Introduction: 3D printers have been more and more accepted by some new enterprises in recent years. Thanks to their ability to accelerate product iteration and the good performance of terminal tools, FDM 3D printers are still the main force in various 3D printing technologies. Ultimaker has always been committed to designing products to the standards of industrial production equipment - stable, reliable and durable.
Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, today announced that Japanese utility technology company Final Aim, Inc. used the Ultimaker S3 to rapidly design Camello, the first autonomous delivery robot to be operational in Singapore.
Camello was designed to solve a common problem in Singapore's logistics distribution chain - high shipping costs and operational complexity. Package delivery is often inefficient due to low loads and long wait times in loading docks—exacerbated by high volumes and tight delivery deadlines. To address this challenge, Final Aim worked closely with Singapore-based robotics start-up OTSAW Digital PTE LTD to create Camello.
The robot has partnered with major industry players such as NTUC FairPrice and DHL to deliver packages and groceries. Camello is a user-friendly robot with ergonomic cargo space and a sleek design - ideal for Singapore's urban environment. Plans are currently underway to apply it to industry key players, couriers and retailers across Singapore to create an improved ecosystem that provides customers with smooth and efficient courier services, while increasing profit margins for businesses using the system.
3D printing enables us to bring many ideas to life. The Ultimaker S3 is very easy to operate, which gives me extra time to develop new designs while printing. With the addition of Ultimaker Breakaway and Ultimaker PVA supplies, my printing experience has also become more efficient. I am very happy with the quality of the output as it leaves no supporting structure. Compared to other common prototyping methods, we found 3D printing to be more efficient for prototyping.
Yasuhide Yokoi, co-founder, design and technology firm Final Aim, Inc.
As with any product, the Camello's design went through several stages, and throughout the process, Ultimaker S3, Ultimaker Cura and CAD software all worked well with Yasu and Final Aim.
The first is the concept development and evaluation of the robot. From inception to conception, he uses hand-drawn design sketches and CAD software. Once he came up with the idea, Yasu started pitching it to top management, front-line members, and end users. This multi-contact approach allows Yasu to get as much feedback as possible, which he can then use to refine, refine, and further flesh out his concepts.
Next comes the prototyping phase. Because Yasu has many ideas in his head right now, he needs to implement them quickly—often within tight deadlines. Fortunately, this is a task that 3D printing can handle with ease. Compared to other common prototyping methods, such as sculpting or sculpting with Styrofoam, chemical wood, or industrial clay, 3D printing is far more efficient—freeing up Yasu's time for other design tasks.
"3D printing isn't just about cutting costs, it's adding value to my craft," Yasu said.
Yasu was also responsible for ensuring the quality of Camello's final design. Since his work often incorporates organic surfaces and contours, this is often difficult to achieve, which requires many iterations. 3D printing technology utilizes the contour layers of the printout to analyze the curvature of the surface - essentially the equivalent of zebra striping performed in CAD software.
3D printing enables stakeholders to see and touch physical products, deepening their understanding of Camello concepts and designs, while simplifying and speeding up the decision-making process.
It was truly amazing to witness the collaboration between Final Aim Inc, OTSEE and our official authorized sales partner Brulé to bring this robot to life. This solution helps improve the logistics ecosystem for smooth and efficient delivery to customers, while increasing profit margins for businesses using the solution. And I am proud that our Ultimaker S3 contributed to making this project possible.
William Lee, Channel Director, Ultimaker
