Renishaw, a global leader in precision engineering and additive manufacturing (AM), will showcase its latest AM innovations at
Formnext 2025, taking place from 18 to 21 November in Frankfurt, Germany (Stand C11, Hall 11). At the stand the company will present a production-focused display under the theme ‘From Print to Precision: Productivity Upgraded’, highlighting high-productivity workflows for applications such as microturbines for propulsion and energy generation.
A key highlight will be Libertas, Renishaw’s new software that provides unprecedented access to laser parameter tuning. Libertas addresses two major challenges in metal AM: poor downskin surface finish and reliance on support structures. Traditional supports manage heat and distortion but increase material usage, extend build times and require costly post-processing.
Libertas dynamically adjusts scan parameters across different sections of a part, enabling engineers to print complex geometries with smoother downskin surfaces and without supports. This reduces waste and improves surface quality, maximising productivity without expensive hardware upgrades.
Renishaw will also introduce a new long-life filtration system for its RenAM 500 series of metal AM machines. The system delivers continuous gas-flow filtration for uninterrupted production, safely removing condensate and particulate by-products during the build process. Compatible with RenAM 500 S, D and Q configurations, it allows months of operation without intervention, reducing downtime, labour and disposal costs.
A complete production cellChris Dimery, additive manufacturing EMEA business manager at Renishaw, said: “Visitors will see a complete production cell featuring a Renishaw RenAM 500 Ultra system with Tempus technology, a Chiron Micro 5XL and Renishaw's new Equator-X dual-method gauging system, providing an end-to-end process flow: printing, milling and inspection.
On this cell, there will be a nozzle guided vane (NVG), enabled by Libertas, the Chiron machining critical features, and the Equator-X system performing part inspection. This illustrates a practical workflow that builds upon Renishaw’s advanced manufacturing knowledge, showing users what is possible when you work with the right partner.”
The stand will also feature advanced microturbines from Argive, a spin-off of UK metal manufacturing specialists Alloyed, demonstrating AM’s potential for high-performance propulsion. The A300 microturbine is already used in drone applications, while the A1100 microturbine is additively manufactured using Alloyed’s nickel superalloy ABD-900AM, engineered for high-temperature performance and durability.
Mr Dimery concluded: “To complement our on-stand production cell, Renishaw will present alongside
Siemens Digital Industries Software in a joint session to showcase a fully integrated additive manufacturing workflow designed to deliver optimised, integrated blade rotors for aerospace and defence applications. Using Siemens’ digital twin technologies combined with Renishaw’s precision metal AM systems, advanced toolpaths and post-process metrology, the session will demonstrate a seamless, data-driven pathway from digital design intent to certifiable parts for next-generation platforms.”