Smart Molding International 2-2023

37 www.smart-molding.com additive manufacturing BCN3D has successfully distributed more than 10,000 units worldwide across more than 100 points of sales. Notable success stories include the partnership with automotive powerhouse Nissan and French multinational Saint Gobain, leveraging the power of 3D printing to produce tailored tools, jigs, and fixtures for immense time and cost savings, and Prodrive, which develops 3D printing end-use parts for cross-country cars. During this decade BCN3D’s pioneering spirit also led to the introduction of the revolutionary IDEX technology in 2015 and the groundbreaking VLM™ technology, unveiled just last year. A glimpse into BCN3D Omega I60’s specifications BCN3DOmega I60 has been designed from the ground up and features: • Modernized BCN3D’s signature Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) technology: IDEX stands out as the sole extrusion system with the unique capability of printing using two independent heads. Users can double productivity with duplication and mirror modes or produce parts with support without cross-contamination. BCN3D Omega I60 is equipped with a refined IDEX technology, where the X motors remain stationary during the printing process. This design feature minimizes inertia, resulting in accelerated print speeds. • HAQ-XY Kinematics: This motion architecture is considered one of the best systems for dual 3D printers and CNC machines, as it provides a lightweight, robust and precise approach. BCN3D Omega I60 utilizes an improved version of this kinematic system by placing the pulleys in a more optimal position. As a result, the system experiences a significant reduction in torsional moments along the X axis during the printing process. These torsional moments are highly undesirable as they can have detrimental effects on the system’s performance and potentially lead to undesired deformations in the X axis, thereby directly impacting the quality of the printed parts. • Extrusion system: BCN3D Omega I60 equips a powerful extrusion system with industry-leading components, including 1.75 mm direct drive Bondtech LGX Pro extruders. This system provides more control and precision. It also includes custom E3D Revo hotends, which offer best-in-class extrusion reliability, as well as an easy- swap nozzle change. • High speed ready: BCN3D Omega I60 is equipped with built-in accelerometers and 32-bit electronics, together with a custom version of Marlin 2.1. This combination enhances the capabilities of the BCN3D Omega I60, enabling it to efficiently manufacture parts at an impressive speed of 300 mm/s and achieve accelerations of 10 m/s². With this state-of-the-art platform, BCN3D Omega I60 is the only high-speed and IDEX 3D printer on the market, providing users with exceptional productivity. • Active Heated Chamber: A heated chamber facilitates the manufacturing of engineering polymers by maintaining an ideal temperature for the printable part throughout the printing process. This temperature control ensures the uniform construction of the part, minimizing the formation of internal stresses. By heating the chamber close to the material’s glass transition temperature, it promotes relaxation and eliminates internal tensions during manufacturing, effectively preventing issues like warping and cracking. After completion, the part undergoes a