voxeljet Expands HSS Network with FKM Sintertechnik as Production Partner
voxeljet AG expands its High Speed Sintering (HSS) network by partnering with FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. The collaboration involves the VX1000 HSS, the largest ink-based polymer 3D printer in the market, with a print volume of 1,000 x 540 x 180 mm for PA12 materials. Since November 2023, significant improvements have been made to optimize mechanical properties and achieve homogeneous part quality across the build field. The system demonstrates advantages in production speed, quality, dimensional accuracy, and unit costs compared to SLS systems. FKM joins as the first production partner in voxeljet's HSS Polymer Network, offering customers an end-to-end solution from materials research to parts production.
voxeljet AG espande la sua rete di Sinterizzazione ad Alta Velocità (HSS) collaborando con FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. Questa collaborazione riguarda il VX1000 HSS, la più grande stampante 3D a polimero basata su inchiostro sul mercato, con un volume di stampa di 1.000 x 540 x 180 mm per materiali PA12. Dalla novembre 2023, sono stati apportati miglioramenti significativi per ottimizzare le proprietà meccaniche e raggiungere una qualità uniforme dei componenti nell'area di costruzione. Il sistema dimostra vantaggi in termini di velocità produttiva, qualità, accuratezza dimensionale e costi unitari rispetto ai sistemi SLS. FKM si unisce come primo partner di produzione nella Rete Polimerica HSS di voxeljet, offrendo ai clienti una soluzione completa dalla ricerca dei materiali alla produzione dei componenti.
voxeljet AG expande su red de Sinterización de Alta Velocidad (HSS) al asociarse con FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. La colaboración implica el VX1000 HSS, la impresora 3D de polímero basada en tinta más grande del mercado, con un volumen de impresión de 1.000 x 540 x 180 mm para materiales PA12. Desde noviembre de 2023, se han realizado mejoras significativas para optimizar las propiedades mecánicas y lograr una calidad homogénea de las piezas en todo el campo de construcción. El sistema muestra ventajas en velocidad de producción, calidad, precisión dimensional y costos unitarios en comparación con los sistemas SLS. FKM se une como el primer socio de producción en la Red de Polímeros HSS de voxeljet, ofreciendo a los clientes una solución integral desde la investigación de materiales hasta la producción de piezas.
voxeljet AG는 FKM Sintertechnik GmbH와 파트너십을 맺고 고속 소결(HSS) 네트워크를 확장합니다. 이 협업은 시장에서 가장 큰 잉크 기반 폴리머 3D 프린터인 VX1000 HSS와 관련이 있으며, PA12 재료에 대해 1,000 x 540 x 180 mm의 인쇄 부피를 가지고 있습니다. 2023년 11월부터는 기계적 특성을 최적화하고 제작 필드 전반에 걸쳐 균일한 부품 품질을 달성하기 위해 상당한 개선이 이루어졌습니다. 이 시스템은 SLS 시스템에 비해 생산 속도, 품질, 치수 정확도 및 단위 비용 측면에서 장점을 보여줍니다. FKM은 voxeljet의 HSS 폴리머 네트워크에서 첫 번째 생산 파트너로 합류하여 고객에게 재료 연구에서 부품 생산까지의 종합 솔루션을 제공합니다.
voxeljet AG étend son réseau de Frittage à Grande Vitesse (HSS) en s'associant avec FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. Cette collaboration implique le VX1000 HSS, la plus grande imprimante 3D en polymère à base d'encre sur le marché, avec un volume d'impression de 1 000 x 540 x 180 mm pour des matériaux PA12. Depuis novembre 2023, des améliorations significatives ont été réalisées pour optimiser les propriétés mécaniques et garantir une qualité homogène des pièces sur toute la surface de construction. Le système présente des avantages en termes de vitesse de production, de qualité, de précision dimensionnelle et de coûts unitaires par rapport aux systèmes SLS. FKM rejoint en tant que premier partenaire de production dans le Réseau de Polymères HSS de voxeljet, offrant aux clients une solution de bout en bout, de la recherche de matériaux à la production de pièces.
voxeljet AG erweitert sein Netzwerk für Hochgeschwindigkeits-Sintern (HSS) durch eine Partnerschaft mit FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. Die Zusammenarbeit betrifft den VX1000 HSS, den größten tintenbasierten Polymer-3D-Drucker auf dem Markt, mit einem Druckvolumen von 1.000 x 540 x 180 mm für PA12-Materialien. Seit November 2023 wurden bedeutende Verbesserungen vorgenommen, um die mechanischen Eigenschaften zu optimieren und eine homogene Teilequalität im gesamten Bauraum zu erreichen. Das System weist Vorteile in Bezug auf Produktionsgeschwindigkeit, Qualität, Maßgenauigkeit und Stückkosten im Vergleich zu SLS-Systemen auf. FKM tritt als erster Produktionspartner im HSS-Polymernetzwerk von voxeljet bei und bietet den Kunden eine End-to-End-Lösung von der Materialforschung bis zur Teileproduktion.
