Additive Manufacturing Technologies Revolutionizes Post‑Processing with the First‑Ever Automated Machine

Following the success of formnext last week, AMFG is spotlighting the breakthrough companies that stood out at the Frankfurt trade fair. This week, we interview Dr. Konstantin Rybalcenko, Development Manager at Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), about their game‑changing PostPro3D technology, his formnext experience, and the future of additive manufacturing.

Post‑processing remains a labor‑intensive bottleneck in additive manufacturing, often relying on manual techniques that drive up costs and delay time‑to‑market. AMT, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sheffield, is transforming this landscape with fully automated solutions for 3D‑printed polymer parts. Their patent‑pending PostPro3D system delivers high‑quality surface finishing for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Laser Sintered (LS), High Speed Sintered (HSS), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) components.

Formnext Highlights

AMFG: What was the most exciting moment for you at formnext?

Dr. Rybalcenko: The opportunity to engage with a diverse cross‑section of the industry was truly invaluable. It reinforced how critical automated post‑processing is to the next generation of manufacturing.

PostPro3D: The First Automatic Post‑Processing Machine

AMFG: What sets AMT’s PostPro3D apart?

Dr. Rybalcenko: We have created the world’s first fully automatic post‑processing machine. Traditional methods are largely manual, but our system streamlines the entire workflow from start to finish.

A Technological Breakthrough

PostPro3D tackles a longstanding challenge: achieving consistent, high‑grade surface finish on 3D‑printed parts. By dramatically reducing turnaround time, the system addresses the labor and cost constraints that often push companies to outsource post‑processing.

In February, AMT secured a £624,000 Innovate UK grant to advance the next generation of PostPro3D. Later this year, they announced a partnership with Midwest Prototyping, a leading U.S. service bureau, underscoring their commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing.

Inside the PostPro3D System

The proprietary PUSh process—developed in collaboration with the University of Sheffield—ensures chemical‑free finishing that preserves delicate features. Users simply load their parts into the chamber, close the lid, select the desired process, and the machine handles the rest.

Designed for both prototyping and production, PostPro3D is suitable for consumer‑ready products such as eyewear, and it excels at finishing intricate, hard‑to‑reach surfaces that mechanical methods cannot address.

By cutting surface‑finishing time and labor costs, PostPro3D empowers companies to bring 3D‑printed parts to market faster and more efficiently. For many businesses that currently outsource post‑processing, AMT’s solution offers a compelling in‑house alternative.

Discover more about Additive Manufacturing Technologies here.

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