3D Systems adds a High Speed Fusion industrial 3D printer to its portfolio. Developed in a collaboration with Jabil Inc., the new platform is part of the HSF TM family of products. Named Roadrunner TM, the 3D printer requires the use of advanced electric motion control, and is meant to address the challenges associated with high costs of production and low throughput related to industrial fused-filament.
3D Systems estimates the current marketplace for these types of industrial solutions is greater than $400 million and further expects this solution to open up new markets by filling a large unmet need of balancing low cost and high throughput.
As a result, the company and its partner develop a solution that would offer three main benefits: the ability to provide high deposition rates, the ability to deliver lower landed part cost, as well as the ability to process high-performance, high-temp materials, like ULTEM and PA CF with a broad range of general-purpose filaments like ABS and PETg ESD.
“We are proud of the progress the Jabil and 3D Systems teams have made and the ability of this solution to overcome the historical system and sub-system level limitations of current market offerings,” said John Dulchinos, vice president, 3D printing and digital manufacturing, Jabil. “Jabil understands the needs of a large-scale manufacturing environment and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with 3D Systems to make this new system available to the marketplace while also using it within our own factories.”
According to 3D Systems, the 3D printer would be a good production candidate for direct printing in aerospace interiors and ducting, drone components, automotive under dash and under hood, and other general industrial applications; tooling & fixtures applications such as manufacturing aids, automation and robotics tooling, lift assist tooling, as well as molds and sacrificial tools. Last but not least, according to 3D Systems, the 3D printer would also be a great fit for prototyping parts including automotive, aerospace, medical, heavy equipment, and general industry support.
“By introducing our High Speed Fusion filament printer, 3D Systems will build on the organizational focus that we adopted in 2020, and expand our presence in growing markets that demand high reliability products such as aerospace and automotive,” said Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president and CEO, 3D Systems. “Our investments in this solution, and collaboration with Jabil, will allow our customers to increase productivity and performance by using additive manufacturing with a hardware, software, and materials platform that is uniquely designed for the rigors and requirements of an industrial setting. The value proposition, which we believe is compelling, will open new markets for our company that are estimated to be over $400 million, with the promise of new markets, beyond these current opportunities, as the economics of this new technology platform are fully demonstrated.”
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