Keylab Additive Innovations
The Keylab Additive Innovations (KAI) at the Chair of Environmentally Friendly Production Technology combines cutting-edge research with practical manufacturing solutions. We oKer expertise in prototyping, process optimization, and materials research, supported by state-of-the-art technology – ideal for startups and companies seeking to benefit from additive manufacturing.
The Keylab Additive Innovations at a glance
Additive Manufacturing: Future Technology for Industry
The industrialization of additive manufacturing is at the heart of our activities. The Keylab Additive Innovations focuses on research and development as well as knowledge and technology transfer to exploit the potential of additive manufacturing. Our services range from potential analyses and component optimization to the implementation of additive manufacturing processes in your production processes.
Customized Solutions for Complex Requirements
Additive manufacturing enables the cost-eKective production of complex components in small batch sizes. It oKers advantages in industries that require customized solutions. Despite its versatility, hurdles still need to be overcome before it can be widely used in industry. To this end, the Keylab is working on optimizing the entire process chain to make additive manufacturing more eKicient and environmentally friendly.
The Keylab has extensive expertise in various processes:
Selective Laser Melting
Enables the precise fusion of metal powder, ideal for complex components with high demands on precision and resilience.
High Speed Sintering
Uses infrared radiation to quickly and eKiciently melt polymer powder, suitable for larger quantities and complex plastic components.
Fluid Material Extrusion
Processes high-viscosity silicones and elastomers, ideal for flexible components in the medical technology and automotive industries. OKers the possibility of incorporating sensors or printing on textiles.
Additional processes such as FDM and Photopolymerization are available to offer customized solutions for industrial requirements.
Additive Manufacturing: Future Technology for Industry
The industrialization of additive manufacturing is at the heart of our activities. The Keylab Additive Innovations focuses on research and development as well as knowledge and technology transfer to exploit the potential of additive manufacturing. Our services range from potential analyses and component optimization to the implementation of additive manufacturing processes in your production processes.
Customized Solutions for Complex Requirements
Additive manufacturing enables the cost-eKective production of complex components in small batch sizes. It oKers advantages in industries that require customized solutions. Despite its versatility, hurdles still need to be overcome before it can be widely used in industry. To this end, the Keylab is working on optimizing the entire process chain to make additive manufacturing more eKicient and environmentally friendly.
The Keylab has extensive expertise in various processes:
Selective Laser Melting
Enables the precise fusion of metal powder, ideal for complex components with high demands on precision and resilience.
High Speed Sintering
Uses infrared radiation to quickly and eKiciently melt polymer powder, suitable for larger quantities and complex plastic components.
Fluid Material Extrusion
Processes high-viscosity silicones and elastomers, ideal for flexible components in the medical technology and automotive industries. OKers the possibility of incorporating sensors or printing on textiles.
Additional processes such as FDM and Photopolymerization are available to offer customized solutions for industrial requirements.
The Keylab sees itself as a bridge between research and application, between theory and practice. Through our activities, we drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing and pave the way for innovative and sustainable production of tomorrow.
Interface between technology, innovation, and users
The Keylab Additive Innovations is the central point of contact when it comes to fully exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing. We support companies and individuals in applying this innovative technology in a wide variety of areas. Whether it's developing new products, optimizing existing processes, or adapting production methods – we oKer a central point of contact and solutions for every challenge. Our goal is to help you quickly and eKectively utilize the advantages of additive manufacturing.
Start-ups and founders in particular benefit from our expertise. We accompany you from the idea through development to market launch, ensuring that your innovations are not only technically feasible but also economically viable. Our services include both technical consulting and strategic support to future-proof your business model.
Promoting Talent and Collaboration with Industry
Another focus of Keylab Additive Innovations is the promotion of young talent and technology enthusiasts who want to actively shape the future of manufacturing. We oKer them the opportunity to further develop their skills in a state-of-the-art environment and realize their own projects. Through our close collaboration with leading companies and research institutions, we enable talented individuals to put their ideas into practice and gain valuable experience in industry.
