MUNICH, Germany, Nov 15, 2024 – ASM and DyeMansion are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that will pave the way for a new standard in entry-level vapor smoothing solutions for 3D printing. In this cooperation, DyeMansion, in its role as global go-to-market partner, will make ASM’s VX1 smoothing system available to its reseller network and thus to customers worldwide.
With its VX1 smoothing system, ASM, a young company from Munich in the field of post-processing, offers a state-of-the-art and compact entry-level solution that meets the requirements of a wide range of industries and thus enables an efficient and successful entry into the world of vapor smoothing. DyeMansion, the global market leader in the field of industrial post-processing of additively manufactured plastic parts, will support ASM with its strong customer and market access to quickly and effectively establish vapor smoothing globally.
In recent years, vapor smoothing has established itself as a technology for processing 3D printed plastic parts and has become indispensable in many fields of application. DyeMansion successfully established itself in this field back in 2019 with the launch of the Powerfuse S and has since led the segment of industrial green & automated smoothing systems with almost 50 installed machines.
The partnership enables resellers and end customers to combine DyeMansion’s proven post-processing expertise with ASM’s VX1 smoothing technology. The cooperation aims to integrate the ASM solution into existing post-processing workflows and expands the portfolio of available post-processing technologies to meet the increased demands for surface quality in entry-level 3D printing.
“We are excited to partner with ASM to set the new standard in entry-level vapor smoothing solutions for 3D printing,” said Felix Ewald, CEO & Co-Founder, DyeMansion. “We have the strongest partner network for post-processing workflows and can therefore support technology providers like ASM in bringing innovations to market quickly and comprehensively while enabling customers to easily access new technology. ASM’s VX1 smoothing system is the perfect addition to our portfolio and offers our customers an easy-to-use and high-quality smoothing solution. In addition, the technologies and the two teams complement each other very well, which forms a strong foundation for our joint success. After extensive analysis, we are convinced that the VX1 is the best machine in this segment.”
Dr. Jakob Neuhäuser, CEO & Co-Founder of ASM, adds: “With DyeMansion, we have found the ideal partner to roll out our technology globally. Thanks to DyeMansion’s extensive market access and post-processing expertise, we are convinced that our VX1 smoothing system will quickly find its way into the production processes of many companies.”
The first established 3D printing service providers are already using the technology. “At FORMRISE, we are seeing a constant increase in demand for high-quality post-processed parts. Some requirements can only be met with vapor smoothing. The VX1 is ideal for starting out as a 3D printing service provider with this technology and enables us to further increase our service portfolio in terms of quantity and quality with a low initial investment,” says Peter Spitzwieser, Managing Director of FORMRISE GmbH.
In Europe, the VX1 is already available from DyeMansion partners Bechtle Additive Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH und SGSolution AG. Further partners will be added in the coming weeks. The market launch of the system in the USA is planned for the course of next year.
Martin Affolter, Managing Director of SGSolution AG states, “As a vendor for HP MJF printers and DyeMansion post-processing solutions, we have long been looking for a user-friendly entry-level solution for finishing components using chemical smoothing. The ASM VX1 impresses with its first-class smoothing results, compact design and environmentally friendly solvents. Coupled with the very simple operation of the VX1 and the cartridge system, which offers maximum flexibility, the system meets all our requirements and is therefore the perfect solution for getting started with chemical smoothing.”
This partnership underlines the common goal of ASM and DyeMansion to further develop 3D printing and set the highest quality standards in post-processing. An important strategic goal of the partnership is the development and distribution of PFAS-free solvents for vapor smoothing. Both companies are determined to make the future of surface finishing safer and more sustainable by eliminating the use of PFAS. “The EU, the US and other industrialized nations are taking steps to further regulate the use of PFAS chemicals due to their potential to harm the environment and human health. Industrial companies in various sectors are working to eliminate PFAS from their applications. Unfortunately, vapor smoothing is still often based on the use of PFAS solvents. Considering the potential risks to people and the environment in the area of EHS, we believe this is not sustainable. This has to change,” says Felix Ewald.
With this partnership, the two Munich-based companies are creating the basis for making vapor smoothing available to a wide audience. This will further boost the growth momentum in powder bed printing of plastics and contribute to a higher adoption rate of the printing technology.
About DyeMansion
DyeMansion is the world’s leading provider of post-processing solutions for additively manufactured plastic parts. The company’s portfolio covers the entire post-processing chain, from cleaning to surface finishing and coloring. DyeMansion offers industrial solutions that meet the highest demands in various industries. Learn more about DyeMansion and visit www.dyemansion.com, LinkedIn, Instagram, X or YouTube.
About ASM
ASM GmbH is a fast-growing company specializing in the development of vapor smoothing technologies for 3D printing. With its VX1 smoothing system, ASM offers a compact, efficient and user-friendly solution that enables excellent surface quality for 3D-printed parts. Learn more about ASM and visit www.asm-gmbh.eu, LinkedIn.
