ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 18,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lonati, a world leader in the
production of machines for the hosiery industry, has selected
3D Systems' (NYSE: DDD) additive manufacturing solutions to
redefine its production workflow. Through the power of 3D Systems'
ProX® SLS 6100 and Figure 4®
Standalone 3D printers, comprehensive materials portfolio and
unparalleled applications expertise, Lonati has been able
to accelerate innovation, improve time to market and reduce
product development costs by 50%.
Lonati SPA, headquartered in Brescia, Italy, is a 150€ million global textile
machinery manufacturer with more than 70 years' experience. They
are viewed as an industry leader that is constantly looking for
ways to improve their processes to provide high quality, reliable
products. The manufacturer produces 8,000 machines annually for 60
countries. The machinery Lonati creates requires extremely precise
parts with very thin walls that can function at rapid speeds. They
looked to 3D printing to enable production of high quality, precise
and reliable components for its machinery.
"We work in a highly competitive global market," said
Marco Gavazzi, senior R&D
designer, Lonati. "To remain an industry leader, we are constantly
searching for new ways to deliver the best products possible. The
machinery we produce undergoes highly-pressured pneumatics and we
need to produce parts with the highest standard of mechanical
properties to withstand these stresses. After multiple tests
against similar products, we found the best results using 3D
Systems' solutions."
Lonati is using 3D Systems' ProX SLS 6100 for prototyping as
well as production of jigs and fixtures. They are printing final
parts for assemblies using a combination of the ProX SLS 6100 and
Figure 4 Standalone using both DuraForm® ProX
AF+ and Figure 4 TOUGH-GRY 10. In a
side-by-side comparison with other currently available materials,
Lonati has found that the 3D System's materials have a 2X improved
tensile strength, which is critical for durability in high stress
environments.
"Using 3D Systems' solutions as part of our product development
cycle, we are realizing tremendous efficiencies," said Michele Faini, designer, Lonati. "We initially
purchased one 3D printer to produce one component for our
machinery. However, because of the results we're seeing, we have
not only expanded to additional printers and materials, but also
are creating more parts and assemblies. We're fortunate to have
partners like 3D Systems and 3DZ who are providing unparalleled
applications expertise and support."
"Lonati is a leading innovator in their category," said
Matteo Marcellini, channel manager,
3D Systems. "The way they have incorporated additive technologies
into their production workflow and the results they are realizing
provides compelling proof that 3D printing technology can meet high
quality standards with improved efficiencies – all at a reduced
cost. I'm inspired by our collaboration, and look forward to
helping Lonati continue to expand AM's role in its business."
Ivan Zannol, 3DZ country manager added, "It's very motivating to
see the progress Lonati's R&D team is making on a weekly basis.
The experience of partnering with 3D Systems, and our collaboration
with Lonati to design the right solution to meet their application
needs, is very rewarding."
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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
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