EOS and AM Solutions Partner to Develop Two New 3D Post-Processing Solutions
The new 3D post-processing technology for SLS printing will create an end-to-end solution that streamlines production workflow.
EOS, a leading technology provider for industrial 3D printing, and AM Solutions, an expert in industrial 3D post-processing solutions, have a common goal: to advance the additive manufacturing process chain in the SLS sector and pave the way for series production. To achieve this, the two companies are combining their expertise and have been developing solutions to automate post-processing and increase cost efficiency since last year.
The post processing solution developed jointly by AM Solutions and EOS for the EOS P3 series, consisting of the D1 and F1 systems, enables a completely closed and efficient process for the post processing of SLS parts ready for series production. The workflow includes all steps from depowdering, sieving and mixing to direct feeding of the powder storage containers.
"We have been working together intensively over the past year and have already made great progress," explains David Soldan, Head of AM Solutions -- 3D post-processing technology. He is referring to two machine concepts that are being developed specifically, but not exclusively, for the new generation of EOS P3 NEXT polymer printers.
Two Innovative Post-Processing Solutions for Greater Efficiency
In addition to an unpacking solution that automatically, economically and reproducibly depowders parts and minimizes powder contact for the operator, an innovative 2-in-1 solution will be available that screens and mixes the powder. This system combines both process steps in a single machine to save space and costs. It employs a unique process to create a high-quality mixture of used and new powder. The mixing ratio can be tailored to specific needs, and it is capable of producing small batches. The first printing results from EOS have been very promising.
Both companies express their satisfaction with the current project status. "The collaboration with EOS is extremely constructive and based on partnership. In our view, the two machine solutions will prove to be real game changers," says David Soldan. Fabian Krauß, Head of Product Management Polymer Solutions at EOS adds: "AM Solutions' technology is a perfect complement to the EOS P3 NEXT. As a result of this collaboration, our customers will have an end-to-end production solution that streamlines their production workflow and allows them to grow at their own pace."
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