Addictive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is the driving force to revolutionize IIoT industry. AM is a approach to industrial production that adds materials of choice to create an object in a cost-effective manner with scalabiltiy and, therefore, yields a higher return on investment. Orchestrated with digital connectivities and platforms, AM is the transformative game-changer that enables a smart factory.
In this special year-end issue, MEGA Tech would like to share with you our rewarding interview with four 3D printing veteran executives. Mr. Akarin Hemyoo Managing Director of Cerathai, Mr. Vorawat Vadhanakovint, Managing Director of Septillion, Ms. Asama Anunta-umporn, Director of Palawatr and Mr. Panitan Kobkulsuwan, Director of Thaisakol Group.
Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing technology Individualizing a Product Has Now Become Easier, Agile, Creative, and Cost-Effective
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing Technology) The role of the major Industrial IoT revolution
3D Printing helps the production of customized or group-specific parts in small or medium quantities. It allows an easier and quicker production at a cheaper cost compared to creating a mold or preparing tools such as jig & fixture or mass customization. 3D Printing also allows frequent product development efforts to individualize products. The parts can be stored in a digital format, not a hardware one, enabling a production of spare part on demand in a short period of time. A variety of materials can be chosen for the forming process, such as titanium, polymer which is carbon fiber equivalent to steel but has super light weight, or polymer with high temperature resistance or flame retardant properties. The forming process does not cause material waste because it adds layers to the workpiece, not cutting. The work can be reduced while maintaining strength by using a honeycomb infill pattern. Some of 3D Printing parts require less assembly by designing a combination of components such as pipe joints.
HP 3D Printer Innovative, Cutting-Edge Technologies that Offer Perfect Solutions to the Industry
“Multi Jet Fusion” technology for polymer powder molding bonds the powder materials with deep sensitizer spraying innovation to create the 3D shape designed by the computer when exposed to infrared heat of nano voxel resolution (nano voxel = volume + pixel). Accordingly, the polymer powder will be formed into the designer’s desired shape at a very detailed and compact level. In the near future in addition to polymer powder, HP is applying this technology in combination with metal powder and other metal powders namely “Metal Jet” to mold the metal powder and meet the demand of each industry as follows. Automotive, aerospace, ship, and rail industries can manufacture general and complex parts quicker, in greater quantity than traditional manufacturing, with lower price per piece if the quantity is right, and with just-in-time method. In addition, obsolete parts can also be re-manufactured with no need of stock , Industry that uses robot to manufacture tools for its own use such as gripper/finger/adaptor , Medical device manufacturing industry such as manufacture of invisalign for individual patient, manufacture of shoe soles for individual patient, and fitted prosthetic legs.
Excellent after-sales service to create maximum profit for customers
“Our service technicians are trained by HP Singapore SEA – HQ. We provide scheduled maintenance services for our customers’ 3D Printer to ensure the product’s full potential and 24/7 operation. Once the customers become HP Family member, HP will supply them with 3D printing materials in accordance with their production plans. In addition, spare parts for the scheduled maintenance plan, together with software and hardware upgrades for the 3D Printer efficiency boost and new materials applicability will be provided. The technician team delivers on-site services for upgrading and recording the data in an online format; so that customers have access to the machine’s status throughout its lifetime.” Mr. Akarin concluded with commitment.
No limits to Empowering Your Manufacturing Creativity with Agility and Cost-Efficiency
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing Technology) The role of the major Industrial IoT revolution
Nowadays, 3D Printing has played a widespread role in the production industry, both in Thailand and around the world. The annual growth rate of global 3D printer market is expected to be as high as 22.5% by 2026. As a result, leading manufacturing companies in the industry around the world, which require both cost-effectiveness and high productivity, are turning to 3D printing technology. 3D printers can meet the diverse needs of their customers, provide strength, and save inventory and production space. It only takes hours to create unique machine parts to reduce spare parts stock. The 3D printing technology truly provides solutions to the manufacturing industry’s problems.
