No matter what AM technology is used (FFF, FGF, resin 3D printing process/ photopolymerisation) for the production of ceramic 3D printed parts, at some point, the manufacturing process will need the use of a furnace. This means there is a need to develop dedicated furnace solutions for AM processes. That’s exactly what Nanoe does as it unveils today a new and large furnace for ceramics.
The materials producer that has Zetamix as an Additive Manufacturing brand, announced plans to ramp up its production line at formnext 2021. The new machine completes a portfolio that includes a tubular furnace. With a 15 liters capacity, it will enable the sintering of bigger parts unlike the tubular furnace which fits more to smaller parts with 1.5 liters of capacity.
The machine has 1120 cm in height and 605cm in width. With 860cm of depth, and a chamber of 300x200x200 mm, it can operate to up 1600°C – with 9kW of power.
The new furnace delivers several advantages for ceramists: it is easier to use and enables the sintering process of bigger parts in a larger quantity. Until now, the size of parts made by Zetamix was limited by the tubular furnace size, this new furnace broadens the design possibilities of ceramic 3D printing. However, this furnace does not enable the sintering of metal parts, the company outlines in a press release.
We may expect more from Nanoe throughout this year. “We have a large investment plan: we are working toward acquiring a second factory dedicated to 3D printing as well as a production center to manufacture demo parts, parts for our customers and for specific applications. This government support plan allows us to make in one year the investment planned in 2 or 3 years”, Guillaume de Calan Nanoe CEO stated at formnext.
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