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INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO

INTAMSYS, a global leader in the field of industrial Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), has officially unveiled the FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO at Formnext. This next-generation 3D printer is designed to redefine continuous production methods by utilizing high-speed, high-strength PAEK materials.

Over the past decade, FFF technology has evolved from simple prototyping to the production of functional components. INTAMSYS has played a pivotal role in this industrial transformation, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in additive manufacturing.

In 2016, the company launched its first high-temperature printer, the FUNMAT HT, establishing a new benchmark in FFF with the stable printing of PEEK—making waves in a market that was predominantly reliant on PLA for high-quality printing. As a pioneer in PEEK 3D printing, INTAMSYS set the groundwork for broader adoption of advanced materials in industrial additive manufacturing.

The company has since expanded its material compatibility, moving from PEEK to the wider PAEK family and other thermoplastic materials. Now, the FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO is poised to take the industry one step further by enabling continuous production with PAEK materials—not just quality printing but a significant leap towards industrial-scale manufacturing.

Enhanced Performance Features

The FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO is not just a minor upgrade in the FUNMAT series; it introduces a comprehensive system-level upgrade for advanced materials production. Unique multi-physical process optimization and control boost printing speeds by up to four times while enhancing Z-axis strength to over twice the previous levels (exceeding 40 MPa). Key features include:

• - Dual Active Filament Drying Units: Each capable of holding 3 kg of filament.
• - Material RFID Recognition System: Ensures accurate material tracking.
• - INTAMQualityTM Traceability System: Guarantees process stability and production uniformity.

This newfound control is complemented by the INTAMSUITE NEOTM slicing software, which allows intelligent path planning and process adaptability, ensuring high reliability and repeatability when printing advanced materials.

To address the increasingly complex demands of industrial applications, the FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO incorporates quality assurance via the INTAMQualityTM system. This system records key parameters—from filament spool characteristics to print settings—creating a unique digital footprint for each printed part. This feature ensures thorough traceability and quality verification, critical for applications requiring certification and consistent results across varied production batches.

The Future of Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector is entering a new structural era. The need for lightweight, high-strength components like those required for humanoid robots and lightweight, weather-resistant parts for new aircraft designs (such as eVTOL) increases. The aerospace industry continues to test the limits of advanced composite materials, and PAEK materials are becoming essential in these cutting-edge fields.

However, achieving consistent material performance and productive efficiency on a large scale remains a challenge—what some describe as the industry's