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Solukon Launches SFM-AT850 Powder Removal System: Handles 1000 kg Metal Parts, Orders Open at Formnext 2026

2026-10-17 · Impact score: 60

On October 17, Solukon launched the SFM-AT850 powder removal system for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal parts, with a maximum load of 1000 kg and a chamber size of 650×650×800 mm, replacing two existing older models. Technical details: The complete unit is smaller than the current SFM-AT800-S, yet its load capacity is 700 kg higher than the SFM-AT800-S and 100 kg higher than the SFM-AT1000-S; the two older models will be discontinued after current batches are delivered. The SFM-AT850 features front-top loading, is compatible with SPR-Pathfinder powder removal simulation software, and supports remote maintenance for the first time. The SFM-AT850-E model on the same platform is equipped with ultrasonic excitation, making it particularly suitable for powder removal from lattice structures and slender internal channels such as medical implants. CEO and CTO Andreas Hartmann said multi-level user permissions allow equipment operation to better match the management needs of different production environments. Industry significance: The system is positioned as a powder removal solution for large-format printers—the company cites large build-chamber LPBF machines such as the EOS M 4 ONYX and Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600; it will debut and open for orders at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt from November 17–20, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of Q3 2027. Value for powder buyers: ① Improved powder removal efficiency and powder recovery rates for large metal parts directly reduce powder turnover costs for large-part printing; ② Ultrasonic-excited powder removal is more suitable for complex structures such as medical lattice parts, and matching powders should be evaluated for batch particle size distribution and flowability to suit the ultrasonic process; ③ Expansion of large-format LPBF capacity is driving upgrades in post-processing equipment, and attention should be paid to automation trends in the powder removal stage.

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Solukon发布SFM-AT850清粉系统：承载1000公斤金属件除粉，Formnext 2026开启订购

Solukon 10月17日发布激光粉末床熔融（LPBF）金属件清粉系统 SFM-AT850，最大载荷1000公斤、腔体尺寸650×650×800毫米，接替现有两款旧型号。技术细节：整机尺寸小于现役 SFM-AT800-S，载荷能力比 SFM-AT800-S 高700公斤、比 SFM-AT1000-S 高100公斤，两款旧型号将在现有批次交付完毕后停产。SFM-AT850 采用前顶装料设计，兼容 SPR-Pathfinder 清粉模拟软件，并首次支持远程维护；同平台 SFM-AT850-E 型号配备超声激励，特别适合医疗植入件等晶格结构与细长内部流道的清粉。CEO兼CTO Andreas Hartmann 表示，多级用户权限可让设备操作更贴合不同生产环境的管理需求。行业意义：系统定位为大尺寸打印机的配套清粉方案——官方举例 EOS M 4 ONYX 与 Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600 等大成形舱 LPBF 设备；将在11月17-20日法兰克福 Formnext 2026 首发并开放订购，预计2027年三季度末开始交付。对粉末采购商的价值：① 大尺寸金属件清粉效率与粉末回收率提升，直接降低大件打印的粉末周转成本；② 超声激励清粉对医疗晶格件等复杂结构更友好，配套粉末需关注批次粒度分布与流动性以适配超声工艺；③ 大规格 LPBF 产能扩张带动后处理装备升级，建议关注清粉环节的自动化配套趋势。

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