[Exhibition Information] Metal Japan High-Performance Metal Exhibition 2023 (October)

What is the electron beam powder bed fusion method (powder bed fusion)? What is EB-PBF? Let me explain it simply!

"What is Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF)?" "What is EB-PBF?" Let me explain briefly! We provide a schematic explanation of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF) for those in charge who have started gathering information on metal 3D printers! The process involves powder supply by a powder dispenser, powder deposition by a recoater (forward motion), vertical movement of the build stage and the recoater's excess powder passing motion, melting and solidification of the powder by electron beam irradiation, and powder deposition by the recoater (return motion). This series of actions is repeated to create layered structures. The vertical movement of the build stage and the recoater's excess powder passing motion help save powder and reduce waste. *The schematic is based on equipment from Wayland Additive and may not necessarily apply to all electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) metal 3D printers currently sold by various manufacturers.

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What is directional energy deposition method? What is DED? Let me explain it simply!

"What is Directed Energy Deposition (DED)?" We provide an explanatory diagram of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) for those responsible for gathering information on metal 3D printers! Directed Energy Deposition involves spraying metal powder into a melt pool created by a laser heat source, moving the melt pool along with the laser head, and repeatedly melting and solidifying to create a layered structure. Unlike typical metal 3D printers that have a powder bed, it fixes the base plate or pipes on a table with tilt (90°) and rotation (360°) functions for manufacturing. 1. Free-form manufacturing 2. Free-form manufacturing of complex shapes 3. "Additive" manufacturing to conventional machined parts 4. "Build-up" repairs (+ regrinding*) for worn-out parts (*The diagram is based on equipment from RPM Innovations and may not necessarily apply to all metal 3D printers using Directed Energy Deposition currently sold by various manufacturers. Please note.)

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This is a schematic diagram explaining the laser powder bed fusion method (laser powder bed process) for metal 3D printers!!

"What is the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) method?" For those in charge of gathering information on metal 3D printers, we provide an explanatory diagram of the Laser Powder Bed Fusion method! A series of operations is repeated for layered manufacturing: the recoater deposits powder, the laser irradiates to melt and solidify the powder, the build stage descends, the powder reservoir rises, and again, the recoater deposits powder. Excess surrounding powder from the recoater's deposition operation falls into a collection tank through the overflow opening and is sieved for recycling during the manufacturing process. *The diagram is based on Aconity3D's equipment and may not necessarily apply to all laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printers currently sold by various manufacturers.

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This is Aconity3D's latest solution for efficient industrial laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing and production.

The AconityTWO device is Aconity3D's latest solution for efficient industrial laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing and production. With a large build envelope of Ø 400 mm x H 400 mm and an easy-to-open machine cover, it allows for the production of large parts with minimal setup time, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. To maximize flexibility in the types of materials that can be processed and to enhance quality assurance, it can be equipped with optional high-temperature preheating up to 800°C and Aconity3D's entirely new process monitoring system (optional). The AconityTWO can also utilize up to four lasers in a quad-laser configuration, further improving productivity. Like all Aconity3D devices, the AconityTWO is equipped with the AconitySTUDIO control software, allowing Aconity3D service engineers to remotely access all relevant process parameters and machine components, providing timely support to customers.

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The second process chamber can optionally add preheating at 1200°C.

AconityMIDI is a new approach by Aconity3D aimed at a flexible production system. This system, which can be equipped with a second process chamber as an option, allows for the preparation of the next setup to proceed simultaneously while the main system is still in production, saving time. Additionally, this system can also optionally include process monitoring or high-temperature preheating up to 1200°C. Like all Aconity3D devices, the AconityMIDI device is equipped with the control software AconitySTUDIO, allowing Aconity3D service engineers to remotely access all relevant process parameters and machine components, enabling timely support for customers.

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Entry-level lab system. By utilizing the Φ55mm reduction component (optional), process development is possible even with a small amount of powder material!

