Prosilas – PMW Expo 13/14 Nov, Cologne

Prosilas – PMW Expo 13/14 Nov, Cologne

Oct 1, 2024 | News Prosilas, Pa603cf Carbon fiber

We are at the PMW Expo in Cologne: come and visit us!

3D printing is changing the face of motorsport. Thanks to this innovative technology, it is possible to create customized, high-performance components in a very short time.

We will be present at the Professional Motorsport World Expo with our colleagues from Prototal UK to present you the latest news in the field of 3D printing, the most innovative solutions and the best performing materials for the motorsport and sports industry.

Ti invitiamo a farci visita al Professional Motorsport World Expo di Colonia il 13 e 14 novembre! Saremo presenti con i nostri colleghi di Prototal UK per presentarti le ultime novità nel campo della stampa 3D e le soluzioni più innovative per il motorsport e lo sport industry.

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet us in person!

Book your appointment now for a personalized consultation and discover how our solutions can make the difference for your project.

Noemi Rossi, Sales Manager

I have been Sales Manager of Prosilas since 2022. I have a strong passion for sailing, an activity that teaches me discipline and strategy. I combine my professional experience with a love of challenges, both at sea and on the track, where every race is an opportunity to overcome limits and reach new goals.

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Michele Paolinelli, Strategic Account

I have been a strategic account manager since 2016. I live Motorsport with passion and motorbikes are a real reason for living! At Prosilas I manage Motorsport clients.

Tell me your challenges, I’ll be happy to help you!

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Köln Messe, Germany
Entrance East
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 51
50679 Köln
Germany

OPENING HOURS

 

Wed 13th nov
10:00 – 17:00

Thu 14th nov
10:00 – 17:00

Innovation in Soccer: Study and Implementation of Protective Masks through 3D Printing

Innovation in Soccer: Study and Implementation of Protective Masks through 3D Printing

Jan 24, 2024 | News Prosilas, Pa603cf Carbon fiber

3D Printing in the Development of Sports Protective Devices

Simone Gallozzi Demonstrates Its Potential in His Thesis

Sport and 3D Print

The world of sports is constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance athletes’ performance, reduce the risk of injuries, and facilitate recovery.

3D printing, in particular, is emerging as an increasingly popular technology, enabling the production of customizable protective devices such as prosthetics, running shoe soles, helmets, and other safety gear – as exemplified by our Case Study on Lube Volley.

In particular, Simone Gallozzi’s thesis demonstrates the feasibility and details the workflow of a 3D printing application in the field of soccer

Simone Gallozzi protective mask in PA 603 CF

 Lube Volley Athletes

The candidate, in his thesis titled ‘ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN THE SPORTS WORLD – Analysis and Production of Facial Protective Masks in Soccer,’ under the guidance of Professor Eleonora Santecchia, conducted a thorough analysis on the application of 3D printing in sports.

His main objective was to explore the production of protective devices through 3D printing, both for the maxillofacial area and other parts of athletes’ bodies.”

Case Study: Maxillofacial Protective Mask

The heart of the thesis is represented by the Case Study, in which Gallozzi,student
of Mechanical Engineering at the Università Politecnica delle Marche, collaborated with our company in the development of a maxillofacial protective mask designed for soccer players.

Material and Printing Technology Selection:

The first step involved choosing the most suitable material and printing technology for the application.

In this case, the chosen material is PA603CF, a composite of PA2200 loaded with carbon fiber.

Its ability to provide high-performance, coupled with its resistance to the stresses typical of the soccer environment, makes it ideal for the production of advanced protective devices.

The selected printing technology is SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), enabling the precise and durable printing of PA603CF parts.

PA603CF materiale caricato con fibra di carbonio per la stampa 3D

PA 603 CF – Carbon filled Polyamide

Exemple of specimens for tensile and flexural tests

Design and Production Workflow

1 – Modeling and Printing of Specimens for Tensile and Flexural Testing:

Prior to the production of the mask, validation tests of the material were conducted, in accordance with UNI EN ISO 527-2, 1A, and ISO 178 standards.

The specimens modeled using Siemens NX passed tensile and flexural tests, confirming the suitability of PA603CF for the maxillofacial protective mask.

2 -Face scanning:

The next phase involves the 3D scanning of the subject’s face for whom the mask has been modeled.

This scanning is performed using a 3D scanner, which captures the shape and size data of the face.

The acquired data is then used to create a 3D model of the mask that perfectly fits the subject’s face using reverse engineering techniques

Scanning phases

Mask 3D model

3 – 3D Modeling:

The 3D model of the mask is created using Siemens NX, a 3D modeling software. The model is designed to protect the most vulnerable areas of the face, such as the cheekbone, jaw, and nose.

Consideration for comfort and lightness was crucial, along with the desire to preserve the athlete’s peripheral field of vision to the maximum extent possible.

4 -Prima realizzazione del prototipo

Prima di procedere con la maschera finale, è stato creato un prototipo in VeroWhitePlus con la stampante 3D Objet30 di Stratasys, che sfrutta la tecnologia di material jetting.

