Post-Processing - TCT (Page 6)

Rivelin Robotics & Solukon team up to launch system for powder removal and finishing at Formnext

Rivelin Robotics and Solukon have announced a partnership that will see the former’s precise robotic solutions for support removal and finishing aligned with the latter’s SFM-AT800-S powder removal solution.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 Oct 2023

Solukon launches powder collection unit for metal 3D printing powder

Solukon has announced the launch of an automated powder collection unit for safe, fast powder handling after depowdering for 3D printed parts. The Solukon Powder Collection Unit (SFM-PCU) is an automated powder collection solution for metal powder.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 25 Sep 2023

Sauber uses S1 shot blast machines from AM Solutions for post processing 3D printed parts

Sauber Technologies and AM Solutions have been closely cooperating for post processing of 3D printed plastic and metal parts since 2021 according to the companies. Since 2022, Sauber has been using an S1 shot blast system from AM Solutions.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 5 Sep 2023

Sauber's Vitor Sousa with the S1 - AM Solutions/Sauber Technologies

Reichenbacher and Solukon collaborate to combine unpacking and depowdering of metal 3D printed parts

Solukon and Reichenbacher have collaborated to combine essential post processing steps and enable ‘the first’ automated box unpacking solution for 3D printing.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 29 Aug 2023

Vapour Smoothing: An effective surface finish process in 3D printing

A look at the specificities, benefits and applications of vapour smoothing as a game-changing post-processing technique for 3D printed parts.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Jul 2023

AMT announces strategic restructuring in response to "global economic downturn"

AMT has announced that “in response to the recent global economic downturn and the slowdown in 3D printer sales”, it is commencing a strategic restructuring, including a reduction of the workforce. PostPro Pure has also been launched by the company.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 13 Jul 2023

SprintRay launches ProWash S with cloud connectivity for simplified 3D printing workflow

SprintRay has announced the launch of ProWash S, a ‘core piece’ of post processing hardware that cleans and dries 3D printed parts. The company says that with advanced software and cloud capabilities, ProWash S connects SprintRay hardware devices.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 10 Jul 2023

SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem featuring the new ProWash S - SprintRay

PostProcess Technologies launches AUX-400-RINSE solution for the post-processing of resin parts

PostProcess Technologies has announced the launch of a new rinse solution developed as an improved alternative to the isopropyl alcohol (IPA) rinse step in the additive manufacturing resin removal workflow.

By Sam Davies

/ 3 May 2023

Protolabs announces availability of new surface quality standards for 3D printing

Protolabs has announced the availability of new surface quality standards for 3D printed prototypes and parts, thanks to new and improved post-processing steps according to the company.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 25 Apr 2023

Oerlikon Balzers purchases M1-Basic post processing systems from AM Solutions

Oerlikon Balzers has purchased two M1 Basic systems from AM Solutions for its laboratory in Liechtenstein. AM Solutions says the purchase will help the company to become more flexible in the surface finishing of additively manufactured components.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 30 Mar 2023

Reinventing the basketball: A conversation with the creators of 3D printing’s latest sporting innovation

The NBA All-Star weekend brought over 4 million eyes to a 3D printed airless prototype basketball in February 2023. TCT spoke to the team behind the project.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Mar 2023

Sigma Additive Solutions expands into Post Processing with new partner DyeMansion

Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. has announced that it will partner with DyeMansion to add an integrated hardware/software solution option for DyeMansion’s post processing solutions.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 6 Mar 2023