AMEXCI expands post-processing for LPBF components with additional Solukon systems

In addition to stable printing processes, industrial metal 3D printing requires equally controlled post-processing. The Swedish additive manufacturing service provider AMEXCI is therefore further expanding its long-standing collaboration with Solukon . In the production environment, additional depowdering systems of the SFM-AT350 and SFM-AT1000-S types will be deployed in the future, complementing a system that has been in use since 2018.

The expansion is linked to the commissioning of a new additive manufacturing center in Örebro in May 2025. The facility is designed for automated workflows and short lead times, supporting customers from part design through to series production. The new Solukon systems will handle automated powder removal for LPBF components of various sizes, including large-format aluminum components made from AlSi10Mg, manufactured on multi-laser systems such as the NXG XII 600.

To ensure process stability, AMEXCI relies on strict material separation in post-processing. Stainless steel components made from 316L, titanium alloys such as Ti6Al4V, and aluminum materials are each processed on dedicated depowdering systems. This prevents cross-contamination and enables reproducible results, which is particularly relevant for safety-critical applications. Each build job therefore undergoes a clearly defined depowdering process, which can be supplemented by additional cleaning steps if required.

Andreas Petersen, Head of Production at AMEXCI: “The Solukon system has been an essential part of our AM workflow from the very beginning. We chose Solukon because it was important for us to work with powder-free parts as early as possible in the process. It is a central tool for us to obtain powder-free parts that are safer to handle for both our operators and our customers. Solukon systems are easy to operate yet efficient. Our collaboration with Solukon has been going well for 7 years now, and the team is always on hand to support us with advice and assistance.”

Looking ahead, AMEXCI is also evaluating the use of Solukon’s SPR-Pathfinder software, which enables simulation-based pre-calculation of depowdering movements. Especially for fine internal channels with diameters of less than one millimeter, this promises additional efficiency gains and improved planning reliability in industrial 3D printing.