- VX1000 HSS demonstrates superior performance in production speed, quality, and unit costs compared to SLS systems
- Successful optimization of mechanical properties and part quality across the build field
- Expansion of production capabilities through partnership with established industry supplier FKM
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- voxeljet AG is expanding its high-speed sintering (HSS) network in collaboration with FKM Sintertechnik GmbH as a production partner.
- Since the announcement of the cooperation in November 2023, the VX1000 HSS has undergone significant improvements. In addition to optimizing the mechanical properties of the parts, a homogeneity in part properties and quality across the entire build field has been achieved.
- The VX1000 HSS at FKM meets industrial requirements for mechanical strength, homogeneity of the build field and reproducibility and is the largest ink-based polymer 3D printer on the market.
- Polyamide 12 (PA12) components can now be ordered from FKM.
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Impeller printed in PA12 material on new voxeljet VX1000-HSS 3D printer (Photo: Business Wire)
Following the announcement of the cooperation in November 2023, the VX1000 HSS has undergone significant improvements. In addition to optimizing mechanical part specifications, there has been a successful effort to homogenize part properties and quality across the entire building platform. With a print volume of 1,000 x 540 x 180 mm (for PA12), the VX1000 HSS is one of the largest and most powerful 3D printers for polymers on the market. The powder and ink-based HSS process requires consistent and highly precise temperature management to achieve the desired part properties. The VX1000 HSS demonstrates clear advantages in terms of production speed, quality, dimensional accuracy, and unit costs, particularly in comparison to SLS systems, even for large components.
"From the outset, our collaboration with FKM was focused on optimizing the quality of components across the expansive building platform," states Dr. Alfred Grießer, Director of Research and Development at voxeljet. "FKM has been a trusted supplier to a range of industries for decades, including aerospace, automotive, and special plant engineering. By combining our development with FKM's expertise as a powder bed specialist, we have been able to ensure that our VX1000 HSS meets the high standards of these industries."
VX1000 HSS has now been successfully installed, and FKM has joined voxeljet's HSS Polymer Network as a production partner. The network operates on an interdisciplinary and collaborative basis, with the objective of generating knowledge about 3D printable materials and their sintering strategy for the HSS process, as well as qualifying new materials. Having originally concentrated on R&D, the network is now being expanded with its first production partner. This collaboration provides customers with an end-to-end solution, from materials research to parts production.
"FKM has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the introduction of advanced technologies," states Jürgen Blöcher, Managing Director of FKM Sintertechnik GmbH. "The HSS technology from voxeljet unites the benefits of two distinct approaches: the precision and productivity of SLS as well as the reproducibility and speed of binder jetting. The investment in the VX1000 HSS 3D printer allows us to further advance our proven FKM principle: to produce large components rapidly and/or numerous small components in a short time."
About voxeljet:
voxeljet is a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers. The Company’s 3D printers employ a powder binding, additive manufacturing technology to produce parts using various material sets, which consist of particulate materials and proprietary chemical binding agents. The Company provides its 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers serving the automotive, aerospace, film and entertainment, art and architecture, engineering, and consumer product end markets.
For more information, visit our website www.voxeljet.com or follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
About FKM Sintertechnik GmbH:
FKM Sintertechnik GmbH was founded in 1994 as a development service provider and quickly developed into a specialist in the field of plastic and metal laser sintering.
The medium-sized company currently employs 60 people and is one of the leading manufacturers in the 3D printing industry. It is a development partner and supplier to numerous well-known customers in the automotive, machinery and equipment manufacturing sectors.
In 2023, FKM Sintertechnik realized a wide variety of plastic and metal components in more than 10,000 individual orders with varying batch sizes. FKM currently produces prototypes and industrial-scale series on over 50 systems.
FKM Sintertechnik's additive manufacturing is certified in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. In 2024, the company was awarded the TOP 100 award for its innovative strength.
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