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Verne Unveils More Affordable PEKK SLS 3D Printer
It is no secret that there are very few SLS 3D printers that are compatible with high-performance polymers. In particular, SLS-PEKK 3D printing has found it difficult to establish itself on the market, as the acquisition costs are higher than…
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It is no secret that there are very few SLS 3D printers that are compatible with high-performance polymers. In particular, SLS-PEKK 3D printing has found it difficult to establish itself on the market, as the acquisition costs are higher than for classic SLS printing and the powder required is also very expensive. However, the new SLS printing system STROM, which was designed by Verne Additive Manufacturing Labs, is now set to change this.
Back in 2014, the team founded the startup Norge, which developed the first affordable SLS 3D printer. This offers functions that were previously only available in industrial systems and thus achieved a significant breakthrough. The company also became known for its laser sintering printing systems, which are used by industrial companies in Europe and Asia. Now, Verne AM Labs is exciting a new project: the STROM project, which aims to make high-performance SLS printing more accessible and user-friendly, in particular through the development of a new printer. The team is currently working on software and machine design and prototype testing is planned for fall 2024, with the aim of starting series production in June 2025.
The temperature control system, which has an IR camera
The new PEKK SLS solution, which has a build volume of 220 x 250 x 400 mm (about 22 liters), enables high-temperature SLS printing, making it suitable for high-performance thermoplastic materials. It is also said to be compatible with the requirements of research centers, laboratories and OEMs and can be used in these areas.
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