日本技術情報センター Company Profile

In this seminar, we will briefly explain various methods and technologies for creating plastic molds using metal 3D printers, key points and considerations in manufacturing, and examples of fabrication. Following that, we will hear from leading users utilizing metal 3D printers from EOS, 3D Systems, Sodick, and Matsuura Machinery on advanced mold manufacturing technologies and examples, as well as factors for failure and secrets to success. First, we will discuss case studies that have achieved low-cost, high-quality manufacturing techniques and shortened lead times through complex shapes and integrated structures, hybrid manufacturing, and 3D cooling water pipe fabrication using EOS metal 3D printers at J-3D. Next, we will explain how ODEC has achieved overwhelming reductions in delivery times and cost savings in mold updates by manufacturing complex molds for resin molding with metal 3D printers, along with the latest fabrication examples and technologies for designing internal structures (3D water pipes), flow, and temperature simulations. Finally, we will provide specific explanations of how Sanko Gosei, a top player in the industry with its metal 3D printing capabilities for plastic mold manufacturing, has drastically reduced mold cooling times through 3D cooling water pipe fabrication, and how porous structures have effectively mitigated issues such as short shots and gas burn, as well as examples of reduced injection times.

The ceramics 3D printer enables the development and creation of attractive parts, short-term prototyping and manufacturing of parts, a significant reduction in the number of parts, lightweight and compact designs, and a decrease in manufacturing processes and workforce through complex shapes and integrated molding, hollow and porous structure molding, and lattice structure molding, which were previously impossible. In this seminar, Canon will discuss the latest trends in the development of groundbreaking high-performance ceramic materials that suppress "shrinkage" during firing, the characteristics of parts that can be produced using the selective laser melting (SLM) method of 3D printers, layered manufacturing technology, target fields, and contract manufacturing services. Recently, a contract manufacturing service for ceramic parts using metal 3D printers with these materials has been launched. Additionally, we will provide an easy-to-understand and concrete explanation for beginners about the latest product trends of cutting-edge machines from companies like 3DCeram Sinto, Lithoz, and BMF, which are pioneering the development and market introduction of high-speed, low-cost, high-quality, and large-scale ceramics 3D printers, including device overviews and features, points and precautions for introduction and utilization, AM technology and secrets, as well as the latest applications and manufacturing examples in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, dental medicine, and regenerative medicine. *This seminar will also be held on September 2nd.

Next-generation large resin and metal 3D printers that achieve astonishing high-speed molding, low-cost, and high-precision molding are being rapidly introduced to the market. These printers are being utilized in the manufacturing of large parts and products in the aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery, plant, defense, and social infrastructure sectors, as well as in parts and mold repairs and reverse engineering. In this seminar, we will discuss the latest developments and features of cutting-edge machines from Stratasys, the largest manufacturer of large resin 3D printers, and Lobotics, along with domestic and international case studies. We will also explore innovative molding technologies from leading users such as Fujikohsai Industries and Sanko Gosei, who utilize large metal 3D printers from Meltio and Matsuura Machinery to create large metal parts, large metal products, and large mold components. The seminar will provide concrete and easy-to-understand explanations of key points and considerations for implementation and utilization, various manufacturing examples, and discussions on molding size, quality, cost, lead time, and success and failure stories. 3D printers enable the complex integrated molding of multiple parts into a single large shape, which was impossible with previous processing methods and technologies. This capability allows for a significant reduction in the number of parts, achieving short lead times, low costs, high-quality manufacturing, and a reduction in the number of processes and personnel involved.