World's largest laser sintering machine installed

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Feb 26, 2003

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.

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".