The South Korean company FUGO Precision 3D has introduced an additive manufacturing system that integrates the printing, washing, and curing phases into a single chamber. Its operation is based on centrifugal force to distribute the photosensitive material during the creation of the part, aiming to improve resolution and reduce defects common in other processes.
How the closed-loop production cycle works 🔄
The process begins with printing using UV light while the platform spins at high speed, using centrifugal force to spread the resin evenly. When finished, the same mechanism allows washing off excess material without moving the part to another machine. Finally, the integrated UV light cures the part in place. This eliminates intermediate steps, reduces handling, and speeds up production times for high-precision parts.
The dishwasher every maker would want 🧼
Finally, someone thought of those who hate cleaning sticky parts. Now, instead of playing Tetris with buckets of isopropyl alcohol and homemade nail lamps, you just wait for the machine to do the dirty work. Of course, if the centrifuge goes haywire, you might get a cured part and a free lesson in rotational physics. Good thing you don't have to pay for the show.