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3D Systems DMP Flex 350 system
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3D Systems DMP Factory 350 system.
3D Systems announced the launch of two new hardware additions to its DMP series of metal 3D printing platforms at last week’s Formnext.
The company introduced the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350, said to have been designed to enable volume production of critical components in aerospace, healthcare and transportation. It also showcased LaserForm AISiMg0.6(A), a new aluminium alloy materials which can help to produce strong and lightweight parts without the need for casting.
These launches come as 3D Systems continues in its bid to ensure 3D printing becomes a viable tool for repeatable part production. The two new DMP machines have been brought to market to supplement manufacturers’ needs as their output scales.
Building on 3D Systems’ ProX DMP 320 metal printer, the DMP Flex 350 includes improved gas flow so uniform part quality across the entire build area is enhanced, while the print productivity levels are up 15%, facilitating faster time to market and lower costs. The DMP Flex 350 can be field upgraded to the DMP Factory 350, as production environments become more demanding. This machine, while maintaining the ease-of-use and features of the Flex 350, also boasts integrated powder management, an in-unit viewing panel for visual inspection of the machine’s ultrasonic sieve, and real-time monitoring via DMP Monitoring, a software tool that enables the DMP process to be analysed and fine-tuned to ensure higher quality output. Both DMP Flex 350 and Factory 350 are supported by 3DXpert 14, and are expected to be available before the end of the year at costs from $575,000 and $763,000 respectively.
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Bracket 3D printed with 3D System's LaserForm ALSi7Mg0.6 aluminium alloy.
Bracket 3D printed with 3D System's LaserForm ALSi7Mg0.6 aluminium alloy.
Compatible with both of these machines is the new LaserForm AISiMg0.6(A) material. Highlighting its ability to produce strong and lightweight parts without casting, 3D Systems believe this alloy is perfectly suited to components that need to contribute to improved fuel efficiency in transportation markets. Its corrosion resistance, high-thermal conductivity and electrical ductility, meanwhile, mean it is also a good fit for housings, mould inserts, impellers and heat exchangers.
“At Formnext 2017, I announced 3D Systems’ intent to bring 3D printing to the factory floor with a new generation of additive manufacturing solutions,” commented Vyomesh Joshi, President and CEO of 3D Systems. “The new innovations we are announcing [at Formnext 2018] – DMP Flex 350, DMP Factory 350 and LaserForm material – further expand 3D System’s customer-first, solution approach to drive the transformation of manufacturing.”
At Formnext 2018, 3D Systems also announced the opening of a new Customer Innovation Center in Moerfelden, Germany which will be dedicated to polymer additive manufacturing. This new facility will serve as a base for existing and potential customers to test and perfect applications alongside 3D Systems application engineers.
