Strategic collaboration: Belotti announces BEAD integration into AdaOne software, making mould manufacturing more accessible
BelottiSpA, a CNC machining solutions pioneer, proudly announces a groundbreaking advancement in additive manufacturing for tooling and moulds, facilitated by the integration of ADAXIS’s AdaOne software. This ultimate platform makes it possible to program and control robotic arms as large-scale 3D printers for a wide range of materials.
This collaboration with ADAXIS to incorporate BEAD technology is a significant milestone in manufacturing excellence, offering a simple tool that democratises the fabrication of complex large-scale parts.
Multi-axis additive manufacturing, combined with CNC machining, has emerged as a compelling alternative amidst the evolving challenges of manufacturing industries. Making this technology (BEAD) accessible and cost-effective has been a clear objective for Belotti from the outset. Initially through collaboration with CEAD, which brought BEAD to market, and now collaborating with ADAXIS to deliver a turnkey user experience.
The additive process excels in tooling and draping mould production, reducing lead times, increasing production flexibility, and ensuring cost and inventory control. However, its effective utilisation requires significant expertise and methodology.
This collaboration prioritises user experience by offering simple, robust, and accessible workflows, allowing operators of any level to easily program and oversee mould printing from a simple CAD file.
“The collaboration with ADAXIS enables us to offer our customers an integrated turnkey solution, comprising seamlessly integrated equipment and software, making our technology and expertise instantly accessible to a broader audience,” says Alberto Riganti, Belotti Additive Manufacturing Specialist.
Innovative Features in AdaOne
AdaOne introduces a range of unique features tailored for tooling production:
▪ Automatic Internal Support: reduces design time and material usage by automatic generation of internal stiffeners inside the tooling geometry.
▪ Localised Double Bead on Main Surfaces: generation of machining margin and local reinforcement to facilitate machining of the tooling surfaces.
▪ Selective corner compensation: adds extra material at corners to ensure correct final geometry after machining.
▪ Continuous printing path: minimise starts and stops through automatic seam positioning and tool path optimisation.
AdaOne also generates machining trajectories, providing operators with a comprehensive turnkey solution.
Optimisation and efficiency at the core
“Collaborating with Belotti’s expert team while applying our expertise in user experience and software development allows us to integrate numerous and unique features into a robust, stable and industrial-grade solution,” says Emil Johansson, CPO of ADAXIS.
The AdaOne integration with the BEAD technology, backed by Belotti’s expertise, isn’t just technically compatible; it simplifies path programming and reduces both material usage and print time. In addition, a collaboration with Airtech ensures that operators get pre-configured settings tailored to their materials, meeting industry standards seamlessly.