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Armadillo BLUE is a versatile powder-based binder-jetting solution with multiple materials options.
Armadillo BLUE is a fully open binder-jetting 3D printer that has both customizable hardware, an open material platform and accessible software. Armadillo BLUE was designed to help material researchers, engineers and scientists explore the full potential of additive manufacturing. This modular, accessible platform can use any available CONCR3DE powder or binder – but invites you to create new standards and novel applications with your own materials. Every single setting, from speed to saturation and from the binder droplet size and shape to UV or Infrared curing options – Armadillo BLUE gives you full control over the 3D printing process and results.
The promises of additive manufacturing are limitless. Printing entire assemblies and organic shapes without design constraints. No tooling requirements nor lead times. Fast, local production options. Our CONCR3DE proprietary binder jetting technology now offers you the tools to harness its full potential, with a cost-efficient platform that goes above and beyond traditional production methods. And with a powder based system there are no support structures to deal with.
Binder jetting 3D printing is based on two key elements: a powder and a binder. The powder can be a mineral, metal, ceramic, or other material you want to bond in powder form. The binder is a liquid, which acts as an adhesive between powder layers. Powder is spread across the build platform using a roller. Next, the print head accurately deposits the binder liquid to bind the powder. After each layer, the printed object is lowered on its build platform by the layer thickness. A new layer of powder is deposited, and the process repeats. Unbound powder remains in position surrounding the printed object.
Armadillo White includes an integrated control station with our custom and fully open NOAH software pre-installed on optimized hardware. NOAH offers full access to all parameters of the printing process and controls the add-ons. Any print starts with a 3D model of the object or product, which can be included in a print job. Our NOAH software was specifically designed to optimize the use of CONCR3DE 3D printers and your experience. Through its intuitive interface, the software gives you full control over variables like layer height and print speed. Printed objects are self-supported and don’t require additional structures.
The materials readily available for use on the CONCR3DE platform are numerous, and include stone, metal, ceramic, (bio)polymer options and more. Our accessible technology enables researchers to test and develop novel print material options. This results in the certified material options being rapidly expanded – for example with a range of high-tech applications as well as sustainable options, such as upcycling from waste streams, like marble sawdust.
The highly versatile CONCR3DE binder jetting technology offers unprecedented material opportunities, for example in terms of upcycling waste streams to create new products. The below compounds have all been tested by our team and verified for use in our printers.
Our team has extensive experience in binder technology, which has resulted in a wide range of pre-engineered binder options, including include aqueous, solvent, UV binders and bio-based sustainable binders. Depending on the base powder material, our engineers are able to select or create the binder that fits your requirements.
One of the specific CONCR3DE added values is found in our binder expertise. Our binders for stone and mineral materials do not include any plastics, glues nor resins. Other readily available options include aqueous, solvent and UV binders. Our team is happy to advise you on the optimal binder for your desired print material or application – and can even support you in creating new standards.
After printing is complete, the excess powder surrounding the object needs to be removed. Unused powder can be recycled for the next print job. Depending on the material used or application, additional steps -like coating for outdoor application or sintering for metals and ceramics- can be necessary. CONCR3DE offers add-ons to automate and accelerate all post processing steps.
The Reduction Insert is an add-on that shrinks the minimum print size. This means you can start printing with less than 1 liter of powder, reducing your waste, preparation time and costs. Once you progress, simply take it out to print full-scale, all in one versatile printer.
When testing new formulations, you want to start with small batches, with optimal stability and repeatability. The Labjet LFR Binder Supply allows you to apply tiny, measured binder volumes with a syringe. This add-on is excellent for volatile or expensive binders.
This add-on increases the Armadillo printing dimensions to 440 x 440 x 250 mm. This increases the options to perform research at a larger scale, prototype, and run production on a single printer, without further investments or R&D transfer issues.
For printing polymer or composite materials, the UV Curing add-on is indispensable. It adds the possibility to cure the material with a 395 nm (+/- 5) light engine with a typical radiation of 5,5 W/cm2 and optical output power of 31 W, and UV power of 4,2 W/cm.
Certain powders require high-temperature curing or bind faster at higher temperatures. The Infrared Heater is based on a powerful infrared curing lamp and allows you to control the print bed temperature. The Infrared Heater enables heating the print bed up to 80°C.
An option for working in a dust free environment within the printer.
Used to easily move powder, still in the build chamber, from the printer to the depowdering station.