Put up processing chief DyeMansion has purchased ASM. ASM’s VX1 is a compact, entry-level vapor-smoothing system that would work on or subsequent to your desk. The unit was designed to be easy to function and require no specialist information. The VX1 doesn’t use hazardous supplies, not like different publish processing options from different companies. This reduces the possibilities of harmful supplies ending up on buyer elements. At simply 450 x 660 x 1100 mm in type issue, the system can clean PA12, PA11, and TPU elements produced by way of powder mattress fusion. Appropriate with the preferred grades of powder from EOS, Sinterit, Formlabs, HP, and Stratasys SAF, the corporate additionally works with the very tricky-to-process powder-bed TPU’s from BASF and Formlabs.
A mixed post-processing setup: VaporFuse Surfacing (VFS) and Digital Dry Cleansing (DDC) applied sciences used with each the ASM VX1 and the DyeMansion DM60 methods.
Your complete course of takes place contained in the VX1, and the corporate has a cartridge to make the whole lot simpler. The unit can be utilized for compliant processing of meals and medical merchandise, with cycles taking round two hours. The unit is a tempting one for outlets that use quite a lot of uncooked elements and end only a few. For individuals operating Formlabs methods or with low volumes, the VX1 was additionally a tempting choice.
DyeMansion thinks this transfer will see it “increasing its vapor smoothing portfolio with an entry-level manufacturing answer” and “masking three product ranges from entry to excessive industrial options.”
DyeMansion’s CEO Felix Ewald mentioned,
“We’re joyful to announce that DyeMansion has acquired ASM. The 3D printing trade wants sturdy gamers that may sustainably consolidate the market and lead it into the following part. That’s precisely our mission at DyeMansion – and with the acquisition of ASM, we’re sending a transparent sign to the market and our companions. We’ve been working collectively efficiently for a number of years, and the ASM crew has accomplished an impressive job. We’re excited to formally welcome them as a part of the DyeMansion household.”
In the meantime, VX1’s Co-Founder Philipp Ziegler famous,
“With its sturdy market place and world gross sales community, DyeMansion is the perfect residence for our know-how. Collectively, we are able to deliver our entry-level vapor smoothing answer to a wider market and additional improve its worth for the trade. Our profitable gross sales partnership over the previous 12 months has already taken the corporate to a brand new degree, and I’m excited to proceed this journey as a part of the DyeMansion crew, guaranteeing steady, best-effort help for all present and new VX1 prospects and companions.”
Vapor-smoothed half with V1.
Energetic since 2021, the VX1 reached 50 prospects after launching as a product in 2024. The corporate in all probability was searching for buyers at exactly the improper second and located DyeMansion as a substitute. A small unit like this could possibly be an excellent low-cost strategy to get into vapor smoothing. If this answer had been obtainable to lease, it could possibly be a really tempting manner for labs, providers, and in-house prototyping labs to check out if vapor smoothing is for them. Rising the market can be attainable with this unit, doubtlessly complementing Formlabs items in labs or being utilized in manufacturing. Now, a lot of the expansion in manufacturing is in print farms. On this particular market, the VX1 could possibly be an actual winner for the agency if extra individuals use Formlabs methods in manufacturing.
Higher surfaces permit for extra consumer-grade end-use merchandise with powder mattress. Components are nicer, and prospects can pay extra for them. Customers or your intermediate shoppers may even worth their elements larger. Higher ending additionally enables you to lower your expenses in dealing with and half breakage. Higher properties and floor finishes additionally assist with follow-up steps similar to dyeing and packaging, making it simpler to realize high quality objectives. By filling out DyeMansions’ lineup and giving them publicity to the desktop market, the VX1 may actually give this acquisition legs.
All photographs courtesy of DyeMansion
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