{"id":32479,"date":"2020-03-23T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=32479"},"modified":"2020-03-27T12:11:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T11:11:16","slug":"3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/3d-druck\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting signal for 3D printing"},"content":{"rendered":"

3D printers are now part of the machine park at Optima in Schw\u00e4bisch Hall. The company has set up a 3D printing centre specifically for this future technology and presented a roadmap.<\/p>\n

3D printing will massively change special machine construction. \u201eMachine parts that used to take a week to produce can now be printed in a much shorter time,\u201c says Optima Production Manager Volker Freisinger<\/strong>. Optima has around half a million euros<\/strong> into the new 3D printing centre at the Schw\u00e4bisch Hall site called Additive Innovation Centre<\/strong> invested.<\/p>\n

The Additive Innovation Centre has been in operation since July 2019 and went into production at the end of 2019 following a test phase and employee training. It comprises a 3D printing lab<\/strong> and a Training and construction area<\/strong>, which was christened the Innovation Space. Since December 2019, employees from key positions have been trained there for a 3D-compliant design<\/strong> trained.<\/p>

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In the Innovation Space of the Additive Innovation Centre, engineering learns how to handle the new technologies. (Image: Optima)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3D printing process increases flexibility\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Consumer demand<\/strong> for specific products is changing faster and faster<\/strong>. Social media and e-commerce are accelerating this development. This affects all market segments for which Optima develops machines: Pharmaceuticals, paper hygiene, consumer goods and medical products<\/strong>. In order to counteract this trend, new, Agile and flexible processes and technologies<\/strong> required.<\/p>\n

\u201eWith additive manufacturing technology, we are therefore supporting our customers in terms of flexibility,\u201c says Michael Weber<\/strong>, Service Manager of Optima consumer GmbH.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Machine, format and spare parts<\/strong> can be produced much more quickly. In addition, the entire manufacturing process can be Better price-performance ratio<\/strong> realise, especially with complex components. Now Design solutions possible that could not be realised before<\/strong>. Existing parts can be modelled on examples in nature. Lighter, more stable and material-saving design<\/strong> than before - for example through honeycomb structures. The Sustainability<\/strong> is becoming increasingly important - after all, no chips or waste are produced during manufacture.<\/p>\n

All common printing processes are possible <\/strong><\/h2>\n

At the Additive Innovation Centre All common 3D printing processes<\/strong> for use. For the quick production of Prototypes<\/strong> Optima uses the Fused deposition modelling (FDM) process<\/strong>, which has been used successfully in the automotive industry for many years, and the Selective laser sintering (SLS) process<\/strong>. The SLS process enables a large Variety of materials, colours and finishes<\/strong>. A partner company brings advanced SLS processes with a wide range of post-processing options to the team. These include, for example, the Colouring and smoothing the components<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Optima has also invested in the advanced Multi-jet fusion technology<\/strong> which can produce parts faster than the SLS process. The breakthrough of SLS and multi-jet fusion printing technologies has paved the way for companies to Industrial application of 3D printing<\/strong> paved the way - far beyond the production of prototypes.<\/p>\n

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