Additive Manufacturing: Collaboration for faster time-to-market

Vision-Controlled Jetting Additive Manufacturing: Collaboration for faster time-to-market

2023-10-01 Source: Inkbit 1 min Reading Time

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Inkbit, a company specialising in advanced additive manufacturing, has announced a partnership with Makelab, a provider of on-demand 3D printing services. The collaboration aims to reduce time-to-market, support adaptive hardware development, and provide greater access to Inkbit's Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology for various manufacturers and designers.

Inkbit and Makelab are collaborating to broaden access to Inkbit’s Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology.(Source: Inkbit) — Inkbit and Makelab are collaborating to broaden access to Inkbit’s Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology.
(Source: Inkbit)

Davide Marini, co-founder and CEO of Inkbit, said the partnership with Makelab leverages their expertise in on-demand 3D printing. The collaboration is expected to open new avenues for functional prototyping and simplify the process from design to production.

The partnership increases the availability of VCJ to companies interested in exploring this technology and its materials for their prototyping needs. These companies may include those involved in consumer products, hardware and industrial design, particularly those seeking accurate and advanced prototyping materials.

VCJ Technology has introduced materials such as Vulcan Soft Elastomer and Titan Tough Epoxy, known at Makelab as Soft Elastic and Tough Epoxy respectively. These materials support the production of detailed 3D printed parts with potential applications in precision components, gaskets and specialty seals.

Hydrific, a subsidiary of Lixil and a customer of Makelab since 2022, used VCJ technology for their project focused on water conservation and sustainable use in homes. They used the Vulcan Elastic (or Soft Elastic at Makelab) for prototyping gasket parts, noting its exceptional precision compared to other available materials. Christina Perla, co-founder and CEO of Makelab, highlighted that the Inkbit Vista system offers precise technology and material versatility. She believes that their collaboration with Inkbit can contribute to the advancement of the additive manufacturing sector.

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