AconityMINI is an entry-level lab system from Aconity3D. The build space can be reduced from a standard Φ140mm to Φ55mm, and this system, which provides complete access to all relevant process parameters, is designed for efficient materials research. Furthermore, this system allows for flexible configuration of the equipment by selecting optional features such as preheating, process monitoring, and laser output to best meet the customer's needs. Like all Aconity3D devices, the AconityMINI is equipped with the control software AconitySTUDIO, which allows Aconity3D service engineers to remotely access all relevant process parameters and machine components, providing timely support to customers.

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Metal additive manufacturing with a maximum height of 2100 mm is possible! RPMI's directed energy deposition (DED) metal 3D printer.

This is a directed energy deposition (DED) metal 3D printer from RPM Innovations (South Dakota, USA). It has a proven track record and high reliability across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, military, power generation, mining, gas and oil, and automotive. The "RPMI 557XR" model, which has the largest build size, can achieve metal additive manufacturing up to 2100 mm. It allows for free-form shaping with five-axis control (X, Y, Z axes / tilt and rotation table), part repair through laser cladding, and additive manufacturing on existing metal products. 【Equipment lineup】 　■RPMI 557XR 　■RPMI 222XR

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Maximum build space: Φ400 × H 400mm Maximum number of lasers: Up to 4 can be installed

Aconity3D (Germany) is a metal 3D printer using a laser powder bed fusion method. Metal powder (20 µm to 65 µm) is spread on the build platform, and a laser is directed at the build location to repeatedly melt and solidify, allowing for layered construction. It can import models and data that have been analyzed and modified using editing software from 3D CAD files, enabling high-quality construction even for complex shapes. Options for adding multi-laser (up to four), pre-heating functions, and process monitoring functions are available.

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High hardness and high wear-resistant alloy powder for metal 3D printing.

VBN Components' Vibenite series is a powder material made of high hardness and high wear-resistant alloys that enable 3D printing with metal. There are five types of powder steel, allowing for the selection of powders with higher hardness, high-temperature hardness, corrosion resistance, and toughness according to specific applications. The Vibenite series contains a high amount of carbide but does not require the mixing, drying, pressing, and sintering processes typical of conventional carbide manufacturing. It is suitable for 3D printing with metal. Contract manufacturing is also available using the metal 3D printing equipment owned by VBN Components (maximum build size: approximately 230 x 230 x 350 mm). It can be used for applications such as power skiving cutters, large gear cutting hobs, pressure die casting tools, plastic and metal forming tools, cutting knives, and wear protection.

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Stable process using new "electron" beam technology. Free parameter open access. Capable of shaping diverse materials.

This is a metal 3D printer using electron beam powder bed technology that adopts neutral "electron" beam technology, enabling large-scale fabrication free of residual stress. It offers high-speed manufacturing, simplification of post-processing steps, and provides a more stable platform compared to other technologies. Thanks to its unique charge neutralization, it allows for stable fabrication processes without smoke generation, enabling the production of large parts without being affected by stress. It is capable of 3D printing with a variety of metals and alloys, including Ni alloys, Ti alloys, Cu alloys, CoCr alloys, pure copper, copper alloys, hard metals (Vibenite 280/290), and high melting point metal materials. With fewer necessary post-processing steps, it allows for short and energy-efficient manufacturing. Advanced in-process monitoring and control promote the development of a wide range of applications.

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High toughness and fatigue resistance powder metallurgy (PM) steel that can be fabricated with a metal 3D printer.

This is a powder metallurgy (PM) steel with excellent toughness and fatigue resistance that can be fabricated using a metal 3D printer. The 3D printed parts made from Vibenite150 have a high carbide content, providing the best wear resistance. This material offers the possibility to design complex shapes, combine multiple parts into one, and add cooling channels. The additive manufacturing (AM) process allows for weight reduction and the addition of special features. The time required for sample prototyping and trial production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape fabrication eliminates the need for rough machining and reduces grinding.

