Selecting 3D printing technologies.
There are a wide range of 3D printing materials and systems available to you. Being clear about the goals of your lab and your students will help you focus in on the right solution.
FDM Technology
The most accessible and widely used form of 3D printing is FDM®. FDM 3D printers build parts layer-by-layer from the bottom up by heating and extruding thermoplastic filament. Additionally, properties like toughness, electrostatic dissipation, translucence, biocompatibility, UV resistance and high-heat deflection makes FDM ideal for a variety of applications ranging from basic proof-of-concept models to functional prototypes.
Training requirements
Knowledge of build setup, minor maintenance, machine operation and finishing.
Facility requirements
Air-conditioned environment, a dedicated space with ventilation and compressed air for larger systems.
Ancillary equipment
Support removal system and optional finishing system.
Get Reliable Results
Bring industrial-grade 3D printing to the classroom with the easy-to-use, reliable and affordable Stratasys F123™ Series 3D printers.
- Lower investment. Get professional 3D printing for an affordable price.
- Easy to install and set up. Simply plug in, print, test and learn.
- User-friendly interface. No specialized training is required to get started.
- Accurate, reliable results. Create complex parts and prototypes with repeatable accuracy.
- Speedy print times. Maximize your ability to iterate on designs.
Achieve Automated Efficiency
Achieve ongoing batch production with minimal operator intervention with the Stratasys Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator.
- Cloud-based management. Print jobs from anyone, anywhere simultaneously without the risk of downtime.
- Scalable output. Easily print one to thousands of parts without interruption.
- Continuous production. Automated print setup, assignment and printing powers a continuous stream of parts.
PolyJet Technology
Known for producing hyper-realistic end products with smooth surfaces and ultra-fine detailing, PolyJet™ technology works by jetting liquid photopolymers onto a build tray where each droplet cures under ultraviolet (UV) light. And by combining a variety of photopolymers in specific concentrations and microstructures, PolyJet systems can simulate everything from leather and plastic to human tissue in a broad gamut of colors.
Training requirements
Knowledge of build setup, minor maintenance, machine operation and finishing.
Facility requirements
An air conditioned environment and a dedicated space for larger systems.
Ancillary equipment
Support removal system.
Create realistic prints
Give design students and researchers the tools they need to bring their most fantastic ideas and inventions to life with the Stratasys J850™ 3D printer.
- Extensive color options. Improve color fidelity by 3D printing with PANTONE® Colors, Solid Coated and SkinTones™.
- More realistic parts. Get full-color, transparency and rubberlike flexibility in a single print.
- Accelerated workflows. Print concepts 2x faster with the Super High Speed Draft Mode.
- Material efficiency. The redesigned cartridge results in a more efficient printing experience.
- Less downtime. The large material capacity and an additional material channel reduces downtime between prints.