3D Systems Introduces Injection Molding

[kirk1701®]

Now what I really want to see, was on Hawaii 5-O episode and someone working for the US treasury stole a new set of $100 bill ingravings and replicated them with a 3D printer :lol:

I want a set of those plates :thumbsup:
I already know how to print heck my dad was a great printer for 40+ years :mrgreen:


3D Systems Introduces Injection Molding-Like Direct Manufacturing Material

3D Systems (NYSEDD) announced today the immediate availability of a new plastic injection molding-like material-VisiJet M3 Black for use in its ProJet 3500/3510 professional 3D printers. VisiJet M3 Black further expands the range of use cases of the company's ProJet printers into more demanding, functional, end use parts and products.

VisiJet M3 Black is the strongest, most durable ProJet 3500/3510 material yet, with excellent toughness and flex properties that make it suitable for snap fit and assembly applications. The beautiful jet-black color mimics injection molded plastic performance so engineers and designers can prototype, test and use parts that look and feel like the final product. Game changing materials like VisiJet M3 Black and VisiJet M3 X turns the ProJet series professional printers into a "factory-in-a-box", further democratizing rapid manufacturing for designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and manufacturers.

"VisiJet M3 Black material is a revolutionary breakthrough in ProJet plastic materials," said Buddy Byrum, Vice President of Product and Channel Management for 3D Systems. "VisiJet M3 Black parts have the toughness and durability for rigorous testing and direct end use. When used in assemblies with other high performance materials like VisiJet M3 X, VisiJet M3 Black allows for design and testing capabilities that are unparalleled."

Find more information on VisiJet M3 Black visit 3DSystems.com.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD, reverse engineering and inspection software tools and consumer 3D printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to manufacture the future.

 

[EMS]

"Affordable" 3D printers are retailing as a kit.....£700

 

[kirk1701®]

"Affordable" 3D printers are retailing as a kit.....£700

I think it's just a matter of time before we see them come down and affordable to everyday users. Staples here are already carrying them retail.

 

[chrasna]

This is crazy.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/05/20/25-gun-created-with-cheap-3d-printer-fires-nine-shots-video

When high tech gunsmith group Defense Distributed test-fired the world’s first fully 3D-printed firearm earlier this month, some critics dismissed the demonstration as expensive and impractical, arguing it could only be done with a high-end industrial 3D printer and that the plastic weapon wouldn’t last more than a single shot. Now a couple of hobbyists have proven them wrong on both counts.

-Chris

 

[kirk1701®]

I'm telling you

Were looking at something here that 10 years from now will be hooked to every computer in a house as if it were an inkjet printer

Download the mold, template or whatever you want to call it and print.

I can see a 3D forum created now where we can download the template and print a free phone, replacement AC adapter, hell a pack of condoms if you like

By then, Nev can print Miss 8 the perfect son in law :hmmm:
Downloaded here no doubt :lol:

 

[EMS]

metal detectors are going to have to be modified to pick up 3D printer polyplastic now :hmmm:

 

[chrasna]

metal detectors are going to have to be modified to pick up 3D printer polyplastic now :hmmm:

I think they may just have to go back to the good ol' body cavity search.

 

[EMS]

I believe you could be right...think of the queues at airports..oh wait, they have that now anyway lol