BOFA Americas, Inc.

303 S Madison St
Staunton,  IL  62088-1929

United States
618-205-5007
https://bofainternational.com/
  • Booth: 5434

BOFA - a world leader in portable fume extraction technology.

3D PrintPRO and AM ranges for 3D printing and additive manufacturing fume extraction and filtration.

BOFA’s 3D PrintPRO and AM ranges are designed for the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries, including stereolithography, selective laser sintering (SLS), fused filament fabrication (FFF), polyjet technology, wax deposition modelling (WDM), fused deposition modelling (FDM), powder bed fusion, binder jetting, metal jetting, and VAT polymerization.

The 3D PrintPRO and AM ranges of extraction systems combine high capture performance with proven filter technology, helping to ensure the effective filtration of potentially hazardous particulate, gases / vapors and odors associated with 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes.

For more informaton please contact BOFA Americas at (618) 205-5007.


 Press Releases

  • BOFA Americas will be showcasing its 3D printing filtration and atmosphere management technology at the Rapid + TCT event in Chicago in May - North America’s largest and most important additive manufacturing (AM) event.

    The use of AM and 3D printing has grown significantly in recent years, enabling manufacturers to develop and customise products more efficiently.

    At the event, BOFA will exhibit its impressive range of 3D print products, which meet the needs of many different AM processes:

    • The 3D PrintPRO 2 filters emissions generated by small format open framed 3D printers.
    • The 3D PrintPRO 3 is suited to enclosed or partially enclosed 3D printers.
    • The 3D PrintPRO 4 has been enhanced to support fused filament fabrication, stereolithography, digital light processing, and material jetting. It manages multi-unit operations through its advanced, high-capacity filtration system, delivering optimal temperature control and airflow management, while contributing to an odorless workplace environment.
    • The AM 400, which uses patented technology to enable the safe onsite exchange of the filters that remove potentially harmful gases and particulate from metal additive manufacturing processes.
    • The 3D PrintPRO HT which filters high temperature particulate and gases and incorporates airflow innovations that actively help maintain optimal temperature conditions during 3D print operations.
    • The AD Oracle SA iQ –  which is suitable for large scale production processes, including material jetting, binder jetting, SLM and PBF of polymers, as well as automated post-processing of parts.

    Katrina Clemens, General Manager, BOFA Americas, Inc. commented: “We look forward to this event each year where we are able to display the developments and innovations in filtration that keep pace with advances in the wider additive manufacturing environment. As a result, we remain at the forefront of emissions filtration, temperature control and airflow management which help manufacturers optimize product quality and the efficiency of operations.”  

    The Rapid + TCT 2023 event takes place in Chicago between 2nd and 4th May, where representatives from BOFA will be available at Booth #5434.

    https://bofainternational.com/us/

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    Media enquiries to:

    Philip Colley or Colin Bridgman, Harvest PR

    Tel: +44 (0) 23 9244 9655 | +44 (0) 7798 735648 | @harvestprman

    philip.colley@harvestpr.co.uk ; colin.bridgman@harvestpr.co.uk

    Notes to editors

    BOFA International

    BOFA International launched in 1987 as a small family business and has developed into a multi-award-winning global leader in portable fume extraction and filtration.

    It now employs over 260 people at its headquarters in Poole, Dorset, and in offices in Germany and the USA and exports to 120 countries around the world. Its expertise in providing reliable, high quality portable fume extraction solutions has become well established over the last 36 years and trusted by all sizes of business in a wide cross section of industries including laser, electronics, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, printing, mechanical engineering, dental, medical and pharmaceutical.

    In September 2018, BOFA International was acquired by US-based Donaldson Company, Inc, a global leader in the industrial filtration market, manufacturing filtration systems and parts.

 Products

  • 3D PrintPRO HT
    Filtration and atmosphere management for medium sized high temperature 3D printers.
    Suitable for high temperature FDM; SLA; DLP; material jetting applications....

  • The new 3D PrintPRO HT is a premium portable filtration and atmosphere management system for high performing enclosed 3D printers operating with elevated chamber air temperatures. With a modular approach, the design caters for closed-loop continuous operation; open-loop intermittent operation, and the ability to do both with a pairing kit. 

    The new BOFA system has been designed to filter the high temperature particulate and gases emitted by advanced 3D print units that process polymers at high temperatures. This 3D method is used to create high quality finished products and components for a range of industries. Until now the high temperatures have created challenges for filtration systems that remove the extremely hot airborne fume, gases and nanoparticles emitted by the process.

    The newly developed 3D PrintPRO HT uses advanced electronics components, thermal insulation and innovative air management to deliver high levels of filtration performance in high temperature chamber environments. This helps to support atmosphere management and prevents the build-up of particulate that could damage expensive equipment.

    It enables operators to benefit from high performance polymers, while contributing to workplace atmosphere management and helping optimize their investment in equipment.

  • AM 400
    Inert particulate filtration, designed for direct metal laser sintering and selective laser melting polymer applications....

  • Designed and built specifically for inert particulate filtration, the AM 400 is the premium extraction solution for the additive manufacturing industry. It offers significant benefits to users in direct metal laser sintering and selective laser melting polymer applications.

    Filters can be exchanged on-site as they are contained within a separate housing, with a robust seal, enabling exchange to be completed quickly and safely in a location remote from the process floor, without risking a thermal event. The long filter life significantly reduces the frequency of filter replacement, further increasing productivity.

    The AM 400's high-surface-area patented DeepPleat DUO filter delivers numerous key benefits, including clean chamber environments, clean laser lens, higher quality process, protected equipment, and helps protect people in the workplace. 

    The system was designed in partnership with a leading additive manufacturing company.  

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