Posted to News on 20th Jun 2013, 08:18
Custom systems and components for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing are set to revolutionise multiple areas of technology and manufacturing. The dispensing of compounds and coatings requires a 3D motion system to move either the printing head or the substrate with up to six degrees of freedom. Overall system accuracy and throughput are vitally important to creating complex structures with a commercially viable process.
Aerotech offers a full range of additive manufacturing motion systems and components to fit any application. Aerotech manufactures their own motors, drives and motion controllers that can be used to develop custom systems. The company has a selection of linear, rotary, lift and Z-axis stages and goniometers that are complemented by advanced drives and controls. Aerotech also manufactures a variety of linear motor gantry systems that are available with all electronics and a machine base and are ready to produce immediately upon installation. If a custom system engineered to exact specifications is required, Aerotech is the manufacturer of choice with many systems installed in a variety of current additive manufacturing applications.
Whether the speed and accuracy of a ball-screw or linear-motor approach is needed, Aerotech can provide the best choice for the application. Their controllers are available in both stand-alone and software-only versions with from 1 to 32 axes of synchronised control. The company offers both mechanical and air-bearing stages, depending on requirements. Motors can be brush, brushless, torque, linear or rotary. Steel or granite machine bases are available and easily integrated into any system. And of course, Aerotech can engineer and build a custom system designed to exact specifications.
Aerotech has over 40 years of experience building high-performance motion control components and systems, and has been involved with additive manufacturing applications and equipment from its inception. The company's extensive experience, wide product range and excellent product performance can make any additive manufacturing application a success.
Follow the link for more information on additive manufacturing from Aerotech.
