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German Innovation Award 2022 for Apium Additive Technologies

The German Innovation Award honors innovative achievements that break new ground through their added value. These can be products as well as services, and they can come from very different industries. But the focus is always on the user experience: solutions that make our lives better and contribute to a better future.

This year, Apium Additive Technologies GmbH from Karlsruhe, which specializes in the additive processing of high-performance thermoplastics, engineering polymers and composite materials, was honored with the German Innovation Award. The 3D printing material polyetheretherketone (PEEK) plays a central role. This thermoplast only melts at 343°C, is about half as strong as aluminum with a density close to water, and is resistant to most acids and alkalis. It is also an electrically insulating material and is impervious to most high-energy radiation. The outstanding properties of PEEK, however, are countered by a very demanding additive manufacturing process. Apium Additive Technologies has pioneered this and opened up new application potentials for PEEK through the innovative and patented adaptive heating system of its 3D printers. For industrial applications, a resistant material such as PEEK coupled with the great design freedom of 3D printing is particularly relevant for small batches. For example, applications can be found in aerospace, microfluidics, high current insulators, and vacuum or fluid pumps. Furthermore, spare parts or functional prototypes can be produced with little effort as an alternative to metal. PEEK is not only suitable for industrial purposes, but also for the manufacturing of medical devices due to its biocompatibility. For example, PEEK implants for the repair of bone defects, preferably in the cranial region, are now being 3D-printed for precise fit and successfully implanted. Patients, hospitals and health insurers benefit from this technology in two ways. On the one hand, additive implant manufacturing is significantly less expensive than conventional methods, as up to 90% of material can be saved. Secondly, surgery time is significantly reduced thanks to the accurate fit of the implants. This leads to fewer complications and correspondingly shorter hospital stays for patients. This technological progress, which makes our lives better and contributes to a better future, offering more flexibility and lower costs, was honored by the jury of the German Design Council with the German Innovation Award.

Über die Apium Additive Technologies GmbH

Apium is a global leader in the field of Additive Manufacturing and manufacturer of material extrusion-based systems for processing high-performance thermoplastics. The company’s technology is used to produce prototypes, production parts, operating equipment and production tools in industry and medical technology. Apium’s patented technology enables the material and energy-saving processing of high-performance thermoplastics. This enables manufacturers to reduce the cost and time to the market of their products. Apium’s offerings include 3D printers, printer supplies and consulting services.

To learn more about Apium Additive Technologies visit www.apiumtec.com or the social media activities on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

Apium Additive Technologies GmbH
Siemensallee 84
76187 Karlsruhe
Telefon: +49 (721) 13 20 95 0
Telefax: +49 (721) 13 20 95 77
http://www.apiumtec.com/

Ansprechpartner:
Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Schwarz
Head of Sales and Marketing
Telefon: +49 (721) 132095 23
E-Mail: wolfgang.schwarz@apiumtec.com
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