Rapid prototyper appoints operations manager
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3T RPD product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Mar 16, 2004
3T RPD Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Porter as Operations Manager, signifying further the successful growth of this rapid product development specialist.
3T RPD Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Porter as Operations Manager, signifying further the successful growth of this rapid product development specialist.
Jon initially trained in engineering product design at South Bank University, before working for three years at ABB, firstly as a senior hydraulics engineer, and then as a regional sales manager.
Subsequently, he spent six years with Dyson Ltd in a range of operational and commercial roles, focusing primarily on the engineering research activities of the business.
Jon set up the prototyping and tooling divisions of Dyson, culminating in the re-focusing of the customer support role in which he managed 350 personnel.
Subsequently, he spent over two years with Stirling-based CA Models as its business development manager, before joining 3T on 16th February 2004.
Tim Plunkett, CEO of 3T says "We are pleased to welcome Jon to the growing team at 3T, and are confident that his vast experience in all areas of the product development cycle will assist our customers achieve success, whilst reinforcing 3T's position in the market".
3T is a market leader in rapid product development.
Using selective laser sintering (SLS) technology, together with its extensive range of finishing techniques, the company produces functional prototypes, enabling its customers to develop new products and get them to market ahead of their competition.
Running the largest sintering capability in the UK, early 2003 saw the acquisition of their first EOS P700, the world's largest laser sintering machine.
Just six months later a second P700 was installed, placing 3T in the top three worldwide.
3T is uniquely able to offer both EOS and DTM, as its suite of machinery also includes two EOS P360 machines and a DTM 2500 Plus, enabling the company to provide the best machine to meet the customer's requirements.
Large parts can be built in a single piece on the P700's, whose build volume is 700 x 380 x 580mm; the reduced need for joints increases their functionality.
Smaller parts with finer detail can be produced on the DTM.
Further, the P700's have an increased build speed with their twin laser system, giving a beneficial impact on delivery times, allowing even the largest jobs currently considered to be shipped within seven days.
Tim Plunkett adds, "The continued success of 3T is driven by the skills of the people we have carefully selected and, combined with the technologies being developed, we are striving to make technological breakthroughs in the developing rapid prototyping and manufacturing markets".
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