Metal Powder Conveyor Manufacturer Announces Launch of EOS Edition vLoader 250

Volkmann Conveyor Automates Flow of Metal Powders to EOS 3D Printers 

Bristol, PA: Pneumatic vacuum conveying equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, Bristol, PA, has announced the introduction of the EOS Edition vLoader 250 metal powder conveyor via a cooperation agreement with 3D printer manufacturer EOS GmbH, Krailling, Germany, and Volkmann USA parent company Volkmann GmbH, Soest, Germany. The new EOS Edition vLoader 250 automatically transfers metal powders from storage via vacuum conveyor through piping or hose and then gently discharges into the printer's supply hopper. Manual powder transfer is eliminated while a continuous flow of material to one or more printers is assured for consistent, unattended production, 24/7.

Available in North America via EOS North America (https://na.eos.info), the EOS Edition vLoader 250 powder conveyor is specifically engineered for seamless, easy integration with the EOS M 400 series metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems. The automated metal powder loading system may be operated in a sealed, closed-loop system as part of a central metal powder management system or as a stand-alone unit.

For additive manufacturers using 3D printers from other manufacturers, Volkmann offers the standard vLoader metal powder conveyor in configurations suitable for printers from any manufacturer, along with companion equipment for vacuum drying, depowdering, storing, sieving, and reusing metal powders. Custom powder handling configurations for any additive manufacturing process are also available.