The Keylab sees itself as a bridge between research and application, between theory and practice. Through our activities, we drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing and pave the way for innovative and sustainable production of tomorrow.
Interface between technology, innovation, and users
The Keylab Additive Innovations is the central point of contact when it comes to fully exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing. We support companies and individuals in applying this innovative technology in a wide variety of areas. Whether it's developing new products, optimizing existing processes, or adapting production methods – we oKer a central point of contact and solutions for every challenge. Our goal is to help you quickly and eKectively utilize the advantages of additive manufacturing.
Start-ups and founders in particular benefit from our expertise. We accompany you from the idea through development to market launch, ensuring that your innovations are not only technically feasible but also economically viable. Our services include both technical consulting and strategic support to future-proof your business model.
Promoting Talent and Collaboration with Industry
Another focus of Keylab Additive Innovations is the promotion of young talent and technology enthusiasts who want to actively shape the future of manufacturing. We oKer them the opportunity to further develop their skills in a state-of-the-art environment and realize their own projects. Through our close collaboration with leading companies and research institutions, we enable talented individuals to put their ideas into practice and gain valuable experience in industry.
Rapid Production and Prototyping Systems
Keylab Additive Innovations oKers six Bambulab X1 Carbon Combos and one Ultimaker S5 for rapid prototyping. The Bambulab X1 Carbon Combo is characterized by its high speed and versatility. Both systems are ideal for producing initial prototypes from various polymer materials. Additional material extrusion machines are also available, which can be adapted to specific requirements.
Research Systems for Process and Production Engineering for the processing of:
Metals:
For research and development, Keylab uses specialized systems such as the SLM Solutions SLM 125 and the O.R. Orlas Creator RA laser technology, which are used for powder-bed melting of metals, particularly titanium and aluminum alloys. These machines are used for products that require the highest precision and mechanical strength, for example in aerospace and medical technology.
Polymer Materials:
The Voxeljet VX200 HSS enables the processing of polymer materials using High Speed Sintering (HSS). The research focus here is on the qualification of new materials and process optimization, including the targeted control and grading of material properties such as strength and translucency.
Silicones and elastomers:
A Lynxter S300X is also available for processing silicones and elastomers to produce flexible components with integrated sensors for the medical technology and automotive industries. The machine park is complemented by comprehensive peripheral and measurement technology, enabling precise analysis and optimization of production processes.
Rapid Production and Prototyping Systems
Keylab Additive Innovations oKers six Bambulab X1 Carbon Combos and one Ultimaker S5 for rapid prototyping. The Bambulab X1 Carbon Combo is characterized by its high speed and versatility. Both systems are ideal for producing initial prototypes from various polymer materials. Additional material extrusion machines are also available, which can be adapted to specific requirements.
Research Systems for Process and Production Engineering for the processing of:
Metals:
For research and development, Keylab uses specialized systems such as the SLM Solutions SLM 125 and the O.R. Orlas Creator RA laser technology, which are used for powder-bed melting of metals, particularly titanium and aluminum alloys. These machines are used for products that require the highest precision and mechanical strength, for example in aerospace and medical technology.
Polymer Materials:
The Voxeljet VX200 HSS enables the processing of polymer materials using High Speed Sintering (HSS). The research focus here is on the qualification of new materials and process optimization, including the targeted control and grading of material properties such as strength and translucency.
Silicones and elastomers:
A Lynxter S300X is also available for processing silicones and elastomers to produce flexible components with integrated sensors for the medical technology and automotive industries. The machine park is complemented by comprehensive peripheral and measurement technology, enabling precise analysis and optimization of production processes.
