Fi 4.0 simplifies cleaning-fluid supply and waste management

Fi 4.0 uses FDM 3D printing to manufacture components for energy, industrial automation and other applications. Safetykleen provides a complete cleaning-fluid and waste-management service, helping Fi 4.0 maintain a consistent production process while reducing storage, handling and compliance concerns.

The company and its needs

Fi 4.0, founded by Marco Bersano, specialises in producing components for R&D and innovative applications using FDM 3D printing. Its work serves areas including energy and industrial automation.

FDM printing can leave temporary support material attached to finished components. Removing this material is a critical part of the process and requires a suitable cleaning bath, detergent and operating temperature.

Fi 4.0 already had its own cleaning tank, but needed a dependable supply of cleaning fluid and a practical way to manage and remove spent fluid. The company wanted to keep production running smoothly while ensuring that waste was handled in line with environmental and safety requirements.

The Safetykleen solution

Safetykleen provided a complete service covering regular supply, replacement and management of the cleaning fluid. The service operates around a four-week replacement cycle.

Safetykleen technicians empty, clean and refill the machine, removing the need for Fi 4.0 staff to carry out these tasks. Spent fluid is collected and removed from site in accordance with the applicable environmental and safety requirements.

This approach gives Fi 4.0 a continuous supply of cleaning fluid while removing the need to store large quantities on site and reducing the administrative burden associated with waste management.

With the service provided by Safetykleen, we no longer have to worry about waste disposal and transport. The service gives our company an additional level of regulatory compliance and removes a difficult operational burden.

Marco Bersano, Owner, Fi 4.0 di Marco Bersano

Results

Reliable operational support

The cleaning fluid is supplied and managed as part of a scheduled service, helping Fi 4.0 maintain a consistent production process.

Reduced storage requirements

Managed supply removes the need to hold large quantities of cleaning fluid on site, reducing the space and capital tied up in stock.

Simplified waste management

Safetykleen collects and removes spent cleaning fluid, reducing the burden on Fi 4.0’s team and supporting compliant waste handling.

Greater peace of mind

Fi 4.0 can focus on its production activities without having to manage cleaning-fluid replacement, transport or waste removal internally.