Free Additive Manufacturing Solution Guide
Shaping the future of production with additive manufacturing
Boost your knowledge of solutions for printing techniques with this 4-page Additive Manufacturing Solution Guide.
As a partner to industry with experience in nearly every industry segment, Festo offers highly optimized products that form the building blocks for the flexible machine of the future.
As one of the founders of modern pneumatic technology, Festo has a long history of handling gases in various applications and different environments. Our experience is not only limited to compressed air – we are also experts in regulating inert gas flows like argon, nitrogen or CO2. And we are not just specialists in pneumatic motion, we cover a range of solutions, including electric servo solutions. So we can provide you with a technology-independent system that perfectly matches your needs.
The flow of liquids, powders and other materials can be easily regulated with our media valves.
In the Additive Manufacturing Solution Guide, we present many solutions for different printing techniques, for example:
1. Material extrusion
When extruding materials, it is essential to control the movements fully and with repeat accuracy. Every print requires the same quality, precision and constant speed. Festo offers motion solutions that have been selected with the additive manufacturing industry in mind. They provide the mechanical rigidity and accurate closed-loop control that are needed to continuously check and meet your print requirements. Find out how our Engineering Tools help you select, size and commission your machine for the most perfect prints.
2. Laser fusion
The processes executed by laser fusion machines give rise to stringent requirements in many different areas. All the steps taking place in an SLS machine, such as precise layering, powder recoating, loading and unloading, environmental control in the production chamber and material handling, are important. As a single-source supplier, Festo can offer solutions for various types of gas handling, cooling, motion and powder transport tasks. Whether it’s for mixing old with new powders, precisely dosing materials, a broad portfolio of media valves provides you with a wide choice to meet your needs.
3. Direct energy deposition
To ensure the speed, accuracy and scale are right, it is crucial to select materials and seals that can operate in the harshest of environments.
The use of fine powders in DED, SLS or SLM printing can create a real issue in terms of long-term exposure and safety. When working with powders or dangerous (oxygen removing) gases, transportation and safety shutdown can help provide a safe environment. In general, a further level of automation can greatly reduce the risks of dangerous exposure during production.
Do you want to learn more about gas handling, motion, material handling and operational safety in additive manufacturing? Then download our Additive Manufacturing Solution Guide by filling in the form below!