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A perfect balance of hardness and toughness. High-speed tool steel that can be manufactured with a metal 3D printer.

The 3D-printed Vibenite 280 improves existing high-speed steel (HSS) applications that require higher hardness or wear resistance. Due to its high carbide content, it offers the best wear resistance and hardness. The additive manufacturing (AM) process allows for the design of complex shapes, the integration of multiple parts into one, the addition of cooling channels, weight reduction, and the incorporation of other features. The time required for sample prototyping and trial production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining and reduces grinding.

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High-speed tool steel, which is "world-class hard steel" that can be fabricated with a metal 3D printer.

It is high-speed tool steel, which is "world-class hard steel" that can be manufactured using metal 3D printers. It improves existing high-speed steel (HSS) applications that require higher high-temperature hardness or greater wear resistance. The 3D printed Vibenite 290 has a high carbide content, providing the best wear resistance and hardness. The additive manufacturing (AM) process allows for the design of complex shapes, the integration of multiple parts into one, the addition of cooling channels, weight reduction, and the incorporation of other features. The time required for sample prototyping and small-scale production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining and minimizes grinding.

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Martensitic stainless steel with significantly improved wear resistance that can be fabricated using metal 3D printers.

Vibenite 350 is a martensitic stainless powder metallurgy (PM) metal powder for 3D printing that achieves high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance through high chromium (Cr) addition. It also boasts excellent wear resistance due to its high carbide (carbon) metal content. Advantages: - Martensitic high-alloy that does not require heavy cutting - Excellent wear resistance - Corrosion resistance - High metal fatigue resistance - No porosity and uniform hardness - Uniform microstructure through the AM-HSS process - Capable of 3D printer layered manufacturing

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Can be manufactured with a metal 3D printer. Improved high-temperature hardness and wear resistance, enhancing high-speed steel (HSS) applications through complex shapes and lightweight design.

Vibenite 480 is a 3D printing alloy that significantly improves high-temperature hardness and wear resistance due to its high carbide content. Its metal structure remains stable under temperature changes, making it ideal for metal parts that require high-temperature durability. The 3D printing process allows for the creation of free and complex shapes, enabling the combination of multiple alloy components into a single part, lightweight design, and the internal design of various refrigerant flow paths. By shortening the manufacturing lead time for prototypes and initial production runs, it becomes possible to release new products in a timely manner. A major feature is that near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining using machining centers, resulting in less grinding.

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Shape size: X 600 mm × Y 600 mm × Z 600 mm + tilt and rotating table.

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printer RPMI XR series features the "smallest" size RPMI 222 XR, which ensures a build size of [X 600 mm × Y 600 mm × Z 600 mm]. With 5-axis control through X, Y, Z + tilt and a rotating table, it allows for free-form shaping, part repair, and cladding (build-up) with ease.

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Shape size: [X 1500 mm × Y 1500 mm × Z 2100 mm] "Largest" size within the RPMI XR series.

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printer RPMI XR series, featuring the "largest" size RPMI 557 XR. Build size [X 1500 mm × Y 1500 mm × Z 2100 mm]. With 5-axis control through X, Y, Z + tilt and rotating table, free-form shaping, part repair, and cladding (build-up) are possible.

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Proven track record of domestic implementation in Japan. 557XR maximum build size: [X 1500 mm × Y 1500 mm × Z 2100 mm]

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printer RPMI XR Device Series RPMI 557XR, RPMI 222 XR. RPMI 557 XR Build Size [X 1500 mm × Y 1500 mm × Z 2100 mm] RPMI 222 XR Build Size [X 600 mm × Y 600 mm × Z 600 mm] With 5-axis control through X, Y, Z + tilt and rotating table, free-form fabrication, part repair, and cladding (build-up) are possible.

