eCOLOR

FULLY AUTOMATED DYEING SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION

The eCOLOR series was developed by CIPRES in cooperation with Thies GmbH & Co. KG to enable professional, reproducible and automated dyeing of additively manufactured polymer parts.

The systems are designed for companies that want to establish a reliable in-house dyeing process – from recurring production batches to industrial series production.

THREE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Depending on production volume, batch size and process requirements, eCOLOR is available in different configurations.

eCOLOR Type 1/350/1

Vat diameter: 350 mm

A compact eCOLOR configuration for professional automated dyeing and smaller production volumes.

eCOLOR Type 1/550/1

Vat diameter: 550 mm

The larger system provides additional capacity for larger components and higher production volumes.

eCOLOR Type Quattro

Up to 4 dyeing vats

The Quattro configuration enables up to four treatments to be carried out simultaneously, allowing different processes or colors to be handled in parallel.

OPEN AND FLEXIBLE

eCOLOR is designed as an open dyeing system.

Users are not tied to one specific dye or dye supplier. Suitable dyes can be selected according to the material, application and required color.

The technology can be used for parts manufactured using different additive manufacturing processes, including:

SLS · MJF · FDM · SLA

This makes eCOLOR a flexible solution for a wide range of materials and applications.

REPRODUCIBLE COLOR RECIPES

Precise dye formulations and controlled process parameters are the basis for reproducible dyeing results.

Once a formulation has been developed and adapted to a specific material, it can be stored and used again for future production batches.

The eCOLOR system can store up to 999 dye formulations including the corresponding process parameters.

A standard formulation set with five colors is included. Additional formulations can be developed for specific materials and color requirements.

ADVANTAGES OF eCOLOR TECHNOLOGY

OUTSTANDING DYEING RESULTS

  • Precise dye quantities and controlled process conditions support uniform and high-quality dyeing results.
  • Effective rinsing after the dyeing process helps reduce excess dye on the component surface and unwanted color transfer during later use.

HIGH REPRODUCIBILITY

  • Automated process control and precisely defined formulations enable highly reproducible dyeing results.
  • Once developed for a specific material, formulations and process parameters can be stored and reliably reproduced for recurring production batches.

HIGH EFFICIENCY

  • The required amount of dye can be calculated according to the process and batch requirements, helping to reduce unnecessary dye consumption and rinsing operations.
  • Different vat sizes and the Quattro configuration allow the system to be adapted to different production volumes and batch sizes.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF RESOURCES

  • Controlled dye quantities, automated processes and efficient rinsing help to reduce unnecessary consumption of dyes, water and other resources.
  • The open system also gives users the flexibility to select suitable dyes and suppliers according to their individual requirements.

WHICH eCOLOR SYSTEM FITS YOUR PRODUCTION?

The right configuration depends on your component size, materials, batch sizes, production volumes and required colors.

CIPRES supports you in selecting the appropriate eCOLOR configuration and developing suitable dyeing processes for your application.

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