ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At TCT 2019, 3D
Systems (NYSE: DDD) will showcase its latest additive manufacturing
solutions for plastics and metals; helping customers scale their
digital manufacturing workflows. 3D Systems is the only digital
manufacturing solutions company that can provide the depth of
expertise, and breadth of technology leadership to address any
application -- enabling businesses to reduce costs, increase
revenue and remain ahead of the competition like never before.
Visitors to 3D Systems' booths (Hall 3, Booths A80 & B84) will
be able to learn more about the company's On Demand parts
manufacturing services, end-to-end software workflow, and plastic
and metal 3D printing solutions that are helping customers realize
these benefits.
Figure 4 Platform Helps Accelerate
Time-to-market
The Figure 4 platform is a flexible
production system with configurations designed to allow customers
to grow as their needs and businesses require. On display at the 3D
Systems booth, visitors will be able to see:
- Figure 4 Standalone enables customers to realize
same-day prototyping, while being able to scale to meet low-volume
production needs when required. Ideal for small design shops and
OEMs, it provides industry-leading durability with economical print
volume at the lowest cost compared to other printers in its
class.
- Figure 4 Modular provides customers with an
upgradable and cost-effective direct 3D production solution which
can include automated materials-handling and centralized
post-processing. Manufacturers can rapidly scale Figure 4
Modular as their production needs expand – evolving to up to 24
print engines on a centrally-managed console that can each run
different materials and jobs simultaneously as part of a single,
high-throughput line.
The Figure 4 platform is bolstered by a robust and continuously
expanding materials portfolio – enabling new applications. On
display will be parts produced from three newly released
materials:
- Figure 4 TOUGH-BLK 20, a strong ABS-like black plastic
with industry-leading UV stability for high performance prototyping
and production applications where lifecycle stability is critical
and mechanical properties fit. It provides high precision, smooth
surface finish and exceptional sidewall quality with minimal
finishing. At TCT 2019, the company will showcase a threaded water
hose that demonstrates the look-and-feel of injection molded ABS
plastic with fine detail and smooth surface finish for form and fit
testing.
- Figure 4 MED-AMB 10 and Figure 4 MED-WHT 10, a transparent
amber and a white biocompatible material that is sterilizable and
capable of meeting ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10, suitable for use
in general medical applications requiring translucency,
sterilization, and/or thermal resistance, as well as consumer high
temperature applications where rigid function are desirable with
transparency or white color properties. In its booth, 3D Systems
will feature a water nozzle in Figure 4 MED-AMB 10 that shows fluid
flow, and a threaded valve assembly in Figure 4 MED-WHT 10.
The company will also announce and showcase five additional new
materials at TCT 2019 with planned general availability for
October 1. These industry-leading
materials are designed to deliver unparalleled properties for
production workflows.
Metals Platform Designed for Scalable, Repeatable Metal Part
Production
3D Systems will showcase metal applications
enabled as a result of its partnership with GF Machining Solutions
that combines industry-leading expertise in traditional and
additive manufacturing. The companies' co-branded metal 3D printing
solutions built upon the DMP Flex 350, DMP Factory 350 and DMP
Factory 500 are designed to enhance metal parts production and
redefine manufacturing environments. Visitors to the booth will be
able to see applications for aerospace and healthcare that enable
manufacturers to more efficiently produce complex metal parts
within tight tolerances, and reduce total cost of operation.
Software Accelerates Design & Production
3D
Systems' software products enable the end-to-end workflow from
design and manufacture through inspection alongside a range of
industrial customer applications designed to create more innovative
products faster. On display will be Geomagic® Design X
providing the fastest path from scan to CAD; Geomagic Control
X giving users simple, powerful inspection capabilities
leading to better decision making, improved efficiency in
inspection workflows and lowering overall risks and costs; 3D
Sprint® for preparing and optimizing CAD data and
managing the plastics additive manufacturing process, and
3DXpert® all-in-one integrated software solution for
additive manufacturing to prepare, optimize and print quality
parts.
Expand Resources with On Demand
Visitors to 3D
Systems' booth (B84) can learn more about 3D Systems On Demand
parts manufacturing services that provide customers easy access to
a wide array of resources and expertise for fast product
prototyping and low-volume manufacturing of end-use parts. Through
a network of global facilities, customers can choose from services
such as rapid prototyping, advanced prototyping, low-volume
production and appearance models. 3D Systems On Demand processes
include additive manufacturing, cast urethane, CNC machining,
injection molding, metal die casting, sheet metal fabrication to
help customers accelerate time-to-market.
Attendees to TCT 2019 will be able to learn more about the power
of 3D Systems On Demand during a keynote on September 25 at 10
a.m. (TCT Summit – F100) – "Restoring the Lost Dragons at
Kew: The Role of 3D Printing in Historical Restoration." The
project is also among the finalists for the TCT Awards 2019 –
Creative Application category.
"Our comprehensive portfolio and deep expertise is driving the
adoption of digital manufacturing," said Herbert Koeck, EVP, global go to market, 3D
Systems. "At TCT 2019, we are demonstrating our suite of additive
manufacturing solutions - including software, 3D printers and a
growing materials portfolio - enabling customers to rethink
manufacturing and realize improved agility, reduced complexity, and
lower overall total cost of operation."
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in
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
historical results or from any future results or projections
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many
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"intends," "anticipates" or "plans" or the negative of these terms
or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are
based upon management's beliefs, assumptions, and current
expectations and may include comments as to the company's beliefs
and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its
business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of
which are outside the control of the company. The factors described
under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors"
in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
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 of 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
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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