3D Systems Introduces ProJet MJP 2500W Plus

3D Systems makes available the ProJet MJP 2500W Plus. This solution is designed to produce complex, pure wax 3D-printed jewelry patterns with speed and precision for use in the lost wax casting process. Engineered to meet the requirements of the jewelry industry, the ProJet MJP 2500W Plus can produce high-resolution 100% wax casting patterns in hours.

The new high-resolution printing mode enables smooth pure wax casting patterns that require less finishing to reduce precious metal waste. This enables the quick, cost-effective creation, iteration, and production of all jewelry styles, including complex geometries. 

The ProJet MJP 2500W Plus 3D printer includes a new ZHD print mode, which delivers improvement in vertical resolution, without an increase in wax material consumption, according to 3D Systems. The surface finish reduces the need for manual polishing of final parts, minimizing gold loss which canimpact profitability. Also, with a reduced need for polishing, customers can produce complex designs for which polishing is not practical. 

The ProJet MJP 2500W Plus is engineered to help customers increase throughput. With higher productivity for the printer, customers can realize faster time to parts in hand, and more flexibility in planning builds. When used as part of 3D Systems’ MultiJet Printing solution for jewelry casting comprising the ProJet MJP 2500W Plus, VisiJet wax materials, and 3D Sprint software, customers are able to quickly and consistently generate micro-detail, precision, 100% wax sacrificial casting patterns for high capacity jewelry production. 

The ProJet MJP 2500W Plus 3D prints in VisiJet 100% wax materials to print true-to-CAD and fine feature definition jewelry patterns with exact, sharp edges andcrisp details. VisiJet wax melts like standard casting waxes, with zero ash content for defect-free castings. It is durable for handling and casting fine features, and high-contrast colors allow for easy fine detail visualization. 3D Systems’ advanced 3D Sprint software capabilities allow users to streamline their file-to-pattern workflow.

“Producing jewelry requires the ability to bring complex, creative designs to life,” says Scott Anderson, vice president, segment leader, 3D Systems. “The global jewelry additive manufacturing market is estimated at over $2 billion and is growing quickly due to the increased productivity, quality, flexibility and design freedom enabled by this technology.

"Today, we’re excited to announce the ProJet MJP 2500W Plus, with increased resolution and productivity that is unmatched in the industry," Anderson adds. "This innovation allows our customers to deliver exceptional design styles, while reducing pattern production time and operational costs, meeting the demands of a mass-customization environment. Coupled with the reliable and repeatable direct casting of our 100% wax solution, users will be able to achieve cost-effective, high-quality casting patterns with quick turnaround and high throughput.”

The ProJet MJP 2500W Plus is currently available for purchase and immediate shipping. Please visit the 3D Systems website for more information on this 3D printer, as well as the company’s casting solutions for jewelry. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.