AM-FLOW  

Kattenburgerstraat 5
Marineterrein Building 003-H
Amsterdam,  1018 JA

Netherlands
3185017687
  • Booth: E7646

AM-Flow enables companies to scale their Additive Manufacturing production by providing digital part identification solutions that allow companies to automate their post-processing workflow. Combining expert knowledge in 3D-shape identification, industrial machine vision, and AI software, together with the integration of AM production-line hardware and MES software, AM-Flow delivers building blocks to automate the 3D printing process end-to-end.

At Rapid+TCT, we will present AM-VISION, AM-SORT, AM-LOGIC, and AM-ID.

AM-VISION part recognition puts you in control of your workflow. AM-VISION uses machine learning algorithms to identify parts. Parts are identified based on their unique geometry using computer vision technology. The benefits are clear: cost reduction, less manual handling, quality improvement, and lead time minimalization. 
AM-VISION can identify any 3D printed part, even given the infinity of geometries that need to be dealt with, considering that you can print any geometry based on complete freedom of design. Once a part is identified, you can route this part to the next batch step through AM-SORT. You are now in control of the workflow in post-processing and can take the first step towards your lights-out factory.

With our proprietary workflow software, AM-LOGIC, we provide digital tracking and tracing to make paper use in our industry something of the past. Our LOGIC software connects to your ERP or MES software, enabling full tracking and tracing of your parts throughout production. The benefits are clear: increased workflow efficiency, tracking & tracing, certifiable production process, automatic data entry, automatic counting, and Industry 4.0 Digital Thread.

AM-BAGGING is our Tabletop Bagging & Labelling module, fully integrated with LOGIC and SORT. It provides a min-max bag size of 55-260 x 102-430 mm. At 25 bags per minute, you have a good takt time to process your 3D printed parts. The benefits are clear: customized bagging, lead time reduction, and fully customizable labels.

In addition, we will also introduce AM-ID, our solution to identify 3D printed parts using tags or explicit identifiers such as QR codes, barcodes, and alphanumeric coding. AM-ID can also be connected to the AM-LOGIC software or directly used in your ERP/MES platform.


 Videos

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 Products

  • AM-VISION
    AM-Flow's AM-VISION enables part recognition that puts you in control of your workflow. Reducing labor-intensive, time-consuming tasks, the VISION uses machine learning algorithms to identify parts, based on their unique geometry, in 0.2 seconds....

  • Identifying parts has become a time consuming, labor-intensive task. VISION uses machine learning algorithms to identify parts based on their unique geometry. Each part is recognized in 0.2 seconds, and every 5 seconds, a part rolls off the conveyer belt. By connecting our LOGIC software to your ERP or MES software, printing paper to track and trace your parts throughout production is history. Workflow information of each part is displayed on the LOGIC interface and is automatically sent to your ERP or MES system. VISION is the initial step in realizing a full lights-out post-production factory. Once the part is identified, you can decide where the part needs to go next. You control the workflow and where parts are going, through each menu for each part and ultimately to the DC for shipping. Watch the video of AM-VISION

    AM-VISION Performance
    Scan time: 0.2 sec per part
    Conveyor speed: 5 sec per part
    Max part size: 400 x 300 x 300 mm
    Accuracy first time right: 97%
    Accuracy recognition top 3: 99%

    AM-VISION System
    Dimensions (L x W x H) without traffic light: 1200 x 1200 x 1700 - feet adjustable ±10
    Dimensions (L x W x H) with traffic light: 1200 x 1200 x 2100 - feet adjustable ±10
    Recommended installation space (L x W x H): 2000 x 2000 x 2400
    Weight: 350 kg

    AM-LOGIC Software
    AM-LOGIC with API ERP/MES integration
    Visual machine learning search algorithms
    Operator touch screen interface

    AM-VISION Technical requirements
    Power supply: 110V/230V 1500W singe phase supply
    Connectivity: local area network with 100 Mb/s – 1 Gb/s Ethernet connection

    AM-VISION Certifications
    Conforms CE machine guideline
    UL 508a certified
    CSA certification on request

  • AM-SORT
    Once identified, you can now route your 3D printed parts through your factory. The AM-SORT enables you to switch from batch processing - tumbling, dyeing and polishing - to a one-piece flow. You can follow any 3D printed part from printing to shipping....

