Next-gen SLA system accompanied by SLS and MJP materials plus powder management peripheral.
3D Systems is gearing up for Formnext 2024 with a host of new products, including a 3D printer, peripherals and materials. Top billing goes to the next generation of its stereolithography (SLA) systems: the PSLA 270, a high-speed, projector-based 3D printer for midsize parts. In a support role is the Wash 400/Wash 400F and Cure 400, post-processing solutions for washing, curing and drying parts.
The Wash 400 support non-flammable detergents while the Wash 400F supports flammable detergents, such as isopropyl alcohol. Both are designed to eliminate most of the manual cleaning required for resin-printed parts, incorporating a dual system that allows for “dirty” and “clean” washing workflows, a parts holder for loose parts or full build platforms and a piston lift mechanism for removing parts from detergents. Both systems can accommodate full 400mm build plates but, depending on printer hardware, users may need a separate adapter.
The Cure 400 is designed for UV-curable resins, with a rotary table, full-spectrum LEDs and a 400 mm3 curing volume. It’s compatible with all of the UV photopolymers in the 3D Systems materials portfolio and is built to optimize floor space and user workflows alongside medium-frame 3D printers.
In addition to these new hardware announcements, 3D Systems is also introducing several new materials at this year’s Formnext, starting with Figure 4 Rigid Composite White and Accura AMX Rigid Composite White. Both are intended to leverage the company’s Figure 4, SLA and PSLA technologies to produce high-stiffness parts with excellent surface quality in short turnaround times. Suggested applications include parts for wind tunnel testing, small-format, short-run tools, jigs and fixtures, and parts exposed to fluids.
3D Systems is also introducing the following new materials in support of its SLS 380 selective laser sintering 3D printer:
- DuraForm PA12 Black
- DuraForm TPU 90A
- DuraForm PA CF
- DuraForm FR 106
- DuraForm PA 11 Natural
- DuraForm PA 11 Black
For the ProJet MJP 2500 multijet 3D printer, 3D Systems is introducing VisiJet Armor Max (M2G-JF), a tough, ABS-like clear plastic intended for advanced prototyping, and VisiJet M2P-CST Crystal, a durable, castable resin for jewelry and industrial applications. According to the company, the blended acrylate incorporates wax and other stabilizing elements for added strength and durability, making it suitable for fit test models, prototypes and consumer goods casting.
Finally, 3D Systems has announced a new powder management peripheral for its DMP Flex 200 printer for dental laboratories. Developed by Delfin, the INVAC 3D is a vacuum system designed for the safe extraction and reuse of metal powders based on gas-tight, closed-loop technology.
“Our customers’ ingenuity fuels our innovation,” said Marty Johnson, vice president of product and technical fellow at 3D Systems in a press release. “By collaborating closely with their engineering teams, we’re pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. To keep pace with their evolving needs, we’re constantly expanding our solution portfolio. Our latest additions — new accessories and materials — are prime examples of how customer-centric innovation can deliver a competitive edge.”
