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News Release from: 3T RPD | Subject: EOS P700 laser sintering machine
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 February 2003
Laser sintering machine is world's
largest
To meet demands for larger fast prototyped parts, and larger batches, a subcontractor has installed what is believed to be the world's largest laser sintering machine.
After weeks of anticipation, the world's largest laser sintering machine, the EOS P700, has today been installed at the Rapid Prototyping facility of 3T RPD in Newbury, Berkshire This latest acquisition was driven by customer demand on two fronts; firstly, the ever increasing size of parts that customers are requesting and secondly, the steadily increasing batch sizes that are being sought
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Large-sized laser sintering capacity offered
What may be the world's largest laser sintering machine is now fully installed and operational at a UK-based rapid prototyping facility.
* Increased build speed using Twin Laser technology.
* Most parts can be built in a single piece.
* Build volume up to 700 x 380 x 580mm.
* Minimal jointing on large components.
* Combining functionality and aesthetics.
* Rapid Manufacturing - batch production.
Tim Plunkett, CEO at 3T stated "This latest acquisition further consolidates our commitment to the Rapid Prototyping industry.
Laser Sintering as a technology still has significant untapped potential that 3T intends to deliver to the market, both through prototyping and manufacturing.".
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