On this weekend’s 3D Printing Information Briefs, we’re beginning with metallic coatings for polymer micro 3D printed elements. MELD is releasing its subsequent technology of machines, Modix introduced serial manufacturing of its new MAMA-1700 pellet 3D printer, and Kanfit acquired XJet’s Carmel 1400C and 5000X methods. Lastly, a college scholar membership gained a nationwide competitors for its sustainable innovation mission.
Horizon Establishes Steel Coating System for Polymer Micro AM Elements
A Horizon-made floor mount sign filter part consisting of a 3D printed structural physique with metallization on it soldered to a PCB.
Horizon Microtechnologies introduced that it has established a fabric and coating system for micro AM that may efficiently kind a dependable solder joint between a metallized 3D printed polymer part and a typical PCB. This technique, which has what the corporate calls “validated solderability,” makes use of normal processes from floor mount know-how workflows. It proves that it’s potential to solder metallized polymer 3D printed elements to PCBs, which has essential purposes in normal electronics manufacturing workflows, together with EMI/RFI shielding housings and floor mount gadgets that make use of 3D options, like customized connectors and RF sign filters. Moreover, this milestone reveals interoperability between 3D printed metal-coated polymer elements and elements that, as Horizon writes, “leverage the numerous strengths of established, basically 2D or layered electronics (and different) manufacturing workflows.” As CEO Andreas Frölich defined, whereas this may occasionally seem to be a small step, “it’s really a major leap for the mixing of AM elements into demanding electronics environments.”
“Our imaginative and prescient is to bridge the hole between polymer AM elements and industrial electronics processes. This newest consequence highlights extra than simply integration and sturdiness, it validates the interfaceability of our coated elements with present electronics workflows. That’s important for delivering a whole answer, not simply an thrilling new choice that comes with compromises,” mentioned Frölich. “We’re solely starting to discover the potential of our know-how in high-throughput environments like reflow soldering, and this consequence is a vital step in that path.”
MELD Releases New DragonForge Machine Collection
Plane hinge printed with MELD’s AFSD
Virginia-based MELD Manufacturing Company has introduced the discharge of its subsequent technology of machines. The DragonForge Collection options tools that was tailored particularly to attain deposition of aerospace-grade alloys, corresponding to titanium and high-strength aluminum, for big elements, however whereas nonetheless sustaining the unique forging-like high quality for which the corporate is understood. With these processing enhancements, DragonForge machines are mentioned to supply improved precision and efficiency with its AA7XXX alloys, like Aluminum 7075. The DragonForge sequence, obtainable for MELD’s L3, K2, 3PO, and CD-14 printers, additionally has some new software program options to enhance person interplay and machine autonomy, in addition to new simulation and monitoring capabilities. Essentially the most important enchancment is a digital twin functionality, which helps operators optimize parameters, maximize print operations, and decide potential delays earlier than printing even begins. MELD says that its new DragonForge may help options that require forging high quality attain the market in simply weeks, reasonably than months and even years.
As MELD’s CEO Nanci Hardwick mentioned, “This tools is actually subsequent technology functionality for speedy 3D printing of enormous aerospace elements.”
Modix Broadcasts Serial Manufacturing of New MAMA-1700 Pellet 3D Printer
Israeli large-format 3D printer OEM Modix Modular Applied sciences introduced that its flagship large-format pellet and filament 3D printer, the MAMA-1700, is now obtainable and reaching prospects world wide. The versatile printer (proven within the featured picture) combines the precision of fused filament fabrication (FFF) with the high-throughput effectivity of fused granulate fabrication (FGF). It prints instantly with plastic granules, which helps to scale back materials prices whereas additionally opening entry to a broader vary of composite and polymer supplies, together with PLA, PETG, ABS, PP, Nylon, recycled plastics, and customized materials blends. The MAMA-1700 has a 1,700 × 1,000 × 1,000 mm construct quantity, throughput as much as 2.5 kg/hr with pellets and 0.5 kg/hr with filament, and interchangeable print heads, with a Griffin Extremely filament head for finely detailed prints and a pellet extruder for large-scale ones. Deliveries of the printer are already underway: the MAMA-1700 is being built-in into the Laboratory of Sensible and Local weather-Impartial Manufacturing Processes, Supplies and Applied sciences Competence Heart at Vilnius Gediminas Technical College (Vilnius Tech) in Lithuania, which marks an essential turning level for innovation within the Baltic area.
“This manufacturing know-how has nearly no limits on the form of the article being produced, so it may possibly simply be utilized in structure or inside design. For instance, it’s potential to create lighter and stronger constructions, prototypes of wind turbine elements or parts of unmanned plane. Additionally, revolutionary packaging and even wearable electronics,” mentioned Affiliate Professor Dr. Arvydas Rimkus of Vilnius Tech, as reported by MadeinVilnius.
Kanfit Acquires XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting Options for Steel & Ceramic
XJet Carmel 5000X system for metallic and ceramic
Kanfit, which manufactures advanced, precision metallic and composite elements for high-end aerospace, medical, and industrial purposes, is constant its enlargement into AM. The corporate has acquired two NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) options from its fellow Israeli firm XJet, the Carmel 5000X for 17-4PH chrome steel printing and the ceramic Carmel 1400C. Not solely does this reinforce Kanfit’s already robust place in metallic powder mattress fusion (PBF) AM, but it surely additionally marks its entry into ceramic AM. The Carmel 5000X has twice the construct quantity of the already massive Carmel 1400C, together with a complicated inkjet system with 100% ink recirculation, which minimizes waste. So each printers will assist Kanfit ship shorter lead occasions, improved efficiency, and extra design freedom to its prospects.
“With XJet’s metallic and ceramic options, we may help our prospects push the boundaries of innovation, producing extremely advanced parts with unmatched precision and effectivity. XJet’s metallic and ceramic inkjet options add one other essential piece to our complete manufacturing capabilities. They allow us to supply unprecedented design freedom and manufacturing effectivity whereas sustaining the exacting high quality requirements our prospects throughout all segments anticipate,” mentioned Avi Danon, CEO at Kanfit.
UWA Pupil Membership Undertaking on Sustainability Received Nationwide Competitors
This summer time, a scholar membership from the College of Western Australia, Enactus UWA, gained the Early-Stage Award on the 2025 Enactus Australia Nationwide Competitors for its mission that pairs innovation and sustainability to scale back plastic waste and create social affect. The Polymer to Objective mission works to present recycled high-grade polymers from decommissioned subsea infrastructure a second life as 3D printing filament for purposes like prosthetics and tiny houses. The coed staff performed loads of analysis and outreach, and labored with large-format 3D printer producer Hyperion Methods and the TechWorks collaboration hub on their mission, demonstrating how robust partnerships may help meet sustainable improvement objectives. They’re now centered on actively transitioning their idea into the scaling and prototyping part.
“Whereas it could take time, all methods are go. We’re constructing robust foundations, gaining momentum and the whole lot to date factors in the direction of making this imaginative and prescient a actuality,” mentioned Enactus UWA president Nhu-Y Nguyen-Tran, a Grasp of Advertising scholar. She additionally mentioned that becoming a member of faculty golf equipment might be a good way to assist college students put together for all times after college.
“It might probably put together you to work in an trade since you achieve confidence, planning and presentation expertise.”
This weekend in Bangkok, Thailand, the Enactus UWA staff will signify Australia on the Enactus World Cup.
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