Formlabs 3D Printer Innovative, Cutting-Edge Technologies that Offer Perfect Solutions to the Industry
Formlabs provides popular 3D printers trusted by every business sector with an easy-to-use design, well-known for its smoothness, manufacturing precision, and a wide selection of resins. Formlabs is a leader in SLA technology that enables users to produce smooth, high-quality workpieces. Our product helps reduce production costs and control every production process at your fingertips. We have currently developed a new generation of our 3D printers. Their capability is upgraded to the next level with the LFS technology for smoother and more accurate workpiece production. Formlabs continues to advance and launch a new product called “Fuse 1” that uses SLS technology to produce support-free parts, increasing the ability to create workpieces without limits. The product serves customers’ all needs and reduces costs and time. Customers can bring the workpiece for replacement or use it in various parts efficiently. Formlabs can transform the traditional part production method to a faster and cheaper one with better results. “Let Formlabs be a part of your success, with the best technology we have. Consultation with Formlabs 3D printers experts from Septillion and other technologies is also available.”
Excellent after-sales service to create maximum profit for customers
“Septillion is a specialist in 3D printing. We have personnel who are ready to provide advice on how to use the machine for users’ maximum benefit. The company also provides a full range of printing materials, including accessories of 3D printers. Our technical staff, who have been trained and received certification from Formlabs, can provide quick assistance with high quality if users encounter printing problems. We ensure that customers receive the most efficient operation and solutions to all problem. Not only after-sales service, but Septillion is also available for consultation both before and after the sale, free of charge. One of the company’s concepts and methods of operation is to help users or those interested in 3D printing, giving them the best and most suitable products. Since each model of 3D printers has different pros and cons, customers should select the one that best benefits their utilization. Moreover, Septillion provides 3D printers in a range of brands and technologies. Therefore, we can give advice and consultation, as well as test printing workpieces, to ensure that customers obtain the machine that meets their requirements as much as possible.” Mr. Vorrawat concluded with confidence.
OEMs are enabled to truly leverage to the thriving OBMs and compete on the global stage with no sky limit.
Septillion is a specialist in 3D printing. We have personnel who are ready to provide advice on how to use the machine for users’ maximum benefit. The company also provides a full range of printing materials, including accessories of 3D printers. Our technical staff, who have been trained and received certification from Formlabs, can provide quick assistance with high quality if users encounter printing problems. We ensure that customers receive the most efficient operation and solutions to all problem. Not only after-sales service, but Septillion is also available for consultation both before and after the sale, free of charge. One of the company’s concepts and methods of operation is to help users or those interested in 3D printing, giving them the best and most suitable products. Since each model of 3D printers has different pros and cons, customers should select the one that best benefits their utilization. Moreover, Septillion provides 3D printers in a range of brands and technologies. Therefore, we can give advice and consultation, as well as test printing workpieces, to ensure that customers obtain the machine that meets their requirements as much as possible. Mr. Vorrawat concluded with confidence.
3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing is one of the Industry 4.0 innovations that can be applied in the manufacturing industry. Surely, for entrepreneurs to switch to new production technologies, they must be proven to help increase competitiveness, reduce production costs, or increase production speed. Nowadays, 3D printing can answer those basic questions without a doubt. However, what is more special than other technologies is that 3D Printing allows you to think outside the box, helps generate new ideas, and sparks change. Designing new products that cannot be produced with the current production process or meeting a wider variety of consumers’ needs (Mass Customization) are now possible. These gaps in the market are being filled with products created by 3D Printing. This important turning point will allow entrepreneurs to transform from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to owners of their brand.
