Development and manufacturing of 3D printers for high-performance and technical polymers such as PEEK and Ultem
Apium 3D Technologies GmbH
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About Apium
Apium 3D Technologies GmbH develops and manufactures 3D printers for processing high-performance and technical polymers. The current model, the Apium P400, is an IDEX platform (FDM/FFF) with a build volume of 400 x 300 x 300 mm that can process materials including PEEK, Ultem™ (PEI), POM-C ESD and PVDF. At its core is a patented adaptive zoned heating system designed to deliver strong layer adhesion and uniform material properties in all directions without the energy-intensive heating of a heated build chamber. The open system allows the use of user-specific materials and any slicing software; the independent dual-extrusion system can double capacity or process different materials in a single print run. Further features include automatic bed leveling, optical calibration, sensors for process monitoring, an integrated material dryer up to 150°C, automatic print logs, as well as remote access and user management. With nearly a decade of experience in processing high-performance polymers, Apium additionally offers comprehensive technical support.
- Processes
- FDM/FFF 3D printing of high-performance and technical polymers (multi-material, dual extrusion), Technical support and comprehensive service for the processing of high-performance polymers, Remote access and status monitoring of the printers, Process documentation / automatic print logs, User management for operation and traceability
- Materials
- PEEK, Ultem™, POM-C ESD, PVDF 1000, Ultem™ (PEI), FDM/FFF 3D printing (IDEX), Dual Extrusion / Multi-Material
- Industries
- Additive manufacturing / 3D printing of high-performance and technical polymers, Additive manufacturing / 3D printing of high-performance and technical polymers
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Engineering and development of the printing systems
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Manufacturing of the 3D printers
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Technical support and service
Materials and Processes
PEEK
High-performance polymer that can be processed on the Apium P400 with print head temperatures up to 540°C.
Ultem™ (PEI)
Amorphous high-performance polymer for technical applications, also combinable as multi-material printing.
POM-C ESD
Acetal technical polymer with ESD protection, documented in its own product handling information.
PVDF 1000
Fluoropolymer with high chemical resistance, documented in its own product handling information.
FDM/FFF 3D printing (IDEX)
Melt layer process with independent dual extrusion, layer thicknesses from 0.05 to 0.6 mm and nozzle diameters from 0.2 to 1.0 mm.
Dual Extrusion / Multi-Material
Independent dual-nozzle system for doubling capacity or processing different materials in a single print run.
Parts
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDM/FFF 3D printing of high-performance and technical polymers (multi-material, dual extrusion)Additive | – | 300 mm × 400 mm × 300 mm | – | – | High-performance polymers, technical polymers, compounds, PEEK, Ultem, POM-C ESD, PVDF |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D printer for high-performance polymers (IDEX, FDM/FFF) | Apium 3D Technologies GmbH Apium P400 | – | 400 x 300 x 300 mm | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2016
Oldest posts on the company blog date back to November 2016
- 2018
Publication of the Apium Material Matrix as well as product handling information for POM-C ESD and PVDF 1000
- 2022
Publication of the Apium P400 product page (November 10, 2022)