ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at
Formnext 2018, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), the originator of 3D
printing, announced the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 – the
company's latest additions to its proven DMP metal 3D printing
platform -- designed for volume production of critical components
for industrial applications such as aerospace, healthcare, and
transportation. In addition, the company introduced a new aluminum
alloy material - LaserForm® AISiMg0.6(A) - designed to
produce strong, lightweight, parts without the need for
casting.
DMP 350 Platform Designed for Scalable, Repeatable Metal Part
Production
Building on the success of its proven scalable
metal additive manufacturing solutions -- including the recent
announcement of the DMP Factory 500 developed in partnership with
GF Machining Solutions -- the new DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350
provide a strategic migration path that enables customers to grow
their business by transforming the way they design and manufacture
parts. The DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 are engineered for
robust, repeatable 24/7 metal part production for R&D,
application development and production. 3D Systems' DMP platform
design enables customers to scale from the DMP Flex 350 to the DMP
Factory 350 as their production needs evolve within their factory
environment.
The DMP Flex 350 - the successor to 3D Systems' ProX®
DMP 320 metal 3D printer – enables more efficient production of
very dense, pure metal parts and includes improved gas flow
technology for improved uniform part quality across the entire
build area. Additionally, the DMP Flex 350's improved print
productivity of 15% over previous model facilitates faster time to
market with lower total cost of operation.
DMP Factory 350 – with Integrated Powder Management – for
Consistent Part Quality
For enhanced ease-of-use for
demanding production environments, the DMP Flex 350 can be field
upgraded to the DMP Factory 350. The DMP Factory 350 combines the
same features and advantages of the DMP Flex 350 with integrated
powder management. An in-unit viewing panel enables visual
inspection of the ultrasonic sieve to ensure incident-free
operation. The DMP Factory 350 includes real-time process
monitoring via 3D Systems' DMP Monitoring and allows customers to
analyze and optimize parameters for higher quality final parts.
Both the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 are integrated with 3D
Systems' 3DXpert™ 14, the only all-in-one integrated software
solution for the entire metal additive manufacturing
workflow.
The DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 have a targeted
availability of late Q4 2018. The starting price for a DMP Flex 350
is $575,000 (US)/€504.528 (EU
countries), and $763,000 USD/€669.487
(EU Countries) for a DMP Factory 350.
DMP 350 Platform Gaining Early Traction
Sharon Tuvia (1982) Ltd (Nes Ziona, Israel), a full service provider of precision
metal parts, using both subtractive and additive manufacturing
methods, intends to use the DMP Flex 350 to produce
topology-optimized brackets for aerospace companies as well as
parts for commercial satellites. One of the primary reasons
Sharon Tuvia selected the DMP Flex
350 is the superior quality of the final titanium parts.
Sharon Tuvia selected the
complete DMP Flex 350 solution, comprised of metal 3D printer,
software and material, to produce final titanium parts with
superior quality. This includes 3D System's 3DXpert software which
consolidates numerous software solutions into a single integrated
solution, helping Sharon Tuvia
dramatically shorten the design-to-manufacturing process.
"We challenged titanium parts produced on the DMP Flex 350 with
a battery of external tests - evaluating elongation, stress,
fatigue, micro-structure analysis, and other factors," said
Ronen Sharon, CEO, Sharon Tuvia. "The LaserForm titanium parts
performed without parallel. The results were especially
extraordinary when checking for lack of fusion, also called
incomplete fusion. Most parts produced using metal 3D printing
technologies will reveal lack of fusion. When we tested the
titanium parts from 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350, there was absolutely
no lack of fusion."
Sharon Tuvia was also impressed
by the DMP Flex 350's improved gas flow technology. "The closed
vacuum chamber design not only maximizes powder re-use, but also
prevents argon gas bubbles from permeating the part," added
Ronen Sharon. "When parts produced
using 3D Systems technology undergo Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP),
the part quality is comparable to forged parts. Such results are a
must for aerospace parts that need to withstand high amounts of
pressure periodically."
New Aluminum Alloy Material for Optimal Part
Quality
LaserForm AlSi7Mg0.6 (A) – a new aluminum alloy
material - is designed to produce strong, lightweight parts without
the need for casting, making it an ideal choice for parts that
enable improved fuel efficiency for transportation and other
weight-sensitive applications. In addition, the material's
corrosion resistance, high-thermal conductivity and electrical
ductility, as well as good 'weldability,' are well suited to such
applications as housings, mold inserts, impellers and heat
exchangers. This new aluminum alloy material is compatible with
both the DMP Flex and DMP Factory 350.
"At Formnext 2017, I announced 3D Systems' intent to bring 3D
printing to the factory floor with a new generation of additive
manufacturing solutions," said Vyomesh
Joshi, president and chief executive officer, 3D Systems.
"Today I am happy to report that over the last year we have brought
to market an unrivalled series of plastic and metal 3D printers,
materials and software that are optimizing workflows, enabling new
design innovations, and reducing costs. The new innovations we are
announcing today - DMP Flex 350, DMP Factory 350, and LaserForm
material– further expand 3D System's customer-first, solution
approach to drive the transformation of manufacturing."
To learn more about the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350, please
visit the company in booth F10, Hall 3.1 at Formnext 2018.
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
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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
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at which such performance or results will be achieved. The
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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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