ROCK HILL, S.C., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D
Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced Figure 4®
Jewelry - a specially designed and optimized solution for the
burgeoning 3D printed jewelry market, which is expected to grow 26%
over the next four years according to Technavio (October
2019). Figure 4 Jewelry is the latest example of how 3D
Systems optimizes its Figure 4 platform across hardware, software
and materials to deliver application-specific production solutions.
Figure 4 Jewelry delivers speed, high accuracy, fine feature detail
and smooth surface finish for jewelry-specific production
workflows: jewelry casting patterns, master patterns for molds, and
prototype/fit check models.
3D Systems has incorporated two significant technology
innovations into the Figure 4 Jewelry solution that are
unparalleled in the industry. Figure 4's non-contact membrane
technology combined with exclusive MicroPointTM support
structures minimizes part-to-support interaction resulting in high
speed and the smoothest sidewalls and finest resolution for jewelry
applications. The company's 3D Sprint® software also
includes proprietary print build styles developed specifically for
jewelry, both for thin, delicate geometries, as well as thicker
geometries, enable optimized jewelry prints with detail for
settings, sharp prongs, fine mesh and more.
Figure 4 Jewelry is designed for productivity, and with a print
speed of 16 mm/hr at 30 um layer resolution and projection-based
imaging, Figure 4 Jewelry can print a full platform of rings at up
to 4X faster than comparable printing systems. In addition,
MicroPoint ultra-fine tip support structures enable both easy
support removal and smoother surface finish, reducing downstream
labor costs and production time by minimizing polishing of support
intersection points.
As an integrated production solution, Figure 4 Jewelry is
designed to address three application-specific workflows: jewelry
casting patterns, master patterns for molds, and prototype/fit
check models. The jewelry casting workflow is available today for
manufacturing ultra-high resolution jewelry patterns directly from
CAD, and can be executed using 3D Systems' Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 10
material. The material yields minimal ash and residue after burnout
for easy casting. The complete solution – Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 10,
Figure 4 technology, 3D Sprint – is designed for high productivity
enabling jewelers to create prints ready for casting or molding in
hours, not days.
There is already considerable anticipation for this
game-changing solution in the industry. "Jewelry
manufacturing demands flexible, scalable and affordable 3D printing
that can deliver the highest quality parts in the shortest time,"
said Mo Kinj, managing partner, 3D Middle East LLC – a member of 3D
Systems' reseller network. "With Figure 4 Jewelry, there was no
compromise on part quality or CAD-to-cast workflow efficiency
whether the job was investment casting, silicone molding or try-on
prototyping. The system is fast, reliable and accurate. Figure 4
Jewelry allows jewelry manufacturing to be two or even three times
more productive and cost-effective compared to traditional methods
and alternative desktop printers."
3D Systems is planning general availability of additional
materials specific for the master pattern molds and prototyping/fit
check in 1H 2020. The master pattern molding workflow is intended
to print detailed, fine featured master patterns for high volume,
mass production. The prototyping/fit check workflow will be
supported by specific 3D Sprint build styles and a high-contrast
prototyping material developed to show fine detail for fittings and
try-on, as well as accuracy and fidelity to ensure the final fit of
stone settings.
"With the launch of our Figure 4 jewelry solution, 3D Systems
continues to enable new applications for our Figure 4 production
solution," said Menno Ellis, senior
vice president and general manager, plastics, 3D Systems. "Building
upon our industry-leading technology and materials portfolio, we
are able to help jewelers create designs with unprecedented speed
and accuracy. This is just one more example of how 3D Systems is
blending our expertise in materials science, application
engineering, 3D printing technology and software to deliver
solutions that keep our customers at the forefront of their
respective industries and markets."
Figure 4 Jewelry complements 3D Systems' comprehensive portfolio
of jewelry solutions, with both wax and plastic printers for
investment casting patterns, including the ProJet MJP printer for
jewelry and its line of Stereolithography printers and castable
resins.
The Figure 4 Jewelry solution is on display at Vicenzaoro 2020
in 3DZ's booth (booth 153A, hall 9, area T–Gold) and is
available exclusively through 3D Systems Reseller Network. To find
a Reseller in your area, please visit the company's website.
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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
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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