Fieldmade, a pioneer in mobile and deployable additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, and Plastometrex, are joining forces to bring quality assurance to the forefront of on-demand metal AM.
With the aim of improving part confidence and safety, Plastometrex’s PLX-Benchtop is now offered within Fieldmade’s NOMAD® micro factory series. For the first time, customers are presented with a portable, end-to-end metal AM solution with built-in mechanical testing capabilities.
Fieldmade’s deployable NOMAD® systems, built for on-site AM, now enable immediate validation of the mechanical integrity of 3D-printed metal parts for critical applications. By integrating Plastometrex’s compact PLX-Benchtop system, customers can perform quality assurance directly at the point of production, gaining confidence in part performance within minutes, even in demanding environments.
The PLX-Benchtop is powered by Plastometrex’s proprietary PIP testing method (Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry) and delivers accurate, non-destructive stress-strain curves. The system’s intuitive interface eliminates the need for specialised expertise, allowing operators to confidently perform testing with minimal training and without complicated sample preparation or equipment.
“Plastometrex’s solutions represent a paradigm shift for in-field testing” said Fieldmade Head of Quality, Tobias Rønneberg. “Our customers work in remote environments where parts are urgently needed and access to expertise can be limited. The ease of use, the speed of testing and compact size of the PLX-Benchtop, makes it highly suitable for use in expeditionary manufacturing.
By integrating Plastometrex’s PLX-Benchtop into our NOMAD® systems, our end-users can rapidly assess the quality of the additively manufactured parts on-the-fly, ensuring the safety and performance of critical components.”
"Plastometrex’s solutions represent a paradigm shift for in-field testing. The ease of use, the speed of testing and compact size of the PLX-Benchtop, makes it highly suitable for use in expeditionary manufacturing."
Fieldmade Head of Quality, Tobias Rønneberg
Plastometrex CCO, Mike Coto, had this to add, “This partnership marks an exciting turning point for deployable production. Traditional testing methods are too slow and inflexible for effective use in deployable settings. By integrating the PLX-Benchtop into the NOMAD® systems, Fieldmade and Plastometrex are jointly enabling customers to manufacture and test components at the point of need.”
Fieldmade’s NOMAD® Series has established a benchmark for deployable manufacturing, addressing critical challenges like on-site part repair, modification, and obsolescence in time-sensitive environments. With the integration of Plastometrex’s PLX-Benchtop, Fieldmade now offers a comprehensive production ecosystem that not only ensures rapid on-site manufacturing but also delivers confidence in part performance through integrated quality assurance—combining flexibility, reliability, and speed in one seamless solution.
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