Objet has launched a compact version of its industry-leading Connex 3D printer. The Objet Connex260 is a smaller version of the world’s only range of multi-material 3D printers.
The Objet Connex range are the only 3D printers capable of printing 3D models in two different materials at once. As a result, it can either print different material layers in one session or mix the materials to create unique digital materials. This provides a wide variety of Shore Scales, colours and textures for truly lifelike rapid prototypes.
The Objet Connex260 boasts a 260 x 260 x 200 mm print tray. This can be used for printing medium-sized models or for printing several small prototypes in one run. However, the printer itself is compact in design and operates quietly so that it can happily be sited in the corner of a working office.
“The Connex260 fills an important requirement for 3D designers,” says OPS’ Managing Director Andrew Fulton. “It brings multi-material 3D printing into the office environment and into the price range of the vast majority of companies.”
The Connex range provides an incredible standard of performance. All three printers in the range can produce 16 micron print layers, meaning smooth, accurate models that are perfect for form, fit and functional testing. They can also be operated in a high-speed mode, outperforming the competition by hours at a time.
The Connex260 means that in-house rapid prototyping is an affordable option for even the most complex of requirements.
“No longer will 3D CAD operators need to outsource their rapid prototyping,” continues Andrew Fulton. “Form, fit and functional testing can be carried out quickly, securely and accurately in-house. Companies like Speedo are already able to speed up design iterations and carry out more testing at development stage, and this capability is now available in a smaller size.”
For more information about the Connex260, or to arrange a demonstration of the Connex’s capabilities, please call OPS on 01283 585955.
“Having Objet internally is a big bonus. External prototyping of parts takes three days, but now I have my solution within one day. The ability to do ‘unofficial prints’ – when we spontaneously send a print for design – has changed the entire process flow of our product design.”