It occurs with all additive manufacturing (AM) occasions, however with formnext particularly. It’s not possible to cowl each bit of reports that comes out of the present in a devoted article. For that cause, we’re giving consideration to the tales we missed at formnext 2023 on this week’s 3D Printing Information Briefs.
AM Options
EOS and Rösler’s 3D printing division, AM Options, are collaborating to refine the AM workflow to allow mass manufacturing, with a deal with automating and economizing the method from printing to last product. Their partnership leverages every firm’s strengths in high quality requirements, customer-centric options, and a shared imaginative and prescient for economically viable 3D printing.
AM Options additionally introduced a partnership with Shapeways on the occasion, with the 3D printing bureau becoming a member of AM Options’ Beta Companion Program for the brand new C2 Liquid Shade Smoothing expertise. This collaboration follows Shapeways’ earlier funding in AM Options’ S1 and S2 applied sciences. The C2 expertise from AM Options revolutionizes the ending of 3D printed elements by combining smoothing and dyeing in a single step, which streamlines the post-processing chain, diminishes capital bills, and lowers per-part prices. The immersion smoothing expertise additionally cuts down on processing time and is extra environmentally pleasant.
Having achieved the IATF 16949 commonplace for the automotive sector, FKM Additive Manufacturing bought an S2 system from AM Options to automate its post-processing for 3D printing. FKM will even be utilizing the brand new C2 system in 2024. If you happen to’ve been following Formnext information, you’ll have caught that FKM was the primary voxeljet buyer to amass a excessive velocity sintering firm from the agency.
Equispheres
Canada-based Equispheres and Aconity3D introduced a groundbreaking achievement in velocity for 3D printing aluminum with laser PBF. Particularly, the pair had been capable of obtain construct charges roughly 9 occasions quicker than the usual within the business, reaching over 430 cm3/hr with a single laser system. This leap in productiveness is attributed to the mixed impact of Aconity3D’s superior printing tools with beam shaping capabilities and the superior high quality of Equispheres’ aluminum powder, NExP-1. If this mixed effort is utilized to multi-laser machines, one can solely think about how rather more productive they will get.
Materialise
Whereas we lined the most recent updates to Materialise’s CO-AM platform in a separate article, separate information tales had been launched that signify simply how foundational Materialise is to the AM sector. Particularly, HP’s Multi Jet Fusion and Steel Jet applied sciences have been built-in into the CO-AM platform such that customers can optimize their workflow and handle fleets of printers utilizing the instruments accessible with the suite.
Moreover, Nikon SLM Options, which revealed its full re-brand submit Nikon acquisition at Formnext, revealed that it could work with Materialise to develop a brand new era of Construct Processors for Nikon’s metallic 3D printers, with seamless integration into the Materialise CO-AM platform. The brand new BPs will deal with the problem of extended knowledge processing occasions because of the NXG machines’ massive construct envelopes and twelve 1kW lasers, which may result in workflow delays.
Farsoon
At Formnext 2023, 3D Infinity publicized an order for Farsoon’s environment friendly Farsoon Flight SS403P Twin-laser 3D Printing system to spice up its sequence manufacturing capabilities. The Flight SS403P-2 machine, outfitted with two 300-Watt lasers, will allow 3D Infinity to double its manufacturing yield inside 24 hours, specializing in high-volume sequence manufacturing with supplies reminiscent of high-performance PA11 and bolstered supplies for purposeful end-use purposes.
In one other growth, TIGER Coatings and Farsoon introduced a collaboration on a ceramic thermoset-based materials for laser PBF, increasing their portfolio and providing modern options for the ceramic AM business. This new materials, developed inside the CerAM SLS analysis venture, is appropriate for a variety of purposes together with water remedy and catalysis, providing advantages like predictable shrinkage and the power to print at low temperatures. The introduction of this materials gives a worthwhile different for the manufacturing of high-quality ceramic elements on PBF techniques, marking a step ahead in Farsoon’s open-platform strategy and TIGER Coatings’ growth into ceramic PBF options.
Stratasys
Along with releasing a brand new fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer at Formnext, Stratasys broadened its supplies portfolio with the introduction of 4 new P3 supplies and the event of extra validated supplies for the F900. These supplies, that are anticipated to be commercially accessible by late 2023 or early 2024, embrace Somos WeatherX 100 for sturdy out of doors purposes, Somos PerFORM HW for top rigidity wants like injection molds, P3 Deflect 190 ESD for electrostatic dissipative elements, and P3 Stretch 80 for versatile prototypes reminiscent of seals and gaskets. Stratasys has additionally launched automated assist era in its GrabCAD Print software program, simplifying workflows for Origin One printer customers.
