Additive Manufacturing: Silicone and Photopolymer Parts, Polymer Laser Sintering and Ceramic Mold Inserts
AMECOS GmbH
Kiefernweg 4, 64390 ErzhausenNew on Amplifa
About AMECOS
AMECOS GmbH, based in Erzhausen near Darmstadt, specializes in additive manufacturing: The company provides independent consulting on technologies and materials, distributes 3D printing systems from Axtra3D, RLP and Rejig, and also handles demanding production runs through a production network. The portfolio includes support-free silicone 3D printing (RLP/GFF) from real silicone, high-speed SLA and DLP printing on the Lumia X1 and Revox X1 with HPS and TruLayer technology, and large-format polymer laser sintering on the Rejig S100 (510 × 510 × 500 mm), including with up to 100% used PA 12 powder (Bluesint). A key focus is additively manufactured ceramic mold inserts for injection molding made from the ceramic-filled photopolymer Ultracur3D RG 3280: HDT above 280 °C, repeatability ±50 µm, ready for use within one working day. Other photopolymers include the flame-retardant Evonik INFINAM FR 4100L (UL 94 V-0, FST) and the ESD-capable Loctite 3D IND3380; tolerances are ±50 µm. Customers come from dental and medical technology, automotive, aerospace, electronics and toolmaking.
- Site
- Erzhausen
- Processes
- Support-free silicone 3D printing (GFF, RLP), SLA/DLP printing (HPS and TruLayer technology), Selective laser sintering (SLS/LPBF, polymer) with 100% recycled powder (Bluesint), Additively manufactured ceramic mold inserts (injection molding tooling), Consulting/sales/manufacturing in the production network for additive manufacturing, Consulting on additive manufacturing, Sales of 3D printing systems (Axtra3D, RLP, Rejig), Manufacturing via production network
- Materials
- Real silicone (elastomer), Ultracur3D® RG 3280 (ceramic-filled photopolymer, Forward AM), Evonik INFINAM® FR 4100L (flame-retardant photopolymer, UL 94 V-0, FST), Loctite® 3D IND3380™ (ESD photopolymer, Henkel), PA 12 (powder, also 100% recycled powder/Bluesint), PC, ABS, PA
- Industries
- Dental, Medical Technology, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Toolmaking/Injection Molding
- 01
Consulting on technology, material and ecosystem selection
- 02
Sales of 3D printing systems (Axtra3D, RLP, Rejig)
- 03
Design check and material selection
- 04
Build & Nesting: additive manufacturing (SLA/DLP, silicone printing, laser
- 05
Post-processing: cleaning, UV and thermal curing
- 06
Dimensional inspection, documentation and delivery
Materials & Processes
Real Silicone (RLP/GFF)
Support-free printed elastomer for medically approved, UV-resistant, soft and stretchable parts without support structures.
Ultracur3D® RG 3280 (Forward AM)
Ceramic-filled photopolymer for injection molding tool inserts with HDT above 280 °C and stiffness of around 10 GPa.
Evonik INFINAM® FR 4100L
Flame-retardant photopolymer (UL 94 V-0 at 3 mm, FST) for automotive, aerospace and electronics components.
Loctite® 3D IND3380™ (Henkel)
ESD-dissipative, temperature-resistant photopolymer (HDT 190 °C) for connectors, jigs and electronic holders.
PA 12, also as 100% recycled powder (Bluesint)
Sintering powder from rapid prototyping to series production; the S100 processes up to 100% used powder.
PC, ABS, PA, PP
Engineering thermoplastics for first-series injection molding in additively manufactured ceramic mold inserts.
TPE/TPU
Elastomers for soft-molded parts in low-pressure molding with additive mold inserts.
Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS/TruLayer)
Combination of laser and projection technology for fast, high-resolution SLA printing in injection molding quality (±50 µm, flatness < 20 µm).
Polymer Laser Sintering (LPBF)
Open dual-laser system with 3-axis scanner and large build volume, from rapid prototyping to series production.
Locations
Erzhausen
DECompany headquarters: consulting, sales of 3D printing systems and manufacturing via production network
- Part weight / size
- Mold inserts up to 3 kg (printing time 2 h 30 min)
- Lot size
- Prototypes, small series, series production
- Materials
- Silicone, photopolymers, PA 12
- Axtra3D Lumia X1 (high-speed SLA, HPS/TruLayer)
- Axtra3D Revox X1 (high-speed SLA, HPS/TruLayer)
- Rejig S100 polymer laser sintering system, 510 × 510 × 500 mm
Parts & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support-free silicone 3D printing (GFF, RLP)Additive | – | – | – | – | Real silicone, Elastomer materials |
| SLA/DLP printing (HPS and TruLayer technology)Additive | ±50 µm · Surface flatness < 20 µm | – | – | – | Photopolymers, Ultracur3D® RG 3280, Evonik INFINAM® FR 4100L, Loctite® 3D IND3380™ |
| Selective laser sintering (SLS/LPBF, polymer) with 100% recycled powder (Bluesint)Additive | – | 500 mm × 510 mm × 500 mm | – | – | PA 12 |
| Additively manufactured ceramic mold inserts (injection molding tooling)Additive | ±50 µm · Flatness < 20 µm | – | 3 kg (mold insert) | – | Ultracur3D® RG 3280 (ceramic-filled photopolymer) |
| Consulting/sales/manufacturing in the production network for additive manufacturingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA/DLP 3D printer (high-speed SLA, HPS + TruLayer) | Axtra3D Lumia X1 | – | – | – | – |
| SLA/DLP 3D printer (high-speed SLA, HPS + TruLayer) | Axtra3D Revox X1 | – | – | – | – |
| Polymer laser sintering machine (SLS/LPBF, dual-laser system, 3-axis scanner, open system) | Rejig S100 | – | 510x510x500mm | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers