Kikai Lab

Design and Development of a 3D Printing Machine Generating the Link We approached Kikai Labs interested in the development of new technologies, proposing to design the new 3D printing machine. Kikai Labs, with extensive experience in the field and having previously ventured into different designs, reached an agreement for the hiring of Grupo Berro. Kikai Labs Kikai Labs is the trade name of Enterprise Objects Consulting SRL (“EOC”) for its 3D printer manufacturing division. EOC is a systems development company established in 2004, with extensive experience in corporate IT systems, with a strong emphasis on exporting its services. In 2011, on its own initiative, it began researching 3D printing and developing its own printer model, deciding to manufacture it and offer it in the local market, aimed at industry, education, and entrepreneurs. Start A series of meetings were established between the internal design team (Eng. Marcelo Ruiz Camauër and Damian Márquez) and the Grupo Berro team (D.I. Diego González King and D.I. Valentín Cristiani). The product guidelines were defined, and preliminary sketches and designs were worked on, aiming to achieve an image of an industrial machine that could also fit into a studio, a laboratory, or a home. Design Decisions. It was concluded that the equipment should be made up of a core of laser-cut, folded, and welded steel sheet. This not only enhances the equipment's resistance but also improves stability, preventing the machine from moving during printing. For the surface finish, baked electrostatic paint was chosen, providing good corrosion resistance and allowing for different colors and textures. For the external casing, blasted and anodized aluminum was selected. Production Processes The product was developed in such a way that all processes for manufacturing the metal casing could be outsourced, while the mechanical and electronic components were assembled internally, along with adjustments and print tests. Finally, the actors who would participate in the production chain were selected, and a manual was generated with the necessary documentation for the company to continue managing production.