3DP Unlimited has evolved to become 3D Platform reflecting the company’s decision to offer more than just a 3D printer. 3D Platform will, in effect, be a “workbench and tool set that leverages the advantages of the open market.”

The open platform advantage maximizes innovation and value in these specific areas:

–Open Market Material Diversity – The 3D Platform’s open market philosophy gives engineers flexibility to access ongoing advances and rapid innovations in material science. Available materials with flexible or rubber-like properties, electrical conductivity, filled with bronze, wood, carbon fiber, and more, that are food contact safe, or have higher strength characteristics will help cut operating costs by as much as 10x.

–State of the Art Motion Control – The large-scale 3D Platform, with a build area of 1 m x 1 m x 0.5 m, is built on best in class mechatronics that enable accuracies down to a 70 micron layer resolution. Using SurePrint™ Technology, a closed loop system generates 85% greater torque while reducing energy consumption by 67%.

–Best in Class Hardware – The open platform advantage allows 3DP to access advances in extruder technology while providing users a natural adaption and upgrade path. This gives designers, engineers, production support teams, and each individual user the ability to develop their skill on an additive manufacturing platform that will grow with them in capability and value.

– Cutting Edge Software – The 3DP philosophy enables the use of leading open market 3D printing software so that users can take advantage of new developments as soon as they are released. Fast access to features such as detailed print previews, tool path analysis, and advanced print algorithms result in faster print speeds and higher quality finished products.

By leveraging the open market, all of these areas work together to make industrial strength large format 3D printing accessible with a platform starting at under $20,000.