• Next-Gen CAD/CAM Tool Accelerates Development of Innovative AM Electronics Applications Share this Article 3D-printed electronics is an emerging field that combines additive manufacturing techniques with the integration of electronic components to produce previously unachievable results. • It enables the creation of complex, customized electronic devices with unique form factors and functionalities. • Traditional manufacturing methods often struggle to accommodate the design freedom and complexity offered by 3D printed electronics. • A key challenge is the lack of CAD/CAM tools specifically designed for the unique requirements of additive manufactured electronics. • While multi-axis printing adds design freedom, its complexity increases dramatically. • These gaps in CAD/CAM software capabilities have limited the adoption of additive manufactured electronics in many industries.
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KRONOS Mechatronics has launched Aion‑5X, a full‑stack CAD/CAM platform designed to meet the unique demands of additive‑manufactured electronics. The software supports design, simulation, and five‑axis toolpath generation, integrating the full kinematic model of KRONOS’s multi‑axis printers. Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions (APES) has adopted an early release of Aion‑5X to develop programs for the Kronos Helios, Hyperion, and APES Matrix6D systems, aiming to streamline the workflow from concept to print‑ready part. Aion‑5X’s modular architecture and API‑driven interfaces allow users to extend functionality while maintaining core reliability, addressing a long‑standing CAD/CAM gap in 3D‑printed electronics.
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