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 construction work, it is important not only to focus on the building itself but also to create a safe environment for construction vehicles and workers to move around. The Hyper CLT plywood is a lightweight wooden board that utilizes CLT. It can be used as temporary materials to support temporary roads, material delivery routes, heavy machinery work yards, material storage areas, and worker pathways, rather than as structural materials for buildings. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, making it relatively lightweight and easy to install, remove, or relocate depending on site conditions. This allows for the boards to be moved in accordance with the progress of the construction, making it easier to effectively utilize limited space. Additionally, the natural texture of the wood blends well with construction sites in residential areas and around public facilities, contributing to considerations for metal noise and summer heat reflection. The Hyper CLT plywood is a registered technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system, designated as "TH-250021-A." It can be incorporated into highly public construction projects and exterior and earthworks, promoting the use of new technologies and environmental considerations. Wooden plywood, NETIS, civil engineering, CLT, lightweight wooden boards. A new option for temporary materials using wood is available for construction sites.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model production is not required, the time needed to create prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or variations in dimensions, can be molded at the same time in a single molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model production is not required, the time needed to create prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or variations in dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs often change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which constantly carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks 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.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods often change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which constantly carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks 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 carried out 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.