The new product has been built off the success of the company’s S300X – LIQ21 | LIQ11 elastomer 3D printer and its modular multi-material S600D system.
Formlabs has launched the large-format Form 4L and Form 4BL 3D printing systems, while giving users the freedom and flexibility to explore the printing of third-party materials via the Developer Platform.
The company expects to deploy the Lumia X1 machine as an alternative to injection moulding - 'especially when high tooling costs and low production volumes are involved' - to accelerate production while maintaining precision and quality.
The device is indicated for intervertebral body fusion for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis.
BSI Group conducted a thorough audit of UltiMaker’s operations and production of its 3D printing solutions at its research and manufacturing facilities operated by Ultimaker B.V. in Geldermalsen and Zaltbommel in The Netherlands.
The system, which will make its debut in prototype form at this year’s Formnext, is based on the plastics processing company’s plastic granule-based Arburg Plastic Freeforming technology.
The company says the new machine offers 'superior industrial 3D printing in a desktop size', boasting high-speed printing, exceptional print quality and expanded material versatility.
The UK-based company is said to have invested more than 500,GBP to bring to market its robotic 3D printing technology, which is targeting the production of large parts and moulds for automotive, aerospace and furniture manufacturers.
The companies described the milestone as a “significant achievement” in their partnership, which was established to combine Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis and Keystone’s materials for patient-specific dental products.
The Lotus Theory 1 is the company’s is the first concept car to be unveiled as part of the automotive company’s Lotus Theory new design manifesto, which will form the foundation for all future Lotus models.
