Mechanical engineering, automation technology, and robotics

Learning to make the most of additive manufacturing

"3D printing" or "additive manufacturing" opens up new possibilities. Their use requires knowledge, training and synthesis with personal experience in order to get the most out of these potentials, both economically and ecologically. The ZHAW supports you in achieving the very best.

mobile robotics and additive manufacturing?

Have you seen it? The Ascento Robot the robot for outdoor patrols! Mobile robotics are already used in various applications, where they can perform tasks that are too dangerous or even impossible for humans.

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FLIGHT® HT1001P: ×4 Laser |×3 Power |×3 Volume | Ultimate System for Productivity

The innovative application of high-speed Flight® Technology on HT1001P CAMS platform boosts industry-leading productivity for large-sized parts.

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Farsoon FS422M-4: Continuous Additive Manufacturing System

The FS422M is the second generation metal laser powder bed fusion system designed under the CAMS concept, offering continuous production capability.

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Design of an additively manufactured hydraulic directional spool valve

In close collaboration with Wandfluh AG and inspire AG, we developed two sizes of an additively manufactured hydraulic spool valve which exploit the design freedom of the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process. Compared to the conventionally manufactured valve, the pressure drop was reduced by 60%.

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Additive value in product and production development

Enhancement of products and production is our focus in Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing. This video shows our typical equipment for Additive Manufacturing Quality enhancement.

Automation in seconds - optimized feedrail

An automation system has to move 20 different products very quickly from a conveyor bowl to the assembly line. A hard job for the engineers, but a perfect job for SLM!

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Consultation on additive manufacturing

Do you have a component that you would like to manufacture additively? Would you like to know the savings potential and other benefits that come with additive manufacturing? Our additive manufacturing experts would be happy to advise you and prepare you for a successful start with our technology.

Increased Productivity with Multiplate & Multilaser

Benefit from a longer machine runtime with the Multiplate option. With the Multilaser option, you also enjoy a productivity increase of up to 80 % and maximum flexibility for customer orders.

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Additive manufacturing with preheating up to 500 °C

With features like optional 500 °C preheating and the full-field multilaser equipment with three 500 watt TRUMPF fiber lasers, you are fully equipped for the most demanding industrial applications.