Apex Additive Technologies installs ENESKApostprocess system

Apex Additive Technologies, a UK-based metal AM company, has installed joke Technology’s ENESKApostprocess system at its facility in Wales. Recognizing the importance of stringent safety measures during post-processing, Apex collaborated with Moleroda, the UK distributor for joke Technology, in Germany, to identify the best solution.

“Post-processing at high surface speeds can be extremely hazardous due to the generation of fine metallic dusts, which pose significant risks to both health and workplace cleanliness,” said Youssef Beshay, Founder and CEO of Apex Additive Technologies. “These particulates also present a high risk from a DSEAR perspective, demanding stringent control measures. Our ENESKApostprocess addresses all these concerns in one system: fine dusts are contained and immediately extracted through an ATEX-rated filter, ensuring no operator exposure whatsoever, thanks to the glove box design. Within the glove box, there is built-in access to ENESKA’s wide range of high-rpm motorized surface finishing tools, where the process is both ergonomic and repeatable – delivering a safe, clean, and efficient solution for advanced manufacturing environments.”

The workstation features a 0.75m² cabin that accommodates both large and small printed parts. Fine dust is automatically extracted through an ATEX-rated filter, and the door remains locked until the cabin air meets cleanliness standards above those of the surrounding environment. The system’s design allows operators to use high-speed air tools and micromotors without requiring additional PPE.

Since installing the ENESKApostprocess, Apex has successfully employed the system for support removal, powder elimination, build-plate separation, and fine surface smoothing. By mitigating health and safety risks traditionally associated with post-processing, Apex continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and operator wellbeing.

“We are proud to be the first in the UK to install this cutting-edge technology,” said Mr Beshay. “We expect many AM companies will soon follow suit, given the unparalleled health and safety benefits it provides.”