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This is Aconity3D's latest machine concept for efficient industrial laser powder bed fusion manufacturing.

This is Aconity3D's latest machine concept for efficient industrial laser powder bed fusion manufacturing. With interchangeable process chambers, it allows for simultaneous preparation, manufacturing, and post-manufacturing cleaning, which parallelizes time and reduces part costs. To maximize flexibility in material types and quality assurance, it can be equipped with high-temperature preheating up to 1000°C and the latest process monitoring systems. The ACONITYMIDI+ features a QUATTRO-Laser configuration, allowing for the installation of up to four lasers, further enhancing productivity. Like all Aconity3D machines, the AconityMIDI+ is equipped with the AconitySTUDIO control software, enabling Aconity3D service engineers to remotely access all relevant process parameters and machine components, providing timely support to customers.

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In the field of food and health food research and development, an increasing number of companies are facing the following challenges: - Difficulty in exploring new functional materials and differentiation themes, leading to a depletion of research topics. - While they are collecting information from conferences and papers, they struggle to translate this into research themes directly related to their products. - They remain limited to competing similar products and follow-up projects, failing to establish uniqueness. - Although there are seeds of ideas, they struggle to elevate them to scientific hypotheses and build the necessary foundations for internal approval. Behind this lies a "wall of execution" that cannot be overcome by traditional information gathering and research processes. In this webinar, we will introduce a new R&D approach to break through these challenges. It is a next-generation research and development scheme that combines AI-driven hypothesis generation, which has achieved results in drug discovery, with scientific hypothesis verification by a food human trial CRO. This will allow for the transformation of vague ideas into scientifically verifiable projects, simultaneously achieving the construction of persuasive foundations for upper management and differentiation development.

Fujikohsuhou Industrial Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar titled "Tips for Setting Laser Hardening Conditions" on July 20, 2025 (Wednesday). In laser hardening, factors such as output and speed are related to the quality of hardening. We will explain how output and speed are connected to quality factors. This seminar is aimed at those who are looking to start utilizing laser hardening. 【Recommended for】 ■ Those who want to learn about methods for setting laser hardening conditions ■ Those who want to obtain technical information about laser hardening

Take the 'first step' in DX talent development in Fukuoka. We will hold a free seminar where you can learn reskilling strategies that can be applied in the field through case studies and experiences! 'I've become responsible for DX, but I don't know where to start.' This is a participatory seminar aimed at representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, where you can learn the 'first steps' in DX talent development and implementation support. While introducing case studies of representative DX tools such as Power Automate and Power BI, you will experience hands-on sessions with Copilot, allowing you to grasp practical small-start methods that can be implemented on-site. The content also includes specific success stories from the Fukuoka region, along with tips for promoting understanding and advancement within your organization.

We will be exhibiting at INCHEM TOKYO 2025, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 17 (Wednesday) to September 19 (Friday). This time, we will host many events, including special project stages and mini-seminars. At our booth, we will introduce our solutions and technologies based on the theme of "Sustainable Plant Engineering" from three different concepts. Please be sure to stop by our booth, East Hall 6, K-17.

The Siemens EDA Tech Forum is a technical event aimed at sharing the latest technological trends, case studies, and solutions to challenges with everyone involved in the design and development of silicon systems and electronic systems, while addressing evolving technologies, the densification and complexity of designs, and various design challenges, all while meeting requirements for quality, safety, and reliability. The goal is to deepen insights and networks towards achieving sustainable business. The forum covers a wide range of topics, from advanced design technologies and methods in fields such as 3D ICs, chiplets, chips for AI and ML (machine learning), and IC packaging, to the design, analysis, and collaborative development of electronic systems, including printed circuit boards, across multiple domains, as well as building ecosystems both internally and externally using digital threads. Through case presentations and explanations of design methods by industry leaders, it supports solutions to challenges faced in daily design work from all directions. This is a free technical event that requires pre-registration. We hope you will participate!