News at Solukon

Don’t miss the latest volume of Metal AM. We are very happy to be mentioned in three interesting articles about AM automation and how EOS and AMCM use our Smart Powder Recuperation technology for extraordinary depowdering challenges in the new spacerace.Don’t miss the latest volume of Metal AM. We are very happy to be mentioned in three interesting articles about AM automation and how EOS and AMCM use our Smart Powder Recuperation technology for extraordinary depowdering challenges in the new spacerace.

2020 was a special year in every respect. Covid-19 has left many traces in our lives and challenged us a lot.

Nonetheless, we at Solukon look back on this year happily and are at least a bit proud of our achievements.

the highlights:

• launch of SFM-AT1000-S
• We successfully merged our manufacturing and administration sites in one central headquarter in Augsburg, Germany.
• launch of SFP-770
• winner of the “Bayerische Innovationspreis 2020”

All these milestones would be unreachable without the support of you, our loyal customers, suppliers and business partners.
Thank you for your trust and the collaboration.

Wishing you and your familiy a joyous and peaceful Christmas! Enjoy these very special Christmas holidays with your closest family.

The SFP770 is a fully automated system for unpacking and cleaning of SLS parts directly from the build box of the 3D-printer.The SFP770 thus takes a significant step towards more comfortable, safer and more efficient postprocessing and dust-free production. …Read more about our newest invention in the TCT interview with co-founder Andreas Hartmann…The SFP770 is a fully automated system for unpacking and cleaning of SLS parts directly from the build box of the 3D-printer.The SFP770 thus takes a significant step towards more comfortable, safer and more efficient postprocessing and dust-free production. …Read more about our newest invention in the TCT interview with co-founder Andreas Hartmann…

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…

We are happy to announce a new partnership with Swiss m4m. With a strong understanding in additive manufacturing, Swiss m4m focuses on providing specific technology expertise, mainly in the medical sector, e.g. traumatology or dental surgery. Solukon’s depowdering unit SFM-AT300 from now on is part of the Swiss m4m center, a pilot manufacturing line covering all steps of metal additive manufacturing. Solukon recently joined this line as postprocessing partner. See our machine in a virtual 3D tour …

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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…