Stratasys can be increasing the F900 platform with Kimya PC-FR, a flame-resistant polycarbonate materials, and FDM HIPS, a high-impact polystyrene-based materials for much less demanding purposes, in addition to introducing new colours for ULTEM, PC, and PC-ABS to extend buyer flexibility and cut back post-processing prices. Alongside this, OpenAM software program with an open materials license is now accessible for the F900, permitting for printing with open supplies.
AON3D
Montreal-based AON3D launched Hylo, a high-temperature ‘sensible’ 3D printer, and Foundation, a sophisticated additive manufacturing software program suite. Hylo stands out with its potential to print difficult supplies reminiscent of carbon fiber composites and high-performance polymers like PEEK and ULTEM, that are infamous for his or her excessive energy and resistance but troublesome to print on account of excessive temperature necessities. The printer options a big construct space, exceptional print speeds, and clever course of management powered by machine studying, which adjusts in actual time for constant high quality. Foundation enhances Hylo by offering course of simulation, thermal optimization, and half qualification instruments that deal with the historic difficulties of printing high-performance polymers. It addresses defects and half efficiency variability by introducing material-specific thermal consciousness into the slicing course of.
ValCUN
Upon revealing its industrial system and first buyer, startup ValCUN introduced that it had been awarded a €2.5 million grant by the European Innovation Council (EIC), with the potential for as much as €5 million extra in fairness funding. The grant will assist the event of ValCUN’s Molten Steel Deposition (MMD) expertise, which guarantees substantial value reductions and elevated sustainability over typical metallic AM applied sciences through the use of off-the-shelf metallic wire, lowering vitality consumption, and eliminating poisonous chemical compounds and powders.
3D Methods
Axtra3D teamed up with Oqton and 3D Methods to unveil an modern dental resolution designed to redefine the requirements of dental lab manufacturing. This resolution, centered across the Lumia X1 printer, boasts an array of options reminiscent of wonderful floor high quality, constant efficiency, and excessive productiveness. Moreover, it presents superior service choices like expedited onsite service and predictive upkeep. The partnership harnesses Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis and TruLayer applied sciences, Oqton’s AI-driven automation software program, and 3D Methods’ high-quality NextDent supplies, offering a complete package deal that guarantees to boost the standard and effectivity of dental lab operations.
Anycubic
Anycubic took the stage to disclose the first-ever “14K decision printer,” the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Professional, as a part of their esteemed Photon lineup. This printer contains a high-definition 10.1-inch monochrome LCD with 14K decision, enhancing the element and precision of prints. It presents exceptional print speeds—thrice quicker than commonplace, reaching 150mm/s with high-speed resin—and introduces a number of superior functionalities. These embrace exact temperature management for the resin, efficient air purification to cut back odors, and an enhanced clever detection system that safeguards in opposition to potential harm and improves print success charges.
It’s price noting that, usually when a DLP firm claims decision past 4K, the elevated element is achieved utilizing software program strategies which have some drawbacks in comparison with native 4K decision. True 4K decision gives a degree of precision, element, and consistency mandatory for high-quality 3D printing purposes, particularly the place advantageous options and accuracy are important. Digital 4K generally is a cost-effective different however could not meet the identical requirements as true 4K, notably in skilled or industrial environments the place the best particulars matter.
Sintavia
Sintavia introduced its intent to be the primary North American buyer for the M 8K 3D printer from AMCM GmbH, one of many largest PBF 3D printers ever made. The printer boasts a construct quantity of 820mm x 820mm x 1600mm and is provided with eight superior nLIGHT lasers. The introduction of the M 8K to Sintavia’s operations, anticipated in early 2025, is poised to considerably improve productiveness and broaden design prospects, particularly for large-scale elements.
Raise3D
Raise3D is broadening its horizons with the introduction of the DF2 Resolution at Formnext, marking the corporate’s foray into vat photopolymerization. This new resolution leverages digital mild printing (DLP) expertise and is optimized for engineering prototypes, manufacturing aids, and low-volume manufacturing. The DF2 Resolution is being complemented by merchandise just like the DF Wash and DF Treatment, and a variety of specifically developed resins for numerous purposes. Raise3D can be collaborating with companions like Henkel and BASF Ahead AM to discover the longer term prospects of resin 3D printing.
Nexa3D
Nexa3D unveiled its personal UV curing system, designed for the desktop. In line with the corporate, the xCURE Desktop is able to slicing post-processing occasions by as much as 80%. Together with the desktop curing station, Nexa3D launched three new industrial resins focused on the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and dental sectors, increasing the potential for numerous purposes. xPRO9400-FR, made with BASF ForwardAM, is a flame-retardant resolution with excessive warmth resistance, whereas PRO9499 White by Henkel gives a brilliant white end splendid for detailed modeling. The Saremco Print CROWNTEC resin is supposed for dental restorations, that includes a variety of shades for aesthetic compatibility.
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