Star01

The STAR01 system is Addiblast’s advanced solution for pneumatic powder transfer, sieving, and recycling in metal additive manufacturing workflows. Designed to seamlessly integrate with MARS depowdering machines, STAR01 enables a closed-loop system for safe, efficient, and contamination-free powder recovery — all within a controlled inert atmosphere.

Whether you're working with stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, or aluminum, STAR01 helps reduce material waste, improve process safety, and maximize the reusability of your additive manufacturing powders.

STAR01 automatically extracts used metal powder from connected depowdering machines (like MARS03, MARS04, MARS05) and transfers it to the recovery unit using a closed pneumatic system. This eliminates manual handling, reducing contamination, operator exposure, and labor time.

The system supports operation under Argon or Nitrogen atmospheres, making it fully compatible with reactive and explosive powders like titanium or aluminum. It maintains a low-oxygen, sealed environment throughout the powder transfer and recovery cycle — supporting ATEX compliance and operator safety.

Used powder passes through a built-in vibratory sieve unit, which removes oversized particles, sintered clumps, or contaminants before reintroducing clean, flowable powder back into the process. This ensures material quality and consistency, critical for repeatable AM production.

By reprocessing and reusing recovered powder, STAR01 minimizes material waste and purchasing costs. The system allows manufacturers to achieve a more sustainable additive manufacturing workflow, particularly in high-volume or multi-machine environments.