Caracol Unveils Vipra AM, Innovative Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology

Formnext Caracol unveils Vipra AM for large-scale metal additive manufacturing

2024-11-12 Source: Caracol 2 min Reading Time

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Caracol is set to unveil Vipra AM, a breakthrough in large-format additive manufacturing for metal at Formnext. This innovative platform combines advanced wire arc technology with precision hardware, software, and automation to enhance flexibility, control, and productivity.

Caracol will unveil their robotic large format metal DeD platform at Formnext in Frankfurt.(Source: Caracol) — Caracol will unveil their robotic large format metal DeD platform at Formnext in Frankfurt.
(Source: Caracol)

LFAM provider Caracl is introducing Vipra AM: a new technology that is set transform how large-scale metal parts are produced. The new robotic platform will be unveiled at Formnext. With the most advanced manufacturing industries increasingly seeking solutions that balance performance with productivity, Vipra AM has been designed to meet these and more of their evolving needs.

Vipra AM is a robotic large scale Direct Energy Deposition platform that leverages wire arc additive manufacturing processes, seamlessly developed into a hardware, software, and automation proprietary turnkey system. The platform was created to maximize users’ flexibility, control and performance, expanding LFAM’s possibilities to a broader range of applications.

The company spent years developing projects and scaling parts production with Vipra AM, to develop the best platform that could target specific needs and applications. Due to this extensive work, Caracol is unveiling two new configurations of Vipra:

Vipra XQ (Extreme Quality) leverages Plasma Arc Deposition technology to produce high-quality components with exceptional finishing and precision. It is best suited for applications that require superior strength and precision, and can process an incredibly broad range of metals, including – stainless steels and titanium alloys. The system is ideal for large-scale, high-strength, high-integrity parts for sectors such as aerospace (e.g. load-bearing brackets and structural components) and energy (e.g. valves, gauges and structural piping connectors).

Vipra XP (Extreme Productivity) instead is focused on maximizing productivity, minimizing operating costs in the manufacturing process of complex large scale metal projects. Its high throughput combined with its ability to print also aluminium and nickel-based materials, make the system ideal for parts where lead times and lightweight are critical, such as transportation industries (e.g. automotive components, aerospace pressure vessels, marine propellers) and lower-end architectural applications (e.g. sculptures, lightweight organic structures).

In both its different product configurations, Vipra AM was built to produce advanced applications such as load bearing finished parts, lightweight structures, high-temperature, high durability autoclave and curing moulds, cladding, repair and on-demand spare parts.

“The launch of Vipra AM represents a significant breakthrough for the metal additive manufacturing industry,” says Gianrocco Marinelli, Metal Additive Manufacturing Director at Caracol. “In today’s competitive market, manufacturers face mounting challenges, from material waste and long lead times to the pressure of reducing costs while maintaining high performance. Vipra AM introduces cutting-edge capabilities and complements existing processes, enabling hybrid production models that combine legacy techniques with advanced metal deposition to help manufacturers optimize production lines, reducing waste, accelerating lead times, and driving overall efficiency without overhauling their entire operations.”

Vipra AM will be officially unveiled at Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, on November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Visit the team to see the platform firsthand at Caracol’s booth C101 in Hall 12.1 from the 19th to 22nd November. For the official launch on November 19th, Caracol will host a panel discussion featuring LFAM industry experts and users, who will explore the synergies between polymer and metal large-format additive manufacturing and the fields of application. Following the discussion Caracol will be hosting a party to celebrate this exciting launch.

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