Incus launches Hammer Pro40 Additive Manufacturing machine
October 18, 2023
Incus, GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, has announced the launch of its new Hammer Pro40 Additive Manufacturing machine. Building upon the principles of the Hammer Lab35 AM machine, the Hammer Pro40 is reported to include an upgraded production capability, while retaining the same level of expertise and familiarity with the technology.
The larger build volume is achieved by using two moving or scrolling projectors instead of one stationary projector, without compromising accuracy. With a platform that is six times larger than the Hammer Lab35 AM, the Hammer Pro40 has a high potential throughput of 700cm³/hour with a resolution of 40µm pixel pitch in X/Y.
The Hammer Pro40 is designed for the production of large batches of intricate, specialty parts. It can be used in various applications such as dental, medical, automotive, micro robotics, and jewellery manufacturing. Compared to the Hammer Lab35, the Pro40 offers a manufacturing speed that is seven times faster and a cost per cm³ that is four times lower.
The Pro40 achieves a surface roughness (Ra) of 2 µm after sintering, eliminating the need for additional surface treatments like polishing or sandblasting. Additionally, the high strength of the green parts allows for easy automation in their handling.
The Hammer Pro40 is designed to perform multiple jobs without requiring operator intervention. It is equipped with a feedstock supply that can last for at least 2-3 days. Job preparation, setup, and material changeover are efficiently streamlined, reportedly taking less than five minutes, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted manufacturing process.
“The Hammer Pro40 was strategically developed to fulfil the growing demand for mass manufacturing with AM while still delivering the unique features of our technology,” stated Incus CEO, Dr Gerald Mitteramskogler. “This innovation means a leap forward in terms of speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness, but it also opens up new opportunities to leverage the versatility of our manufacturing solution. Within a single print, you can create intricate medical gripping devices, patient-specific dental brackets, personalised jewellery pieces, prototypes for electronic devices, and customised automotive knobs for luxury interior designs – all in quantities ranging from single prototypes to mass manufacturing.”