  • In combination with the AM-VISION, AM-SORT forms a complete 3D printing sorting station. The design is modular, easily expandable, and pre-wired. Items are discharged to either side of the conveyor at right-angles, enabling optimal use of sortation space. Depending on the amount of finishing steps you have in your factory, you define the amount of sorting docks. Selection of the bin is easy via the console. You can adjust each end of the AM-SORT to attach to other modules like automated guided vehicles, the AM-ROUTE solution, or bagging and labelling units, AM-BAGGING. The benefits of the AM-SORT are clear: increased workflow efficiency, tracking & tracing, certifiable production process, automatic data entry, automatic counting, and Industry 4.0 Digital Thread. Watch the video of AM-VISION

    AM-SORT Performance
    Conveyor speed: 5 sec per part
    Max part size: 400 x 300 x 300 mm 

  • AM-BAGGING
    Ultimate automated loading system, bringing simplicity, versatility, and value to your workflow. AM-BAGGING offers innovative engineering with a next-bag-out printing feature. Result: greater accuracy and faster order fulfillment....

  • This is what it’s all about. The part is ready for shipment to your end customer or other departments. The AM-BAGGING is a bagging and labeling unit that can efficiently print high-resolution text, graphics, and bar codes directly onto bags and present them ready for shipping. Pairing the AM-BAGGING with system-matched AM-SORT ensures quick and efficient handling of 3D printed parts. The result is an ultimate automated loading system, bringing simplicity, versatility, and value to your workflow. The system operates at speeds up to 25 bags per minute, which offers you innovative engineering with a next-bag-out printing feature to ensure greater accuracy and elimination of product queuing in order fulfilment. The benefits are clear: custom bagging, lead time reduction, and fully customizable labels. Watch video of AM-BAGGING

    AM-BAGGING Performance
    Tabletop Bagging & Labelling module, fully integrated with LOGIC and SORT
    Min-max bag size: 55-260 x 102-430 mm
    Speed: 25 bags per minute 

  • AM-ID
    Apart from identification based on geometry, identification of 3D printed parts can also be based on character recognition. AM-ID is our character recognition solution. AM-ID is the unique solution that offers fast and reliable OCR identification results....

  • The AM-ID kiosk performs fast and accurate optical character recognition on full-color 3d printed surfaces, even if the text is blurred, deformed or semitransparent. AM-ID integrates seamlessly with your proprietary API or ERP/EMS platform of choice and automates the manual labor involved in identification and electronic handling. It is ideal for series with human-readable serial numbers. Besides this, it can also be configured to recognize direct part markings, QR- and barcodes. This is especially ideal for similar parts or for large series, such as dental aligners, eyewear, and figurines. Watch the video of AM-ID

    AM-ID Performance
    Identification speed: 3 sec per part
    Accuracy rate: 100% in case of AM-Flow chosen tags

    AM-ID System
    Dimension ID box (L x W x H): 180 x 180 x 180 mm
    Dimension ID computer (L x W x H):
    Dimension ID stand, incl. computer (L x W x H):
    Weight ID Box: 3.3 kg

    AM-ID Software

    AM-LOGIC with API ERP/MES integration
    Operator touch screen interface

    AM-ID Technical requirements
    Power supply: 110V / 220V
    Connectivity Local area network with 100 Mb/s – 1 Gb/s
    Ethernet connection Dual Wi-FiSMA connector
    Bluetooth 5

  • AM-PICK
    Our AM-PICK is a robotic solution able to pick parts in different size and shapes out of a bin and place them in a machine or on a conveyor, thus enabling switching from batch processes to one-piece flow....

  • The pain in the AM market is an absence of post-processing workflow automation. But to automate the post-processing workflow, post-processing automation needs to overcome a serious challenge: how to identify parts within the infinity of geometries produced in AM. AM-Flow has solved this challenge of identification of 3D printed parts by geometry only. AM-PICK is the initial step in enabling one-piece flow. 


    Our AM-PICK is a robotic solution able to pick parts of different sizes and shapes out of a bin and place them in a machine or on a conveyor. The AM-PICK offers state-of-art gripper technology to ensure safe handling of your 3D printed parts. The AM-PICK comes fully prepared for full integration with AM-VISION and AM-SORT, and the AM-PICK is the way to reduce human involvement to a minimum. Watch the video of AM-PICK

  • AM-ROUTE
    AM-Route is the complete, fully autonomous, intelligent vehicle increasing throughput, reducing transportation costs and machine idle time, while allowing employees to focus on tasks that require complex human skills....

  • AM-ROUTE enables part traceability at the highest standards, thus eliminating errors. What’s more, unlike traditional AGVs, the mobile robots from our partner Omron navigate by the natural features of the facility and require no expensive facility modification. The AM-ROUTE comes fully prepared for full integration with AM-VISION and AM-SORT, thus offering a single platform solution for your workflow automation. Watch the video of AM-ROUTE

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