HENNgineered adopts Axtra3D’s HPS technology | VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing

HENNgineered, a global subsidiary of the HENN Connector Group specializing in metal deep drawing, plastic injection molding, and 3D printing, is expanding its machine fleet with the acquisition of the Lumia X1 3D printer from Axtra3D. With this addition, HENNgineered is also introducing Axtra3D’s cutting-edge Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology into its production capabilities. This move enhances their additive manufacturing solutions, offering a groundbreaking alternative to traditional injection molding, especially when high tooling costs and low production volumes are involved.

With five global locations— in Germany, Austria, and China—HENNgineered has earned a reputation for providing tailored manufacturing solutions, from product development to prototyping and series production. The adoption of HPS technology is a strategic step in reinforcing this capability, allowing HENNgineered to accelerate production while maintaining precision and quality.

Stefan Dür, CSO of HENNgineered, shares the significance of this adoption: “The HPS technology combines the best of all worlds, removing the trade-offs often associated with previous technologies. This allows us to expand our offering to customers, providing flexible, precise, and rapid prototyping solutions that bridge the gap between traditional and additive manufacturing.”

HENNgineered has identified several critical advantages in Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology, making it a transformative addition to its manufacturing capabilities. The Lumia X1 delivers up to 20 times faster printing speeds than traditional SLA methods, allowing HENNgineered to reduce lead times and offer quicker turnarounds for prototypes and small series productions.

The flexibility of combining SLA and DLP technologies enables HENNgineered to efficiently produce larger, more complex parts without compromising on detail or accuracy. This capability enhances their service offering, allowing them to tackle previously unfeasible projects.

Committed to the highest standards of quality, HENNgineered values the exceptional throughput, accuracy, and superior surface finish provided by HPS technology. Its material versatility is also key, as HENNgineered utilizes high-performance materials like BASF’s Ultracur3D RG 3280 to produce components for demanding environments.

“We are immensely grateful for our progressive partnership with HENNgineered, as we are providing them with end-to-end manufacturing solutions that bring customer ideas to life, supporting them along the entire value chain,” said Andreas Tulaj, SVP of EU Revenue. He continues, “In an effort to eliminate costly tooling processes and deliver high-precision, high-speed manufacturing, HENNgineered adopted the Lumia X1 for prototyping and small series production”.