Formnext 2024 promises to be an exciting event, where major innovations will be launched to the public.
For the past several years, CEAD has maintained a strong presence at their prime location: booth C91 in hall 12.1, consistently showcasing their latest advancements and live 3D printing.
Launching new machine series
A key highlight of the event will be the unveiling of CEAD’s newest LFAM solution series, that builds on their vision to further reduce complexity for end-users. Leveraging the success of their proven extrusion technology, this completely new machine series is developed with a focus on the following core objectives: creating a configurable series tailored to industry-specific needs and offering a low-investment all-in-one 3D printing platform with CNC milling options.
Prioritizing ease of use and accessibility, this series empowers end-users to transition smoothly to large-format 3D printing, while upholding the high standards of quality CEAD is renowned for.
Latest developments for Flexbot series.
Description automatically generatedAlongside this exciting new product series, CEAD reinforces its dedication to staying at the forefront of innovation by continuously advancing its robotic-based ‘Flexbot’ solution in response to market insights, ensuring it evolves to meet the specific challenges faced by manufacturers.
CEAD will launch a patent-pending advancement for the Flexbot, designed to address the difficulties manufacturers encounter in creating dimensionally wide parts, which often involve costly and complex machine setups that consume valuable factory space. This advancement enables a wider reach on its Flexbot, an LFAM platform that has already demonstrated its immense flexibility across various applications and industries.
Customer success stories
During Formnext 2024, CEAD’s booth will serve as a podium for partners and customers to share their success stories, highlighting a broad range of applications and demonstrating how LFAM technology offers opportunities and benefits to overcome challenges commonly faced in traditional manufacturing. Experts from diverse industries – including maritime, architecture and design, automotive and more – will be present to offer valuable insights. Visitors to booth 12.1 can expect to see impressive parts that exemplify the transformative impact of CEAD’s LFAM solutions.
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