Retrofit thermal management (DEMEX) for stronger layer bonds in large-format extrusion 3D printing
LEAM Technologies GmbH
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About LEAM Technologies
LEAM Technologies GmbH is a German company offering local thermal control for large-format extrusion 3D printing. The core product is the retrofit system DEMEX: an end-effector ring with sensor technology, local LED heating and cooling that is mounted around the extruder of existing extrusion AM platforms. Via a control cabinet and HMI package, DEMEX delivers real-time measurements of melt, surface, bulk and interface temperature and controls the deposition area in a targeted manner, thereby improving layer adhesion. Published studies demonstrate significant increases in Z-direction strength for LMPAEK (unreinforced +457 %, reinforced +70 % Z-UTS) and PA6-CF. Target industries are marine, oil & gas as well as mold and tool making. The company has been supported by funding and incubation programs such as ESA BIC Bavaria, EXIST, TUM Venture Labs Additive Manufacturing, XPRENEURS, Dassault Systèmes and the Ansys Startup Program and received the Founders' Prize for Digital Innovations in 2023.
- Processes
- Large-Format Extrusion 3D Printing (additive manufacturing with local thermal control / DEMEX), DEMEX Retrofit Thermal Control (end effector with sensor technology, local LED heating and cooling), Retrofit system DEMEX for thermal control at the deposition interface, On-site installation and operator onboarding, Fit check / process assessment for material, machine and print geometry, Self-installation with instructions
- Materials
- LMPAEK (unreinforced), LMPAEK (reinforced), PA6-CF, DEMEX Retrofit Thermal Control
- Industries
- Marine, Oil & Gas, Mold and Tool Making, Large-Format Extrusion Additive Manufacturing, Molds & Tooling (mold and tool making), Large-Format Extrusion Additive Manufacturing
- 01
Fit check (material, machine, print geometry)
- 02
System provision (end effector, control cabinet/HMI, connection set)
- 03
Installation (self-installation or on-site)
- 04
Operator onboarding
- 05
Process operation with local thermal control
Materials & Processes
LMPAEK (unreinforced)
High-temperature polymer for large-format printing; studies show +457 % Z-UTS at programmed layer temperatures of 300–340 °C.
LMPAEK (reinforced)
Reinforced variant with a proven +70 % increase in Z-direction tensile strength.
PA6-CF
Carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide for large-format parts in marine, oil & gas and tooling.
DEMEX Retrofit Thermal Control
End-effector ring with sensor technology, local LED heating and cooling for existing extrusion AM platforms.
Parts & Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large-Format Extrusion 3D Printing (additive manufacturing with local thermal control / DEMEX)Additive | – | – | – | – | LMPAEK (unreinforced), LMPAEK (reinforced), PA6-CF |
| DEMEX Retrofit Thermal Control (end effector with sensor technology, local LED heating and cooling)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMEX Retrofit Thermal Control System (end-effector ring with sensor technology, LED heating and | LEAM Technologies GmbH DEMEX | – | – | – | – |
| Robotic Extrusion AM Platform (existing system onto which DEMEX is retrofitted) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cooling unit (chiller, CW-6000 class, optional) | CW-6000 class | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2023
Founders' Prize for Digital Innovations
Participation in funding and incubation programs: ESA BIC Bavaria, EXIST – Transfer of Research, TUM Venture Labs Additive Manufacturing, XPRENEURS by UnternehmerTUM, Dassault Systèmes Startup Program, Ansys Startup Program
Publication of studies on LMPAEK (+457 % Z-UTS unreinforced, +70 % reinforced) and PA6-CF