Questo passo preliminare ha consentito di valutare la bontà del design prima di passare alla fase successiva.

First protoype of the mask

Last phase, finally the mask is printed

5 –3D Printing with SLS Technology and PA603CF Material

Once the success of the prototype was confirmed, the 3D printing of the final protective mask in PA603CF was initiated using our company’s SLS 3D printers.

This phase represents the culmination of the thesis work, with the chosen material selected for its intrinsic properties of rigidity, strength, hardness, and lightness.

Post-Printing Phases: Safety and Customization

Simone Gallozzi theoretically discussed post-printing phases, including the need to internally coat the mask with a soft material for skin contact. He proposed the use of strategic supports to avoid contact with the traumatized area.

Surface treatments and aesthetic customizations are considered to enhance the appearance of the mask, completing the process with the addition of elastic bands through designated holes.

 

Simone Gallozzi’s work represents a very interesting application of Additive Manufacturing in the world of sports, highlighting how collaboration between academia and industry can open new perspectives for innovation.

KTM chooses Prosilas 3D printing to ride in the wind

KTM chooses Prosilas 3D printing to ride in the wind

May 8, 2023 | Case History, News Prosilas, Pa603cf Carbon fiber

Ktm + Prosilas Case History

Passion for speed meets 3D printing innovation

Since the beginnings of 3D printing, one of the sectors that has most perceived and grasped its potential is undoubtedly racing and motorsport. The demand for parts and components with high mechanical performance, but in limited production runs and tight deadlines, make additive manufacturing the ideal choice for those who produce high performance cars and motorbikes.

This is well known by the Austrian company KTM, whose Aerodynamics and Factory Racing departments have persistently researched and developed revolutionary solutions, not only for the production of functional prototypes, but also for end-use components, to be used both in the wind tunnel and on the track.

Brad Binder  & Jack Miller,  motorbike RC16 Red Bull KTM. MotoGP 2023

A partner for 3D printing of carbon-filled nylon elements

It was precisely with a view to creating parts capable of exceptional performance, not only mechanical but also aerodynamic, that the collaboration between KTM and Prosilas was born. In particular, Prosilas’ role is to work alongside the Austrian giant as a partner for the 3D printing and finishing of parts in Polyamide PA2200 added with carbon fibre using SLS technology. A true additive manufacturing process in Nylon with carbon that, thanks to the printing parameters specifically studied by Prosilas technicians for the EOS P770 printer, has also been proposed for large format parts (680x370x540 mm chamber). Prosilas is the only company on the European scene that can offer this kind of 3D printing for objects and components of this size in PA 603 CF  material.

Aerodynamic appendix for the motorbike KTM RC16 MotoGP

Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM, MotoGP RC16 Circuit Ricardo Tormo

From simulations to the wind tunnel: what were KTM’s objectives when you chose Prosilas as your partner?

“The desire was to identify and develop additive-moulded materials that could undergo post-processing to bring the surface finish up to the levels required for our aerodynamic needs,” says Daniel Marshall Team Leader Aerodynamics at KTM: “In particular, we needed to improve the correlation between simulations and subsequent testing, and then possibly produce parts that could cope with track tests and even race events. Thanks to the qualities of PA 603 CF and the surface finishes offered by Prosilas, we can now have parts that fully meet our requirements. We have been able to decisively improve the correlation between computational simulation and wind tunnel testing“.

Vanna Menco, CEO Prosilas, Noemi Rossi, Sales Manager Prosilas, Daniel Marshall Team Leader Aerodinamics KTm , Michele Paolinelli Sales Account Prosilas

From right to left: Vanna Menco, CEO Prosilas; Noemi Rossi, Sales Manager Prosilas; Daniel Marshall Team Leader Aerodinamics KTM; Michele Paolinelli Sales Account Prosilas @ KTM Factory Racing 

Constant comparison in the name of optimisation

Highly innovative results, therefore, achieved through an ongoing collaboration between KTM and Prosilas to combine aerodynamic and engineering expertise with that of additive manufacturing: “The choice of materials and surface and post-processing finishes was made in constant collaboration with Prosilas,” explains Daniel Marshall. “Thanks to this partnership, further progress was made in optimising the components in terms of weight, rigidity and waste reduction“

What made KTM choose 3D printing over the traditional methods previously used?

“We decided to go for 3D printing for two very specific reasons: short lead times and minimal quantities,” concludes Daniel Marshall: “We usually produce test parts in one-offs, so traditional production processes are not applicable in terms of both cost and delivery time.

Additive technology allows finished parts in production timescales that are unthinkable for any other technology. For example, eight aerodynamic appendages for the tail of the KTM RC16 MotoGP motorbike were printed and finished within just four days of the order being placed. An astonishing result, which only reaffirms the now inseparable link between racing and motorsport and 3D printing.

A story, the one between Prosilas and the historic KTM, that once again confirms Prosilas’ commitment to being a winning ally to industrial production.

