Case Study: Metrohm Applikon achieves more compact, reliable analysis instruments with Materialise metal 3D printing

More Compact, Less Complex Metrohm Applikon Reimagines High-Precision Analysis Instruments with Metal 3D Printing

Metrohm Applikon, a manufacturer of high-precision analysis instruments, needed to improve a complex heatsink used in its MARGA air pollution measurement system. The original hand-made metal component was large, inconsistent, and difficult to manufacture, leading to variable quality, higher material use, and time-consuming production and assembly. Metrohm Applikon worked with Materialise on metal 3D printing and design for additive manufacturing.

Materialise helped Metrohm Applikon redesign the heatsink in stainless steel 316L, making it three to four times smaller, more compact, and more functional by integrating features such as sensor mounting, strain relief, and hose-barb elements directly into the part. The result was better steam quality, less water use, more reliable and repeatable production, and reduced post-processing and assembly time. Materialise also helped cut unit costs for the steaming module by nearly 19%.

Metrohm Applikon

Dirk van den

Head of Engineering