Formnext 2018, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to additive manufacturing, kicks off tomorrow in Frankfurt, Germany. Lasting for just four days, the expo will see the launch of hundreds of new ideas spurring the next generation of manufacturing technologies.
Something especially interesting to look out for comes from EnvisionTEC, the manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials. The company has announced in a press release that it is debuting the “industry’s first ever DLP-based 3D printer utilizing a true 4K projector with artificial intelligence.”
The printer is part of the Perfactory (short for “personal factory”) family and called The Perfactory P4K. Featuring a true 4K projector has UV optics tuned to 385nm wavelength and artificial intelligence that, the company adds, assists the print in delivering high-accuracy, ultra-smooth surface finish prints.
Those visiting Formnext will be able to see The Perfactory P4K in action. EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani, said: “The P4K is the highest resolution advanced DLP printer with the largest build envelope and deploys artificial intelligence in pixel modulation to deliver the highest accuracy parts with the smoothest available surface finish in the 3D printing space… This will deliver the next level of production-grade 3D printing solutions”.
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EnvisionTEC claims it is the first to offer 4K 3D printing. Three models of P4K are detailed, each providing different resolutions and build sizes to cater to differing needs.
The production-ready models include:
The printer is designed to be sleek with a slate grey body. Users of the printer will have access to “one of the most versatile and ever-growing materials portfolios.” EnvisionTEC hopes that The Perfactory P4K can take DLP 3D printing to the next level.
Learn more about The Perfactory P4K by visiting the EnvisionTEC website.
Source: Business Wire
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