Appendice aerodinamica per la moto KTM RC16 MotoGP

Press Release

 

Prosilas – Polyamide and Carbon Fiber = PA 603CF

Prosilas – Polyamide and Carbon Fiber = PA 603CF

Jan 12, 2023 | News Prosilas, Pa603cf Carbon fiber

Twenty years of Know-how

Winning quality choices

The 20th anniversary of Prosilas will be celebrated in 2023.  In these twenty years we have gained a deep experience in the field of additive manufacturing, supporting companies both in the prototyping phase and in rapid production, operating mainly with SLS technologies, supported by different systems and design and finishing techniques, and with pure materials such as polyamides, or loaded. 

We deepen the development of Prosilas, as Manufacturnig Service and Consulting, with some ideas on the most functional materials together with our Technical Director Luca Ferroni.

Luca Ferroni Tecnico Senior Prosilas Stampa 3d

PA 603 CF – Polyamide & Carbon Fiber : lightness and solidity to overcome the challenge of high performance productions

At the beginning we based our production by processing materials such as PA2200 (pure polyamide) and glass and aluminium filled with standard mixture, and then we refined our proposal through the creation of real special blends..

Prosilas stampe tridimensionali in carbonmide per prototipi rapidi

The idea

About ten years ago we had the intuition to use Polyamide PA2200 loaded with carbon fiber, a highly robust and durable solution, which opened unthinkable opportunities to the most complex sectors, such as racing and motorsport, where the demand for mechanical performance is high and, here is the case to say, in rapid travel. The proposal of carbon-loaded polyamide therefore translated into a functional and not only aesthetic solution, competitive and able to meet the need for high-performance product sectors.

Customizing the processes

The PA12 material with carbon  had a standard mixture, but we started to work with customized processes to improve its resistance in the Z axis, thanks to the experience gained that has allowed Prosilas to make changes to the process making this material even more performing and suitable in many areas.

PA 603 CF

the new carbon loaded material

With the introduction of the new material for rapid production (or prototyping in some cases),  PA 603 CF (Carbon Fiber) we can say that we have made a further qualitative leap by evolving and obtaining even higher performance solutions for the industry that chooses to rely on the support of our technical laboratories. The material processed at the Prosilas hub has in fact a greater resistance on the Z axis, more robust, lighter and with a better surface quality, characteristics that guarantee the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality.

This allows us to create extremely high-performance parts in terms of mechanics but at the same time light and thin, with high rigidity.

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“I can personally say that the material PA 603 CF is one of the best examples of material for industrial 3D printing ever tested until now, as regards automotive applications, racing and more generally in motorsport and complex markets. In fact, we are able to obtain ultra-light components, with excellent mechanical performance and with a really remarkable surface finish, useful also in advanced testing operations such as tests that, in the racing world for example, are carried out inside the wind tunnels”.  Luca Ferroni, Prosilas Technical Manager

Tests 

The printing tests for the validation of the material were carried out on our EOS P770 3D printer, thus being able to offer our customers also large monolithic parts, maintaining all the quality of a solid and lightweight polymer. 

Currently we are the only service provider in Europe to process PA 603 CF on EOS P770 and we can say we are proud of it: a winning choice that allows us to face all the challenges that the industrial market of aesthetic and ultra-light mechanics proposes. 

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Prosilas si può stampare in 3d parti in plastica per la prototipazione rapida
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Additive Manufacturing & Prosilas

Third industrial revolution

Some, referring to additive manufacturing, talk about the third industrial revolution. Although it sounds strong, we can certainly say that AM represents a truly revolutionary support in the world of manufacturing, basically for two key factors:

the speed of execution;

waste reduction.

These characteristics, which lead to a greater sustainability of both the process and the industrial product, also in an LCA analysis perspective: using AM technologies we can in fact manage an on-demand production and a virtual warehouse, also the printing process, additive and not subtractive, has less waste than traditional manufacturing.

In this dynamic panorama, Prosilas stands out for its quality of products and materials, speed and precision in execution, dynamism and completeness of the offer.

A word from ALM

“Prosilas offers its customers the highest level of quality. It does not find the fastest and cheapest solution. ALM shares the same approach, strongly oriented towards customer satisfaction. We want to provide the right material, what their applications really require. This partnership allows companies to have the certainty of getting the best quality components in the industry! ” – Sam Houston Senior Manager ALM Global 

“Our constant commitment is to create more and more performing materials based on customer requests for increasingly competitive applications.” – Weston Harmon Eos R&D Manager 

Video interview

Thanks to this short video interview by Tecniche Nuove.

“With Luca Ferroni, Technical Manager of Prosilas, a 3d printing service specialized in rapid prototyping and additive production, we met a reality that can give a holistic support to industrial production.”

Read the full interview 

LUCA FERRONI

LUCA FERRONI

Prosilas Technical manager

Luca Ferroni is truly a pillar of the Company. For twenty years in Prosilas deals with feasibility studies, technical advice and management of estimates and, finally, the preparation of jobs.