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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Automation solutionsfor industrial 3D printing

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GRENZEBACH Intelligent Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing ready for serial productionThe beginning of a new era: Components made from metal and plastic are produced with 3D print for a growing number of industries.

We optimally coordinate your process chain. Your advantage: The equipment is used at optimum capacity.

With 3D prints mostly used for prototypes or small series until

now, companies are increasingly taking advantage of industrial

additive manufacturing for serial production:

» Additive manufacturing processes allow for

production of complex components in one production

step which previously had to be assembled from

several individual components.

» Producing certain components is only possible with

additive manufacturing.

The challenge of additive manufacturing is the extensive

production time of a component in the printer while up- and

downstream production steps do have significantly shorter

processing times. In addition, any potential health risks for

employees must be kept at minimum level and safety

regulations have to be observed. Efficient and safe serial

production requires intelligent automation and networking -

from transport, for example under inert atmosphere, to the

removal of finished parts.

Grenzebach develops customized automation solutions from

planning to manufacturing and commissioning since 1960.

Grenzebach is a globally trusted partner due to the long-

standing experience as well as the continuous improvement

of products and services

» 1,350 employees worldwide

» Manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA and China

» Headquarters in Hamlar, close to Donauwörth, Bavaria

Products and markets:

» Glass Production Technology

» Building Materials Production Technology

» Intralogistics

» Friction Stir Welding

» Casting Parts

» Process Technology

» Additive Manufacturing

» Digitization Solution SERICY

Grenzebach is a leading specialist for the automation of

industrial processes. The intelligent arrangement of complex

processes is one of our strengths.

Benefit from our know-how!

This is how we intelligently automate and link your additive

manufacturing:

» Together we develop holistic solutions that match

your needs.

» We develop and manufacture the equipment used

ourselves and customer specific. Therefore our

solutions are independent from the printing

technology. Machines of any type can be integrated.

» As an international company we realize solutions

for our customers anywhere in the world.

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Constant Additive Manufacturing

Individual post process

Unpacking

» Unloading of 3D printed parts

» Powder removal

We link and integrate the following production steps:

Inspecting

» Component geometry

» Surface quality

Finishing

» Blasting

» Polishing

» Coloring

Processing

» Heat treatment

» Removal of supporting structures

» Separation from the building platform

With our solutions specifically configured for your requirements we integrate equipment such as 3D printers, saws, eroding machines, furnaces or finishing systems mechanically, electrically and digitally.

We link your process steps intelligently to make sure your equipment is used at optimum capacity, ensure a safe working environment and achieve an optimal production flow.

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Automation with Grenzebach equipment

Flexible automation due to Automated Guided Vehicles

Intelligent organization of handling and material flow in 3D printing: We provide equipment tailored to your specific needs.

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) from Grenzebach stand for reliable operation and total safety of man and machine.

Flexibility of sequences can be sustainably increased with

Automated Guided Vehicles. Our AGVs move autonomously

and are highly available. Stationary, mobile - plus robotics:

The combination of all disciplines exactly generates the

solution you need for your industrial 3D printing process.

» Different navigation options

» Individual superstructures

» Load carriers

» Material handling

» Variable energy concepts

Robots can undertake a variety of tasks - from gripping individual components to

the removal of build plates to the inspection of the produced parts. We cover the

whole range from stand-alone solutions to the 7th axis and integrate robots from

different manufacturers.

Depending on the tasks of the process, permanently installed conveyor lines or

Automated Guided Vehicles can be deployed. Material can be delivered just in time.

Components can be transported individually or in a reusable frame.

Horizontal and vertical communication linking all process stations allows for

smooth processes. The entire process of 3D printing, including up- and down-

stream sectors, is digitally displayed and controllable.

We inspect the quality of produced components directly within the process chain

through 2D/3D image processing systems. This is possible both inline within the

conveying path or through robotically controlled inspection systems.

We develop, engineer and manufacture load locks or extensions for existing

equipment to allow for an efficient and safe automated process.

