At Formnext 2023, AM Options signed an settlement with Shapeways that can see the main digital manufacturing and 3D printing firm be part of its C2 Liquid Coloration Smoothing expertise Beta Companion Program. This represents an additional strengthening of the connection with Shapeways – which invested in AM Options S1 and S2 applied sciences earlier this yr after collaborating within the Beta Programme for the S2 post-processing answer.
“Our curiosity within the C2 from AM Options is as a result of it gives AM half post-processing outcomes which can be more and more demanded by each our B2B and B2C clients. As an organization, we’re identified for our dedication to high quality and reliability, inserting buyer necessities on the core of our operations, and constantly pursuing top-notch options to satisfy their calls for,” mentioned Jules Witte, Plant Supervisor at Shapeways’ Eindhoven-based facility.
With its modern 2-in-1 Liquid Coloration Smoothing course of, C2 from AM Options is able to smoothing and dyeing components in a single go. The result’s a streamlining of the method chain with each features carried out by just one machine. It additionally reduces the required capital funding and lowers the price per completed half. In comparison with different options, the immersion smoothing expertise reduces the processing time, and the specifically developed course of media operates in a extra eco-friendly method.
“We’re proud to be working so carefully with an organization like Shapeways which is such a distinguished participant within the AM house. As two corporations, we share related goals in the case of AM, and that’s for us creating, and for Shapeways investing in and utilizing, applied sciences within the AM course of chain that produce the very best high quality end-use components in essentially the most cost-effective method doable. Working with us on the C2 Beta Companion Programme endorses that Shapeways and AM Options each acknowledge the pivotal worth of this expertise for the AM sector,” mentioned Tobias Schamberger, Head of Gross sales at AM Options. “We see the C2 as an answer that would produce high quality components, speedily, in addition to decreasing the general price per half resulting from its mixed 2-in-1 Liquid Coloration Smoothing course of in a extra sustainable method. The check components popping out of the machine had been glorious so we count on so as to add a major worth for our clients through the use of the C2 sooner or later. Lastly, we’re delighted to strengthen our relationship with AM Options.”