SLA 750 3D Systems designed its latest stereolithography (SLA) additive manufacturing platform for large-format and high-volume production applications. The new technology comprises the SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual printers and the PostCure 1050 post-processing system. Target markets include transportation, motorsports, consumer technology, consumer durable goods, manufacturing services, aerospace and healthcare.
What’s new? The printer platform. The SLA 750 is configured with a single laser and can be upgraded in the field to become an SLA 750 Dual, which uses two lasers. Both printers use the company’s Hyper-Scan vector technology, which is a scanning algorithm developed to address the requirements of production additive manufacturing. Hyper-Scan optimizes the laser’s focus and power, as well as the vector motor kinematics. Both printers feature a 15 percent larger build envelope and smaller footprint than previous models. The PostCure 1050 is a specialized curing oven that delivers high-speed drying and curing for parts as large as 3.4 feet by 2.5 feet by 2 feet. The SLA 750 is available starting in the second quarter of 2022; the SLA 750 Dual will become available in the fourth quarter. The PostCure 1050 will be available in the third quarter.
Benefits Speed and productivity. The SLA 750 achieves print speeds up to 30 percent faster than previous-generation SLA printers; the SLA 750 Dual provides print speeds that are twice as fast. The company also cites the printers’ accuracy, resolution and production of parts with superior mechanical performance. Additionally, the printers are compatible with downstream automation, enabling 24/7 lights-out operation.
3D Systems Inc., Rock Hill, S.C., 803-326-3930, www.3dsystems.com
