3DPTEK Shines at Formnext + PM South China, Accelerating High-Quality Development in Manufacturing

PanDen 2024-8-31 14:10 3D Printers

On August 28th, the Formnext + PM South China International Exhibition on Additive Manufacturing, Powder Metallurgy, and Advanced Ceramics was grandly held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Beijing 3D Printing Technology, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "3DPTEK") (三帝科技) made a brilliant appearance with its Binder Jetting(BJ) metal/ceramic and SLM gradient metal solutions, attracting widespread attention.

During the exhibition, Dr. Zong Guisheng, Chairman of 3DPTEK, and Dr. Huang Shudong, BJ Technology Manager, delivered keynote presentations at concurrent forums.

Dr. Zong Guisheng, in his invited speech titled "Manufacturing Efficiency and Cost of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies" at the "Laser and Additive Manufacturing Forum," analyzed the suitability of various mainstream metal additive manufacturing technologies (including SLM, DED, BJM/3DP, ALM, and hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing) for different application scenarios. BJ metal/ceramic technology, with its advantages of mold-free manufacturing, high efficiency, low cost, and large-scale component production, is empowering the traditional MIM industry upgrade, showcasing significant potential in the production of small and medium batches in industries such as 3C electronics, automotive, molds, tools, and medical devices. The 3DP and SLS technologies, with their mold-free, high-efficiency, low-cost capabilities for small-batch, multi-variety, and complex structure products, are driving the traditional casting industry towards green, intelligent, and high-end transformation, with widespread applications in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, pump valves, engineering machinery, and energy sectors. SLM technology enables high-precision customization of small parts in large batches and small batch production of large components. With 30 years of experience in powder bed technology, 3DPTEK has mastered both laser and binder jetting technologies, including BJ Binder Jetting metal/ceramic, 3DP sand/PMX crystalline wax, SLS sand/wax, SLM metal (multi-material gradient), and DED metal (additive-forging-subtractive) technologies, catering to the manufacturing needs of products ranging from millimeter to meter scale, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality in all aspects to protect customer interests.

Dr. Huang Shudong, in his presentation titled "Research and Application Progress of Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology for Complex Metal and Ceramic Components" at the "Additive Manufacturing Binder Jetting Technology Forum," highlighted that BJ Binder Jetting, as a low-cost, high-efficiency batch manufacturing technology for metal/ceramic, is expected to find extensive applications in industries such as automotive, hardware, electronics, tools, molds, cutting tools, medical devices, sports equipment, semiconductors, and photovoltaics, offering vast market potential.

3DPTEK BJ Metal/Ceramic Printers 3DPTEK-J160R, 3DPTEK-J400P/800P

3DPTEK has independently mastered the critical technologies of binder jetting, including equipment, materials, and processes, with mature expertise in fine powder spreading, powder bed density enhancement, high-resolution inkjet systems, rapid design and development of binder formulations, and debinding and sintering processes. The company has developed BJ binder jetting metal/ceramic forming equipment, including the R series for research and the P series for production. It has also completed the development of systematic material processes for iron-based materials, non-ferrous metals, high-temperature alloys, refractory metals, ceramics, inorganic salts, polymers, and food materials. By advancing CAE simulation predictive solutions, 3DPTEK addresses the needs of agile manufacturing for multiple varieties and small batches. The company also has the capability to independently design binder formulations, meeting the demands of customers for customized binder development for new materials and applications. Additionally, 3DPTEK collaborates with research institutions and universities such as Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, conducting foundational research on binder jetting molding and promoting the industrial application of research outcomes.

BJ Metal/Ceramic Printed Parts

In the SLM selective laser melting domain, 3DPTEK has successfully developed equipment such as AFS-M120/M260, gradient metal AFS-M120X(T), and multi-material additive-subtractive AFS-M300XAS. The company has also developed processes for stainless steel, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, tool steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, and nickel-based alloys.

3DPTEK SLM Gradient Metal Printing Equipment AFS-M120X(T)/M300XAS, SLM Metal Printing Equipment AFS-M120/M260

Among them, the gradient metal printing equipment AFS-M120X(T) and M300XAS are suitable for the research and development of composite metal materials, capable of achieving up to four material gradients, with continuous gradient changes in the horizontal direction and material composition switching or gradient variation in the vertical direction. This reduces process complexity, conserves powder raw materials, and improves research and development efficiency. The equipment holds great promise in the development of new materials for high-throughput material preparation, aerospace, automotive, medical, and mold processing. Currently, 3DPTEK has established collaborations with numerous research institutions, including the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Shandong University of Technology, Lanzhou University of Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Beihang University, and the Beijing Central Iron & Steel Research Institute, Shenyang Institute of Automation, continuously providing advanced, reliable, and practical gradient functional metal material solutions.

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