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In this seminar, we will first provide a practical explanation of the industry-leading plastic mold manufacturing technology using metal 3D printers by Sanko Gosei, showcasing examples of significant reductions in mold cooling time through the use of Matsura Machinery's hybrid metal 3D printers and 3D cooling pipe technology. We will also discuss the suppression and prevention of defects and troubles such as short shots and gas burns due to high gas venting effects from porous molding, as well as the creation of large mold components, incorporating both failure and success stories. Following that, J・3D, which has introduced EOS's metal 3D printers—holding four units, leading the world in market share—and boasts the highest production numbers for mold creation using metal 3D printers in Japan, will share insights on how to choose a metal 3D printer without making mistakes, essential foundational knowledge for metal molding, various molding methods and technologies, case studies, and ways to suppress and prevent defects and troubles through three-dimensional free water pipes and hybrid structural molding, as well as cost reduction methods, technologies, and examples. This will be explained in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, based on numerous research results and extensive molding achievements. [Currently, the course fee is half price] When applying, please write "Other [7,000 yen]" in the "Other [ ]" section at the top of the application form on our website.

With the current processing methods and technologies, it is difficult to create complex shapes, integrated structures, lattice/honeycomb structures, porous structures, hollow structures, hybrid structures, and direct manufacturing from 3D data. Furthermore, through topology optimization and collaboration with generative design, we can achieve the creation of innovative aluminum parts that are not available from conventional or other companies, rapid development and prototyping of parts, dramatic reduction in the number of parts, ultra-lightweight and compact designs, cost reduction, and significant decreases in the number of processes and personnel involved. In this seminar, leading users such as J·3D, ODEC, and pioneers in white copper, who have achieved remarkable results in aluminum part manufacturing using metal 3D printers, will discuss key points and precautions for implementation and utilization, various manufacturing methods and technologies, rapid, low-cost, high-quality manufacturing techniques, uniquely developed next-generation AM technologies, groundbreaking case studies that significantly differentiate from other companies' parts, as well as factors for failure and secrets to success. Based on numerous research results and rich manufacturing achievements, we will provide a clear and concrete explanation for those considering implementation, beginners with interest, and those who have just started in the field. [Currently, half-price tuition] When applying, please write "Other [8,500 yen]" in the "Other" section above the application form on our website.

At the beginning of the seminar, we will introduce Canon's latest developments in a groundbreaking high-performance ceramic material that excels in selective laser melting (SLM) for 3D printers, which suppresses "shrinkage" during firing. We will discuss the characteristics of parts that can be created using this method, layer manufacturing technology, target fields, and contract manufacturing services, as well as our collaboration with Metal Research Institute, which has started a high-precision ceramic parts manufacturing service using metal 3D printers with this material. Following that, we will provide a clear explanation of the development trends of various ceramic 3D printers from world-class companies such as SKEFINE, Lithoz, and Sinto Advanced Ceramics. We will cover the innovative manufacturing technologies that enable the creation of complex shapes that were previously impossible with traditional processing methods, including the manufacturing of hollow, porous, and lattice structures. This includes the creation of innovative parts, rapid development and prototyping of components, a significant reduction in the number of parts, lightweight miniaturization, and a substantial reduction in manufacturing processes and workforce. We will also discuss recent attention-grabbing developments in high-speed, large ceramic 3D printers for the short-term and low-cost manufacturing of large parts and products. Thanks to the remarkable advancements in ceramic 3D printing/AM technology, manufacturing ceramic parts with 3D printers will become commonplace in a few years.