News at Solukon

Germany-based EOS, a global technology provider for industrial 3D printing of metals and plastics, has installed two automated powder removal systems developed by additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing solutions specialist Solukon Maschinenbau to improve the efficiency of its part-building process chain… read more…

Remember when we explained that post-processing in additive manufacturing of medical parts is a matter of liability? Well, we recently attended a webinar that confirmed again this statement, but most importantly, gave attendees further technical information about a technology that can effectively help the operator to move to other post-printing stages… read more…

Lortek, a private technological centre deeply involved in additive manufacturing technologies, is the coordinator of several European projects related to metal additive manufacturing. One of this European project is FLOWCAASH, which belongs to Clean Sky 2 framework and Airbus is the topic manager… read more…

Investing in an AM technology is the first step in a journey towards a true understanding of how technology can transform a business. To achieve such an investment, especially in the current economical context, several considerations should be taken into account… read more…

If there is one area where health and medical 3D Printing differ from general 3D Printing, it is liability. The term has never been so controversial than in this field. Indeed, 3D printed medical and health-related models can result in various forms of liability issues, and surprisingly, one way to avoid liability issue with 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing is to ensure that post-processing has been completed properly … read more…

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Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH: A Pioneer in Additive Manufacturing

...The management of fine dust in powder-based AM technologies has been neglected in recent years. Solukon expects this to change both as a result of what customers are demanding, and through the introduction of more stringent regulations. The company has been gratified to see that the AM industry increasingly recognizes the value of its highly automated de-powdering solutions. As AM moves steadily towards new applications for larger production runs, automation will take on greater importance through the entire process chain.

Solukon expects further growth in the demand for parts with high complexity, especially in the aerospace and energy sectors. It also expects other markets will be inspired by the remarkable creativity of new generations of engineers and Designers.

Collaboration for Advanced Solutions

To develop innovative solutions, Solukon pays close attention to customers’ needs, and often takes advantage of the knowledge and experience of established and leading industrial companies. In 2018, the company collaborated with Siemens to develop specialized  software that drives its systems, to facilitate the removal of stubborn powder deep inside internal channels using advanced algorithms. …read more…

Element Materials Technology has signed a multi-year contract with Morf3D Inc. that will consist in providing the aerospace additive manufacturing company with a full range of cutting-edge materials testing.

Element is an independent provider of materials and product qualification testing, inspection and certification services. The company supplies its services across industries …read more…

AM PowerReport 05-2020

Industry Statements

… if you follow the news, many areas in which AM is already an established technology, such as Space, continue to work successfully.  AM requires less design and manufacturing effort than conventional methods. In most cases the development can take place completely in house. This means that external disturbances and crises have less impact on running projects.

…mehr dazu von Andreas Hartmann…

AM PowerReport 05-2020

Industry Statements

… if you follow the news, many areas in which AM is already an established technology, such as Space, continue to work successfully.  AM requires less design and manufacturing effort than conventional methods. In most cases the development can take place completely in house. This means that external disturbances and crises have less impact on running projects.

…mehr dazu von Andreas Hartmann…

During our conversation at Berlin, Andreas Hartmann, the CEO/CTO & Co-founder of Solukon, highlighted the importance of post-processing in the space industry. Indeed, over 30% of Solukon’s systems are currently used by the Space & Aviation industries including national space agencies. With customers in the US especially in California, but also in Europe and Israel, Solukon is up to something that is worth taking seriously…mehr dazu…