Additive Manufacturing: Future Technology for Industry
The industrialization of additive manufacturing is at the heart of our activities. The Keylab Additive Innovations focuses on research and development as well as knowledge and technology transfer to exploit the potential of additive manufacturing. Our services range from potential analyses and component optimization to the implementation of additive manufacturing processes in your production processes.
Customized Solutions for Complex Requirements
Additive manufacturing enables the cost-eKective production of complex components in small batch sizes. It oKers advantages in industries that require customized solutions. Despite its versatility, hurdles still need to be overcome before it can be widely used in industry. To this end, the Keylab is working on optimizing the entire process chain to make additive manufacturing more eKicient and environmentally friendly.
The Keylab has extensive expertise in various processes:
Selective Laser Melting
Enables the precise fusion of metal powder, ideal for complex components with high demands on precision and resilience.
High Speed Sintering
Uses infrared radiation to quickly and eKiciently melt polymer powder, suitable for larger quantities and complex plastic components.
Fluid Material Extrusion
Processes high-viscosity silicones and elastomers, ideal for flexible components in the medical technology and automotive industries. OKers the possibility of incorporating sensors or printing on textiles.
Additional processes such as FDM and Photopolymerization are available to offer customized solutions for industrial requirements.
The Keylab sees itself as a bridge between research and application, between theory and practice. Through our activities, we drive the industrialization of additive manufacturing and pave the way for innovative and sustainable production of tomorrow.
Interface between technology, innovation, and users
The Keylab Additive Innovations is the central point of contact when it comes to fully exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing. We support companies and individuals in applying this innovative technology in a wide variety of areas. Whether it's developing new products, optimizing existing processes, or adapting production methods – we oKer a central point of contact and solutions for every challenge. Our goal is to help you quickly and eKectively utilize the advantages of additive manufacturing.
Start-ups and founders in particular benefit from our expertise. We accompany you from the idea through development to market launch, ensuring that your innovations are not only technically feasible but also economically viable. Our services include both technical consulting and strategic support to future-proof your business model.
Promoting Talent and Collaboration with Industry
Another focus of Keylab Additive Innovations is the promotion of young talent and technology enthusiasts who want to actively shape the future of manufacturing. We oKer them the opportunity to further develop their skills in a state-of-the-art environment and realize their own projects. Through our close collaboration with leading companies and research institutions, we enable talented individuals to put their ideas into practice and gain valuable experience in industry.
Rapid Production and Prototyping Systems
Keylab Additive Innovations oKers six Bambulab X1 Carbon Combos and one Ultimaker S5 for rapid prototyping. The Bambulab X1 Carbon Combo is characterized by its high speed and versatility. Both systems are ideal for producing initial prototypes from various polymer materials. Additional material extrusion machines are also available, which can be adapted to specific requirements.
Research Systems for Process and Production Engineering for the processing of:
Metals:
For research and development, Keylab uses specialized systems such as the SLM Solutions SLM 125 and the O.R. Orlas Creator RA laser technology, which are used for powder-bed melting of metals, particularly titanium and aluminum alloys. These machines are used for products that require the highest precision and mechanical strength, for example in aerospace and medical technology.
Polymer Materials:
The Voxeljet VX200 HSS enables the processing of polymer materials using High Speed Sintering (HSS). The research focus here is on the qualification of new materials and process optimization, including the targeted control and grading of material properties such as strength and translucency.
Silicones and elastomers:
A Lynxter S300X is also available for processing silicones and elastomers to produce flexible components with integrated sensors for the medical technology and automotive industries. The machine park is complemented by comprehensive peripheral and measurement technology, enabling precise analysis and optimization of production processes.
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Location
Keylab Additive Innovationen
Universitätsstraße 9
95448 Bayreuth
Fraunhofer IPA
Erdgeschoss
Further information on Additive Innovations
Contact
Matthias Röttinger
Research assistant
Lehrstuhl Umweltgerechte Produktionstechnik
E-Mail: matthias.roettinger@uni-bayreuth.de
Telefon: 0921 / 55 – 7592