New AIM3D print heads expand applications

Print heads New AIM3D’s Composite Extrusion Modeling (CEM 3D) print heads use a Fused Granulate Modeling (FGM) process to print standard pellets in a way that’s similar to printers that process filament. The CEM print heads can handle a wide range of materials, including metals, filled or unfilled thermoplastics, high–temperature or high-performance materials such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic PU and polyetherimide (PEI), and ceramics. New AIM3D has used its technologies on the 3D printers in its portfolio, including its ExAM 255 and ExAM 510. The ExAM 255 mainly runs metals and ceramics; the ExAM 510 is designed for larger components, high-temperature materials and even faster and more precise printing. With a maximum build rate of about 9.1 cubic inches per hour, the ExAM 510 can make thin-walled parts, such as ventilation parts, as well as bulk and dense parts. 

What’s new? Availability of the CEM print heads for applications beyond use on just AIM3D’s printers. Developed as part of special projects with New Aim3D customers, these universal pellet extruders now can be used on large-scale printers or robotic systems for 3D printing applications, or refinement applications, such as coating or joining. The dimensions of the parts they print are limited only by the machine on which they’re installed and the economics of the process. 

Benefits Consistent printing results and flexibility. Users can install the print heads on a variety of machines to perform applications that go beyond printing.  

New Aim3D GmbH, Rostock, Germany, 49-381-3676609-0, www.aim3d.de  

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