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3D printing with metal filament

The Meltio M450 is a compact metal 3D printer designed for industrial environments without the need for specialized infrastructure. It uses a system where a laser melts the metal filament while depositing it (Direct Energy Deposition), allowing the fabrication of dense metal parts in a single step.

  • Build volume: 335 x 200 x 300 mm
  • Resolution: 1.2 mm

  • Stainless Steel
  • Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel)
  • Titanium Alloys
  • Nickel Alloys

  • Manufacturing of functional metal parts
  • Part repair and rebuilding
  • CNC hybridization
  • Custom and on-demand production
  • Functional metal prototyping
Meltio M450 machine for metal 3d printing
Formlabs 3l machine for 3d printing with specific resins

3D printing in high-quality resins at an industrial level

The Form 3L is a 3D printer that supports a wide variety of large-format resins and delivers high resolution and surface quality, ideal for prototyping and production parts. It uses advanced stereo low-force lithography (SLA-LFS) to improve surface quality and detail, enabling rapid, high-volume production.

  • Build volume: 335 x 200 x 300 mm
  • Resolution: 25 μm

  • Black Resin V4
  • Black Resin V4.1
  • Castable Wax Resin
  • Clear Cast Resin
  • Clear Resin V4
  • Clear Resin V4.1
  • Color Base Resin
  • Draft Resin
  • Durable Resin
  • Elastic 50A Resin V2
  • ESD Resin
  • Flame Retardant Resin
  • Flexible 80A Resin
  • Grey Pro Resin
  • Grey Resin
  • Grey Resin V4
  • High Temp Resin
  • Model Resin
  • Model V2 Resin
  • PU Rigid 1000 Resin
  • PU Rigid 650 Resin
  • Rigid 10K Resin
  • Rigid 4000 Resin
  • Tough 1500 Resin V1
  • Tough 2000 Resin
  • White Resin
  • White Resin V4

  • Large-format prototyping
  • Product design and form/assembly validation
  • Models for investment casting
  • Medical devices and dentistry
  • Custom tooling and manufacturing jigs
  • Architectural models and detailed mock-ups

3D printing with projection photopolymerization with a wide range of materials

The Asiga PRO 4K XL is a large-scale industrial Digital Light Processing (DLP) machine ideal for prototyping, medical applications, end-use parts, jigs and fixtures, and more. Its built-in Smart Positioning System (SPS) technology ensures the precise formation of each layer, which, in conjunction with an internal radiometer, provides precise layer control for repeatability and reliability in any industry or environment. It is compatible with over 500 third-party materials including engineering, dental, jewelry, model, biocompatible, flexible, durable, rigid, castable resins, and more.

  • Build volume: 217 × 122 × 400 mm
  • Resolution: 56µm

  • Supports resins from well-known brands such as BASF, Liqcreate, Dreve, Evonik, and many more.
  • Engineering: Strong-X, Clear Impact, Premium Tough, Flexible-X
  • Jewelry/Dental: Wax Castable, Dental Model Pro, DentaFORM, DentaSTUDY
  • Biocompatible: Bio-Med Clear

  • Digital Dentistry
  • Jewelry
  • Medical Devices
  • Research and Development
  • Functional Engineering and Prototyping
  • Art and Industrial Design
Asiga Machine for a wide catalogue of materials
KLM machine for vacuum casting with silicone mold for resins

High-performance and quality vacuum casting machine for mixing

The KLM V400 M is a high-performance vacuum unit designed for precision casting processes in rapid prototyping and short-run production. This equipment enables efficient process control thanks to its integrated manual casting system, ideal for vacuum forming plastic components and technical resins.

Its versatility makes it a key tool for laboratories, innovation centers, and industrial environments seeking efficiency, quality, and repeatability in the manufacturing of functional parts.

