On this weekend’s 3D Printing Information Briefs, we’re beginning with metallic coatings for polymer micro 3D printed components. MELD is releasing its subsequent era of machines, Modix introduced serial manufacturing of its new MAMA-1700 pellet 3D printer, and Kanfit acquired XJet’s Carmel 1400C and 5000X methods. Lastly, a college scholar membership received a nationwide competitors for its sustainable innovation challenge.
Horizon Establishes Metallic Coating System for Polymer Micro AM Components
A Horizon-made floor mount sign filter part consisting of a 3D printed structural physique with metallization on it soldered to a PCB.
Horizon Microtechnologies introduced that it has established a cloth and coating system for micro AM that may efficiently type a dependable solder joint between a metallized 3D printed polymer part and a typical PCB. This technique, which has what the corporate calls “validated solderability,” makes use of customary processes from floor mount expertise workflows. It proves that it’s attainable to solder metallized polymer 3D printed components to PCBs, which has vital functions in customary electronics manufacturing workflows, together with EMI/RFI shielding housings and floor mount gadgets that make use of 3D options, like customized connectors and RF sign filters. Moreover, this milestone exhibits interoperability between 3D printed metal-coated polymer components and components that, as Horizon writes, “leverage the various strengths of established, primarily 2D or layered electronics (and different) manufacturing workflows.” As CEO Andreas Frölich defined, whereas this may occasionally look like a small step, “it’s really a major leap for the mixing of AM components into demanding electronics environments.”
“Our imaginative and prescient is to bridge the hole between polymer AM components and industrial electronics processes. This newest outcome highlights extra than simply integration and sturdiness, it validates the interfaceability of our coated components with current electronics workflows. That’s important for delivering a whole answer, not simply an thrilling new possibility that comes with compromises,” mentioned Frölich. “We’re solely starting to discover the potential of our expertise in high-throughput environments like reflow soldering, and this outcome is a vital step in that course.”
MELD Releases New DragonForge Machine Sequence
Plane hinge printed with MELD’s AFSD
Virginia-based MELD Manufacturing Company has introduced the discharge of its subsequent era of machines. The DragonForge Sequence options gear that was tailored particularly to attain deposition of aerospace-grade alloys, reminiscent of titanium and high-strength aluminum, for giant components, however whereas nonetheless sustaining the unique forging-like high quality for which the corporate is understood. With these processing enhancements, DragonForge machines are mentioned to supply improved precision and efficiency with its AA7XXX alloys, like Aluminum 7075. The DragonForge collection, accessible for MELD’s L3, K2, 3PO, and CD-14 printers, additionally has some new software program options to enhance person interplay and machine autonomy, in addition to new simulation and monitoring capabilities. Essentially the most important enchancment is a digital twin functionality, which helps operators optimize parameters, maximize print operations, and decide potential delays earlier than printing even begins. MELD says that its new DragonForge may also help options that require forging high quality attain the market in simply weeks, fairly than months and even years.
As MELD’s CEO Nanci Hardwick mentioned, “This gear is actually subsequent era functionality for speedy 3D printing of enormous aerospace components.”
Modix Proclaims Serial Manufacturing of New MAMA-1700 Pellet 3D Printer
Israeli large-format 3D printer OEM Modix Modular Applied sciences introduced that its flagship large-format pellet and filament 3D printer, the MAMA-1700, is now accessible and reaching prospects world wide. The versatile printer (proven within the featured picture) combines the precision of fused filament fabrication (FFF) with the high-throughput effectivity of fused granulate fabrication (FGF). It prints immediately with plastic granules, which helps to cut back materials prices whereas additionally opening entry to a broader vary of composite and polymer supplies, together with PLA, PETG, ABS, PP, Nylon, recycled plastics, and customized materials blends. The MAMA-1700 has a 1,700 × 1,000 × 1,000 mm construct quantity, throughput as much as 2.5 kg/hr with pellets and 0.5 kg/hr with filament, and interchangeable print heads, with a Griffin Extremely filament head for finely detailed prints and a pellet extruder for large-scale ones. Deliveries of the printer are already underway: the MAMA-1700 is being built-in into the Laboratory of Good and Local weather-Impartial Manufacturing Processes, Supplies and Applied sciences Competence Middle at Vilnius Gediminas Technical College (Vilnius Tech) in Lithuania, which marks an vital turning level for innovation within the Baltic area.
“This manufacturing expertise has virtually no limits on the form of the article being produced, so it will probably simply be utilized in structure or inside design. For instance, it’s attainable to create lighter and stronger constructions, prototypes of wind turbine components or elements of unmanned plane. Additionally, progressive packaging and even wearable electronics,” mentioned Affiliate Professor Dr. Arvydas Rimkus of Vilnius Tech, as reported by MadeinVilnius.
Kanfit Acquires XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting Options for Metallic & Ceramic
XJet Carmel 5000X system for metallic and ceramic
Kanfit, which manufactures complicated, precision metallic and composite components for high-end aerospace, medical, and industrial functions, is continuous its enlargement into AM. The corporate has acquired two NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) options from its fellow Israeli firm XJet, the Carmel 5000X for 17-4PH stainless-steel printing and the ceramic Carmel 1400C. Not solely does this reinforce Kanfit’s already robust place in metallic powder mattress fusion (PBF) AM, but it surely additionally marks its entry into ceramic AM. The Carmel 5000X has twice the construct quantity of the already giant Carmel 1400C, together with a complicated inkjet system with 100% ink recirculation, which minimizes waste. So each printers will assist Kanfit ship shorter lead occasions, improved efficiency, and extra design freedom to its prospects.
“With XJet’s metallic and ceramic options, we may also help our prospects push the boundaries of innovation, producing extremely complicated elements with unmatched precision and effectivity. XJet’s metallic and ceramic inkjet options add one other essential piece to our complete manufacturing capabilities. They permit us to supply unprecedented design freedom and manufacturing effectivity whereas sustaining the exacting high quality requirements our prospects throughout all segments count on,” mentioned Avi Danon, CEO at Kanfit.
UWA Pupil Membership Mission on Sustainability Gained Nationwide Competitors
This summer time, a scholar membership from the College of Western Australia, Enactus UWA, received the Early-Stage Award on the 2025 Enactus Australia Nationwide Competitors for its challenge that pairs innovation and sustainability to scale back plastic waste and create social impression. The Polymer to Function challenge works to provide recycled high-grade polymers from decommissioned subsea infrastructure a second life as 3D printing filament for functions like prosthetics and tiny houses. The coed crew performed loads of analysis and outreach, and labored with large-format 3D printer producer Hyperion Methods and the TechWorks collaboration hub on their challenge, demonstrating how robust partnerships may also help meet sustainable growth targets. They’re now targeted on actively transitioning their idea into the scaling and prototyping section.
“Whereas it could take time, all methods are go. We’re constructing robust foundations, gaining momentum and every little thing up to now factors in direction of making this imaginative and prescient a actuality,” mentioned Enactus UWA president Nhu-Y Nguyen-Tran, a Grasp of Advertising scholar. She additionally mentioned that becoming a member of college golf equipment may be a good way to assist college students put together for all times after college.
“It could actually put together you to work in an business since you achieve confidence, planning and presentation abilities.”
This weekend in Bangkok, Thailand, the Enactus UWA crew will signify Australia on the Enactus World Cup.
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