3H Engineering/3D Solidprint, being the distributor for Z Corporation 3D Printers, and having the bureau service, are now in with the leading edge of Rapid Prototyping. Z Corporation has introduced more innovations than any other provider of rapid prototyping solutions, including development of fast 3D printers, the world’s only colour 3D printers, and high-definition 3D printing (HD3DP) capabilities.
Z Corporation’s 3D printers create physical models from computer-aided design (CAD) data, by using an inkjet print-head to deposit a liquid binder that solidifies layers of powder. This cutting-edge technology supports a full line of 3D printers that deliver the speed, low operating costs, and high-quality models that product developers need to compete in today’s global market.
Speed
Z Corporation 3D printers are fast commercially available 3D printers, 5-10x faster than other Rapid Prototype technologies. A part can be printed at the rate of 25mm (1”) vertical per hour. In addition, multiple parts can be printed simultaneously resulting in increased throughput. In today’s highly competitive global market, speed in product development has become a critical factor for success, and a Z Corp. printer can make the difference between getting a part in an hour and having to wait until the next day.
High-quality Colour
Z Corporation 3D Printers operate like a 2D desktop inkjet printer, allowing for the use of multiple print-heads to support full-colour printing, with dramatic increases in speed. Full, 24-bit colour capabilities use coloured binder materials (cyan, magenta, and yellow, just like a 2D printer) to produce millions of distinct colours. Full-colour printing allows the addition of annotations, engineering labels and texture maps. Z Corporation’s introduction of HD3DP (High-Definition 3D printing) capabilities also supports the production of models having complex geometries and small, detailed features.
Affordability
Z Corporation sets the standard for affordability in 3D printing. Because Z Corporation printers leverage standard inkjet printing technology, they are more reliable and affordable. The approach results in material usage costs that are a fraction of other rapid prototyping technologies. Z Corporation 3D printers recycle all unused material, so the user only pays for the actual materials used to produce a part.
Ease-of-use
Z Corporation 3D printers are easy to install and operate in any standard office environment. With just a few hours of training, the user can single handedly operate a Z Corporation 3D printer. There is no need for a dedicated operator. Each Z Corporation 3D printing system is designed for use by multiple operators with limited expertise, which enhances accessibility to the equipment within organisation.