Add-Ons

While the flexibility and sustainability benefits of 3D printing over traditional production methods are numerous, any 3D printing process requires post-printing steps. CONCR3DE offers all the expertise and tools to design the most efficient integral production process for your application.

Customize your process

Our binder jetting technology does not make use of supports, which significantly reduces the post-printing efforts. However, based on the type of material and scale, several process steps are required to get from the green state, immediately after printing, to the final material properties. At CONCR3DE, we understand every step and created the tools to make production as efficient as possible. That integral knowledge allows us to design the custom process that fits your current production workflow and facility infrastructure.

Printer Modules

Vision System Camera
Quality control solution that captures every printed layer and is integrated with our NOAH software, automatically comparing every image to the model file layer and detecting any differences. Replace random manual checks on final products with continuous quality control during production, ensuring final product quality while significantly reducing time and cost. Also available as retrofit solution for existing Armadillo (XL) printers.
UV Curing
For printing polymer or composite materials, the UV Curing add-on is indispensable. It adds the possibility to cure the material with a 395 nm (+/- 5) light engine with a typical radiation of 5,5 W/cm2 and optical output power of 31 W, and UV power of 4,2 W/cm.
Infrared Heater
Certain powders require high-temperature curing or bind faster at higher temperatures. The Infrared Heater is based on a powerful infrared curing lamp and allows you to control the print bed temperature. The Infrared Heater enables heating the print bed up to 80°C.
High Viscosity Inkjet Module (720 DPI)
If you select this add-on for your Armadillo printer, we switch the standard Dimatix 400 DPI printhead to a high resolution 720 DPI Xaar printhead. This high-resolution printhead can be used to print highly viscous binders.
Reduction Insert
The Reduction Insert is an add-on that shrinks the minimum print size. This means you can start printing with less than 1 liter of powder, reducing your waste, preparation time and costs. Once you progress, simply take it out to print full-scale, all in one versatile printer.
Integrated vacuum arm
To load Powder in a dust-free environment, this vacuum arm includes a tube with a hood that draws the excessive Powder, which is removed through a connection to a vacuum. Please note: the actual industrial extraction vacuum to which the Vacuum Arm must be connected is not included.

Handling

Depowdering Box
This tool is available in identical dimensions to the Armadillo print bed, whether regular, XL or when using the Reduction Insert. It allows for easy removal of an entire print volume for post processing without the need to depowder in its green state. The Depowdering Box is a great fit with fragile parts that require oven curing, such as ceramics. It is compatible with mechanical lifting tools, such as forklifts or hoists.
Depowdering Station (Regular or XL)
Our Depowdering Station offers a clean chamber to easily depowder prints, with a rotating platform to reach in the tiniest nooks and crannies. Its integrated air compressor and industrial vacuum remove even the finest of powder residue, speeding up the depowdering process and keeping your infrastructure clean.
Lifting Cart
his Cart facilitates the transfer of the Depowdering Box from the 3D printer to the Depowdering Station. Using the Cart's integrated arms, the operators can securely and efficiently move the Box, minimizing the risk of spills and ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. The Lifting Cart is included with the Depowdering Station; additional Carts improve logistics when servicing multiple printers.

Related items

Construction & Design
CONCR3DE combines the benefits of additive manufacturing with stone and concrete materials to easily create complex forms, even in small series or as one-offs - with unprecedented scalability. Fast, cost-efficient, and of the highest quality.
Stone & Minerals
CONCR3DE was founded on our desire to upcycle stone waste powders and create sustainable, inorganic, and functional 3D printing materials. We offer the specific binders to match and can customize materials and processes, as well as support research.
Technology
Binder jetting 3D printing is based on two key elements: a powder and a binder. The powder can be a concrete, metal, ceramic, or other material you want to bond in powder form. The binder is a liquid, which acts as an adhesive between powder layers.
Publications
Learn more about the process of 3D printing materials like silicon carbide in our Publication Library. We aim to share our knowledge in order to inspire others and together further advance the possibilities of sustainable production using our technology.
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