K2013: EnvisionTEC showcases new 3D printing technology

Manufacturer and distributor of patented 3D rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, EnvisionTEC, is presenting its new ‘ULTRA 3SP 3D Printing Technology’ to the European market for the first time at K 2013. 

The Michigan-headquartered company, which specialises in 3D printing solutions based on Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology, is demonstrating its newest 3D printing technology for its ULTRA family of 3D printers: Scan, Spin and Selectively Photocure (3SP) at the show.

EnvisionTEC says 3SP technology is an innovative solution for 3D printing, with the ability to produce highly accurate parts at a competitive cost whilst maintaining great surface quality and material functionality. The company says this new “breakthrough technology” will be used to expand its offerings in the large-frame 3D printer market. 

EnvisionTEC is also showing visitors examples from its Perfactory, Perfactory Micro and Perfactory desktop 3D printer families. The Perfactory contains a wide range of solution-based models. With specific solutions geared towards the jewellery, dental and hearing aid markets, the Perfactory family also includes options that can be tailored to any use requiring high-resolution and excellent surface finish.

First released in 2012, EnvisionTEC describes the Perfactory Micro as “the smallest desktop 3D printer with the highest resolution, that is a low cost, easy maintenance and user-friendly system, designed for producing high quality models, for use by consumers and design professionals.” Finally, the Perfactory desktop family aims to provide a mid-range group of 3D printers with all of the features of the larger models in a desktop size for smaller companies and designers.