11-15-2011: voxeljet presented VX1000
Large-format binder jetting 3D printer, with environmental friendly vibe
On November 15, 2011, the German-based company voxeljet announced the premiere of the VX1000, a large-format binder jetting 3D printer capable of working with a wide range of powder materials, including quartz sand, and ceramics (silicate (SiC) and oxide (AIO2, TiO2, ZrO2)). The VX1000 featured an exceptionally large build area of 1060 x 600 x 500 millimeters, along with a high-performance print head that achieved a resolution of up to 600 dpi at a high build speed. The 3D printer was publicly unveiled for the first time at the EuroMold trade fair in Frankfurt.
The voxeljet VX1000 was an industrial-grade device designed for producing large single components or multiple parts simultaneously. It was based on binder jetting technology, which bonds powder layers with a binding fluid to create precise, complex models. The machine displayed at EuroMold was also marketed as environmentally friendly, using an inorganic binder developed by Hüttenes-Albertus in collaboration with voxeljet during operational testing.
By default, depending on the chosen configuration of the 3D printer, it could be used with either furan or phenolic resin binders, making it compatible with various quartz sands, as well as specialty ceramic sands and even ceramics.
It was a versatile machine with applications across various industries, primarily in foundry work. By utilizing quartz sand, the 3D printer was ideal for creating molds and cores for metal casting. This process was faster and more precise than traditional methods, allowing the production of complex geometries that would be challenging to achieve using standard techniques. Despite its large production potential, voxeljet itself defined the VX1000 as a machine dedicated primarily to prototyping or small production series.
The first VX1000 was sold in 2012 to the British company Propshop Modelmakers Ltd. This was also the fifth voxeljet system to be installed in Great Britain. Its technological successor – the VX1000 S was announced in 2018.
Source: www.voxeljet.com