Four Years of Real-World Use: Innovative Applications of 3D Printing in Banking

In the long history of the banking industry, leading companies like Diebold Nixdorf are driving the next wave of innovation, using advanced technologies to revolutionize traditional manufacturing processes. The integration of INTAMSYS 3D printing solutions represents a key milestone in this innovation journey.

Diebold Nixdorf (referred to as Diebold) is a globally recognized company that provides banking solutions for the financial and retail industries. Its products include ATMs, smart safes, and kiosks, with the company holding the top spot globally for ATM installations. Since October 2020, Diebold has partnered with the Brazilian non-profit R&D institution FPFTECH, with support from INTAMSYS, to successfully incorporate additive manufacturing into its local R&D and production processes. This collaboration has opened a new chapter in the production of banking equipment. Diebold is known for its automation solutions in the banking sector.

At first glance, 3D printing might not seem directly related to banking, but it has become an essential tool in Diebold’s R&D and production processes. The company selected the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT to meet its need for large parts and multi-material production, including engineering plastics, composite materials, and high-performance materials. This choice enabled Diebold’s manufacturing team to quickly produce prototypes—both conceptual and functional—with unprecedented precision and quality, significantly cutting down on manufacturing costs and production time.

Products like ATMs, smart safes, and kiosks are designed with "security and reliability" as the top priorities. Given these high standards, Diebold Nixdorf places particular importance on the industrial-grade performance and reliability of its production partners and technologies. Their partnership with INTAMSYS was based on a shared commitment to quality and performance. The 3D printing solutions provided by INTAMSYS, especially the FUNMAT PRO 610HT, not only met Diebold’s strict requirements for precision and quality but also ensured reliable, industrial-grade performance through its ability to run continuously in demanding production environments.

Additionally, the 610HT ensures that even complex geometries achieve high-quality surface finishes, enabling Diebold to achieve the fine detail required for injection-molded parts with smooth surfaces, meeting the specifications for their projects. The millimeter-level precision ensures that parts not only look perfect but also meet functional strength requirements.

When it comes to material selection, the 610HT’s versatility is key. It supports printing with proprietary materials like PEEK, PEI, ABS and PC, and its open filament system allows the use of third-party materials, making it stand out from other 3D printers that only support specific materials.

The 610HT’s broad printing capabilities meet Diebold’s need for parts of various sizes. Many of Diebold’s products, such as ATM front panels, require larger print volumes. With a build size of 610 x 508 x 508 mm, the 610HT can print most parts in a single run, eliminating the need for assembly steps that other printers might require. This improves production efficiency and ensures consistency in the final parts.

After four years of use and validation, Diebold has praised the success of integrating 3D printing into their R&D and production processes. The company highlights that additive manufacturing has played a critical role in improving competitiveness and stability, especially when dealing with tight deadlines. According to Diebold, the continuous printing capabilities of the FUNMAT PRO 610HT have solidified their leadership position within the industry.

INTAMSYS is committed to helping customers across various sectors accelerate product development with high-ROI, industrial-grade 3D printing solutions that enhance market competitiveness. Moving forward, INTAMSYS will continue advancing 3D printing technology, bringing transformative capabilities to more industries.