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Factory/Site Acceptance Test and large scale 3D printing
To validate that a newly built solution for large scale additive manufacturing works as expected from the factory, CEAD uses an Acceptance Test. During this test we make sure that the final system matches our quality standards, as well as the wishes of the client. The Acceptance Test is the final step of the production process. This article elaborates on such tests which are [...]
Formnext 2021: a recap
After not being able to attend Formnext for two years, this November we had the opportunity to finally attend the event live again. In 2019, we were still co-exhibitors on the Siemens booth. But, this year we built our own booth and had the perfect location on the fair! It was great to see everybody again and meet new people. In this news [...]
Siemens NX CAM and the CEAD Flexbot
The right driver makes the difference in realizing the full potential of our robot solution for 3D printing, the Flexbot. This is why the usage of the Flexbot is supported through Siemens NX. This software is a flexible and powerful integrated solution that helps to deliver products faster and more efficiently. The combination of Siemens NX and the Flexbot enable you to design, [...]
In-house training for complete large scale 3D printing solutions
In order to unlock the full potential of our solutions, one must be familiar with the possibilities of large scale 3D printing. This is why CEAD helps clients with personalized training, both in-house at our production hall, as well as on-site at your production facility. Training is provided to obtain the knowledge and skills required to operate a specific 3D printing machine that [...]
Airtech’s Dahltram® Resins Qualified For Use On All CEAD AM Flexbot Platforms
Airtech Advanced Materials Group has been extruding and compounding resins for nearly 50 years and has expanded its offering with a line of technologically advanced and reliable resins for use in additive manufacturing. In a newly developed partnership CEAD -- a technology supplier of 3D printing equipment on the frontier of large-scale composite additive manufacturing -- has qualified Airtech Dahltram® resins for use [...]
Pilot project: Investigate the feasibility of a large scale 3D printing project together with CEAD
The implementation of large scale 3D printing often enables groundbreaking improvements of production processes. Since the technology behind industrial 3D printing is being improved and updated constantly, the options and benefits of this solution could be uncertain when applied to specific business cases. Before investing in a solution for 3D printing, our customers would like to know whether a project is commercially and [...]
Visit CEAD at Formnext 2021
Click to visit CEAD's website for Formnext 2022 and request an invitation This November, we have the pleasure to attend a live event again. From November 16th – 19th, 2021, we will be in Frankfurt at the Formnext event. Formnext is the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent industrial production. After 18 months of digital encounters, Formnext provides the opportunity [...]
Selecting the right large scale additive manufacturing solution for your company
The complete package of CEAD solutions for industrial 3D printing consists of seemingly similar products. However, the unique characteristics of our three types of large scale 3D printers ensure that the various solutions fit distinct applications. This blog provides insight into the selection between our pellet extruders, robot based solutions and gantry based solutions for large scale 3D printing by highlighting their [...]