Remember Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, that has decided to 3D print components for its KARNO generators? Well, the company has decided to rely on Colibrium Additive’s M Line technology to support this production.
The installation marks the first deployment of an M Line system in the United States.
With a build envelope of 500 x 500 x 400 mm (x, y, z), the M Line is a laser powder bed fusion technology that as per the words of Colibrium, decouples the Laser Processing System (LPS) and the Material Handling Station (MHS) units used for upstream and downstream stages of the production process and part production.
Hyliion plans to install several systems throughout 2025 in order to manufacture two to four times more parts per machine compared to its current printers.
Hyliion’s KARNO linear generator’s highly efficient performance is made possible by its critical components’ complex geometries, achievable only through additive manufacturing.
“We are proud to support Hyliion with our M Line technology,” said Chris Schuppe, CTO of Colibrium Additive. “Featuring a modular design that separates Laser Processing and Material Handling systems, these machines aim to streamline operations, reduce production times, and optimize manufacturing processes, making them an optimal choice for producing the KARNO generator’s complex parts in full-scale production.”
Hyliion’s KARNO generator is designed to efficiently produce electricity using one of over 20 available fuel sources, leveraging advanced thermal and power systems engineering. The generator is expected to offer on-demand AC or DC power with high efficiency and a cleaner emissions footprint as compared to a conventional genset, representing the future of low-emission energy generation.
“The M Line systems are a pivotal advancement in Hyliion’s journey to scale manufacturing,” said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. “By incorporating this state-of-the-art technology in our production process, we are significantly enhancing our capacity to meet the growing demand for our KARNO generators in 2025 and beyond.”
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