Verne STROM

The first affordable PEKK Laser Sintering 3D printer

When we started developing the Strom system, we had a clear goal: to create a laser sintering 3D printer capable of reaching high temperatures – necessary to process high-performance thermoplastic materials – with industrial-grade hardware and software features.

Because a printer targeted to produce metal-replacement parts, must meet the highest design standards.

Of course, we have also thought about powder management: the printer can be complemented by the SM-1 a unique sieving, mixing and powder transfer system.

STROM SLS 3D printer features

  • Up to 380°C build chamber

    PEKK can be processed at lower temperatures, but we always go the extra mile and the STROM is no exception to our approach.
  • 40W CO2 Laser, Theta-lens focusing

    With fiber laser configuration available as alternative.
  • Build Size: 220 x 250 x 400 mm (8.7 x 9.8 x 15.7 in)

    22 Liters: a perfectly balanced volume, ideal for both end-use parts production and research laboratories.
  • Build Rate: up to 2 L/h - 35 mm/h - 1.4 in/h

    Allowing to print a full build in around 12 hours, including warm-up and cool-down.
  • AI-enhanced scanning strategies and laser power management

    While the printer flawlessy works wth "standard" slice / scan / melt strategy, we that the integration of AI-based algorithms will help to achieve the best combination of mechanical properties and printing speed.
  • IR camera temperature control systems

    Smart temperature control all over the printing bed, to ensure high process uniformity.
  • Layer-by-layer image analysis Q.C.

    Because advanced applications require advanced quality control tools.
  • Powder management system

    To allow antomatic sieving, mixing and powder tranfer system.
  • Materials

    The printer is designed to manufacture parts with high-performance materials, but of course will work also with standard SLS powders like PA12, PA11, PP, TPU, and PA6.

STROM scanning

STROM half-speed scanning tests (red laser coupling only for visualization purposes)

Storm build chamber
IR Camera temperature control system (Iso view)
STROM Build sample

An integrated workflow

The perfect integration to the STROM PEKK  3D printer is the SM-1 automatic powder management system, which allows automated sieving and powder mixing.

But to further raise the automation bar, the two indispensable tools that complete the STROM ecosystem are the IntegAM Vibroblast Air (fully automatized depowdering system) and the IntegAM SurfPro (surface finishing).

Get in touch with us at Formnext 2024

Book a meeting with us, we look forward to seeing you at our G128 booth, Hall 12.1, from the 19th to the 22nd of November 2024.
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