In traditional manufacturing, processes require the removal of material. Additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing, instead add layer by layer of material to create minimal-waste products for a lesser cost. However, scaling these methods can prove problematic due to slow speeds, cross-machine integration issues, and a need for manual post-processing. To streamline the process, Oqton’s platform uses AI and intelligent IoT capabilities to automate additive manufacturing processes on the production floor and beyond.
Oqton’s platform is built specifically for additive manufacturing, and it is unique in that it combines many manufacturing capabilities into a single package. It is machine-agnostic, so it allows various systems to be integrated with little hassle, and users have access to live dashboards to allow them to optimise their workflows.
In 2021, Oqton was acquired by 3D Systems, the leading additive manufacturing company creating physical products at pace. The combination of the two companies’ solutions is cited to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing as a production tool and further open the market to these processes.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
