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  • COST
    Reduces material waste and minimises manual labour through additive manufacturing, in comparison to subtractive, traditional manufacturing.
  • TIME
    Print large, robust parts in a matter of hours. Shortens turnaround times, speeds up development cycles, and gets your products to market faster.
  • SUSTAINABILITY
    Minimises waste through providing an additive manufacturing solution, compared to traditional subtractive methods with high wastage.
  • COMPLEXITY
    Start with 3D printing and expand into hybrid manufacturing. Add subtractive processes like milling for a complete, versatile fabrication solution, all within one platform.
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Applications

Apollo is suited to industries such as marine, aerospace and defence, automotive, construction, energy and art and design. Its large-format printing capabilities support rapid prototyping, tooling and production of functional parts, reducing reliance on outsourcing and long supplier lead times.

Marine

3D printing is transforming manufacturing in the marine industry, enabling everything from tooling for glass-fibre parts to the production of entire boat hulls.

Aerospace & Defence

Discover how Rapid Fusion are revolutionising the future of the aerospace and defence industries.

Automotive

Rapid Fusion are at the forefront of 3D printing innovation for the automotive industry, enabling faster, lower-cost, on-demand part production and streamlining the automotive supply chain.

Construction

Revolutionising additive manufacturing in architecture and construction, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of 3D-printed concrete housing.

Energy

Rapid Fusion's advanced robotic additive manufacturing solutions provide substantial advantages to energy companies, ranging from on-site repairs to automated part production.

Art & Design

When innovative art and advanced design intersect with our robotic additive manufacturing solutions, the outcomes are truly awe-inspiring.

  • MODULAR BY DESIGN
    Apollo is engineered around a modular architecture that grows with your needs. Start with high-speed pellet extrusion and upgrade at your pace, add milling, shaping, or new print heads without replacing the whole system.
  • COST-EFFICIENT LARGE-FORMAT PRINTING
    Using raw pellets, Apollo reduces material costs by up to 90% compared to filament-based systems. It delivers robust, full-scale parts in hours, not days, without the need for complex tooling or moulds.
  • OPEN SOFTWARE, FULL CONTROL
    Apollo is fully compatible with industry-leading platforms like Aibuild and Adaxis, giving your team real-time process monitoring, AI-driven slicing, and complete control over robotic motion planning all from an open-source foundation.

What’s in the Apollo System?

At the core of Apollo is the Rapid Fusion PE320 Pellet Extruder, designed for consistent high performance. It’s paired with our Epicurus Controller Pro, an open-source, customisable control system, alongside a KUKA robotic arm, Modular Heated Bed, Air Plus Kit, Smart Loom, and pellet drying unit. Together, these components deliver seamless high-volume printing using raw thermoplastics. Whether integrated into a full production line or used independently, Apollo is your gateway to faster, cleaner, and smarter additive manufacturing.

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