Case study
For over 200 years, Johnson Matthey used advanced metals chemistry to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Nowadays, Johnson Matthey Battery Systems is a world leader in designing and manufacturing li-ion batteries for various applications – from e-bikes and energy tools up to energy storage and healthcare.
Need to serially deliver large- sized modular trays with complex geometric shapes
Used materials have to comply with the standards of manufacturing electronic equipment
Parts have to be 3D printed in desired strict tolerance, and the result had to be repeatable
Replace the desktop printers with an alternative industry technological solution that would decrease production costs
Initialy, we prepared prototypes on a desktop 3D printer. However, with this class of machine, we couldn't quarantee the dimensions stability of the prints and geometry limitations. We chose miling instead, but the costs of tooling inceased and the delivery time was too long. After engineering calculations, the only sensible solution was to implement an industriall 3D printer.
Needed to print large- size parts
Required high quality parts. Needed materials with increased mechanical strength, high temperatures resistance and ESD standards
Faster prototyping and reduced line downtime due to waiting for spare parts
Desktop printer limitations and dimensional stability:
• Inadequate for large-size prints.
• Short lifespan of parts.
• Utilized milling technology initially.
Drawback of milling technology:
• Not cost-effective in the long run.
Preferred solution:
• Adopted an industrial 3D printer.
Enhancements for material longevity:
• Implemented an ecosystem, including a Material Managemnt System.
After the first month of use, we raised the technical parameters by 100%. The mechanical parameters are excellent ) nothing rubs off the parts). 3DGence industrial solution reduced the cost of maintenance and warehouse (less spare parts). INDUSTRY F421 provided a high dimensional accuracy and repeatability of printing detail.
4 time longer lifetime of tooling
Required dimensional accuracy, repeatability and quality of parts
Lower maintenance cost
