Solidscape Releases New Wax 3D Printer

About 5 years ago, French 3D printer manufacturer Prodways acquired Solidscape from Stratasys. Now, the wax 3D printing pioneer is making its biggest announcement since the new ownership: the release of the Muse wax 3D printer.

Priced under $15,000, the system is meant to democratize 3D printing for investment casting of dental and jewelry parts, the company says. 

The Muse relies on similar wax jetting technology as pioneered by Solidscape, resulting in 25.4-micron layer thickness. Meltaway supports mean parts can be post-processed without auxiliary tools. A petite build volume of 76.2x76.2x47.7 mm makes it ideal for smaller offices, capable of printing four models in a single build, the company says.

The 3D printer is also said to be slower and smaller than Solidscape’s higher-cost machines. Other features include a simple graphic interface and cloud connectivity, with ModelWorks software capable of automatically prepping CAD files for 3D printing and generating support structures, Solidscape notes.

“Our partners and Jewelers were part of every step of the creation of the Muse, from research to development to testing. We incorporated their most important wants and developed the best machine for custom jewelers,” says Alban D’Halluin, Solidscape CEO. “The common theme in our feedback was accessibility, and that’s what we set out to do. To create the most accessible Solidscape 3D printer for custom jewelers.”

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