3D ANNOUNCES NEW VIPER SI2 SLA.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA Valencia, region, Spain Valencia (välān`thēä), autonomous region (1990 pop. 3,902,429) and former kingdom, E Spain, on the Mediterranean. It now comprises the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia. - 3D Systems Corp. has announced the general availability of its new Viper si2 SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. system, the next generation in the company's machines that produce three-dimensional models from computer images. Valencia-based 3D has targeted the initial product release for select customers involved in specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. applications. ``The first-phase launch of the Viper si2 system is geared toward customers in the jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. , medical, electronic enclosures and tooling industries,'' said Suresh Jayanthi, senior director of business development for stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. . The system's laser allows for normal and high-resolution modes, which can produce small, highly detailed parts. Since the unveiling of the Viper si2 system in March, 3D Systems has enlisted en·list·ed adj. Of, relating to, or being a member of a military rank below a commissioned officer or warrant officer. enlisted Adjective customers to participate in a product testing program. 3D Systems used the collected data to make improvements to the Viper system before it became commercially available. ``The system allows us to rapidly produce tooling inserts with very high resolution. We are able to use this system to produce a variety of highly detailed medical devices such as syringes, diagnostic kits and parts with small flow channels,'' said Rob Connelly, president of FineLine Prototyping of Raleigh, N.C., which served as a test site for the new system. Included in the Viper si2 system is the updated 3D Lightyear 1.2 software, which prepares the digital file to be built on the system. 3D Systems will release the updated Lightyear software for the SLA 3500, 5000 and 7000 systems later this year. |
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