PAM 3D Printers by Pollen AM

Open, Industrial Pellet Extrusion 3D Printing

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Description

PAM 3D Printers by Pollen AM are advanced additive manufacturing systems enabling direct pellet extrusion 3D printing with a fully open approach to materials and software. Designed for industrial and research applications, these printers accommodate a wide range of materials including metals, ceramics, and thermoplastics, providing superior flexibility and cost efficiency compared to conventional filament-based solutions.

The system features a modular hardware architecture—supporting up to four extruders, heated chambers, and radiant disks—and integrates with an open Cura-powered slicer for full material profile control. PAM technology allows users to utilize genuine industrial-grade pellets, facilitating everything from rapid prototyping to low-batch production, while ensuring high-quality end parts and easy integration into diverse workflows.

Key Features

Direct Pellet Extrusion: Prints using raw industrial-grade pellet materials for the highest quality at the lowest cost.
Open Material Access: Supports any compatible pellet, including thermoplastics, elastomers, metals, and ceramics.
Configurable Software Ecosystem: Features an open, Cura-powered slicer and customizable profiles for enhanced flexibility.
Multi-Extruder Support: Up to four extruders for advanced multi-material and complex geometry printing.
Heated Chamber and Radiant Disk: Enables 3D printing with even the most demanding or high-performance materials.
Industrial Grade Printing: Produces production-quality parts equivalent to injection-molded properties.
Rapid Prototyping and Production: Accelerates turnaround from design to finished part with adaptable workflows.
Cost Efficiency: Utilizes pellet materials that are 5 to 10 times less expensive than traditional options.

Use Cases

Material research and development
Multi-material and complex geometry prototyping
Small to medium batch production
Industrial part manufacturing
Education and academic research
Design validation and concept modeling

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can be used with PAM 3D printers?

PAM 3D Printers support a wide range of pellet materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, metals, and technical ceramics, allowing users to source industrial-grade or custom-formulated raw materials.

Is the software for PAM 3D printers open and configurable?

Yes, the software ecosystem is open and powered by Cura, enabling full customization and the ability to define specific material profiles for unique requirements.

Can PAM 3D printers integrate into industrial production workflows?

PAM 3D printers are modular and configurable, allowing seamless integration into various industrial workflows and supporting both prototyping and production needs.

Are multi-material and complex geometry prints supported?

Yes, PAM 3D printers support multi-material printing with up to four extruders and are designed for complex geometries across metals, ceramics, and polymers.