Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) Growth Garage, in collaboration with partners from the 3D Printing industry, announces the commencement of the 3D Printing Challenge on Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) Engineering. It aims to invigorate co-innovation between top industry players from the 3D Printing industry and startups, scaleups, and forward-thinking companies..
In this open innovation program, MCG’s Growth Garage collaborates with selected industry partners including Ford, Alstom, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CEAD, Adaxis, Belotti, Fis Robotics, Haddy and Nedcam. To promote sustainable innovation, The Global KAITEKI Center and the Arizona State University are also part of the Engineering Challenge.
MCG and its partners are inviting all interested parties who would like to explore or further advance their product or parts with FGF and hybrid technologies, to participate in this engineering challenge. 3D Printing FGF or pellet 3D Printing is a game-changer in the industry as it allows cost-effective printing of large parts. The Challenge welcomes innovative ideas that make use of the potential of 3D Printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies, such as CNC machining.
Ralph-Vinzenz Meier, Vice President EMEA Specialty Materials Business Group, illustrates the value of the challenge: “In the quest for ground-breaking ideas, innovative and sustainable solutions, collaboration with different minds and skills is key. And our materials are the foundation upon which these ideas and solutions take shape.”
MCG has a wide range of 3D Printing FGF materials, spanning from soft to high-performance properties for various applications. Grades with a low carbon footprint, featuring bio-based components or recycled content are available in the portfolio to produce parts with a low carbon footprint or to enable circular business models.The Challenge Winner will gain access to a multitude of support which includes technology expertise, support in material selection, feasibility assessment, industry expert feedback, design and manufacturing assessment.
The Challenge submission period will close on February 14, 2023. A panel of experts and industry leaders will select the Overall Challenge Winner based on predefined selection criteria.
For detailed information about the Challenge, partner companies and participation, please visit: 3D Printing Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) Engineering Challenge
In this open innovation program, MCG’s Growth Garage collaborates with selected industry partners including Ford, Alstom, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CEAD, Adaxis, Belotti, Fis Robotics, Haddy and Nedcam. To promote sustainable innovation, The Global KAITEKI Center and the Arizona State University are also part of the Engineering Challenge.
MCG and its partners are inviting all interested parties who would like to explore or further advance their product or parts with FGF and hybrid technologies, to participate in this engineering challenge. 3D Printing FGF or pellet 3D Printing is a game-changer in the industry as it allows cost-effective printing of large parts. The Challenge welcomes innovative ideas that make use of the potential of 3D Printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies, such as CNC machining.
Ralph-Vinzenz Meier, Vice President EMEA Specialty Materials Business Group, illustrates the value of the challenge: “In the quest for ground-breaking ideas, innovative and sustainable solutions, collaboration with different minds and skills is key. And our materials are the foundation upon which these ideas and solutions take shape.”
MCG has a wide range of 3D Printing FGF materials, spanning from soft to high-performance properties for various applications. Grades with a low carbon footprint, featuring bio-based components or recycled content are available in the portfolio to produce parts with a low carbon footprint or to enable circular business models.The Challenge Winner will gain access to a multitude of support which includes technology expertise, support in material selection, feasibility assessment, industry expert feedback, design and manufacturing assessment.
The Challenge submission period will close on February 14, 2023. A panel of experts and industry leaders will select the Overall Challenge Winner based on predefined selection criteria.
For detailed information about the Challenge, partner companies and participation, please visit: 3D Printing Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) Engineering Challenge
