Earlier this month, Realize Inc. spent a day at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Our team had a great time networking and seeing the latest trends in manufacturing and additive technology. It was amazing to see all of the new ways being developed to create prototypes. The cutting edge machines and systems on display are doing more and with greater speeds. We talked with our team about their experience so we could share it with you.

“The show featured a new Additive Manufacturing pavilion that focused on how far 3D technology has progressed. Companies were there to show off their 3D products such as 3D Systems Figure 4 setup. An automated, modular SLA style 3D printing system. Another interesting item was the Infinite- Build 3D Demonstrator from Stratasys which can virtually build a part of unlimited size. It was exciting to see some of the new advancements in machines, materials and processes that can make additive manufacturing a reality in providing industrial solutions.”

-Alan Conlu, Sales Manager- Realize, Inc.

Images courtesy of IMTS 2016 Press Images

“There were a couple technologies that stuck out at the show for me.

The Lasertec 65 3D by DMG Mori combines a 3D printer and CNC mill in one machine. You can build parts with the additive technology and then finish them with the subtractive manufacturing.  It is a unique way to solve the challenge of the post processing metal parts.

The EOS  M 400-4 metals printer has four lasers to build metal parts at rapid speeds. The productivity increase was impressive.”

-Jeff Costin, Sales Representative- Realize, Inc.

Images courtesy of IMTS 2016 Press Images

Images courtesy of IMTS 2016 Press Images