Omega I60 BCN3D’s industrial fused-filament-fabrication (FFF) 3D printer uses 1.75mm diameter filaments, and is designed for printing large, strong prototypes, as well as end-use products such as tooling, jigs and fixtures. It boasts a range of features including a built-in camera, a filament run-out sensor and bar-code sensors for spool and component recognition. It also has a temperature- and humidity-controlled material-operations system that prepares filaments for printing.
What’s new? The Omega I60, which BCN3D introduced in June. Among other new features, it offers a modernized version of BCN3D’s Independent Dual Extruder System (IDEX), which boasts two print heads. One head can print with the build material and the second can print with support material, or, to double print speed, both heads can print with the same filament.
Benefits Faster production of large parts. The so-called X motors of BCN3D’s refined IDEX technology remain stationary during printing, minimizing inertia and enabling faster printing. Also, the printer’s custom E3D Revo hot ends make it easy to swap nozzles. When the filament run-out sensor is triggered during a print run, the machine will automatically change the filament.
BCN3D Technologies Inc., Barcelona, Spain, 844-855-2226,
[email protected], www.bcn3d.com
Vital Statistics
Print size | 17.7 inches by 11.8 inches by 17.7 inches |
Maximum print volume | 60 liters |
Maximum print speed | 11.8 inches per second |
Heated chamber temperature | Up to 158 degrees Fahrenheit |
Heated bed temperature | Up to 248 degrees Fahrenheit |
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
