says Toni Järvitalo, CEO of 3D Formtech.

While awareness of the potential of industrial 3D printing is growing, many people are still surprised to learn that you can also 3D print end products – without compromising on quality. We want to play our part in correcting any preconceptions about 3D printing and ensuring that as many manufacturing companies as possible are aware of what industrial 3D printing in plastic and metal can enable.

“Technologies have come a long way in the last few years! If the same part had been produced by injection molding, it would have required more design attention to the constraints and laws of the mold. In addition, the mold would have cost thousands of euros to make, and the product would have taken about a year to be completed.”

As 2022 is coming to an end, it’s time to take stock of the past year. What will this year leave us with? What are the developments in the sector? What can you expect from the year ahead? It’s time to dive into these topics in this blog post!