Smart Molding International 1-2020

3D prin ti ng 14 smart_molding interna ti onal 1/2020 AON3D launches the AON-M2 2020 industrial 3D printer Open Materials - More Applica ti ons Since its founding, AON3D has com- mi tt ed to the open materials standard in contrast with many 3D printing companies that restrict customers to a limited selec ti on of costly, proprietary materials. In addi ti on, AON3D has focused its materials engineering exper ti se on de- veloping op ti mized process parameters for vendors that provide the highest quality materials on the market. These include notable brands such as Solvay, SABIC, Kimya, DSM, In fi nite Material Solu ti ons, and many others. Designed for Part Accuracy and Repeatability The AON-M2 2020 industrial 3D printer improves upon the original design with its focus on part accuracy and repeatability, as well as reliability. “From the all stainless-steel frame to minimize thermal expansion, to the chamber heater redesign that o ff ers precise control of the thermal environ- ment and heats up in less than 15 min- utes, the AON-M2 2020 is an exci ti ng step-up for AON3D,” said CEO, Kevin Han. “We are thrilled to con ti nue of- fering customers the widest range of material op ti ons for their applica ti ons and materials exper ti se that goes well beyond the machine design.” Making Materials Ma tt er With its higher chamber tempera- ture of 135°C (275°F), and bed and hot end temperatures of 200°C (392°F) and 470°C (878°F) respec ti vely, the AON-M2 2020 unlocks an even wider range of high-performance materials that are in demand by industries such as aerospace, defense, R&D, and manufacturing. Op- erators can achieve be tt er mechanical proper ti es for printed parts with its pre- cision thermal control, enabled by the AON-M2 2020 has been designed to print the expanding array of melt-processable thermoplas ti cs, including PEEK, ULTEM™, PEKK, polycarbonate, and hundreds of other materials. Customers can realize the most demanding applica ti ons, since the extensive material compa ti bility o ff ers the opportunity to 3D print parts that can resist harsh chemicals, stand up to extreme temperatures, and withstand intense mechanical stress. A part made from Solvay KetaSpire® AM FILAMENT CF10 LS1 – a carbon fiber-loaded PEEK material