Manifest Technology develops Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (P-VAM) to move additive manufacturing onto the production line. This proprietary light engine technology cures photoreactive resin simultaneously across three dimensions, enabling 10-100x faster serial production capabilities. P-VAM integrates directly into existing assembly lines, allowing for complex geometries without traditional layer-by-layer constraints or support structures.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional additive manufacturing methods are limited by layer-by-layer fabrication, which restricts design complexity and manufacturing speed. This approach hinders the exploration of advanced production techniques like mass customization and continuous manufacturing, as well as the integration of embedded components.
Solution
Manifest Technologies offers an evaluation kit for its Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (P-VAM) system, enabling engineers and manufacturers to explore novel production paradigms. The kit includes a P-VAM machine, simulation software, and comprehensive support to facilitate experimentation with photopolymer resins and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Users can investigate mass customization, continuous manufacturing, and the direct embedding of objects or electronics within fabricated parts. This hands-on approach accelerates the discovery and application of P-VAM technology for streamlined assembly and complex component creation.
Target Audience
The primary customers are engineers and manufacturers seeking to explore and integrate advanced additive manufacturing techniques, including mass customization and continuous production.
Features
- P-VAM Evaluation Machine: High-precision system with a powerful light engine, advanced optics, high-power laser, and a precision Zaber stage.
- Pre-calibrated and characterized hardware for immediate deployment.
- P-VAM Simulation Software: Enables real-time simulation of volumetric builds from standard 3D files.
- Cloud-hosted simulation and data processing infrastructure.
- Support for Arkema HT511 photopolymer resin (starter pack included).
- Capabilities for overprinting and embedding objects or electronics within parts.
- Regular software updates and ongoing system optimization.
- Hands-on training and detailed onboarding documentation.