Metallic 3D printing firm Meltio has unveiled the Meltio Robotic Cell, an answer designed to enhance the efficiency of business robotic arms in steel additive manufacturing. 

This method integrates with Meltio’s slicing software program dubbed Meltio Area, offering higher management over all the steel 3D printing course of. The Meltio Robotic Cell represents a major {hardware} improvement, enabling normal steel 3D printing and supporting half restore or additions. 

Meltio’s Engine Product Supervisor, Alejandro Nieto stated, “Meltio Robotic Cell additionally supplies the economic buyer with a working protocol. Relative to present choices available in the market immediately, the Meltio Robotic Cell could be very competitively priced and its worth is under 300,000 {dollars} ex works. The price of the answer can also be aggressive compared with thermoplastic and concrete 3D printing programs as seen in different sectors that demand 3D printing for structural components. This cell has the likelihood to be delivered with different robotic manufacturers available on the market to be extra aware of clients by way of availability and technical functionality. Meltio Robotic Cell is suitable with the open {hardware} platform that permits Meltio to combine our steel 3D printing head on any model of robotic arms.”

A flexible and suitable steel 3D printing resolution for industrial wants

The Meltio Robotic Cell affords versatility and compatibility with a variety of robotic arms, offering a constant resolution for customers. Its workspace is designed to accommodate numerous manufacturing necessities, using superior additive manufacturing know-how and Meltio’s steel 3D printhead to autonomously produce components in an industrial surroundings. Security and monitoring options are built-in into the system, with the robotic parts securely enclosed in a laser-safe surroundings.

Meltio’s purpose is to cater to numerous industrial wants for steel components printing, serving a broad spectrum of purposes required by industries and integrators. Its standardized strategy allows seamless integration with customized options by way of Meltio’s community of companions. The system is user-friendly, functioning as a plug-and-play resolution that solely requires a single electrical energy provide and inert fuel provide. The system operates underneath normal environmental circumstances and shouldn’t be positioned outside or uncovered to daylight and mud. It necessitates placement inside a managed surroundings for correct functioning.

Licensed and examined with ABB robotic arms in its normal configuration, the Meltio Robotic Cell is appropriate for varied industries. It builds on the Meltio Engine Robotic Integration and affords a foundational manufacturing mannequin for incorporating Meltio’s steel 3D printhead into robotic manufacturing programs, in keeping with the producer.

“Meltio’s principal dedication with the launch of Meltio Robotic Cell is to supply all forms of industries the power to handle all the manufacturing course of utilizing our steel 3D printing know-how consisting of a Meltio head built-in in a robotic arm and in a secure surroundings, with a purpose to simply produce components. This new {hardware} system permits the client to obtain a prepared to make use of cell for robotic steel 3D printing, eradicating the combination course of and lengthy meeting lead instances. The Meltio Robotic Cell has a particular space for each provide the cell requires each day, solely connecting to the inert fuel and electrical provide is sufficient to begin manufacturing,” added Nieto.

Technical specs of Meltio Robotic Cell

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Featured picture exhibits Meltio Robotic Cell. Picture through Meltio.