2024-11-05 16:46:00
Replique expands its materials platform for 3D printing to include metals. In addition, on-demand production is being expanded from just 3D printed parts to multiple production techniques, including forging, casting and injection molding.
Replique presents itself at Fromnext 2024 with a multi-technology platform. Customers now have access to more than 250 production partners via the platform, each with their own technology, materials and production knowledge.
Replique announces partnerships with metal powder manufacturers on Formnext
Being able to adapt quickly
“With this expansion, we are meeting our customers’ wishes to purchase all their production needs – from individual parts to series production – centrally and using the most suitable technology for every application. This enables companies to quickly adapt to all customer demands in a complex purchasing environment,” says Max Siebert, CEO and co-founder of Replica. As an example, Replique will be showing a fully 3D-printed containment valve at the fair, which it specially designed for Zermec Pharma to meet the high demands of powder manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies that focus on minimizing contamination and improving production quality. The development process up to and including the prototype took just four months. It is printed with a PFAS-free material that meets the strictest requirements for food and pharmaceutical safety, while it has sliding properties comparable to PFTE.
Material Hub also provides information about metals for AM
The scale-up also presents the extensive Material Hub for 3D printing. The first version of this was announced on Formnext last year. Material Hub now has about 400 active users. They use this materials database to compare the properties of different materials and different AM techniques. With the addition of metals for additive manufacturing, customers can now accurately qualify complex, high-strength parts. Users can browse materials based on specific application requirements and access detailed property data to make informed decisions in a short time. To populate the metals database, Replique will announce collaborations with multiple suppliers on Formnext. These manufacturers of metal powders will make their data accessible via the platform. “The integration of metal materials and usability improvements of our Material Hub are the next step in the democratization of additive manufacturing,” says Jan Weickel, Technical Sales Manager and Project Manager of the Replique Material Hub.
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**Interview with Max Siebert, CEO of Replique, on Their Participation at Formnext 2024**
*Editor:* Thank you for joining us today, Max! Replique is making quite an impression at Formnext 2024 with its new offerings. Can you tell us about the recent expansion of your materials platform?
*Max Siebert:* Absolutely! We are thrilled to announce that we’ve significantly expanded our materials platform for 3D printing to include metals, along with broadening our on-demand production capabilities. Now, we’re not limited to just 3D printed parts; we’re also offering services that include forging, casting, and injection molding. This means we can cater to a wider range of manufacturing needs.
*Editor:* That sounds like a significant step forward. How will this expansion benefit your customers?
*Max Siebert:* Our goal is to provide a one-stop solution for our customers’ production needs. By centralizing the purchasing process and offering more than 250 production partners through our platform, each equipped with their own technologies and materials, we empower businesses to choose the most suitable manufacturing method for their specific applications. This flexibility helps our clients quickly adapt to shifting demands in a complex marketplace.
*Editor:* You’ve mentioned the ability to quickly adapt as a key advantage. Can you share any specific examples of this in action?
*Max Siebert:* Certainly! One of the highlights we’ll be showcasing at Formnext is a fully 3D-printed containment valve that we developed for Zermec Pharma. This project exemplifies our commitment to meeting the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for powder manufacturers. Our ability to rapidly prototype and produce such specialized parts allows our clients to respond promptly to market needs.
*Editor:* It sounds like Replique is at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing. What’s next for you after Formnext 2024?
*Max Siebert:* We’re excited about the feedback we’ll receive at the event and the potential partnerships that may emerge. Looking ahead, we plan to continue enhancing our technology offerings and expanding our network of production partners to ensure we can meet the diverse needs of our customers around the globe.
*Editor:* Thank you, Max, for your insights. It certainly sounds like an exciting time for Replique and the industry at large!
*Max Siebert:* Thank you for having me! We look forward to connecting with everyone at Formnext.
