.New production workflow meets four customer needs: productivity, durability, repeatability, and total operating costs
.3D Systems' plastic and metal additive manufacturing solutions optimize production environments-from prototype to production
3D Systems has been active in the field of metal and medical 3D printing, and is committed to transferring the application of 3D technology from prototype manufacturing to 3D production. At the AMUG Forum in Chicago and the Hanover Exhibition in Germany, 3D Systems announced that it is helping three global manufacturing leaders expand their manufacturing processes. It is understood that the three companies are Nokia, RMS and GF Precicast.
With 3D Systems' integrated scalable printing platform, Figure 4, and DMP's direct metal printing platform, Nokia, RMS, and GF Precicast are transforming and optimizing production processes by freely designing, reducing costs, increasing flexibility and large-scale production. Because the three companies are in different industries, 3D Systems' technology has gained non-repetitive gain applications.
Vyomesh Joshi, President and CEO of 3D Systems, said: "Through our cooperation with leading global manufacturers, 3D Systems is gradually expanding its production workflows and solutions. Our unique application software, hardware, materials and service capabilities are specifically targeted at Medical device design and manufacturing; in key verticals such as aerospace and defense, and consumer goods, we help our customers achieve greater productivity, durability, and repeatability while reducing their total operating costs. "
Last year, Nokia partnered with a number of advanced technology vendors to create and launch its innovative "boxed factory" concept. The goal is to show how manufacturers can take advantage of flexible production capabilities (quickly package, move, and put into use) to stay ahead of the growing demands of Industry 4.0. Nokia has now added the Figure 4 Standalone plastic 3D printer to its mobile manufacturing solution.
Grant Marshall, Nokia ’s vice president of supply networks and engineering, explained: “Last year we received positive feedback on the concept of the box factory, and it is important to reach a new level with version 2.0. We did this in terms of connectivity as the box factory 2.0 integration In the context of Nokia ’s global Internet of Things, and with the Nokia Automation Digital Cloud built-in. We also hope to add new advanced technologies, such as 3D printing. 3D Systems' Figure 4 Standalone is a wise choice because of its high throughput and Six Sigma repeatability. These capabilities are exactly what we want to achieve as part of a subjective flexible manufacturing solution where speed, accuracy, and durability are paramount. "
By combining 3D printing with robotics and augmented / virtual reality (AR / VR) technology, all of which are supported by Nokia's dedicated 4G / 5G connection, Nokia has created a semi-automated production process.
Medical device manufacturer and supplier RMS, Minnesota, a partner of 3D Systems' medically certified 3D printing project, initially focusing on precision machining and ancillary services, purchased the first Prox DMP 320 metal 3D printer from 3D Systems three years ago . Since then, RMS has purchased another 11 units and further ordered some DMP Flex 350 systems. The company will use these DMP platforms to expand new applications for metal 3D printing, which will generate new revenue growth and meet customer demand.
"We have decided to include metal additive manufacturing in our range of services. The products our customers need can only be achieved with additive technology, and we have made the necessary investments to support them," said Lee Zachman, president of RMS. "3D Systems' application engineers worked with us to design and optimize workflows to ensure smooth integration of equipment. As a result, we were able to increase production capacity and business scope with new solutions and generate new sources of revenue. We see continued growth in the metal additive field Grow and work on the use of this technology. "
GF Precicast (IGT), an advanced technology supplier to the Swiss aerospace market, has integrated 3D Systems' DMP Factory 350 and DMP Factory 500 metal 3D printing platforms, so it has a more cost-effective and more efficient investment casting of alloys alternative plan.
Paolo Gennaro, Managing Director of GF Precicast Additive SA, said: "GF Precicast was an early adopter of the DMP Factory 500. We have seen great success in integrating this system as a structural component into our production process and we are working on "These components are manufactured using additive manufacturing technology and are certified for high-performance alloys that reduce performance while improving performance."