Heron AM

An Integrated Turnkey Solution with a Set of Core Elements
Large Format Additive Manufacturing Solution
Caracol AM Large Format Robotic 3D Printer

HERON AM is Caracol's Large-Format Additive Manufacturing system: a robotized extrusion head, with direct and continuous feeding of composites and polymers, a dedicated software platform for the most complex tool paths, and many more features to fully integrate all that is needed to manufacture advanced industrial parts.

Heron AM can be flexibly integrated in clients’ shop floors with different customizable options. The Engineering team works hand-in-hand with clients’ teams to understand manufacturing needs and the types of applications that one intends to manufacture with their system to define the exact layout, additional features, and define the ideal configuration.

Having developed the platform as a modular integrated hardware and software solution there are a set of key elements which complete the structure. Moreover, the portfolio of Heron AM platforms includes a range of alternative models (e.g., extruders, robotic arms, ...), and it is also possible to include optional features to achieve specific requirements

Key Elements

1
EXTRUDER

Range of patented extrusion heads for thermoplastics and composites.

2
PERIMETRAL PROTECTIONS

Set up of perimetral barriers or insulated cell for full environmental control.

3
EIDOS ManufacturingTM

Software interface for part design, optimization and slicing.

4
EXTRUDER CONTROL PANEL

Integrated panel for movement, extrusion, and temperature control.

5
ROBOT CONTROL PANEL

Unit for robot, PLC, motion, and safety control.

6
FEEDING SYSTEM

Automated system for quality and control of material feeding.

7
ROBOTIC ARM

Range of sizes for 6-axis manipulator for extrusion head support and movement.

8
PRINTING BED

Range of print beds with different features to satisfy production needs.


All components can be customized according to specific manufacturing needs.

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