ACMI opens Indonesian Additive Manufacturing Centre with multiple Farsoon metal AM machines

October 14, 2024

Farsoon founder Dr Xiaoshu Xu and Farsoon global technical team at ACMI AM Center (Courtesy Farsoon)
Farsoon founder Dr Xiaoshu Xu and Farsoon global technical team at ACMI AM Center (Courtesy Farsoon)

Farsoon Technologies, based in Changsha, China, has reported that Anugrah Cipta Mould Indonesia (ACMI) has established a new Additive Manufacturing centre for the production of footwear molds. The new facility houses a number of Farsoon metal Additive Manufacturing machines, including the FS200M dual-laser and larger FS350M quad-laser.

Since its establishment in 1995, ACMI has grown into one of Indonesia’s leading mold manufacturers, supplying some of the world’s top footwear brands. The company manufactures a range of products, including outsoles, midsoles, and TPU soles.

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“As early as 2015, we began using SLA 3D printing for casting. With the growing demand in the metal market, we invested in Farsoon’s FS200M dual-laser system in 2021, making us the first manufacturer in Indonesia to operate a metal powder bed fusion machine for shoe molds and other industrial applications,” stated Min Seo Kang, ACMI’s lead manager for metal Additive Manufacturing.

“As we continue focusing on shoe mold manufacturing and future expansion to other industries, the larger FS350M quad-laser system has become our go-to solution for accelerating series production. Farsoon’s fast and professional technical support helped us master the operational processes and launch our own application projects with an impressively smooth learning curve.”

After several years of metal Additive Manufacturing, ACMI made the strategic decision to establish a dedicated AM Centre in Indonesia. The primary goal was to expand its service capabilities, while showcasing the numerous advantages and opportunities that metal powder bed fusion technology offers. These include faster lead times, superior quality, innovative design possibilities, and reduced costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods. The AM Centre will serve as a hub for innovation, helping to bring these benefits to the market.

The ACMI team at the new AM Centre (Courtesy ACMI)
The ACMI team at the new AM Centre (Courtesy ACMI)

“Shoe molds, in my opinion, are among the most challenging applications due to their intricate design details and the strict requirements set by manufacturers,” added Min Seo Kang. “With Farsoon’s open parameter system, we can easily customise the processing and implement improvements in real time. Many leading shoe brands have expressed great satisfaction with the quality of molds compared to traditional methods, and some have already started placing full-size production orders, including injection and compression molds for EVA and TPU molds.”

“In addition to shoe molds, we’ve collaborated with various industries, producing spare part models for automotive, marine, and cooling channel integrated automated robots—some of which are currently in development for production. With our FS350M machines currently running production with 316L (stainless steel) and AlSi10mg (aluminium) material, we are excited about expanding our manufacturing capabilities as we prepare for even larger orders at the upcoming AM Center,” continued Min Seo Kang.

Working with ACMI and Farsoon has been Chanhon Additive Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. (ChanHonTech), “We are thrilled to collaborate with ACMI in the footwear sector and witness how Farsoon’s metal 3D printing technology has revolutionised Indonesia’s footwear manufacturing in recent years,” stated Binghua Lu, General Manager of ChanHonTech. “With over a decade of experience in the footwear industry, we are proud to provide fast, responsive local technical support to meet the demands of series production.”

To contact ACMI, email Min Seo Kang: [email protected]

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