Center of innovative technologies APILAB
The Carniolan bee house also includes APILAB, the Center for Innovative Technologies, which represents an entrepreneurial epicenter for the local community. It represents a bridge between cultural heritage and an innovative economy, a place of new knowledge, technology, ideas, products, and successful stories that will represent advanced solutions.
THE ROLE OF THE 3WAY COMPANY IN THE "APILAB" PROJECT
3WAY, a high-tech company, supplied APILAB with the most modern 3D equipment. 3D technology is considered an increasingly effective and rational solution to many problems. Comprehensive care includes everything from a 3D scanner, various 3D printers, materials for 3D printing, and CAD programs to virtual glasses.
EASCAN II 3D SCANNER
- Metrological 3D scanner, suitable for 3D measurements and analyses,
- Enables efficient and reliable scanning,
- Small and portable, it can be used for a variety of applications.
3D PRINTER FLASHFORGE CREATOR 3
- Designed for higher volumes of 3D printing and higher speeds,
- The possibility of printing water-soluble supports,
- Two independent extruders (IDEX).
3D PRINTER FLASHFORGE GUIDER IIs
- Industrial desktop 3D printer,
- The huge build volume ensures maximum stability and robustness when printing your 3D models,
- It has a high-temperature industrial extruder that heats up to 300°C.
VARIOUS 3D PRINTING MATERIALS
Filaments represent a material for 3D printing, just as paper is intended for “normal” printing. They differ in terms of properties. Of course, we also offer a variety of colors, so you can easily use shades that suit your taste. You can read more about different types of filament HERE.
SINTRATEC KIT SLS 3D PRINTER
- 3D printer with SLS technology,
- Ideal for entering the world of additive manufacturing,
- Suitable for making functional prototypes,
- Easy to use, so it can be implemented in any production environment.
3D PRINTER INTAMSYS FUNMAT HT PRO 410
- Industrial 3D printer,
- Two extruders with a maximum temperature of up to 450°C,
- Heated chamber and work surface,
- High performance engine,
- Intended for printing several types of functional filaments (PEEK, PEKK, PPSU, ULTEM, ABS, PC).
MAYKU FORMBOX
- It brings industrial vacuum forming to the table,
- Enables the production of unique molds,
- The power of the factory on the desktop.
CAD PROGRAMS
Using 3D programs, we can perform the process of 3D modeling, that is, we create a mathematical representation of a three-dimensional object. The prepared CAD model can be exported to a 3D printer. Using 3D programs, we can easily draw the desired 3D shape.
We provided the APILAB center with ThinkDesign and Solid Edge Shining 3D Edition CAD programs.
HTC VIVE COSMOS VIRTUAL GLASSES
- They enable a virtual reality experience,
- Simple and versatile use,
- Built-in advanced sensors and cameras,
- High resolution for a crystal clear graphics experience.
IN ADDITION TO EQUIPMENT, EDUCATION AS WELL
In addition to the 3D equipment, we have also trained the team using many years of experience in the field of 3D technology. Of course, it is welcome that the individual also has some prior knowledge, which makes the process easier, but we can go into the details. We believe that the team that will work within the APILAB center has received sufficient training to be able to work independently and develop.
APILAB REPRESENTS WELFARE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The Carniolan bee house is definitely an extremely interesting project, as it elegantly connects history with the present through modern technology. The center of innovative technologies APILAB represents a beautiful example of how we can achieve something more with the introduction of modern technology, do a certain thing faster and with better quality, and above all, discover new dimensions of technological progress. We believe that APILAB will contribute to the development of the local community with our equipment and our own input.
At the opening of the Carniolan bee house, we also made a short video about the creation of a duplicate of the Carniolan bee to demonstrate the everyday use of 3D technology. At first, we scanned it with a 3D scanner and then imported the data into a 3D program, where an actual 3D model of the bee was created by reverse engineering. In the end, we printed it with a 3D printer and got a perfect copy.
