ProJet HD 3000 3D Printer Models Adventure Hero

By 3D Systems

These ProJet™ 3-Dmodels of Indiana Jones were used as the master moldfor production of action figures. Courtesy of Precision CAD/CAM Systems

Indiana Jones, with his classic creased brown hat and talent for finding adventure, was recently brought to life as classic action figures with the 3D Systems’ ProJet™ HD 3000 Production System.

Precision CAD/CAM Systems (PCS, Inc.; Hunt Valley, MD; www.cadcam4u.com) printed 3D models of Indiana Jones’ head for a major toy manufacturer for an action figure series for the first three Indiana Jones™ movies.

The toy manufacturer turned to 3D printing technology for fast, accurate models that so closely resembled Indiana Jones (actor Harrison Ford) that company officials immediately approved the design.

Master Mold
“The models looked so good that we used them as the master mold for production,” said the production manager at the toy manufacturer. “It expedited the approval process. Instead of giving someone a hunk of clay and a knife, we used Rapid Prototyping. With 3D printing, I know it’s getting approved the first time.”

With that fast approval, the models went directly from the concept development phase to final market production.

For the build, PCS, Inc., a 3D printing parts service provider and projet reseller, turned to 3D Systems’ new ProJet HD 3000 3D Production System, which builds ready-to-use models in the option of two build styles — high definition and ultra high definition.

CAD file courtesy of Precision CAD/CAM Systems

Built and Shipped in 24 Hours
“The technology is here,” said Michael Huggins, President of PCS, Inc. “Give me the files and pretend like this machine is sitting in your office — you’ll have the models in 24 hours.”

The quality of the initial build, as well as the fast build speed, amazed his client.

“They couldn’t believe how good it was in standard (high definition) mode,” Huggins said. “It feels like you’re looking at Indiana Jones. It’s the spitting image of him. You can see his personality.”

PCS, Inc., has had great success with the highly productive ProJet HD 3000 Printer, unveiled by 3D Systems in early 2008.

“Since we got it here, the ProJet has not stopped printing. We go back and forth between the two modes — high definition and ultra high definition — without a hitch,” Huggins said. “When our clients see the results, they say, ‘Oh my gosh! It prints the STL file to a T.’ Their jaws open and they say, ‘Wow, that’s really accurate!’”

About the ProJet™ HD 3000 3-D Production System
3D Systems’ new ProJet 3-D Printer accurately and consistently builds ready-to-use models in the option of two build styles. Its high throughput and large build volume with unique part stacking and nesting capabilities enable extended unattended operation ideal for overnight and weekend production runs. This 3-D modeler is ideal for a wide-range of prototyping applications, including concept development, design validation, form and fit analysis, molding and casting patterns, and direct investment casting of jewelry and other fine feature applications.

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