3D Systems Announces New Material That Enhances Productivity of Its Solid Imaging Systems; SL 7510 Now Available for SLA 3500 and SLA 5000 Systems.VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- 3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:TDSC TDSC Thai Development Support Committee TDSC Time Domain Signal Coding TDSC Test Driver System - Charlie TDSC Time-Domain Spreading Code ) today announced the availability of Cibatool(R) SL 7510, a multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose adj. Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software. multipurpose Adjective resin resin, any of a class of amorphous solids or semisolids. Resins are found in nature and are chiefly of vegetable origin. They are typically light yellow to dark brown in color; tasteless; odorless or faintly aromatic; translucent or transparent; brittle, fracturing that greatly expands the productivity and range of applications for its 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. (TM) 3500 and SLA 5000 systems. SL 7510 was initially announced last February for use exclusively with the company's high-end system, the SLA 7000. Speed improvements, combined with a .002 inch layer resolution, make this resin ideal for tooling buildstyles requiring smooth surfaces. Using the EXACT(TM) buildstyle, SL 7510 builds parts up to one-and-a-half times faster than the current multipurpose resin offerings for both the SLA 3500 and SLA 5000 systems, and up to two times faster using the FAST(TM) buildstyle. The resin is well-suited for foundry A semiconductor manufacturer that makes chips for third parties. It may be a large chip maker that sells its excess manufacturing capacity or one that makes chips exclusively for other companies. work using the QuickCast(TM) application, where the 3D Systems Technology Center has found that build times for SL 7510 are approximately twice as fast as SL 5510. "Our experience with SL 7510 has been excellent," stated Todd Mueller, senior prototyping engineer at 3D Systems' Technology Center. "Good photo sensitivity with minimal Zwait and Predip allows us to build parts very quickly, and provide rapid turnaround to our customers. In addition, parts built with SL 7510 exhibit smooth sidewalls, resulting in improved part quality." The resin is also ideal for functional prototypes, as it offers excellent durability and impact resistance properties combined with part clarity. As a result, SL 7510 is well suited for functional and limited snap-fit testing, as well as molding applications. "Our favorite characteristic of SL 7510 on the SLA 3500 machine is the 10% elongation elongation, in astronomy, the angular distance between two points in the sky as measured from a third point. The elongation of a planet is usually measured as the angular distance from the sun to the planet as measured from the earth. at break," continued Mueller. "As a result, it provides the flexibility for snap-fit applications, while remaining robust." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Diana Kalisz, senior director of SLA programs, "While this material performs very well on the SLA 7000, it exhibits substantially greater elongation at break properties when utilized with the SLA 3500 and SLA 5000, expanding the applications for which these stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. parts can be used." SL 7510 for the SLA 3500 and SLA 5000 machines is available for purchase effective immediately. SL 7510 is the latest development in an ongoing relationship between 3D Systems and Ciba Specialty Chemicals “Ciba” redirects here. For the pre-1971 company, see Novartis. Ciba Specialty Chemicals is a chemical company based in and near Basel, Switzerland. It was formed as the non-pharmaceuticals elements of Novartis were spun out in 1997, following the merger in the to develop advanced photopolymers for stereolithography. 3D Systems is the exclusive worldwide distributor of Ciba's photopolymer A photopolymer is a polymer which is cured by exposure to light, often in the ultraviolet spectrum. These polymers are useful in dentistry for fillings and in rapid prototyping in the stereolithography and PolyJet processes. products produced under this development partnership. About 3D Systems 3D Systems provides solid imaging products and services that allow users to move quickly from three-dimensional designs to finished parts, at a significantly lower cost and higher quality than more traditional methods. The company's systems utilize patented stereolithography (SLA) and 3-D printing technologies, which fabricate solid objects from digital input. This process offers significant competitive advantages by substantially reducing the time and cost required to design, develop, and manufacture products. The company also licenses 3D Keltool(R), a commercially proven moldmaking solution that produces prototype, bridge, and production tooling inserts. Based in Valencia, Calif., 3D Systems was founded in 1986 and is recognized as the world technology and market leader in solid imaging. For additional information, phone 888/337-9786, ext. 713, or visit the company's Web site at www.3dsystems.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: 3D Systems, SLA, FAST, EXACT and QuickCast are trademarks, and Keltool and the 3D logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems. Cibatool is a registered trademark of Ciba Specialty Chemicals. |
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