Product category:
Rapid Prototyping
News Release from: 3T RPD
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 February 2003
World's largest laser sintering machine
installed
After weeks of anticipation, the world's largest laser sintering machine, the EOS P700, was installed last Friday at the rapid prototyping facility of 3T RPD in Newbury, Berkshire.
After weeks of anticipation, the world's largest laser sintering machine, the EOS P700, was installed last Friday at the rapid prototyping facility of 3T RPD in Newbury, Berkshire This latest acquisition was driven by customer demand on two fronts: first, the ever-increasing size of parts that customers are requesting; and, secondly, the steadily increasing batch sizes that are being sought
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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3T RPD can now supply SLS prototypes with a permanent surface colouring in a range of colours including black, grey, red, green, blue and yellow.
The new machine provides: increased build speed using twin laser technology; the ability to build most parts in a single piece; build volume up to 700 x 380 x 580mm; minimal jointing on large components; combining functionality and aesthetics; and rapid manufacturing - batch production.
Tim Plunkett, CEO at 3T says: "This latest acquisition further consolidates our commitment to the rapid prototyping industry.
Laser sintering as a technology still has significant untapped potential that 3T intends to deliver to the market, both through prototyping and manufacturing".
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