Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, announced a new spin-off designed to advance innovation of Powder-Bed Fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing – Vulcan Labs, Inc.
Vulcan’s solutions are engineered to meet the complex demands of end-use production applications; the goal is to overcome typical deficiencies of productivity, quality, and certification. The company’s primary focus is advancing the quality, repeatability and efficiency of PBF technology – initially focusing on metals.
Originating from the 2014 acquisition of the production-oriented service bureau Harvest Technologies, Vulcan Labs is collaborating with application partners to advance technology accessibility and meet the stringent requirements of production-ready applications. Built as a standalone entity to harness the qualities of fast-moving entrepreneurial entities, Vulcan Labs will aim for advancing the rapid introduction of enhanced PBF-based solutions.
With decades of deep experience across real-world production applications of both polymers and metals, the company’s management team includes industry pioneer David K. Leigh. An original Founder and CEO of Harvest Technologies, Mr. Leigh is considered a market leader with deep additive manufacturing expertise specifically aligned with end-use parts applications in the most demanding industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, oil and gas, and more.
Designed towards advancing PBF platforms to achieve end-use production applications and now targeting metals, Vulcan Labs’ quality-focused solutions are currently being developed to include:
–Optimized build environments and unique multi-laser scan strategies
–Closed loop melt pool quality control
–Detailed Data Logging and Integration to the factory floor
–Automated powder handling and in-situ powder quality characterization
–Automated calibration and build set-up capabilities
In the coming months, Vulcan will engage with partners and customers to evaluate and further develop Vulcan’s solutions. Parties interested in joint development opportunities are encouraged to contact Vulcan Labs.
Vulcan Labs, Inc. is the result of a spin-off of Stratasys’ incubation activities and is located in Belton, TX. Vulcan aims to develop production-focused solutions based on Powder Bed Fusion technology that assist in increased build efficiency, quality verification, and factory floor integration. For more information, please visit www.vulcan-labs.com.
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