Desktop Metal 3D Printer Innovative, Cutting-Edge Technologies that Offer Perfect Solutions to the Industry
Desktop Metal in one of the most influential companies in the current Additive manufacturing market. Desktop Metal is taking the lead and making a big shift by merging with top companies such as ExOne and EnvisionTec to make 3D printing technology more accessible. We aim to lift the market standard to AM 2.0, which is truly practical in the production industry, from creating prototypes, pilot runs, to mass production. Today, Desktop Metal has solutions covering 225 materials in the metal segment, composite, polymers, elastomers, wood, and biomaterials. We provide the technology that can be applied to almost every industry, ranging from auto parts, aircraft parts, machinery parts, industrial equipment, medical devices, electrical appliances, furniture, jewelry, and decorations.
Excellent after-sales service to create maximum profit for customers
“Many people may think that 3D printing is like a sci-fi movie with a single push of a button. However, in reality, 3D printing is similar to any other manufacturing technology. It also requires knowledge, experiences, expertise, and know-how. Thaisakol has the Application engineer team who can give advice regarding design, material selection, and setting various parameters to best meet our customers’ needs. In addition, Thaisakol also offers pre-process and post-process services, including 3D scanning, creating CAD files for printing, inspecting workpieces after printing for CAD calibration, and dry electropolishing process for surface finishing to remove the roughness from the workpiece and make it smooth and shiny. Therefore, Thaisakol is now a truly a One-stop solution for Additive manufacturing.” Mr. Panitan concludes to make the reader confident in Thaisakol
The unparalleled advantage of 3D printing technologies lies in just-in-time shaping flexibity.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing Technology)The role of the major Industrial IoT revolution
3D printing technology’s strength lies in its ability to “produce parts of any shape, anytime, anywhere as needed”. Most industries have substantially long and complex supply chains. Manufacturing companies must outsource parts production from suppliers, who may have their manufacturing facilities overseas. Obtaining desired parts requires a lot of steps, including supplier selection, production order approval request, and parts transportation across the continents. As global manufacturers are facing factory shutdown problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are unable to supply products to customers, causing supply shock or product shortage, ranging from PPE protection devices to semiconductor chips. Therefore, maintaining production to keep up with the current market demand is highly challenging. A 3D printer serves as a mini portable factory. It can be set up and immediately produce parts anywhere with almost no labor. Therefore, manufacturers who are open to new technologies such as 3D printing can gain an advantage over competitors who rely on traditional production methods, as they can respond quickly and efficiently to their customers’ needs at reduced production costs, less amount of waste, and significantly fewer labors.
Markforged3D Printer Innovative, Cutting-Edge Technologies that Offer Perfect Solutions to the Industry
Unlike most 3D Printers that focus on producing prototypes, Markforged’s 3D printing solution has been designed for end-use industrial production. We are the world’s first company who developed a carbon fiber composite 3D Printer, yielding steel-strength and lightweight parts. Currently, more than 70% of Markforged’s customers are using carbon fiber to produce their parts, replacing steel and aluminum. They can reduce over 80% of the costs and time in part production on average. Moreover, Markforged offers an easy-to-use and reliable metal 3D printing technology, which costs 5-10 times less than a printer using metal powder. These allow Markforged to become an industrial-grade 3D printing solution provider; an efficient partner to leading manufacturers of the future. We are highly trusted by companies in automotive, electronics, aerospace, automation, defense industries, etc., in across 70 countries.
Excellent after-sales service to create maximum profit for customers
“Palawatr has been operating the business in the Thai industrial sector for over 30 years, specializing in power transmission system, motion control and automation technology, and additive manufacturing. We are committed to serving as a Solution Partner for our customers both before and after the sales. We also provide application consulting in 3D printing for customers’ maximum benefits, as well as offering guidelines in choosing materials and designing parts that fully maximize the capabilities of the 3D printer. These are to ensure that our customers can truly meet their business needs and have a positive investment outcome. In addition, our engineer team are ready to serve customers on-site and through all channels with effective trainings, technical support and lifetime maintenance.” Ms. Asama concludes with a confidence in readers.
Article by: MEGA TECH