Vader Systems has announced three unique offerings based on its patented Magnet-o-Jet liquid metal additive manufacturing technology at RAPID + TCT.
The three products are the result of Vader's commitment to addressing the ever-evolving needs of the rapidly growing metal additive manufacturing market. The solutions include the Vader Polaris liquid metal 3D printing system, the Magnet-o-Jet Subsystem for hybrid manufacturing equipment integration and the Ares Microsphere Production System. These offerings are said to provide customers with greater flexibility to deploy the power of Vader’s liquid metal printing technology.
Polaris is a turnkey system used to transform metal 3D parts from conceptualisation to actualisation utilising Vader’s patented liquid metal process. Vader is excited to announce that it can now print some of the most sought-after aluminium alloys in the market, including 6061 and 7075. Vader says users can produce parts at rapid speeds with low-cost material and virtually no waste. These advantages are compounded when also considering the safety of utilising non-hazardous input materials, which stand in strong contrast to the substantial requirements that come with operating a powdered metal 3D printing machine. It has a 305 x 305 x 305 mm build volume, a material yield of 98% and promises low residual stress and part distortion.
The Magnet-o-Jet Subsystem is designed to integrate into hybrid manufacturing systems such as CNC and machine centre equipment. By eliminating the use of powdered metal, the Magnet-o-Jet system allows manufacturers to produce parts and precisely finish them all in one system. Vader collaborates closely with customers to assure its Magnet-o-Jet subsystem is customised to work within existing or planned equipment and workflow. As with the Polaris System, the benefits are significant—including isotropic material properties, enhanced safety, and finished parts with full density.
Vader's Ares Microsphere Production System produces highly uniform and consistent metal microspheres for on-demand usage. The Vaderite microspheres have been tested by a leading national lab and show best-in-class results. Printing microspheres on demand eliminates the need to carry powder inventory and enables a wide variety of small batch applications. The microspheres are extremely consistent with a very narrow particle size distribution. These attributes allow for excellent flowability, nearly 100% material usage, and more reliable results.
Scott Vader, President of Vader Systems, stated: “Our new technology platforms emphasise Vader’s unique ability to be the agile additive solution for the market.”
