Key Takeaways
- DN Solutions AM2CNC hibrit platformunu sergiliyor; bu platform lazer-toz-yatak füzyonunu (L-PBF) ve 5-eksen CNC bitirmeyi tek bir iş akışında birleştiriyor.
- Platform, DLX 450 L-PBF yazıcıyı (450 W lazer, 250 × 250 × 350 mm yapı hacmi) DVF 5000 5-eksen freze (12 kW spindle, 500 × 500 × 400 mm yol) ile birlikte kullanıyor.
- Farsoon Technologies, yüksek-güçlü L-PBF sistemi (500 W’ye kadar lazer, 300 × 300 × 400 mm yapı kabı, 20-80 µm katman kalınlığı) ile üretilen metal el bileşenleriyle insan-gibi robot pazarına odaklanıyor.
- Her iki sergileyici de parça el-değişimini ortadan kaldırmak için iş-içi metrologiyi vurguluyor, ancak hedef uygulamaları ve entegrasyon derinlikleri farklı.
Hidden Gems on the IMTS Additive-Manufacturing Floor
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) once again transformed Chicago’s McCormick Place into a bustling hub of new-metal-part ideas. While the marquee booths drew crowds, two relatively modest exhibitors offered innovations that could reshape how factories blend additive and subtractive processes.
DN Solutions – Pioneering a True Hybrid Workflow
South-Korea-based DN Solutions, a subsidiary of DN Automotive, used its booth (South Building, #338919) to unveil the AM2CNC platform. The concept is straightforward yet powerful: fabricate a near-net-shape preform with laser-powder-bed fusion, then keep the part inside the same machine envelope for five-axis CNC finishing, tapping, and inspection.
| Feature | DLX 450 L-PBF (Additive) | DVF 5000 5-Axis Mill (Subtractive) |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Power | 450 W fiber laser | — |
| Build Volume | 250 × 250 × 350 mm | — |
| Layer Thickness | 20-100 µm | — |
| Spindle Power | — | 12 kW |
| Axes | 3 (X/Y/Z) | 5 (X/Y/Z/A/B) |
| Travel (mm) | — | 500 × 500 × 400 |
| In-Process Metrology | Integrated laser scanner (±10 µm) | Touch-probe with ±5 µm repeatability |
| Typical Use Cases | Aerospace brackets, medical implants | Complex aerospace fittings, turbine-blade finishing |
The press release highlighted a key advantage: “Because no two preforms leave the build chamber identical, AM2CNC measures each one directly in the machine and fits the finishing program to where that specific part actually sits.” This real-time compensation reduces scrap rates, shortens lead times, and eliminates the logistical friction of moving parts between separate additive and CNC shops.
Farsoon Technologies – Metal Hands for Humanoid Robots
Across the exhibit hall, China-based Farsoon Technologies leaned into the hype around humanoid robotics. Their case study demonstrated metal hand components—grippers, finger joints, and wrist couplings—fabricated on a Farsoon 500 series L-PBF system. The machine boasts a 500 W laser, a 300 × 300 × 400 mm build envelope, and a layer-resolution range of 20-80 µm, enabling fine-feature articulation essential for dexterous robot hands.
Key specs of the Farsoon system:
- Laser: Up to 500 W continuous-wave fiber, 1064 nm wavelength.
- Build Volume: 300 × 300 × 400 mm, supporting multiple hand assemblies per build.
- Powder Handling: Automated carousel for up to 8 kg of stainless-steel or titanium alloy powder.
- In-Process Monitoring: High-speed infrared camera and melt-pool spectroscopy for defect detection.
The company emphasized material efficiency: a typical hand component (≈150 g) required only 0.3 g of powder waste, thanks to optimized nesting and support-structure algorithms. Farsoon’s demonstration also showed post-process heat treatment in a compact furnace, underscoring a complete end-to-end workflow for robot-hand production.
Comparative Snapshot
| Aspect | DN Solutions – AM2CNC | Farsoon Technologies – Humanoid Hand Line |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Goal | Seamless additive-to-subtractive transition for complex, high-tolerance parts | Rapid production of lightweight, high-strength robot-hand components |
| Integration Level | Same machine cell (additive + CNC) | Separate additive printer + downstream heat-treat & inspection stations |
| Target Industries | Aerospace, medical, high-performance tooling | Robotics, consumer-grade humanoids, research labs |
| Typical Part Size | Up to 250 mm diameter, 350 mm height | Up to 120 mm length, 60 mm width (hand assemblies) |
| Metrology Approach | In-process laser scanning + adaptive CNC toolpaths | Infrared melt-pool monitoring + post-build CT verification |
Both firms are tackling the “hand-off” problem that has long plagued additive manufacturing, but DN Solutions does so by physically co-locating the two processes, while Farsoon focuses on software-driven quality assurance within a more traditional, discrete workflow.
Bottom Line
IMTS may be a sea of big-brand noise, yet the real value often lies with innovators like DN Solutions and Farsoon Technologies. DN’s AM2CNC platform…
