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Successful participation in EuroMold fair 2011

The Beam Melting Network was present at EuroMold fair in Frankfurt/Main, Germany from November 29th to December 2nd 2011. Main exhibit was a lightweight bicycle crank set manufactured with laser beam melting technology which was developed by IFW Dresden, a network partner, as part of a thesis on "process-oriented design". The result is a sophisticated designed outer shape of Dipl.-Des. R. Taranczewski. For reinforcement a hollow sandwich design with integrated cellular structure was elected, which belongs to the expertise of the beam melting group of the IFW Dresden. This way a total weight of only 220 grams can be achieved (compared to lightest crank set in carbon fiber laminate ~ 270 g). Other interesting exhibits from among the network partners which likewise met with great interest among the visitors were dental and medical applications, automotive components, tools and cellular structures.

With many new contacts and many other visitors the network's booth was well-attended. Of particular interest to visitors was the added value of the Beam Melting Network. Compared to individual companies or research institutions the network covers the entire process chain around beam melting technology – from powder supply to the production of beam melting machines and from process development to the implementation of beam melting in different industries and sectors and finally to the beam melted product.