At the intersection of robotics and advanced materials science, we’ve achieved something remarkable: converting the industrial-grade Kuka KR 16 robotic arm into a sophisticated 6-extruder tool-changing system capable of 4D printing with composite smart materials. This isn’t just an incremental improvement in additive manufacturing—it’s a quantum leap toward creating objects that can adapt, respond, and transform after printing.
What we Do
Pioneers in 4D Extrusion & Innovation
What Makes This System Revolutionary?
Multi-Material Mastery
Our 6-extruder tool changer represents a paradigm shift in how we approach complex manufacturing. Unlike traditional single-material 3D printers, this system can seamlessly switch between different composite materials mid-print, enabling the creation of objects with varying mechanical, electrical, and responsive properties within a single build cycle.
The Fourth Dimension: Time-Responsive Materials
4D printing adds the element of time to traditional 3D manufacturing. By incorporating smart materials—including shape memory polymers, hydrogels, and magnetically responsive composites—our printed objects can transform their shape, stiffness, or functionality when exposed to specific stimuli such as:
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Temperature changes
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Moisture exposure
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Magnetic fields
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Electrical current
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pH variations
- Light activation
Smart Skinned Objects: The Next Frontier
Our system’s capability to print “smart skinned objects” opens unprecedented possibilities. Imagine structures with:
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Adaptive outer shells that respond to environmental conditions
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Self-healing surfaces that repair minor damage automatically
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Variable permeability skins that can control fluid or gas exchange
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Embedded sensor networks within the material matrix
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Programmable stiffness zones that activate on demand
EVENT DESIGNS
PATTERN CUTTING
CARBON FIBRE PARTS
Print Speed
By utilizing the KUKA robot equipped with an enlarged print nozzle, we are able to manufacture prints at a significantly accelerated pace compared to traditional printing methods.
Customisation
Using our range of specialist extruders, and our unique Pelletiser, we have the ability to mix exotic materials and create composites you will not find elsewhere.
Print size
With our uniquely adapted KUKA Robot, the limits of scale are redefined
VERSATILITY
Whether it’s large scale 3D printed parts required or custom mold making, we have the inhouse skills to bring your ideas to life.
R&D
From the Experts in Extrusion
Multi-Material Compatibility
The system accommodates a diverse range of materials:
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Thermoplastic composites with embedded fibers
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Conductive filaments for integrated electronics
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Shape memory alloys for actuating components
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Bio-compatible polymers for medical applications
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Magnetorheological materials for controllable stiffness
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Photopolymers with light-responsive properties
Customised material
Industry leading equipment
Serving Diverse Industries & Applications
Aerospace and Defense
Creating lightweight structures with adaptive aerodynamics, self-deployable components, and integrated sensing capabilities.
Biomedical Engineering
Producing implants and prosthetics that adapt to patient movement, drug delivery systems with controlled release profiles, and tissue scaffolds that guide regeneration.
Automotive Innovation
Manufacturing parts with variable stiffness for crash protection, surfaces that change properties based on weather conditions, and integrated diagnostic capabilities.
Architecture and Construction
Developing building components that respond to environmental loads, self-ventilating facades, and structures that optimize themselves for changing conditions.
Have a custom project?
Simply upload your Solid Works, STL, or Step file, choose your print material, finish and quantity and we will get a quote to you
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