ROCK HILL, S.C., Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems
(NYSE: DDD) announced today the availability of its new Figure 4™
Standalone 3D printer, an affordable solution for functional
prototyping and low volume production. Figure 4™ Standalone
enables same-day functional prototyping iteration and low
volume production at speeds up to 100mm per hour — with six sigma
repeatability. The statistical result is stated as Cpk > 2,
where Cpk is the process capacity index.
"With Figure 4, 3D Systems is delivering the fastest, most
accurate 3D printing technology available," said Phil Schultz, senior vice president, general
manager, on demand manufacturing and plastics, 3D Systems. "The
combination of speed and accuracy complemented by a light-based UV
curing process, which takes minutes versus hours required by
heat-based curing processes, enables ultra-fast throughput and
time-to-part."
3D Systems has developed a portfolio of materials to complement
the Figure 4™ Standalone 3D printer. The materials enable creation
of parts for rapid design iteration, functional prototypes and low
volume production with exceptional durability, elasticity, and
functionality.
- Figure 4 TOUGH-GRY 10 is a high-speed material for rapid design
iterations providing up to 100 mm/hr build speed.
- Figure 4 TOUGH-GRY 15 is a strong, rigid material for
production applications.
- Figure 4 ELAST-BLK is an elastomeric black material ideal for
iteration and design verification of flexible parts.
- Figure 4 JCAST-GRN is a castable, green material optimized for
investment casting of jewelry patterns.
Figure 4 Standalone includes 3D Systems' 3D Sprint™, providing
customers with advanced software support for preparation, editing,
printing, and management, while also eliminating the need for
ownership of costly third party software. 3D Sprint helps customers
mitigate errors and improve efficiency within their workflow.
3D Systems also plans to integrate 3D Connect™, a cloud-based
software solution, into its Figure 4 platform. 3D Connect includes
two modules: 3D Connect Service, designed for remote diagnostics,
and 3D Connect Manage for fleet management. 3D Connect's
proactive and preventative capabilities will enable customers to
increase uptime, lower operating costs and improve
efficiencies.
Figure 4 Standalone is already receiving positive reviews from
beta customers.
"The speed of the Figure 4 Standalone, coupled with the quality
of the printed parts, make this a must have for any R&D and
design department," commented Dana
Taylor, design engineer consultant for LumiraDx, a leading
manufacturer of innovative point-of-care diagnostic medical
devices. "With Figure 4 Standalone, we were able to get functional
prototype parts in hours for same-day testing as compared to what
used to take a week or more by using outside print services through
the ordering, quoting, printing and shipping cycles. In addition to
speed, Figure 4 Standalone prints parts that are ready to use with
an exceptional surface finish, and with the accuracy and tight
tolerances needed for fit, form and function testing."
"Figure 4 Standalone is enabling customers to address a broad
range of applications with speed, accuracy and repeatability –
helping them redefine their manufacturing workflows from initial
part design to end-part production to maintain their competitive
advantage," said Vyomesh Joshi,
president and chief executive officer, 3D Systems. "Repeatability
is key when thinking about part production. With our Figure 4
platform – including Figure 4 Standalone – customers have the
ability to scale from prototyping to production with unprecedented
accuracy and repeatability. The results and positive reviews we
have received are testament to the game-changing nature of this 3D
printing solution."
3D Systems' Figure 4 Standalone is currently available and
priced at $21,900 (US)/€19.900 (EU
Countries), £18.900 (UK).
Figure 4 Standalone is one available configuration in the Figure
4 portfolio. 3D Systems designed Figure 4 in configurable units for
scalability, enabling manufacturing capacity to grow alongside
demand in the customer's environment. Manufacturers can grow with
the technology from Figure 4 Standalone for rapid prototyping and
low volume direct 3D production, to Figure 4 Modular that scales as
parts demand grows, up to Figure 4 Production for a
fully-automated, fully-integrated factory solution.
Forward-Looking Statements
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this release that are not statements of historical or current facts
are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the company to be materially different from
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and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its
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which are outside the control of the company. The factors described
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Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those reflected or predicted in
forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be
relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor
will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times
at which such performance or results will be achieved. The
forward-looking statements included are made only as the date of
the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or
review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its
behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent
events or circumstances or otherwise.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is the originator of 3D
printing and an innovator of future 3D solutions. It has spent its
30-year history enabling professionals and companies to optimize
their designs, transform their workflows, bring groundbreaking
products to market and drive new business models. This is achieved
with the Company's best of breed digital manufacturing ecosystem.
It's comprised of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials,
on demand manufacturing services and end-to-end manufacturing
software solutions. Combinations of these products and services
address a variety of advanced applications- ranging from Aerospace,
Automotive, and Consumer Goods to Medical, Dental, and Jewelry. For
example, 3D Systems' precision healthcare capabilities include
simulation, Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and
dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical
instruments. More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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