  • Build volume: 360 x 400 x 460 mm
  • Material capacity: 1000 ml

  • Resins
  • Silicone rubber
  • Waxes

  • Silicone mold manufacturing for vacuum casting
  • Short-run resin production (functional or visual prototypes)
  • Highly detailed part reproduction
  • Wax castable models for microcasting processes
  • Mold construction and validation testing
  • Surface finishing and structural reinforcement of prototypes
  • Early product development without the need for industrial tooling

High-precision and efficient thermoforming on a small and medium scale

The Mayku Multiplier is a high-pressure thermoforming machine designed to create molds and duplicates with an industrial level of detail. It uses heat and pressure to mold plastic sheets onto objects, allowing complex parts to be reproduced with precision. Unlike conventional thermoforming, it combines vacuum and pressure to achieve professional finishes without the need for metal tooling. It is ideal for rapid prototyping, casting mold making, custom packaging, and small-scale production.

  • Build volume: 380 x 380 x 160 mm

  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate)
  • HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
  • PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycolized)
  • PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate)
  • UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

  • Mold Making
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Small Series Production
  • Education
  • Arts and Crafts
Mayku Multiplier for thermoforming
SIMSCAN 30 3D scanner for reverse engineering and quality control

High-Precision, High-Speed ​​Portable 3D Scanning

The Simscan 30 is an ultra-compact handheld 3D scanner designed to capture precise details in tight spaces. It offers high accuracy and speed, making it an ideal tool for industrial inspection and quality control applications.

  • Accuracy: Up to 0.020 mm
  • Scanning area: 650 × 550 mm
  • Resolution: Up to 0.020 mm
  • Standby distance: 300 mm
  • Measurement speed: Up to 1,250,000 measurements/s
  • Depth of field: 500 mm

  • Dimensional quality control
  • Reverse engineering
  • On-line inspection
  • Wear and deformation analysis
  • Prototype and mold validation
  • Digitization for additive manufacturing

LASER MICRO WELDING & CUTTING

The MEDPRO machine is capable of cutting and welding a wide range of metal alloys for the manufacture of medical devices such as stents, pacemakers, orthopedic tools, and scaffolding. The integration of three axes with a fourth rotary axis enables high-precision microscale manufacturing.

  • 4-axis CNC controller
  • Ytterbium fiber
  • Wavelength: 1070 nm

  • Nickel-Titanium Alloys
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Stainless Steels
  • CoCr Alloys

  • Laser cutting and welding of thin sheets.
  • Laser cutting and welding of tubes with thicknesses less than 1 mm.
  • Microsoldering by points for miniatre assemblies.
  • Laser cutting of cylindrical stent-type meshes.
  • Fabrication by stacking of sheets or tubes.
PRECO machine for micro cutting and welding
Composite curing oven

Professional Composite Curing with Precision Thermal Control

The Easy Composites Oven is a high-precision curing oven designed to work with composite materials, such as carbon fiber. It offers advanced solutions for processes such as resin infusion, vacuum forming, and manual lamination. It is popular among professionals for its precision, durability, and ease of use.

  • Maximum temperature: 200°C
  • Working volume: 1000 x 400 x 500 mm

  • Carbon fibers
  • Glass fibers
  • Kevlar
  • Epoxy Resin Matrix

  • Curing of carbon fiber, glass, or Kevlar parts
  • Curing of composite laminates with epoxy resins
  • Processing of prepregs with programmed thermal control
  • Curing of silicone molds or technical resins
  • Manufacture of components for automotive, aerospace, or sports
  • Prototyping and production of high-performance composite materials
  • Vacuum curing with temperature control and thermal cycles

High-Precision Plastic Microinjection for Low Production and Prototyping

The Babyplast 6/12 is a compact and precise microinjection machine, ideal for the production of small parts made of a variety of plastics. It offers high energy efficiency and precise control of the injection process. It is widely used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and medical.

