Markforged introduces metal binder jetting 3D printers in Hokuriku, promoting the dissemination of cutting-edge technology at the newly established "Hokuriku Digital Manufacturing Center" by AIST.

It can create high-precision metal parts at ultra-high speeds. It supports the manufacturing of complex production-grade metal parts and enables mass production at the required timing.

Markforged's 'PX100' is a metal 3D printer using metal binder jetting technology. It has been developed for mass production of parts based on the high-precision binder jetting technology cultivated by Digital Metal. It features a print head equipped with 70,400 nozzles and offers a resolution of 1600 dpi, enabling production of approximately 500 cm3 of parts per hour under normal conditions, with a maximum of 1000 cm3 per hour. As of December 2022, there are 10 certified materials available, with more materials to be added in the future. The standard layer thickness of the powder is 42 μm. The high productivity of this printer contributes to reducing part costs. This has been achieved through a robust manufacturing platform and continuously improved control software. Additionally, it is equipped with features for enhancing and automating the production line, such as the capability to expand the inert gas supply module in preparation for future material additions and a mechanism for feeding materials prepared by the PPS1000 (automatic powder preparation unit) into the printer. For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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From a single prototype to mass-produced items! Binder jetting technology enables the manufacturing of complex-shaped metal parts.

"Degital Metal" is a high-resolution binder jetting metal 3D printing technology. It enables the manufacturing of complex-shaped parts that were previously impossible, from a single prototype to mass production. This technology allows for the rapid and cost-effective production of industrial complex-shaped metal products. With binder jetting, it is easy to achieve almost any complex shape that has been difficult until now, including undercuts, ducts, recessed holes, and internal structures. 【Features】 ■ High productivity ■ Excellent surface quality ■ Large-scale customization support ■ Outstanding reproducibility ■ Continuous production capability Our company offers a wide range of services, including the sale of printers and ancillary equipment, contract manufacturing, and the supply of metal powder for raw materials. For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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In civil engineering sites, it is important to clearly communicate not only safety and workability but also "what kind of initiatives the site is undertaking." Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering mats that utilize wood CLT. They look significantly different from conventional steel plates, so when laid at site entrances, viewing routes, or material yards, they create a strong visual impact. In particular, during inspections by clients, site tours, and public open days for local residents, the use of wood, environmental considerations, and the application of new technologies can be conveyed in a "visible form." Additionally, they are lightweight and easy to install and remove, and they offer practical benefits such as reducing glare and metal noise, as well as CO2 fixation. Hyper CLT mats are registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A." They combine wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT, making them a new temporary material that can impressively convey the initiatives of the site.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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