Industry: Industrial additive manufacturing
Partners: Cosmyx (manufacturer of automated FDM machines) & Alveo3D (air filtration solutions)
French manufacturers unite for more responsible 3D printing
I. Background
Cosmyx, a French manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and micro-factories, designs high-performance solutions for continuous production.
Cosmyx works with prestigious clients such as TotalEnergies, Thales, the French Navy, Hermès, Sorbonne University, and the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. Aware of the health challenges in the workplace, Cosmyx wanted to integrate a reliable and effective filtration solution into its equipment.
II. The need
With the rise of 3D printing in industrial and sensitive environments (defense, research, education, etc.), controlling emissions (ultrafine particles, odors, volatile organic compounds) is becoming an essential criterion. Corentin FROMONT, R&D Manager at Cosmyx, contacted Alveo3D directly to co-develop a filtration solution tailored to the specific requirements of their machines.
Objectives for Cosmyx:
- Reduce ultrafine particle emissions and odors associated with printing materials such as ABS, ASA, PETG, or composites.
- Protect operators in industrial, educational, or sensitive environments.
- Meet growing customer expectations in terms of health and compliance (occupational health, internal standards, olfactory comfort).
- Integrate a French solution that is reliable and modular depending on the Cosmyx model (NOVA, SUPER NOVA, etc.).
III. The solution: HEPA13 filters
After several technical discussions, Cosmyx selected HEPA13 filters developed by Alveo3D, designed to capture more than 99.95% of particles ≤0.3 µm.
The solution was adapted to integrate effectively with Cosmyx machines, without affecting production performance or footprint.
IV. Results obtained
Reduction of odors and fine emissions
Improved comfort for operators and users in production
Greater peace of mind in regulated environments (schools, laboratories, integrated workshops)
A partnership that makes sense
By choosing to collaborate with Alveo3D, Cosmyx is demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting healthier, more responsible industrial 3D printing, driven by local players.
“As an industrial manufacturer, we design printers that can print the most technical filaments on the market. We needed a filtering solution that was tailored to our needs, easy to integrate, high-performance, and made in France. Alveo3D provides us with a safe solution that is perfectly suited to our use.”
— The Cosmyx team
V. Perspectives
The two companies wish to explore other avenues together:
- HEPA14 filtration + activated carbon (P4D filter), for even greater effectiveness against particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Possible integration of the AlveoPRO smoke extraction system, designed for demanding industrial environments
- Adaptation of the solution to other machines in the Cosmyx range (Nexus micro-factories, specific printers, etc.)
