Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of products and solutions in the world of specialty chemicals and the pharmaceutical and food industries, and Roboze, a leading company in the development and production of industrial 3D printing solutions, celebrate a big milestone in their successful, long-standing partnership by installing the first ever Argo 1000 Hypermelt 3D printer at Biesterfeld's Lab and Innovation Center in Hamburg.
Setting new standards for large format 3D printing
Argo 1000 Hypermelt is the world's largest Pellet-based 3D printer, equipped with a best-in-class heated chamber up to 180°C, to quickly produce large format parts in incredibly strong super polymers and composites.
Thanks to its large work volume - 1000x1000x1000mm - nearly 40 by 40 by 40 inches - it is possible to print larger components and a greater number of parts all in a single job, allowing customers to satisfy different and changing needs while optimizing time and reducing costs. The parts are being consolidated with a perfect thermal fusion of each layer in order to achieve exceptional mechanical properties, providing a strong impact on the mechanical properties of the final component.
The Argo 1000 Hypermelt allows to program parts production, analyze data, and quickly predict and resolve downtime, thus increasing efficiency and mitigating the risks of printing failure. Furthermore it prints parts with the best performing formulations to the maximum of their properties, allowing for fast and flexible metal replacement production.
Competitive edge for Biesterfeld and added value for customers
"As the first to have this printer, we are able to offer our customers groundbreaking new services”, says Dr. Johannes Martin, Market Manager Composites & Tooling at Biesterfeld. “The Argo 1000 Hypermelt will be used for training purposes and proof-of-principle projects. This means we utilize it for customer projects, allowing our clients to outsource these tasks to us. In doing so, we provide enhanced consulting and technical expertise.”
From advanced super polymers to high-performance composites, Biesterfeld can now execute a wide range of projects. Serving industries such as aerospace, motorsports, automotive, space, defense, oil & gas, robotics & industrial automation, and mobility, the distributor will now also be able to leverage emerging technologies like Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF) to deliver even better solutions, particularly in the aerospace sector.
This unique position places Biesterfeld the distributor in an exclusive market position, providing the company with a significant competitive edge.
“The launch of Argo 1000 Hypermelt marks a new era of customized production," said Levi Smith, Global Channel Development Director at Roboze. “We are very excited to take this important step with our valued partner Biesterfeld and look forward to the projects ahead. "
