Inkbit and Makelab Partner for Advanced 3D Printing Technologies

Inkbit, a pioneer in advanced additive manufacturing solutions, announces an exciting collaboration with Makelab, a leading provider of on-demand 3D printing services.

This collaboration not only accelerates time-to-market, but also facilitates flexible hardware development and broader access to Inkbit’s Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology, supporting a wider range of manufacturers and designers.

“Collaborating with Makelab was a logical progression in our dedication to offering customers an expedited route to the future of product development,” says Davide Marini, Co-Founder and CEO of Inkbit. “Working with Makelab allows us to harness their expertise in on-demand 3D printing and pair it with the Inkbit VCJ technology, creating new avenues for functional prototyping and streamlining the transition from design to production.”

The focus of this collaboration is to expand the accessibility of Inkbit’s Vision-Controlled Jetting (VCJ) technology. Companies interested in this novel technology and associated materials can now more easily experiment with it. Industries that could benefit include those producing consumer goods, hardware, and industrial designs.

One particularly interesting aspect of this technology is the introduction of new materials such as Vulcan Soft Elastomer and Titan Tough Epoxy, known at Makelab as “Soft Elastic” and “Tough Epoxy.” These materials expand 3D printing capabilities by making it possible to produce precise and detailed parts that are ideal for applications such as precision components, fluid seals and specialized gaskets.

One company that has benefited from this collaboration is Hydrific, a Lixil company and Makelab customer since 2022. Hydrific was able to use VCJ technology to develop prototypes for their residential water conservation project, benefiting in particular from the precision of Vulcan Elastic.

“The Inkbit Vista system integrates cutting-edge precision and material versatility, enabling us to educate and transition our existing customers onto a more advanced platform and a new era of prototyping possibilities,” commented Christina Perla, Co-Founder and CEO of Makelab. “Our partnership sets the stage for a new wave of agile hardware development and promises to further evolve the additive manufacturing landscape.”