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Multi-purpose SL resin has PP mechanical toughness
A multi-purpose stereolithography resin combines the mechanical performance of polypropylene with an aesthetic similar to white injection moulded materials. Brochure available
News from DSM Somos (27 April 2006)
Software transfers data to 3D printing
3Data Expert software version 7.1 for 3D printing, rapid prototyping and simulation data transfer and manipulation features ease of use, robustness and direct links to 3D printing machines.
News from DeskArtes (25 April 2006)
Laser sintered automation parts seen in action
Laser sintering generated components make possible such automation functions as removal, positioning, control, processing and depositing - 'pick, work and place' tasks.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (13 April 2006)
Laser sintering detail resolution improved
Laser-sintering machine for rapid prototyping and manufacture of metal components offers greater detail resolution on the surface of the part than has been possible up till now.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (12 April 2006)
3D colour printer has high resolution
A 3D colour printer's novel 24 bit colour capabilities and high resolution allow companies to produce high quality 3D models in a matter of hours rather than days with conventional techniques.
News from Art Systems (22 March 2006)
Metal part casting reduces lead times by months
User application article Historic sports car specialist is making a reduction of around three to four months' lead time using a metal part casting process, which does not require wooden moulds. Brochure available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (20 March 2006)
Precision rapid pattern making doubles speed
Manufacturer of precision rapid pattern making systems has announced a dramatic 100% speed increase while still achieving the same high resolution as in existing models. Brochure available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 March 2006)
Laser metal sintering made functional prototype
User application article Relying heavily on direct metal laser-sintering a subcontractor delivered a functional prototype electronic lockbox that spurred a successful product launch for the customer at an important show.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (28 February 2006)
Rapid prototyping 3D printers double their output
Rapid prototyping 3D printers, with a 100% speed increase, will still achieve the same high resolution, whilst doubling the potential work output through the machines, and with no increase in price. Brochure available
News from Unimatic Engineers (23 February 2006)
3D prototypes printed in hours, not days
Claimed to be the worlds fastest high speed 3D printer, it produces 3D prototypes of product designs in hours instead of days, with crisply defined features, enhanced accuracy, and precise colour.
News from Art Systems (16 February 2006)
Lower cost RP machines have high resolution
Rapid prototyping system offers three additional material options, and higher resolution than the previous basic model, and systems' prices will now range from GBP 59,900-109,900.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (15 February 2006)
RP system uses 'super thin' layers to build in 3D
Rapid Prototyping system produces accurate, smooth and durable 3D workpieces, using a dispensing head, which lays down 'super-thin' layers to build up a design in three dimensions. Brochure available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 8 February 2006)
Rapid prototypes produced 'around the clock'
Finishing, toolmaking and moulding - all part of a rapid prototyping service - are now undertaken on a 24h basis allowing a company to turn around a project even faster than before.
News from AME Productdevelopment Solutions ( 7 February 2006)
High quality 3D models produced cost-effectively
3D printing system produces high quality models cost effectively using horizontal layers as thin as 16 micron to produce exceptionally fine details, ultra-thin walls down to 0.6mm, and high accuracy.
News from HK Technologies (27 January 2006)
SLA 'trapped volumes' problems solved
User application article The problem of 'trapped voluems', when an SLA model deforms, looses accuracy or collapses during the building process, has been solved by a research team.
News from Manufacturing Engineering Centre (19 January 2006)
Rapid injection moulding speeds low volumes
Rapid injection moulding, with a web-based customer interface and software, and CNC machine tools, has radically changed the economics and lead times of prototype and low-volume production.
News from Protomold UK (10 January 2006)
Fast prototype system produces fine details
Ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting nables horizontal layers of just 16 micron, exceptionally fine details, and ultra-thin walls down to 0.6mm to be produced, depending on workpiece geometry.
News from HK Technologies (22 December 2005)
Selective laser melting makes usuable prototypes
User application article The functionality of prototypes built using slective laser melting was proven by producing a fully functional prototype of a novel conveyor cleaning system for a major bakery. Brochure available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies ( 9 December 2005)
High metal part yield from stereolithography resin
User application article Chicago-area service bureau Express Pattern used Somos WaterShed 11120 stereolithography resin to produce investment cast patterns resulting in a metal part yield of close to 95%. Brochure available
News from DSM Somos (29 November 2005)
Large format 3D printing system is fast
Claiming to set a new standard in productivity, surface quality, build size and material variety, a large format 3D printing system uses ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting.
News from HK Technologies ( 2 November 2005)
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