3 D P R I N T I N G S U P P L E M E N T
EMCO UNVEILS THE NEW ZBUILDER ULTRA
emco eDUcATion has just unveiled the latest 3D printing solution from Zcorporation which claims to offer a high-end rapid prototyping system – at a fraction of the cost. The ZBuilder Ultra builds 3D
parts additively using a high resolution digital light processor (DLP) projector to solidify a liquid photopolymer. The ZBuilder Ultra builds durable plastic parts that rival injection moulding’s accuracy, material properties, detail and surface finish. Features of the ZBuilder
include: lAbility to evaluate product
designs prior to full-scale production
lVerification of product designs
for form, fit and function l Creation of concept models to improve communication and
refine designs lTo build true functional plastic parts with material properties which mimic final parts, razor-thin walls and sharp detail due to the precise control of the light source, and ultra-smooth with precise control of each voxel (3D pixel). With a price tag over £36,000,
ZBuilder is attracting the attention of leading universities and colleges. For further information
contact: emco education Unit 4 hayling Billy Business centre FurnissWay hayling island hants Po11 0eD Tel: 023 9203 7100 Fax: 023 9263 7660 Email :
info@emco.co.uk Website:
www.emco.co.uk
Circle No.E10 A1 keeps 3D printing real for pupils
A1 TechnoLogies believes it is vital to keep it real about the current capabilities of 3D printing technologies and the materials that can be utilised for printing in three dimensions. Acritical area for ‘keeping
it real’ is within education. Providing children with the opportunity to use 21st century manufacturing equipment such as 3D printers from the earliest possible time is the key, and central to the premise ofA1
Technologies. A1 currently supplies two 3D
printing systems: the BfB RapMan, a self-assembly 3D printer kit which, due to its excellent price/performance ratio is a compelling piece of kit for the classroom; and the BfB 3000 3D printer, which is an updated version of the BfB RapMan and supplied fully assembled and ready to plug-in. These 3D printers allow pupils
to engage in the assembly process and to gain invaluable insight into the engineering principles of the 3D printing
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technology itself. Once in operation, the open architecture of the systems allows pupils to see precisely how the 3D printer works as it prints out their designs from the original design software via .stl file. For more information
contact: Martin Stevens A1 Technologies Limited Email:
info@a1-tech.co.uk Website:
www.a1-tech.co.uk
Circle No.E11 Check out our website:
www.technology-in-education.co.uk The ZBuilder Ultra.
Below: objects made with the ZBuilder Ultra.
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