3D Printing Technology
Stratasys Dimension 1200ES
Technology – Fused Deposition Modeler
Build Volume – 10”x10”x12”
Z resolution – 0.254 mm
Material – ABS+ thermoplastic with soluble support
Applications – General purpose good quality prototypes and final use parts
Stratasys Fortus 400mc
Technology – Fused Deposition Modeler
Build Volume – 14”x16”x16”
Z resolution – 0.1-0.3 mm
Materials – ABSi, ABS/polycarbonate blend, polycarbonate, nylon 12, ULTEM
Applications – Good quality, large prototypes and production of robust, final use parts
Stratasys Objet 260/Connex 2
Technology – Polyjet UV cured resin
Build Volume – 10” x 10” x 7.9”
Z resolution – 0.016 mm
Materials – Almost an infinite range of digital materials – hard, flexible, transparent, etc.. Material are not permanent.
Applications – High quality, multi-material prototypes, molds.
3D Systems Projet 660 – Full Color
Technology – powder/inkjet binder
Build Volume – 10” x 15” x 8”
Z resolution – 0.1 mm
Materials – Gypsum infused with cyanoacrylate
Applications – Full color, good resolution prototypes. Permanent display/art objects.
MakerBot Replicator 2, Replicator 2X and Gen 5 Replicator
Technology – Fused Deposition Modeler
Build Volume – Variable
Z resolution – 0.1-0.3 mm
Material – PLA, ABS, Nylon, Ninjaflex (polyurethane), metal and wood infused PLA and many more coming.
Applications – Low cost prototypes, affordable, high volume final use parts, testing of open-source materials
MakerBot Z18
Technology – Fused Deposition Modeler
Build Volume – 12”x12”x18”
Z resolution – 0.1-0.3 mm
Material – PLA
Applications – Large scale, low cost prototypes