PostProcess, the pioneer in intelligent and automated post-processing solutions for 3D printed parts, and CAD BLU, a leader in 3D printing solution sales and service, have announced a distribution partnership to provide customers in the North American jewellery sector with a fully automated and sustainable wax support removal solution.
This collaboration makes it easier for customers to obtain a complete wax 3D printing solution, enabling end-to-end digitization of the workflow from part design to 3D printing to post-processing.
Automated Post-Processing Solutions
CAD BLU has been a reliable provider of digital 3D printing solutions for jewellery design and manufacturing for over 25 years. For its customers, the company is now expanding its offerings to include advanced post-processing solutions. The PostProcess® DEMI 430TM from CAD BLU is a fully automated solution that uses proprietary software, hardware, and chemistry to effectively remove wax support structures from 3D printed parts.
PostProcess released a new detergent formulation, PLM-601-SUB, in 2022 as part of the comprehensive solution to address both time and safety concerns for support removal for 3D printed wax parts. This solution simplifies the additive manufacturing process by removing the need for manual, labor-intensive support removal, removing the traditional post-processing bottleneck and saving hours of processing time per batch.
PostProcess’ solution enables 3D printing and finishing of more complex part geometries with improved consistency and less breakage. This is especially true for small jewellery parts with intricate details and delicate walls. The company’s proprietary solutions optimise for wax support removal by utilising software controls of multiple energy sources. The DEMI 430 not only provides a safer and more sustainable solution for support removal, but it is also designed for operator safety with plug-and-play processing, lowering the risk of worker injury compared to traditional IPA processing and ensuring a safer work environment.
According to Nathan Harris, Americas Vice President of Sales at PostProcess, “We are thrilled to partner with CAD BLU to deliver our advanced post-processing solutions to the jewellery industry. Our DEMI 430 wax support removal solution is the perfect fit for jewellery manufacturers looking to streamline their additive workflows and improve the quality of their products. We look forward to working with CAD BLU to deliver this technology to their customers.”
“CAD BLU is excited to partner with PostProcess, as the DEMI 430 solution is exactly what the jewellery industry has been needing and waiting for to optimize their additive manufacturing workflows. Rich Motto, our CEO and founder, led the charge to bring 3D printing solutions to jewellers, which had a significant impact in this industry overall. We expect to have an even greater impact in this market now that we offer such a transformational post-processing solution.”
– Eric Rodriguez, CAD BLU’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
CAD BLU will exhibit the PostProcess DEMI 430 solution at booths 110 and 112 at the upcoming MJSA Expo on jewellery making and design in New York City, March 5-7, 2023.
About CAD BLU: CAD BLU has been providing a wide range of 3D printer technologies, materials, customer support, and on-site service for over 25 years. It works with each customer to determine the best combination of technologies for their needs, from today’s 3D printing solution to tomorrow’s emerging technology.
