Stratasys Releases Objet1000 Plus

It seems likely that bigger (along with faster) is one of the most common improvement requests heard by 3D printer manufacturers. A large build envelope offers the potential for building full prototypes in one build cycle, or that full-sized bust of Yoda you’ve been working on. Bigger can also mean faster by allowing for a larger number of objects to be built during the same cycle.

Stratasys is onboard with the bigger is better idea, and has released the Objet1000 Plus by way of demonstration. This additive manufacturing (AM) system is the largest version that uses the company’s proprietary PolyJet AM process to build multi-material objects.

"Today's designers and engineers at manufacturing companies and service bureaus need an additive manufacturing system that can take on all challenges — large and small,” said Ron Ellenbogen, Stratasys product marketing director. “We believe that's the big advantage of the Objet1000 Plus Production System. It is the first of its kind to combine large print sizes, multiple materials, accelerated print speeds, super fine resolution and a simplified workflow.”

Along with a larger build area, Stratasys claims the new system is up to 40% faster than older Stratasys models. Users can select from over 100 different materials, including the new Endur Digital Materials, which allows users to combine two different resins into one final material. Tech specs are below.

• Build Envelope: 1,000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 in.)
• Layer Thickness: Horizontal build layers as fine as 16 microns (0.0006 in.)
• Build Resolution: X-axis: 300 dpi; Y-axis: 300 dpi; Z-axis: 1600 dpi
• Accuracy: Up to 85 microns for features smaller than 50mm; Up to 600 microns for full model size (for rigid materials only, depending on geometry, build parameters and model orientation)

In related news, Stratasys has also released the Xtend 500 Fortus Plus, a high-volume cartridge for the company’s Fused Deposition Modeling, Fortus 3D printers. The new cartridge contains 500 cubic inches of thermoplastic material. By plugging two of the new cartridges into a Fortus 3D Production System, users can expect up to 400 hours of run time and up to 1,000 cubic inches of material use.

“For our customers, and 3D printing in general, developing a larger volume package is a huge step in navigating away from day-to-day 3D printer planning and operations,” said Brendan Dillon, product manager for Stratasys. “More time can now be spent on designing parts rather than wondering if the 3D printer is going to run out of material over the weekend.”

Below you’ll find a video about the PolyJet AM process.

Source: Stratasys