AM Solutions launches D3 post-processing system for EOS P 770 additive manufacturing platform

System Design and Workflow

According to AM Solutions, the D3 system is divided into three sequential stations within a fully enclosed setup. After a build job cools, an actuator moves the parts and powder into a chamber for vibration processing, followed by powder screening into Polyboxes. The process takes approximately 20 minutes for a PA 12 build job. The system avoids compressed air, using the surrounding powder as a protective cushion to prevent friction and impact damage during cleaning.

Powder Management and Recovery

Project Manager Alexander Gückel notes that the D3 features an optional 'Unpacking Plus' function, which enables powder recovery rates of up to 95 percent. This function also separates thermally less-stressed powder from the peripheral zones of the build job from the heavily stressed powder near the parts, allowing operators to selectively return peripheral powder to the powder loop.

Industry Context and Beta Testing

The D3 is currently undergoing beta testing at FKM Additive Manufacturing. Managing Director Matthias Henkel states that the automation helps reduce manual work and employee exposure to polymer powder. Vanessa Seidenschwarz, Head of Product and Program Management Polymer at EOS, adds that the system contributes to scalable additive manufacturing for large-format production. The D3 is scheduled to premiere live at Formnext 2026.