The startup develops an additive manufacturing system utilizing photopolymerization for automatic single-step post-processing of plastic parts. This technology targets high-mix, low-volume manufacturing needs in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and medical devices, reducing post-processing time and costs.
Funding
$780K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional additive manufacturing of polymer parts requires manual removal of support structures, which is labor-intensive, costly, and slows down the overall production process. This post-processing bottleneck limits the efficiency and scalability of additive manufacturing for industrial mass production.
Solution
Polyfos3D offers a multi-material polymer additive manufacturing technology that enables the printing of parts with two different materials: a durable material for the part itself and a soluble material for the support structures. After printing, the soluble supports can be easily dissolved in water, leaving behind smooth, clean parts without manual intervention. This automated post-processing solution significantly reduces labor costs, improves production speed, and enhances the sustainability of additive manufacturing. By eliminating the need for manual support removal, Polyfos3D streamlines the additive manufacturing workflow, making it more efficient and cost-effective for high-mix, low-volume production environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries seeking to improve the efficiency and reduce the costs of polymer additive manufacturing for high-mix, low-volume production.
Features
- Multi-material printing capability using durable and soluble polymers
- Automated support removal through water dissolution
- Compatibility with a range of photopolymer resins
- Streamlined workflow from printing to final part
- Reduced labor costs associated with post-processing
- Enhanced surface finish and dimensional accuracy