feature RAPID PROTOTYPING & MANUFACTURING
Mcor launched the Matrix 300 at TCT Live 2009, so A few of the most notable ones are: 1/the replication of a
what was the response like? ceiling in one of the old Georgian houses in Dublin — the
We had an overwhelming reaction to the Matrix 300 at the ceiling was scanned using a handheld scanner and printed,
show; from those who have been following our progress a mould was produced, and then the ceiling was re-
polyamide systems — of the P3 and
and from those new to the idea of paper Rapid Prototyping. produced, all without any physical interference with the
P7 series — which will bring a new
Professor Bill O'Neill really got the event off to a great start original ceiling; 2/the printing of plankton organisms for
dimension to laser sintering in terms of
for us; in his opening remarks at the conference, he stated The Tara Expedition; 3/the printing of sustainable toys for
productivity, quality and costs per part.
that the 'Matrix' was his favourite machine at the show. At the 'Doing It for the Kids' project at the 100% Design show;
EOS will also introduce end-to-end
last year’s TCT Live, demonstration was by appointment 4/the printing of viruses for the 'Infectious' Exhibition at the
capabilities that will reflect an
only; this year the machine was running live on the stand Science Gallery in Trinity College Dublin; 5/the printing of
integrated process from the design up
and this generated a lot of interest. We had a variety of architectural models; and 6/we currently have a customer
to the finalised part, at the same time
parts on the stand — from our plain, unfinished models, to who will be using our technology to assist in teaching
as guaranteeing client priorities, such
our coated parts that don't even look remotely like paper, to those with physical and learning disabilities.
as part quality and cost efficiency. This
our multi-coloured parts.
is based on an overall integration and
What does 2010 hold for Mcor and the Matrix 300,
communication concept for designers,
Mcor launched the very first Matrix machine at last and is there a third machine on the horizon?
manufacturers and users of laser-
year's TCT Live and at that time it was being billed The vision for Mcor is to offer accessible 3D printing
sintered parts. It guarantees that all
as a relatively new technology, so how far has it technology that is both low cost and eco-friendly. So, even
quality-relevant information is logged.
come since then in terms of it gaining in popularity though we have just launched the Matrix 300, we are
This is being supported by an
and becoming the system of choice for various constantly in R&D, with a view to coming up with new
Integrated Quality Management System
industry sectors? products. However, in the short-term we will be focusing
(IQMS) and Integrated Process Chain
Following TCT Live last year, we received over two million on the Matrix 300 and on satisfying the demand for it in as
Management (IPCM) for both
hits on our website in a 10-day period and the global sales many markets worldwide as possible. We are currently in
polyamide and direct metal laser
enquiries soon followed. The interest in the product has dialogue with several potential strategic partners and we
sintering.
been consistent over the last 12 months. Designers and the believe that these partnerships will be integral to expanding
architectural market have been particularly taken with the the market and the current user base.
What does 2010 hold for EOS?
system — its green credentials, coupled with the very
We expect our high temperature
organic nature of paper, really have enormous merit in this
system EOSINT P 800 — which we
environment.
introduced at last year's EuroMold and
that runs on EOS PEEK HP3 — to
What are the most impressive applications you have
have a significant market impact in
witnessed the Matrix being used for this year?
2010. Apart from that, we will further
Over the last year, we have had a TV appearance and a
MCOR TECHNOLOGIES
expand our key markets: aerospace,
number of radio interviews, and this has really had far
CONOR MCCORMACK;
tooling and medical.
reaching effects in terms of applications for the technology. MANAGING DIRECTOR
Last year you said the most successful What has been the most impressive
development for MTT was re-branding, application of your technology you have
what has it been this year? witnessed this year?
Over the last 12 months, there have been many As you can imagine, we see a lot of applications
changes to the products and services that MTT of the systems that we produce and we shouldn't
offers. This year, we have introduced two new forget we manufacture four types of machine,
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) machines, the including Vacuum Casting, Metal Casting and
SLM250 and SLM125, which represent our latest Injection Moulding equipment. There have been
thinking on Additive Manufacturing. Both many impressive projects, but the one that stands
machines are robust, high quality and suitable for out was in motorsport. It is, I suppose, rare to see
tesy of Hector Serrano
the shop floor environment. CAD arriving on Friday pm and being raced at the
Cour weekend.
Are there any new machines and/or
materials in the pipeline?
What does 2010 hold for MTT?
We are constantly developing new materials with
We have many plans, but the most important one
the help of internationally-renowned research
is for the development of our polymer and metal
partners. Our SLM machine range is multi-
parts service. It would be inappropriate to
materials capable, and can make parts in reactive
comment at the moment, but rest assured there
metals, such as aluminium and titanium. We
are big plans afoot in sleepy Staffordshire.
work with customers to develop the materials
they want to use. This puts us in a unique and
rather interesting position, for example, this year
we have developed an entirely new alloy system
MTT
aser
specifically tailored to SLM. As for new
TECHNOLOGIES
machines, we are starting several new projects
GROUP
and completing some old ones, so next year you
SIMON SCOTT;
should see a large-format SLM machine, the
SLM500, an anti-gravity casting machine and
MANAGING
tesy of Concept L
perhaps a demonstration SLP apparatus.
DIRECTOR
Cour
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