Resolution Improves in PolyJet 3D Printers

By DE Editors

Stratasys(Minneapolis, MN) introduced the Eden350 and 350V PolyJet prototypingsystems as successors to their Eden333. The 350 and 350V are built on anew high-performance platform introduced last November. The systemshave a larger build envelope than the 333, measuring 13.8 in. X 13.8in. X 7.9 in. They also accept large 3.6 kg material cartridges,allowing larger build volumes and longer unattended build jobs. Bothoffer increased resolution and the 350V offers a double speed setting.

The Eden350V has speed and resolution settings that allow usersto choose between the highest model quality and highest build speed.Both settings offer an x, y, and z resolution of 600 X 600 X 1600 dpi respectively, constituting a 100 percent increase in y resolution over the Eden333.

In its high-speed mode, the 350V effectively doubles the build speed ofthe old system. The speed increase is achieved by changing horizontalresolution to 30-microns (0.0011 in.). In its high-quality mode, aresolution of 16-micron (0.0006 in.) layers enables detail and surfacefinish smoothness. The Eden350V has two modeling-material and twosupport-material cartridges, which increase the unattended build timeby 360 percent.

Both 350 systems model with all available PolyJet materialfamilies, including the Tango, Vero, and translucent FullCure lines.For more information, visit stratasys.com.