Sheffield-based
Rivelin Robotics was recently named among the winners of the
Formnext ‘Start-up Challenge’ for 2022. Organised by Mesago Messe Frankfurt as part of the annual
Formnext event, the eighth edition of the challenge saw Rivelin Robotics chosen alongside other international start-up companies — Photosynthetic (the Netherlands), SphereCube (Italy), Alpha Powders (Poland) and Lattice Medical (France).
Robert Bush — Rivelin Robotics’ CEO — said: “It is both thrilling and encouraging to have the work of the Rivelin Robotics team recognised in this way. We have been working tirelessly to develop and demonstrably prove our solution for automated post processing of metal parts. We are now in a position where we can do just that and were pleased to show visitors at
Formnext held earlier this month how far we have come and the solutions that we can offer them for their metal AM production applications.
“At the event we showcased our dedicated solution for the automated, fast, and reliable post-processing of metal AM parts and components; and while for many such applications, post-processing can contribute upwards of 30% of unit cost per part, for support removal and targeted finishing Rivelin has developed NetShape Robots.
“This is driven by the NetShape control software, which uses both machine learning and traditional deterministic control theory to give an automated support removal and finishing solution that provides a 90% reduction in costs that result from poor quality, and the reduction of human risk and variability.”
Sascha F Wenzler, vice president of
Formnext at organiser Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, said: “Every year, the start-ups in the AM industry take technology and application innovations to the next level and continue to impress with the rising quality of their developments and business planning. Once again, these companies have showcased the great potential of this industry, highlighting the fact that the sector produces significant developments that, in the future, will influence our industry, medicine, and other areas of life.”