APES Announces Partnership with KRONOS Mechatronics
- APES, which debuted its Matrix6 at RAPID, can now expand its additively manufactured electronics (AME) offering by adding the KRONOS Helios and Hyperion systems to its product portfolio.
- These two systems were updated and relaunched under KRONOS, which acquired assets of Neotech AMT last year, and both offer robust 5-axis motion control, modular configurations, extensive materials compatibility, and support a range of printing and post-processing methods.
- APES will also support the next generation of KRONOS’s 3D AME CAD/CAM software platform Aion 5X, and plans to integrate it as an option for its Matrix6 production system.
- The partnership translates into a unified, seamless CAD/CAM solution for many AME platforms by KRONOS and APES, and will enable APES to support the full product lifecycle.
“As we grow our portfolio to include the KRONOS Helios and Hyperion, along with the APES Matrix6D platforms our goal is to offer customers a complete set of solutions that support them from early R&D prototyping through pilots, to large-scale production. KRONOS’ Helios and Hyperion systems are powerful solutions for additive manufactured electronics R&D prototyping, and they complement Matrix6D’s strengths in scaling and orchestration,” said Rich Neill, the CEO of APES.
“Aion 5X is the leading OS, Helios and Hyperion are the engines – together, they power the future of additive electronics,” said Jörg Dickerboom, the CEO of KRONOS Mechatronics.
ATO Launches ULTRA FREQUENCY System & Powder Production Devices
- Ultrasonic metal atomization company ATO Technology exhibited alongside its U.S. partner Additive Plus at RAPID this past week, and showcased some exciting metal powder production and processing innovations.
- The company also launched some new technologies and solutions to help increase the flexibility, sustainability, and efficiency of in-house powder manufacturing, starting with its new ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM.
- ATO Technology also presented its next-gen ATO Cast, a re-engineered induction vacuum casting furnace for material recovery, alloy design, and rods production.
- Finally, the company also launched the new ATO Sieve, which offers big improvements in powder throughput and usability, and sieving performance.
“ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM is the fourth frequency system ATO has developed, and is the latest addition to its ultrasonic atomization platform. It’s designed to produce both fine (25 µm average) and spherical powder sizes with narrow Particle Size Distribution—great for advanced powder metallurgy technologies,” said ATO Technology.
“The company says its improved ATO Suite can transform any metal feedstock—like custom ingots, commercial rods and wire, and 3D printing scrap—into high-quality, reusable powder, while also supporting a sustainable, closed-loop workflow that lowers material costs and waste,” said ATO Technology.
TECDIA Unveils kaikaFIN 3D Printer Nozzle for Mako Hotend
- At RAPID, precision machining company TECDIA debuted its new kaikaFIN, or kaika1310, nozzle, which was designed specifically for Slice Engineering’s Mako Hotend for Bambu Lab.
- Thanks to its trade show launch, this next-generation, ultra-precise 3D printer nozzle had a simultaneous release in both Japan and the U.S. The Mako Hotend by Slice Engineering is an officially approved upgrade part for Bambu Lab’s X1 and P1 printer series.
- Dispenser Nozzles, TECDIA’s flagship product, have been endorsed by major smartphone manufacturers, and now have a global market share, so clearly the company knows what it’s doing when it comes to nozzles.
- The precision “kaika” nozzle features an internal 30-degree taper, which helps prevent clogging and enhances material flow, and has an industry-leading concentricity of 20 microns, enabling ultra-smooth layer transitions.
- The kaikaFIN printer nozzle is capable of fine 3D printing at 0.1 mm and 0.4 mm diameters; however, the U.S. market will only offer the 0.1 mm version for now.
“Dispenser Nozzles, our flagship product, have been endorsed by major smartphone manufacturers, and now have a global market share, so clearly the company knows what it’s doing when it comes to nozzles. It developed the precision “kaika” nozzle for both hobbyist and industrial 3D printers, and it features an internal 30-degree taper, which helps prevent clogging and enhances material flow,” said TECDIA.
The company says that the kaikaFIN printer nozzle is capable of fine 3D printing at 0.1 mm and 0.4 mm diameters; however, the U.S. market will only offer the 0.1 mm version for now.
MasterGraphics Launches Updated M5D Brand
- Wisconsin-based technology provider MasterGraphics announced that it has rebranded to M5D, inspired by a new company vision and combined expertise in 2D and 3D technologies.
- MasterGraphics has a strong foundation in the 2D printing industry, specifically as a premium provider of HP’s wide format 2D printing technologies.
- But in 2018, the company began to widen its focus to include industrial 3D printing, and now offers solutions from 3D Systems, UltiMaker, Formlabs, and AMT, as well as HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology.
- The company’s new logo’s five-sided icon helps walk clients through critical components of business success: profitability, alignment, evolution, results and agility.
“For any company, the effective adoption of 3D printing into their product development or manufacturing processes creates a transformational shift. I love being part of that and helping companies leverage new 3D printing or design technologies to amplify their success,” said M5D President Kevin Carr.
“We’re always looking for new ways to take great care of our customers on the 2D printing side of the business because they’re our foundation and wide format will continue to be a strong focus. However, opportunities to help companies on the 3D printing side are what will drive our growth moving forward as we build on our recent successes around additive manufacturing. We believe being excellent at both, especially when it comes to service, benefits everyone,” said M5D President Kevin Carr.
RAPID+TCT 2023: A Hub for Innovative 3D Printing Solutions
| APES and KRONOS | Matrix6 and Helios/Hyperion systems |
| ATO Technology | ULTRA FREQUENCY SYSTEM and ATO Sieve |
| TECDIA | kaikaFIN 3D Printer Nozzle for Mako Hotend |
| M5D (formerly MasterGraphics) | Updated M5D Brand |
As we continue to witness innovative breakthroughs in 3D printing, it is essential to stay informed about the latest developments and partnerships within the industry.
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