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batches, high-speed digital moulding allows different parts to be produced in the same batch. This gives manufacturers the ability to quickly iterate a design or manufacture end-use parts without regard to a minimum order quantity. The Figure 4 Standalone has recently been launched as an affordable industrial-grade solution for functional prototyping and low volume produc- tion. Figure 4 Standalone enables same-day functional prototyping iteration and low volume production at speeds up to 100 mm/h — also with Six Sigma repeatability. The statistical result is stated as Cpk > 2, where Cpk is the process capacity index. 3D Systems has also developed a portfolio of materials to complement the Figure 4 Standalone 3D printer. The materials enable creation of parts for rapid design iteration, func- tional prototypes and low volume production with good durability, elasticity and functionality. EOS has launched the EOS P 810 polymer
platform specifically designed to process the new high-performance, ALM material HT-23. Developed in close cooperation with Boeing, this high-temper- ature polymer AM solution addresses industry requirements for demanding high-performance parts. As such, this technology package is particu- larly developed for the aerospace industry but can also be applied for other industries. The system builds on the EOS P 800 and is specifically designed for the requirements of industries such as aerospace and processes exclusively the HT-23 material. With a build volume of 700×380×380 mm and two 70 W lasers, the EOS P 810 system enables the production of large structural parts with excellent dimensional accuracy and provides increased productivity. It is particu- larly suited for industrial applications. HT-23 is the first carbon fibre-reinforced PEKK
material that can be processed on EOS systems, as such offering isotropic part properties. Parts additively manufactured with this material offer high strength, low weight and are capable of withstanding high temperatures. It is the first high-performance material with a low refresh rate of 40%, which also contributes to reduced costs- per-part.
Beyond aerospace, the solution also offers new design and manufacturing opportunities to the electronics and mobility industries – with applica- tions such as plugs or housings, serial parts as well as spare parts for the interior and exterior (exterior facing) of buses and trains. Parts made of HT-23 fulfil the regulation EN 45545. EOS has entered partnerships with OEMs in various industries. In September, it extended its
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collaboration with Siemens in the areas of software, automation and drive technology and the use of AM technology. EOS said Siemens is adding an EOS P 500 system at its Additive Manufacturing Experience Centre in Erlangen, Germany. Mimaki has developed the 10 million colour 3DUJ-553 3D printer with the ability to produce colour detail in layers as fine as 19 microns. Of the many different approaches to 3D printing, the Japanese manufacturer has chosen to adopt one where the printer jets and instantly UV-cures tiny droplets of liquid photo-polymer. Fine layers accumulate on the build tray to create precise 3D models or parts and where overhangs or complex shapes require support, the printer jets a remov- able support material. The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 features a maximum build
size of 50 × 50 × 30cm, which the company says is larger than comparable 3D printers and offers white ink, as well as a clear ink that can be mixed with colours to add transparency to the printed product. Its water-soluble support material elimi- nates the need for manual work to cut tags or other support structures and allows even the most intricate designs to be realised.
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www.carbon3d.com �
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www.dsm.com �
www.owenscorning.com �
www.stratsys.com �
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Below: Mimaki has developed the 10 million colour 3DUJ- 553 3D printer
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