Case Study: Prototek boosts resin post-processing productivity with PostProcess DEMI 910

How Prototek Enhanced Efficiency with PostProcess Technologies

Prototek, a full-service additive manufacturer, faced significant challenges in its high-volume resin removal process. The company's reliance on manual isopropyl alcohol (IPA) dunks led to inconsistent results, high solvent costs, quality control issues, and operational inefficiencies while producing nearly 20,000 parts monthly. To address this, Prototek partnered with PostProcess to beta test a new automated solution.

By implementing PostProcess's DEMI 910 automated resin removal system with its specialized PLM-501-SUB detergent and AUTOMAT3D software, Prototek streamlined its workflow. The solution dramatically enhanced efficiency, enabling the team to process three jobs simultaneously in the time it previously took to complete a single job. This automation significantly reduced washing times, minimized broken parts, and cut down on manual labor, resulting in a major boost to overall productivity and throughput.

Prototek Manufacturing

Andrea Barchi

3D Manufacturing Director