  • Maximum injection volume: 15.3 cm³
  • Maximum injection pressure: up to 2,000 bar

  • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
  • LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
  • PA (Polyamides – Nylon 6, Nylon 66, etc.)
  • PC (Polycarbonate)
  • PC/ABS (Polycarbonate/ABS Blends)
  • PEEK (Polyetheretherketone)
  • PET/PBT (Thermoplastic Polyesters – Polyethylene Terephthalate / Polybutylene Terephthalate)
  • PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate or Acrylic)
  • POM (Polyoxymethylene)
  • PP (Polypropylene)
  • PS (Polystyrene)
  • PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
  • SAN (Styrene-Acrylonitrile)
  • TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane)
  • TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers)

  • Manufacturing of plastic microcomponents
  • Functional prototyping of small parts
  • Production of short or customized series
  • Encapsulation of sensors and electronic components
  • Molding of precision parts
  • Biomedical applications
Babyplast plastic micro-injection machine
Anton Paar rheometer

Rheological analysis of liquids with precision and versatility

The Anton Paar MCR 302e is a flexible rheometer for the precise measurement of flow and deformation of a wide variety of materials in liquid, semi-solid, or paste-like states; ideal for research and quality control. It supports a variety of test methods, suitable for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and polymer coatings.

It is important to mention that depending on the material and the test, the machine may require additional accessories. Therefore, the problem will first be analyzed to determine if it is within our capabilities.

  • Temperature range: -150 °C a 400 °C
  • Maximum angular frequency: 100 Hz
  • Torque range: 0.5nNm a 230 mNm
  • Normal force range: -50 a 50 N

  • Molten polymers and polymer solutions (TPU, PLA, PET, etc.)
  • Thermosetting and thermoplastic resins
  • Paints, varnishes, and coatings
  • Dyes, inks, and printing pastes
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Gels and biomedical materials
  • Cosmetics and personal care products (creams, gels, lotions)
  • Semi-solid foods and viscous liquids (honey, yogurt, sauces, pastes)
  • Ceramic suspension materials
  • Toothpastes and dental biomaterials
  • Lubricants, greases, and technical oils
  • Suspensions, emulsions, and industrial foams

  • Rheological characterization of polymers and resins
  • Viscosity analysis in foods and beverages
  • Stability assessment in emulsions and suspensions
  • Determination of the viscoelastic behavior of materials
  • Quality control in adhesives and coatings
  • Study of curing and gelation processes
  • Development of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
  • Measurement of behavior under stress and strain
  • Temperature testing for thermal processes
  • Optimization of industrial formulations

CNC with wire cutting for high precision

An EDM (Electro Discharge Machining) machine is an electrical discharge machining device that removes material from conductive parts using controlled sparks between an electrode and the part. It is ideal for manufacturing molds, complex cavities, high-precision parts, and geometries that would be difficult to achieve with conventional cutting methods.

  • Wire Material: Molybdenum
  • Wire Diameter: 0.8 mm
  • Cutting area: 60 x 90 x 60 cm (Cutting occur in plane XY)

Any electrically conductive metal

  • Production of complex cavities in precision tools
  • Cutting profiles in hard metals or difficult-to-machine materials
  • Microfabrication of components for electronics and medical devices
  • Manufacturing inserts with tight tolerances
  • Machining of parts with difficult internal geometries (such as sharp angles or deep recesses)
  • Repairing worn molds or dies
  • Production of high-precision aerospace and automotive components
Wire EDM machine with molybdenum wire
MEW for tissue engineering fabrication

Fabric fiber manufacturing with 3D printing

It is a VORON 2.4 model extrusion 3D printing machine that has been adapted to function as a fusion electrowriting machine (MEW). This technology consists of an advanced device designed for the manufacture of microstructured scaffolds with complex geometries. It integrates precise 5-axis motion control, allowing for precise fiber deposition at a micron scale. Ideal for tissue engineering applications.

  • Working volume: 350 x 350 x 250 mm
  • Resolution: 0.8 mm (Under investigation to improve resolution)

  • PCL (Polycaprolactone)
  • Bioresorbable polymers

  • Medical field for tissue regeneration (cell implantation).
  • MEW is still a novel technology that may find new applications over time.
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