Ulendo's Software Upgrade QUINTUPLES the Speed of Industrial Extrusion-based Printers

Ulendo Partners with Rev1 Technologiesto Provide Software Upgrade that Quintuples the Speed of IndustrialExtrusion-based Printers

Ulendo Technologies, Inc. is partnering with Rev1 Technologies to provide software upgrades that will significantly increase the speed and acceleration of extrusion-based industrial 3D printers.  For the CreatBot F430, Rev1 is offering the Ulendo VC software upgrade that quintuples the speed of the printer without sacrificing quality.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, UNITEDSTATES, October 31, 2024 – Ulendo Technologies, Inc. and Rev1 Technologies have partnered to offer software upgrades that significantly improve the speed and acceleration for extrusion-based (FDM) industrial 3D printers.  Leveraging research at the University of Michigan by Ulendo Founder Chinedum ‘Chi’ Okwudire, the easy-to-implement software upgrade features the company’s patented vibration compensation algorithm, commercialized as Ulendo VC (vibration compensation). Further info:  existing F430 users and users looking to buy a new F430.

Vibration has long plagued FDM printers, limiting speed and build quality. Furthermore, vibration-driven quality issues such as “ghosting,”“ringing” and “layer shifting” are amplified on large industrial FDM printers, significantly limiting their performance. While previously available solutions such as "input shaping" may be sufficient for hobbyist desktop printers, they cannot solve the challenges faced by professional users operating industrial FDM printers at high speed.  Ulendo VC solves this challenge through a unique, patented software algorithm that counteracts vibration in real time, leading to significantly higher speeds and high quality results on every build.  

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Rev1 Technologies, the exclusive after-sales support provider for CreatBot across the U.S., is offering Ulendo software as an upgrade to newly purchased printers, as well as printers that are already being used in production. The first 3D printer to be Ulendo-enabled through this partnership is the CreatBot F430. Users of the F430 can apply the upgrade and quintuple the throughput of the printer without sacrificing quality. This means that manufacturers and 3D printing service bureaus can significantly expand their printing capacitywithout purchasing additional printers. It also enables faster printing turnaround times, lower printed part cost and less trial-and-error guesswork optimizing builds.

Later this year, Rev1 and Ulendo will offer a similar software upgrade for other printers in CreatBot’s large-size and high-temperature series.

“Today’s users of 3D printers expect higher speeds and higher quality to improve their printing operation,” says Ulendo CEO Brenda Jones. “With the Ulendo VC software upgrade, these users can achieve these speed and quality goals without the expense of purchasing additional printers.”

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“Rev1 is thrilled to partner with Ulendo to offer this cutting-edge software upgrade for the CreatBot F430. By quadrupling the printer's speed while improving quality, we are not only addressing a long-standing challenge in the 3D printing industry but also enabling our customers to dramatically expand their production capabilities," says Ben Hartwig, President of Rev1 Technologies. “We're excited about future projects with Ulendo and the potential to push the boundaries of what's possible in 3D printing."

ABOUT ULENDO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Ulendo Technologies is a software company focused on solving the challenges facing adoption and scale of advanced manufacturing (AM) processes, making AM machines faster, higher quality, and more repeatable. Founded in 2018 by Chinedum ‘Chi’ Okwudire, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, the company is composed of engineering, software development, and advanced manufacturing experts dedicated to making cutting-edge solutions practical for our clients.

The company’s first products improved the speed and quality of extrusion-based 3D printers: Ulendo VC(Vibration Compensation), an advanced set of algorithms that doubles printing speed without degrading the quality and Ulendo Calibration-as-a-Service^TM, a cloud-based auto calibration tool.

With the introduction of Ulendo HC (heat compensation), the company has expanded into the growing metal 3D printing market. The company’s overall goal is to deliver a collection of revolutionary software products to the advanced manufacturing industry (i.e., 3D printers, industrial robots). For more information, visit www.ulendo.io.

ABOUT REV1 TECHNOLOGIES.

Rev1 Technologies, foundedin 2017 as Delscan and rebranded in 2022, is a U.S.-based company specializing in industrial 3D scanning and printing solutions for engineers and manufacturers. As a gold-certified partner of Artec 3D and a provider of metrology-grade 3D scanners, Rev1 also offers a diverse range of 3D printers, including CreatBot’s large-format FDM printers. Recognized for its exceptional service, Rev1 has been appointed as the exclusive after-sales support provider for CreatBot across the U.S., ensuring customers receive top-tier service and expert assistance throughout the life of their machines. Rev1 is also the first U.S. partner for Heygears Reflex, which offers industrial desktop resin printers, and provides AI vision inspection solutions for inline production defect detection, helping clients reduce errors and optimize efficiency. For more information visit: www.rev1tech.com

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