Incus Develops Hammer Pro40 for Larger Build Volumes

Incus, an Austrian provider of lithography-based solutions for metal additive manufacturing (AM), has developed the Hammer Pro40 printing solution for mass manufacturing. Building on the principles of its Hammer Lab35 printing system, the Hammer Pro40 offers upgraded production capabilities, while maintaining the same level of expertise and familiar technology.

The system’s larger build volume is achieved by two moving or scrolling projectors (instead of one stationary projector) without loss of accuracy. With a platform six times larger than its smaller Hammer Lab35 predecessor, the Hammer Pro40 bridges the gap to mass manufacturing. With a high potential throughput of 700 cm³/hr and resolution with a pixel pitch of 40 micron in X/Y, the Hammer Pro40 enables print economics while delivering the geometries and surface aesthetics of the Incus technology.

The Hammer Pro40 is engineered to manufacture large batches of intricate, specialty parts in applications ranging from dental, medical, automotive, microrobotics and jewelry. With a printing speed that is seven times faster than the Hammer Lab35 and a printing cost per cubic meter that is four times lower, the new machine delivers unmatched cost efficiency without compromising on quality.

With surface roughness (Ra) of 2 microns after sintering, the Pro40 eliminates the need for additional surface treatments like polishing or sandblasting. With a high green part strength, the handling of the green parts can easily be automated. The machine is designed to operate several jobs without the need for intervention from the operator and includes a feedstock supply for at least 2-3 days. Job preparation, setup and material changeover are streamlined, taking less than five minutes, ensuring that the printing process remains seamless and uninterrupted.

“The Hammer Pro40 was strategically developed to fulfill the growing demand for mass manufacturing with AM while still delivering the unique features of our technology,” says Dr. Gerald Mitteramskogler, Incus CEO. “This innovation means a leap forward in terms of speed, precision and cost-effectiveness, but it also opens up new opportunities to leverage the versatility of our manufacturing solution. Within a single print, you can create intricate medical gripping devices, patient-specific dental brackets, personalized jewelry pieces, prototypes for electronic devices, and customized automotive knobs for luxury interior designs — all in quantities ranging from single prototypes to mass manufacturing."

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