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Successful participation in Rapid.Tech fair 2012

For the second time, the Beam Melting Network was present at Rapid.Tech fair in Erfurt, Germany  (8./9. May 2012).

Main exhibit was a laser beam melted tool insert with conformal cooling channels for hot sheet metal foruming which was developed and manufactured at Fraunhofer IWU as part of the Innovation Alliance "Green Carbody Technologies". Using this conformal colling system, the cycle times in the press shop as well as the energy input per part can be reduced significantly.

Further exhibits contributed by the network partners were from the fields of dental and medical technology, aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering. With many new contacts and many other visitors the network's booth was well-attended again.