On March 12, 2020, the US micro-dispensing technology company nScrypt developed a 3D manufacturing system, which has been demonstrated to Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy. The system is named nRugged, and its design concept is to install the factory into this tool system (Factory in a Tool), which has become a potential production tool for the US Army.
It is reported that this set3D printingThe system is designed for harsh environments, approved by LTC Jason Barnhill of the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences of the U.S. Military Academy3D printingOrthopedic screws demonstrate the capabilities of nRugged.
Dr. Ken Church, CEO of nScrypt, said: “nRugged is more than just a3D printingBecause it is our “manufacturing factory”, it solves the problem of building precision products (not just parts), and can be completed in harsh environments. For example, it is possible to digitally manufacture complete electronic equipment or bioactive bandages on the same machine, and automatically change tools. “
nScrypt micro-distribution technology
Founded in 2002, nScrypt is dedicated to the development of additive manufacturing, microdistribution and bioprinting technologies.Micro-dispensing technology can deposit ink droplets in a volume of less than one microliter, which facilitates multi-material3D printing. The process also allows the manufacture of smart devices, antennas and microfluidic devices.
The company’s FiT system consists of micro-distribution, material extrusion, micro-milling, and pick and place tool heads with multiple cameras for autonomous hybrid manufacturing processes. These machines utilize nScrypt’s patented SmartPump micro-dispensing tool head, which can dispense 10,000 commercially available materials and control a volume of up to 20 picoliters.Recently, nScrypt announced the use of a new cone-shaped tip on the SmartPump tool tip, successfully performing the test in the 50 micron range.3D printingOf solder and glue points.
nScrypt has previously provided a total of 6 FiT systems to various army bases and laboratories, including the 3Dn-1000 machine provided to the US Army’s Redstone Arsenal base in Alabama for the manufacture of phased array antennas.
nRugged system
nScrypt’s nRugged system has been shown to the Secretary of the Army as part of the 4D Bio3 program to provide support for medical research and education in the US military. 4D Bio3 aims to promote the development and application of bio-printing and bio-manufacturing technologies.
nRugged has a sturdy structure that can operate effectively in harsh environments, so it is suitable for field deployment during Army operations: “The real advantage of this rugged machine is rapid mobility while maintaining accuracy.”
The system can be equipped with up to four tool heads in any combination, including tools for micro-dispensing material extrusion, milling and polishing, and pick and place. It has a 150 x 150 mm printing table and can also be configured for bioprinting.
Previously, nScrypt developed a customized version of the BioFabrication Facility bioprinter, called the Austere BioAssembly Tool (ABAT), as part of the 4D Bio3 pilot program to manufacture biomedical products in harsh military environments.
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