On July 19, 2019, it was learned from foreign media that the German multinational engineering technology company Bosch opened a new subsidiary, Ceres iAM, a start-up company dedicated to providing plastic parts with performance equivalent to injection molding through an additive manufacturing process , Specially used for small batch production.
The company incorporates in its patented Ceres iAM technology3D printingCompared with the advantages of injection molding, plastic parts can be produced more efficiently than traditional manufacturing processes. By doing so, Ceres iAM aims to “expand additive manufacturing capabilities” to meet the growing demand for industrial plastic components.
The company will start producing its parts in 2020 and expects it to successfully implement additive manufacturing technology.
Combining the advantages of additive manufacturing and injection molding
Ceres iAM is headquartered in Bosch’s main plastic parts plant near Stuttgart, where the company builds and develops its own additive manufacturing systems and technologies.Including “digital AM cluster”, which is based on Ceres iAM patented technology3D printing机网络。 Machine network.
In the video provided by the company, Ceres iAM reserved large-scale injection molding production, as well as the applicability of additive manufacturing for small-batch production and special solutions. This video illustrates the need for low-single-number solutions. Manufacturers seek to make adjustments between parts during prototype development to reduce development time and manufacturing costs.
Although additive manufacturing is a time- and cost-effective method for specialized production, the company stated that current technology cannot meet the “increasing requirements” for producing parts. Using its Digital AM cluster, Ceres iAM plans to additively manufacture industrial plastic parts in a manner similar to injection molded parts, while maintaining short-term and cost-effectiveness.
CeresiAM said that customer benefits include shortened development time and shortened sampling cycle for production parts. Because the company’s technology does not require the expensive tools required by traditional manufacturing methods, it can save the cost of producing industrial plastic parts in small batches. Parts can be produced in complex geometries, and soon the company will provide parts made of enhanced PA6, and plans to integrate electronic components into parts by 2021.
Founded in 1886, Bosch has become the world’s leading supplier of various technologies and services, distributed in four areas: mobile solutions, industrial technology, consumer products, energy and building technology. Its new start-up company Ceres iAM represents continuous efforts to develop its additive manufacturing technology and output.
A few years ago, Bosch cooperated with Flashcast Technology in China to sell its customized FDM desktop3D printingmachine.
In addition, Bosch Rexroth, another subsidiary of the company, has made previous progress in additive manufacturing. It was established with German FDM/FFF in 2018 3D printingMachine manufacturer BigRep established a development partnership to produce BigRep’s new3D printingMachine, BigRep PRO equipped with 5G and Internet of Things.
Most recently, in July 2019, Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC), a venture capital company from Bosch, invested in the on-demand manufacturing market Xometry. Joining the D round of financing, Bosch’s investment brought the total amount of Xometry in this round of financing to 55 million US dollars.
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