Xact Metal
With an aim to expand access to affordable metal 3D printing for small-to-medium size companies and decentralize additive manufacturing, Xact Metal introduces software solution, Smart Layer, for automated visual monitoring and real-time analysis of their laser metal powder-bed printers.
Smart Layer is an intelligent monitoring solution designed for metal additive manufacturing. Smart Layer conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time. Smart Layer immediately notifies the operator upon issue detection time to prevent print failures.
Xact Metal partnered with Addiguru to build the foundation of Smart Layer. Addiguru provides in-situ monitoring technology for additive manufacturing processes. Part anomalies can occur during the printing process that are difficult for the operator to detect manually, and when uncaught, may necessitate costly post-build inspection and repair. Addiguru recognizes and is committed to fulfilling the need for a robust real-time defect detection tool for the rapidly growing 3D printing market.
"We are excited to introduce Smart Layer monitoring," says Juan Mario Gomez, CEO of Xact Metal. “Addiguru’s open policy has allowed us to easily integrate our technologies to provide even more value to the end user. Our focus at Xact Metal is not only to make metal additive manufacturing affordable, but also easy to use. Smart Layer compliments this mission by using intelligent tools to verify the integrity of each print, one layer at a time.”
“Addiguru is pleased to work with Xact Metal on their Smart Layer solution,” says Shuchi “SK” Khurana, President and CEO of Addiguru. “Using advanced imaging technology, Smart Layer identifies typical issues such as part swelling, streaks, hops, and spatter on the print bed. Since their foundation six years ago, Xact Metal has focused on increasing the adoption of metal 3D printing technology and we are glad that Smart Layer can support abundant printing experiences and this mission."
Smart Layer is an intelligent monitoring solution designed for metal additive manufacturing. Smart Layer conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time. Smart Layer immediately notifies the operator upon issue detection time to prevent print failures.
Xact Metal partnered with Addiguru to build the foundation of Smart Layer. Addiguru provides in-situ monitoring technology for additive manufacturing processes. Part anomalies can occur during the printing process that are difficult for the operator to detect manually, and when uncaught, may necessitate costly post-build inspection and repair. Addiguru recognizes and is committed to fulfilling the need for a robust real-time defect detection tool for the rapidly growing 3D printing market.
"We are excited to introduce Smart Layer monitoring," says Juan Mario Gomez, CEO of Xact Metal. “Addiguru’s open policy has allowed us to easily integrate our technologies to provide even more value to the end user. Our focus at Xact Metal is not only to make metal additive manufacturing affordable, but also easy to use. Smart Layer compliments this mission by using intelligent tools to verify the integrity of each print, one layer at a time.”
“Addiguru is pleased to work with Xact Metal on their Smart Layer solution,” says Shuchi “SK” Khurana, President and CEO of Addiguru. “Using advanced imaging technology, Smart Layer identifies typical issues such as part swelling, streaks, hops, and spatter on the print bed. Since their foundation six years ago, Xact Metal has focused on increasing the adoption of metal 3D printing technology and we are glad that Smart Layer can support abundant printing experiences and this mission."