Fyous is launching the world’s first infinitely reusable moulding technology, known as PolyMorphic moulding, at this week’s RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles. Fyous’ technology can shapeshift in under 20 minutes, producing zero tooling waste and making usable parts 14 times faster than 3D printing.

The technology, devised and engineered by Fyous’ co-founders Joshua Shires and Thomas Bloomfield, features more than 28,000 densely packed pins that create the mould. Once the pins are in position, the mould can withstand 6 tonne of distributed pressure. Metamorphic by nature, Fyous says that patent-pending PolyMorphic moulding has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry, reducing waste generated through tooling amends, coupled with faster production times in comparison to 3D printing and traditional mould-making.

By inputting a 3D CAD model, Fyous software generates the PolyMorphic mould shape. The PolyMorphic machine then shapeshifts the mould to create the intended product. On completion of production, the PolyMorphic mould returns to the machine ready for the next shapeshift.

“Our mission is to deliver a revolutionary moulding technology that will disrupt prototyping and manufacturing sectors worldwide,” says Shires. “Using PolyMorphic moulding to create fast, accurate moulds for tooling will reduce time to market for a huge array of products and unlock commercial viability for desirable products which currently have no cost-effective manufacture method.”

He adds: “PolyMorphic moulding is a zero-waste technology where raw materials are conserved and the moulds can be used repeatedly. We will remove not only physical waste in the form of materials and tooling, but also remove wasted time by accelerating product development, prototyping and manufacture efficiencies.” 

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