Final report of Phase 1 for Approval in Rail to be published in October 2020

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Ingo Schepers

Final report of Phase 1 for Approval in Rail to be published in October 2020

The working group Approval in Rail of our division MGA Mobility has reached a further important milestone towards the approval of additively manufactured components for safety relevant railway applications. The findings of the first phase – the approval of an additively manufactured component in the railway sector at regional level – were compiled in a bilingual report which has now been completed.

Next step is the national approval of additively manufactured components. Currently expectable load-levels are under investigation.

The working progress will be presented in more detail at the MGA Annual Meeting 2020. The working group will present its current findings regarding the pilot-part for national approval (phase 2) and give first insights into the approach of a generic process qualification. In addition, attending members will receive a copy of the final report of phase 1 at the event.

Stay on track – #weboostam!

The State of 3D Printing 2020

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Ingo Schepers

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The State of 3D Printing Report: 2020

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Every year, Sculpteo, one of the world’s leading online 3D printing service providers, presents a report on “The State of 3D Printing” – just recently the sixth edition was published for the year 2020.
The report is based on detailed questionnaires completed by global additive manufacturing users as well as customers and partners to determine the status quo of the industry.

What topics are covered in the report?

As a major international player in the 3D printing industry, it is important for both Sculpteo and our network to identify trends, to strengthen the market and to convince new companies of the benefits of this technology.
In order to facilitate access to the technology or to provide established companies with a baseline for new strategies, a pool of data was compiled to provide the basis for the report.

The survey in particular examined the following points:

Who exactly uses 3D printing technology?
What is 3D printing used for exactly?
How is the technology being perceived at present?
What business model makes sense for a 3D printing company?
Who are the industry’s power users?
What are the significant global differences?
What has changed over the last six years?

Key findings of the report

After six years, a clear development in the application areas of additive manufacturing technology can be recognized. 3d printing is generally recognised as a very future-oriented process. More and more companies are getting involved in the industry, more and larger investments are being made in the technology.
In essence, Sculpteo’s report captures four key findings:

Standstill is the Achilles’ heel of 3d printing.
3d printing has a reputation for being very costly.
3d printing is mainly established in specific manufacturing industries.
3d printing is increasingly being perceived as a production technology rather than merely a prototyping method.

Moreover, it outlines four clearly identifiable development areas for 3D printing: materials, sustainability, technological progress and cost-effectiveness.

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Kick-off of “Additive Inspirations”

Posted on June 19, 2020June 1, 2021 by Ingo Schepers

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New series kick-off: Additive Inspirations

A virtual teaser to the MGA Annual Meeting 2020

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Our brown bag session #1 will start on 30 June 2020 from 11.30 to 12.15 CEST with a presentation by
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MGA Medical picks up speed with working group results

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by Ingo Schepers

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MGA Medical picks up speed with working group results

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”381″ img_size=”210×210″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Working group Approval: MDR finally easy to understand

In the light of the meanwhile postponed “go-live” of the MDR by one year to 26 May 2021, we were granted additional time to gain deeper insight into the regulations and to render the definitions specific to Annex VIII classification rules in a more simple format. Further results of our elaboration will be published exclusively for our members in the members’ corner online in the coming weeks.

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Spot on: Ecological Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing

Posted on June 2, 2020February 25, 2022 by Ingo Schepers

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Spot on: Ecological Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing

The ecological sustainability of additive manufacturing is increasingly being questioned.

Many parameters play a role here. For example, the energy input in the construction process, material issues, changed flows of goods, and also the reduced ecological rucksack due to extended life cycles by means of longer availability of spare parts. These topics are now being dealt with by the small working group on Ecological Sustainability.

Two points in time will be considered. The current status-quo and the ideal world in 2040, when according to a study 50% of all parts are printable worldwide. Once the target picture has been defined, larger expert groups will involve more members in the following step. A master’s thesis is to be awarded in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research situation, among other things.

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TÜV Rheinland provides fast-track certification process for face shields

Posted on June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 by Ingo Schepers

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TÜV Rheinland provides fast-track certification process for face shields

Thanks to TÜV Rheinland DIN CERTCO, a new fast-track certification procedure for face shields is now available. Hence, the certification process can be successfully completed within a few weeks.

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3253″ img_size=”1000 x 750″][vc_column_text]Whereas the regular procedures with an approximate five to nine weeks processing time allow valid certificates for five years, the shortened procedure only takes around ten days processing time and provides an approval certificate for one year.

For further information please visit https://www.dincertco.de.
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