AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology made a series of high-profile announcements at Formnext 2023. In addition to a number of technology launches, the company also provided details of partnerships with EOS, FKM Additive Manufacturing, and Shapeways. “Alongside some examples of our range of mass finishing, shot blasting, and chemical solutions, including the S1, […]
AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology gears up for Formnext 2023
On November 7-10, 2023, the Formnext exhibition will once again become the international platform for 3D printing by offering access to the latest developments in the field of additive manufacturing. At its booth (Hall 12.0, D59), AM Solutions presents its latest 3D post-processing technology developments. They are characterized by a significantly higher degree of automation […]
Reflecting the finish: the crucial role of post-processing in AM
By Colin Spellacy, Head of Sales, Rösler UK, AM Solutions Post-processing plays a pivotal role in additive manufacturing (AM) by bridging the gap between raw 3D-printed parts and their final functional forms. In AM, printed components often exhibit surface imperfections, support structures, and insufficient mechanical properties. Post-processing steps are essential for improving the part’s aesthetic […]
AM Solutions exhibits post-processing technologies at Rapid-TCT
AM Solutions is exhibiting an array of post-processing technologies at Rapid-TCT 2023, May 2-4 in Chicago. At booth 4646, visitors will see AM Solutions’ unswerving commitment to advancing the use of AM across all industrial sectors, its focus being the promotion of AM as a production technology by providing an array of automated post-processing solutions. […]
Oerlikon uses the M1 Basic for surface finishing flexibility
To be more flexible in the surface finishing of additively manufactured components for prototypes and small series, Oerlikon Balzers, a technology brand of the Oerlikon Group, has purchased two M1 Basic systems from AM Solutions for its laboratory in Liechtenstein. The all-around solution ensures high-quality surfaces before and after the coating process with a result […]
Wet blasting proves cost-effective for DMLS and SLS post-processing
In additive manufacturing (AM), wet blasting has been overlooked as a clean, reliable, and repeatable process. It is ideal for parts created by direct metal laser melting (DMLS) or selective laser sintering (SLS). The process removes powder residue that adheres to AM workpieces even in hard-to-reach internal channels and on complex shapes. And since there […]
Automated surface smoothing and homogenization of 3D printed plastic and metal components
When it started offering ready-to-install 3D printed plastic and metal components to its customers, the job shop Klaus Stöcker metal processing initially used manual post-processing methods. Because of the rapidly growing demand and stricter requirements for process stability and consistency of the post-processing operation, the company took a new approach: It purchased the automated systems […]
AM Solutions showcases an S1 AM post-processing machine at Formnext
Having already announced that it will be showing its S1 Wet, S2, M1 Basic, and C1 AM post-processing machines at Formnext, leading AM post-processing solution innovator AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology is delighted to announce that it will also be showing its S1 machine on stand C82 in Hall 12.0 and will also […]
AM Solutions joins the ColdMetalFusion alliance
AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology, a brand of the Rösler Group, announced its move to join the ColdMetalFusion Alliance together with other major industry players. With its decades of experience in the post processing and finishing of surfaces, as well as its broad know-how in additive manufacturing, Rösler´s AM Solutions plans to make […]
The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
Daniel Tweer, Managing Director, Rösler UK / AM Solutions Post-processing is a hot topic with additive manufacturing (AM) as the step(s) needed can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, […]
AM post-processing enhances performance and aesthetics for drone manufacturer
Commercial drone innovator heliguy has recently worked with leading AM post-processing solution provider (AM Solutions) to optimize parts for various of its product range. heliguy has a suite of additive manufacturing equipment in-house in its production facilities and uses AM Solutions’ M1 Basic post processing machine to enhance the surface of AM parts, which in […]
Automatic support removal for 3D printed pieces with fine detail
AM solutions offers a compact post processing system for the full-color inkjet 3D printer, the Mimaki 3DUJ-2207. This post processing system automatically removes support structures without compromising the high level of detail and color nuance of the 3D parts. It also speeds up post processing up to three times faster than with equipment previously available […]
AM Solutions to show post processing systems at Formnext
AM Solutions will show three trend-setting machines. The S1 Wet was specifically developed for the removal of residual powder and the surface homogenization and smoothing of metallic 3D components. The S2 is a shot blast machine for treating 3D printed components made from polymers in indexing, continuous flow mode. The C2 system offers chemical surface […]
Easier post-processing of 3D printed components
With its many technical features, the latest generation of the S1 post-processing system, from AM Solutions, makes short work of de-powdering and cleaning 3D printed components. The features include a swivel-mounted rotary basket for ergonomic loading/unloading and prevention of contaminating the machine environment, swivel-mounted blast nozzles preventing re-contamination of treated parts, and a design in […]