ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, 3D
Systems (NYSE:DDD) unveiled Figure 4 Production Black
10 (PRO-BLK 10) - a revolutionary production material for
additive manufacturing applications that enables manufacturers to
directly produce end-use plastic parts without tooling. This
results in parts produced the same day versus weeks required with
conventional tool-based approaches.
Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is 3D Systems' first photopolymer for
additive manufacturing that exhibits thermoplastic behaviors,
providing a combination of speed, accuracy, strength and durability
previously only associated with injection molding output. The
breakthrough material works with a simple isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
wash and does not require a secondary thermal post-cure process,
which significantly improves throughput yield and significantly
reduces the extensive solvent cleaning cycles needed with other
technologies.
In customer testing of a variety of parts, using the Figure 4
system and the new production black material delivered a part in
hand on average up to 4X faster (including print and cure time),
compared to customers' existing 3D production systems.
Several 3D Systems Figure 4 customers are already realizing the
benefits of incorporating Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 into their production
workflows. Chris Nicoll, prototype
lab manager at D&K Engineering - a product design and contract
manufacturer based in San Diego,
CA – has begun to use the material in his additive lab. "One
thing we're really excited about with Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 is the
capability to produce complex, fine details on parts without
tooling," said Nicoll. "We created several threaded parts in the
same print with a variety of dimensions and each one is perfect.
The quality is just outstanding. I'm excited about how the new
Figure 4 production black material along with our Figure 4 Modular
printer will help us provide production parts to our customers more
quickly. With the enhanced speed, we'll also be able to take on
more projects, which will help us grow our business."
Revolutionary Materials Facilitating New
Applications
In addition to 3D Systems' new Figure 4 PRO-BLK
10, the company is also announcing four additional Figure 4
materials to add to its range of applications:
- Figure 4 EGGSHELL-AMB 10: A process-optimized material for the
production of sacrificial tooling for casting true silicone
components.
- Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB: Industry-leading, ultra-high
temperature (300 Celsius) rigid plastic suitable for production
applications such as high temperature component testing and stators
and motor enclosures.
- Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 20: Durable, flexible, high impact, fatigue
resistant material with long term environmental stability for
functional assemblies and prototypes such as automotive styling
parts, consumer goods and electronic components, snap-fit
assemblies, containers and enclosures.
- Figure 4 RUBBER-BLK 10: High-tear strength, malleable, material
designed for prototyping hard, rubber-like parts such as grips,
handles and couplings.
"Through collaboration with its customers, 3D Systems continues
to innovate, and rethink manufacturing," said Menno Ellis, senior vice president and general
manager, plastics, 3D Systems. "The release of our newest Figure 4
materials enables production of parts through additive across the
entire product development and production value chain – an industry
breakthrough unparalleled by competitive offerings. This is further
proof that 3D Systems is the only additive manufacturing solutions
group providing the depth of expertise and breadth of technology
leadership, which enables companies to create new, improved
products while gaining efficiencies that place them well ahead of
their competitors."
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About 3D Systems
More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems
brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing
industry. Today, as the leading AM solutions company, it empowers
manufacturers to create products and business models never before
possible through transformed workflows. This is achieved with the
Company's best-of-breed digital manufacturing ecosystem - comprised
of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials, on-demand
manufacturing services and a portfolio of end-to-end manufacturing
software. Each solution is powered by the expertise of the
company's application engineers who collaborate with customers to
transform manufacturing environments. 3D Systems' solutions address
a variety of advanced applications for prototyping through
production in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical,
dental and consumer goods. More information on the company is
available at www.3dsystems.com.
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