US-based
Impossible Objects, is taking its revolutionary CBAM composite 3-D printing process to the next level with the CBAM 25 machine, which will be unveiled today at the
RAPID + TCT trade show in Chicago, which takes place 2-4 May.
Commercially available in early 2024, the CBAM 25 will bring 3-D printing to volume manufacturing, breaking the 3-D printing speed barrier — up to 15-times faster than the nearest competition — while using advanced materials for superior mechanical properties and tolerances.
Robert Swartz, founder and chairman at Impossible Objects, said: “The world is made out of things and with the CBAM 25 we are changing the way they are made. The CBAM 25 is the world’s fastest 3-D printer, and we are entering a new era of additive manufacturing (AM) with nearly unlimited material options at the speed of true mass production. This is a Moore’s law moment for 3-D printing, and this is just the first step.”
The CBAM 25 high-performance composite materials enable engineers to design stronger, lighter and more durable parts. Most notably, the PEEK carbon fibre material set achieves very high chemical and temperature resistance, and mechanical properties superior to most engineering plastics. PEEK parts are a suitable alternative for aluminum, tooling, spares, repairs and end-use parts.
Impossible Objects is currently producing and selling parts in untapped markets such as electronic tooling and for a broad range of applications, including aerospace, defence, and transportation industries. It is also replacing CNC machining with greater geometric freedom.
Steve Hoover, Impossible Objects’ CEO, said: “With a 15-times speed improvement over existing 3-D printers our new CBAM 25 completes the transition of 3-D printing from its roots in prototyping to the heartland of manufacturing. We believe that this is a huge step forward not only for our company, but also our industry, as it moves 3-D printing into volume manufacturing.”