AON3D Hylo™ and Basis™ - High-Temp 3D Printing with AI and Machine Learning
TLDRVision Miner introduces the Aon Hyo, a revolutionary AI-driven 3D printer designed for high-performance thermoplastics. With a generous build area of 450x650x450 mm, a heated chamber up to 250°C, and a 500°C nozzle, the Hyo is engineered for both prototyping and full-scale production. It features in-process sensors, machine learning simulations, and quality validation for consistent, high-quality parts. The printer's innovative design includes three independent z-axes, rapid heat-up times, and a molecular sieve drying system for material reliability. The Hyo promises low maintenance, high throughput, and precision manufacturing, making it a game-changer for additive production.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Introduction of the Aon Hyo, a high-performance 3D printer designed for thermoplastics and engineering grade plastics.
- 📈 The Aon Hyo is the world's first AI-driven 3D printer, integrating machine learning for enhanced performance and quality assurance.
- 📐 Notable specifications include a 450mm x 650mm build area, a heated chamber up to 250°C, and a 500°C nozzle for versatile material compatibility.
- 🔥 The printer's in-process sensors and software integration simplify operation, allowing even non-experts to manage high-temp open material systems.
- 🏎️ High print speeds of up to 500 mmet/second are achievable, with thermal simulations optimizing print times and quality.
- 🔄 Three independent z-axes allow for mirroring, duplication, and multi-material printing, enhancing the versatility of the machine.
- 🌡️ Advanced thermal management includes a heat pipe system for the hot end and a molecular sieve drying system for filament storage.
- 🔧 Low maintenance design with features like a durable Tungsten Carbide nozzle and a long-lasting drying system.
- 🛠️ The printer's design includes innovative cooling jets for high-temp part cooling and a vacuum bed for warp prevention.
- 🔍 Optical sensors and a microscope ensure precise nozzle alignment, contributing to part accuracy and quality.
- 📊 The Aon Hyo supports standard G-Code and is suitable for secure environments, such as defense applications, due to its offline capabilities.
Q & A
What is the Aon 3D printer's unique selling proposition?
-The Aon 3D printer is the world's first AI-driven 3D printer designed for high-performance thermoplastics. It offers full prototyping, production, and quality inspection capabilities, powered by machine learning and in-process sensors for enhanced part quality and throughput.
What materials is the Aon 3D printer compatible with?
-The Aon 3D printer can handle a variety of high-performance thermoplastics such as PEEK, Ultum, ABS, ASA, nylon, polycarbonate, and their composites. It is an open material system, allowing the use of any 1.75mm filament.
What are the dimensions of the Aon 3D printer's build area?
-The build area of the Aon 3D printer is 450 mm x 650 mm x 450 mm, which is wider than taller, providing more advantageous space for large parts or batch production.
How does the Aon 3D printer ensure accurate calibration and alignment?
-The Aon 3D printer uses four sensors on each tool head for precise calibration without opening the machine. It also employs a microscope for accurate tool head nozzle alignment, ensuring dimensional accuracy and part quality.
What is the significance of the Aon 3D printer's heated chamber and nozzle?
-The heated chamber is maintained at 250°C, suitable for any material on the market, while the 500°C nozzle allows extrusion of all available materials. This ensures optimal printing conditions for a wide range of high-performance thermoplastics.
How fast can the Aon 3D printer operate?
-The Aon 3D printer can print at speeds up to 500 mmet per second, with the actual print speed being material-dependent. The thermal simulations allow for faster part production without compromising quality.
What are the advantages of the Aon 3D printer's molecular sieve drying system?
-The molecular sieve drying system, borrowed from the injection molding industry, regenerates for up to 2 years, maintaining a dew point rating of -25 Celsius. This ensures the filament stays dry, leading to consistent print quality and preventing issues like warping and jamming.
How does the Aon 3D printer's hotend contribute to part quality?
-The hotend features a Tungsten Carbide nozzle for abrasion resistance, a 5 cm melt zone with a coiled heater for even heat distribution, and redundant PT 1000 thermal sensors for precise temperature control. This design allows for fast heat-up and cool-down times, essential for maintaining part quality.
What is the role of the Aon 3D printer's optical sensors in the printing process?
