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Rapid Fusion opens demonstration center for hybrid 3D printing solutions

UK technology service provider Rapid Fusion will open a state-of-the-art 3D printing technology demonstration center in Exeter this month. With an investment of £750,000, the company has developed two new platforms and built a 500 square meter facility to showcase its solutions live. The expansion follows a successful 2024, in which the company’s turnover increased by 25 percent to £1.7 million.

The center at SkyPark offers customers the opportunity to experience the Apollo Cell and the newly developed ZEUS system. ZEUS combines a 3D printing robot with CNC milling technology and is aimed at companies looking for an integrated solution for larger molds. With this hybrid approach, Rapid Fusion addresses growing demands in industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction. Of particular note is a new contract with the Italian company Nanoo, which will expand the application in the maritime and construction sectors.

Jake Hand, founder of Rapid Fusion, commented: “2024 was a very good year for us, with revenue surpassing £1.7m on our additive manufacturing platforms…that was way above expectation. There is a definite move in the market towards larger printing and more complex geometries and we’re not just seeing that from automotive and aerospace, but maritime and even construction where we’ve signed an exciting deal with Italian business Nanoo.”

He continued: “With interest in our technology growing rapidly, we wanted to create a demonstration centre that people could visit and see the cells in action. We can even do a few ‘prototype’ trials to prove the speed, accuracy and reliability of our solutions.”

The Apollo platform, which was launched last year, has already generated a lot of interest as it works up to 200 times faster than conventional FDM printers. ZEUS is expanding the offering by integrating milling technology, enabling a seamless workflow of printing and machining in one solution.

Jake added: “We are always trying to push the boundaries of what is possible and that is reflected in the introduction of Apollo and ZEUS. Our brilliant engineers and designers have also been working on an algorithm for retraction when printing with a Rapid Fusion extruder.

“What does that mean? Well, it will give us the capability to print more than one object on the same tool path with no stringing between parts. This is another first for the industry and, as you would expect, initial feedback has been overwhelming.”

With new distribution partnerships and appearances at trade shows such as IDEX in Abu Dhabi and JEC in Paris, Rapid Fusion plans to further expand its position in the global market.


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