3D printers create three-dimensional forms by layering filament—the material—like a millefeuille. We have been quick to take notice of this new processing technology, with its numerous merits including optimization of manufacturing steps and costs, and customizable production, etc. We have started developing this as a full-fledged business as we continue to assemble technologies and gain further expertise.
The most important feature of the AM business is how all the steps, from developing and manufacturing the filament and optimizing designs to 3D printing, are seamlessly linked to the post-processing phase in a manner that takes full advantage of our technologies and expertise in finishing and inspection. The Factory Mall concept of meeting all of the customer needs in one place is helping us achieve manufacturing that fully exploits the strengths of the AM business.
We make full use of non-contact 3D scanner to capture the shape of the target object in three dimensions and convert the high-resolution image data into 3D data. This process is also used in reverse engineering.
To fully use the potential of AM, 3D models need to be optimized using DfAM (Design for AM). Using load conditions, material properties and process rules, an optimal shape can be created, with reduced weight and better strength. With this design method, we derive the most effective shape using the latest design optimization software, along with our proprietary add-on software.
We create 3D shapes from polymers and silicone rubber by using 3D printers with FFF and LAM technologies made by innovatiQ as to satisfy customers’ requirements.
Our technology and expertise are fully exploited in post-processing steps such as machining and finishing with 5-axis machining centers, painting and laser processing, measurement, and inspection.
In addition to outsourcing business that integrates processes up to manufacturing 3D components and products, we are developing AM business to solve the problems our customers face and provide support for their businesses.
One example is with our sales of 3D printers. As an authorized dealer, we offer 3D printers from European manufacturer innovatiQ (German RepRap), a leader in AM technology that is bringing innovative products to the market.
We also sell essential software for AM technology. Offerings include "nTopology”, which enables topology optimization, digital texturing, and TPMS structure design—the most crucial points for DfAM that are indispensable to AM technology, "Optibot”, which derives thousands of optimizations results from multiple parameters as add-ons to nTopology, and "Cognitive Additive”, which is a parts selector that analyzes large numbers of presented 3D data for cost and optimal use with AM. We have developed full support for the overall computational design, including consulting and training for the implementation of such software, contract design services for DfAM, offering a wide range of AM-related expertise and knowledge.
| Description | Manufacturer | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| Monofilament | AIKI RIOTECH | ALM-L2NE-MF |
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