-The optical sensors, which are more accurate than other industry standards, are used for tool head alignment. They ensure that the nozzles are perfectly aligned for multi-material or support material printing, resulting in dimensionally accurate parts.
How does the Aon 3D printer's thermal management system work?
-The printer uses a combination of powerful blowers and cooling jets to create a consistent thermal environment within the chamber. This system prevents hot spots and maintains the material properties, ensuring optimal part strength and quality.
Can the Aon 3D printer run standard G-Code?
-Yes, the Aon 3D printer runs standard G-Code, allowing for compatibility with various slicing software and enabling quality control and traceability of the printing process.
Outlines
🚀 Introduction to Aon 3D Printers
The speaker introduces the latest addition to Vision Miner's lineup of performance 3D printers, the Aon Hyo. This machine is designed for high-performance thermoplastics and engineering grade plastics, offering full prototyping, production, and quality inspection capabilities. It is the world's first AI-driven 3D printer, integrating machine learning for enhanced performance. The speaker invites interested parties for a one-on-one consultation to ensure the printer is a good fit for their needs.
🌡️ Advanced Features and Specifications
The Aon Hyo stands out with its wide build area, heated chamber, and high-temperature nozzle, making it suitable for a variety of materials. It includes in-process sensors and integrates with software for AI-driven simulations, simplifying operation to the extent that even non-experts can use it. The machine offers high print speeds, is an open material system, and provides industry-leading part performance due to its simulation and sensor feedback capabilities.
🔧 Innovative Design and Maintenance
The Aon Hyo features three independently controlled z-axes for precise movement and calibration, fast heat-up times, and a unique hotend design that uses heat pipe technology for efficient cooling. The machine also includes a molecular sieve drying system for filament storage, reducing maintenance and ensuring consistent print quality. The focus on low-maintenance design and the use of proven technologies from other industries make it an attractive option for production environments.
🛠️ Chamber and Printing Process
The Aon Hyo's chamber design includes a wide format build area, vacuum bed options, and an athermal structural loop for efficient heating. The machine's blowers create a consistent thermal environment across the print bed, ensuring part consistency and quality. The speaker also mentions the machine's ability to run standard G-Code and its potential for experimental use, highlighting its versatility and the support provided by Aon's team of engineers.
🎥 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to engage with Vision Miner for more information on the Aon Hyo 3D printer. They encourage comments and discussions about the future of additive manufacturing and the impact of AI and machine learning on the industry. The speaker expresses eagerness to hear from the audience about their thoughts and projects.
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Keywords
💡Aon 3D printer
💡Machine learning
💡Build area
💡Heated chamber
💡In-process sensors
💡Open material system
💡High-speed printing
💡Quality validation
💡Vacuum bed
💡Molecular sieve drying system
Highlights
Vision Miner has been working with Aon 3D since early 2018.
Aon's latest offering is the Hyo, an AI-driven 3D printer.
The Hyo is designed for high-performance thermoplastics and engineering grade plastics.
The printer features a wider build area of 450mm x 650mm x 450mm.
The chamber is heated to 250°C, suitable for any material on the market.
The Hyo has a 500°C nozzle for extruding any available material.
The printer bed is also heated to 250°C for optimal material adhesion and print quality.
The Hyo can print at speeds up to 500 mmet per second, with material-dependent print speeds.
The printer uses in-process sensors and AI machine learning-driven simulations for high temp open material systems.
The Hyo is easy to operate, even by non-experts, due to its sensor integration and software.
The machine has three z-axes, allowing for mirror and duplication, multi-material, or multiple parts at once.
The Hyo has fast heatup and calibration times, reducing the wait from 4-6 hours to minutes.
The printer uses a microscope for precise tool head alignment, ensuring high-quality parts.
The Hyo features a molecular sieve drying system, maintaining a dew point of -25 Celsius for consistent material quality.
The printer's hotend is designed without water cooling, using CPU cooler technology for effective heat management.
The Hyo has redundant RTD thermal sensors for extremely precise temperature control.
The printer is designed for low maintenance, with long-lasting components and systems.
The Hyo is suitable for both standard G-Code and advanced thermal simulations for quality control.
Aon's foundation in material science provides dedicated engineering support for users.