Image shows InnoventX metal 3D-printer at Red Deer Polytechnic being installed

Red Deer Polytechnic adopts AM 2.0 Technologies for Student and Business Development

Red Deer Polytechnic adopts AM 2.0 Technologies for Student and Business Development

Red Deer Polytechnic in Alberta, Canada, invests in advanced technologies to de-risk disruptive manufacturing processes for regional business development. With an InnoventX binder jetting system and an ETEC Xtreme 8K digital light processing (DLP) platform, the Polytechnic has embraced AM 2.0 technologies that meet an industry need for innovative solutions. With the InnoventX, the team can 3D print metal alloys and technical ceramics that are difficult to manufacture with laser-based processes.

Image shows Formlabs Fuse Blast, an automated SLS post-processing machine

Formlabs® Fuse Blast

Formlabs® Fuse Blast

High-Performance Selective Laser Sintering Within Reach. Formlabs’ Fuse Blast is an automated cleaning and polishing solution for SLS 3D-printed; it comes to complement the Selective Laser Sintering ecosystem along with Fuse 1+ 30W printer and Fuse Sift. Fuse Blast comes with pre-programmed cleaning routines that automatically process an entire build chamber in as little as 10 minutes, while media filtering reduces post-processing time on Fuse Sift by 80%.

Image shows Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer and Formlabs Fuse Sift powder recovery station

Formlabs® Fuse Sift

Formlabs® Fuse Sift

Fuse Sift by Formlabs is part of a complete SLS 3D printing workflow. The Fuse ecosystem makes possible the 3D-printing of industrial-grade parts. You can go from printing to finished parts in as little as 15 minutes, with an efficient, hands-off process.

Image shows RADOR, an automated system for surface finishing of 3D printed parts

PostProcess® RADOR™

PostProcess® RADOR™

How to post-process 3D prints and get excellent surface finish with RADOR from PostProcess Technologies® which utilizes software intelligence, hardware, and advanced vibratory technology to dually remove powder from and burnish printed parts. The secret behind this flexible automated solution is the Suspended Rotational Force (SRF) technology, which employs PostProcess’ AUTOMAT3D software to create an effective friction force and suspend parts in a circulating motion.
This movement ensures that every area of each part receives equal exposure to the finishing hardware. The rotary motion is kicked into gear by the machine’s vibratory tub. These vibrations are essential to RADOR’s effective powder removal and surface finishing capabilities.