Our range includes:

Undertable vehicles

Forklifts

Mobile robots

Tugger

Customized vehicles

Transport and handling technology

Robot cells

Software integration

Inspection technology

Machine fitting

Grenzebach is automation and solution partner in the pilot plant of the NextGenAM project.

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AMS

AMEAME

Robot Inspection

AMS

AME

Sensor Safety

PLC PLC

Drive

FMSAMS

PLC

AMS

AME

AME

AME

PLC

Printer A

PLC

Printer B

Digitally integrated 3D printing

With SERICY Grenzebach offers an IIoT platform based on

a highly flexible micro services architecture. The modular

platform includes apps preconfigured for mechanical

engineering that enables the digitization of your industrial

3D printing process within no time.

As a result, you are able to control, monitor and optimize your

production in a transparent and reliable way while your devel-

opers can fully focus on their core process. If desired, you can

additionally use a development environment to adapt existing

software modules independently and specifically for your needs

or to develop further ones from scratch. Thus, your data and

know-how remain safe and secure with you.

» SERICY brings the process data of all machines

together to use in all departments within the company.

» SERICY links the historical information system of the

company by using standardized interfaces.

» SERICY contains reusable micro services that can

be adapted quickly and easily for customer specific

automation solutions.

» SERICY can be used on-premise, in a private cloud or

cloud and is arbitrarily scalable due to its architecture.

AME (Automation Management Edge)

» Edge device as OT (Operational Technology) adapter to the

shop floor level

» Supports standard Ethernet protocols, Ethernet based field

buses and digital in- and outputs

» Enables plant designs with clusters and cascades

» Serves as a horizontal and vertical gateway to third-party

systems for specific automation solutions

AMS (Automation Management Service)

» Application on SERICY or stand-alone system for the

automation and controlling of plant components

» Interface to your MES or ERP system

» Interface to SERICY services

FMS (Fleet Management System)

» Coordination of all AGV transport tasks

AGV

ACCELERATE PROCESSES.REDUCE COSTS. INCREASE PROFIT.

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Excellent ServicesOriginal Parts

Rolling Upgrades Future Services

WE LIVE SERVICE – ADDED LIFETIME AND ADDED VALUE

We live serviceSolutions with foresight

Consulting and analysis of requirements

Project management and training

Flexible worldwide service and support

Worldwide implementation and commissioning

Simulation und software development

Our professionals provide single source solutions and have extensive experience with a variety of projects in different

industries. They develop your individual automation concept and implement it using both Grenzebach equipment and

third-party systems.

» DIN EN ISO 9001

Quality management system

» UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES

UL safe control cabinets

» EN 1090-2

In-house production control - steel

» EN 1090-3

In-house production control - aluminium

» ISO 3834-2

Quality assurance for welding technology

» DIN EN ISO 14001

Environmental management system

» BS OHSAS 18001

Occupational health and safety management

system

With our solutions, not only will you master the challenges of serial additive manufacturing but also benefit from our

broad range of service offers. We ensure that the technology you invested in delivers what we promise. Count on value

and longevity with Grenzebach - because we live service.

Our offer:

Turnkey solutions We are certified

Optimizing technology availability, keeping output constant at a high level, strengthening sustainable use:

» 24/7 hotline

» Tele remote support

» Health checks

» Preventive maintenance

» Customer training

» On-site service assignments

» Flexible service contracts

» Warranty extension

Safeguarding maximum performance, preserving value through long lifespans, reducing downtime:

» Excellent quality

» One stop shopping

» Maximum production reliability

» Highest availability

» Optimum customer support

» Long service life

» Worldwide delivery

Increasing the output, enhancing productivity of the plant and extending its service life:

» Process optimization

» Plant overhauls

» Hardware and software

modifications

» Technical consulting

Using the Grenzebach SERICY digitization platform, benefiting from smart and robust processes:

» AR/VR supported maintenance

» Predictive maintenance

» Electronical parts catalogue

» Online documentation

» Collaboration app

» Reporting

» Statistics

» Analytics

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