Simplify the design process
3D printers used in workgroup settings experience high utilization, placing significant demands on the mechanical components. Your
workgroup’s productivity will be hampered by a complex system, poor printer reliability and sub-par materials.
Hobby printers may look easy to use, but in reality users end up recalibrating the entire machine for each print job. This requires someone
with a high level of technical expertise. Professional 3D printers are designed for ease of use and shorter, streamlined workflows that give
your team the capability, repeatability and simplicity they need in a rapid prototyping platform to iterate, refine and perfect designs. Clean,
safety-certified 3D printers fit well within the office environment.
Improve part quality
3D printing with FDM® technology and engineering thermoplastics like ASA, ABS and PC-ABS provide the durability and accuracy needed
to mirror engineering specifications. This reduces the time or material once needed to redo poor-quality prototypes. Hobby-grade printers
are not designed for high use, and quickly start printing spaghetti when pushed too far, which means wasted time fixing warped parts or
an overheated head. Curl is an inherent behavior of plastic as it cools from a melted state and controlling this characteristic is essential to
maintaining part quality, particularly for long, flat parts. This is possible with uniform airflow and complex temperature control throughout the
build area of professional-grade 3D printers.
Plug and play
A small hobby-grade printer may look high tech, but it can become a major disruption in a design space. Without an enclosure, designers
are subjected to the loud noise of low-cost motors. Quiet, office friendly, plug-and-play 3D printers with automatic setup are easy to use.
Fast and quick material swaps also maximize productivity. Auto-calibration reduces troubleshooting so there’s more time for iterating.
If you’ve ever spent time converting native CAD files to STL files, you know it can be frustrating. With GrabCAD Print™, you can import
native CAD files directly, so there’s no need to waste time converting STL, files saving you 30 minutes with each design change. It’s
formatted similar to CAD software, which is familiar to designers and engineers. Simply open GrabCAD Print, drag in your file, select “Print”
and start your build. It’s that easy
Print and multi-tray management gives visibility into each print job and the ability to prioritize. There’s no need for a special technician
dedicated to printer operation and maintenance. You can manage or print jobs from anywhere, anytime.