Digital Metal unveils automation concept for metal 3D printing

Metal 3D printing company, Digital Metal, has announced it is taking its high precision binder jetting technology to the next level by launching a fully automated “no-hand” production concept.
Automation is a growing trend in the additive manufacturing industry as major players such as 3D Systems, EOS, and GE Additive incorporates robotics and smart factory concepts to automate various steps of the manufacturing workflow.
For Digital Metal, which specializes in producing high resolution, detailed parts, the majority of the process steps will be handled by a robot to eliminate the bulk of manual work and increase productivity. The robot will feed the printer with build boxes and then move the boxes for post-treatment in a CNC-operated de-powdering machine combined with a pick-and-place robot.