Neo 800+ designed for faster builds to serve automotive and aerospace applications.
Additive manufacturing supplier Stratasys has announced the latest addition to its stereolithography lineup: the Neo 800+. According to the company, the new machine offers fast print speeds, high part yield and low production costs, a combination that aims to serve industries requiring large, accurate and precise 3D printed parts. More specifically, Stratasys cited wind tunnel testing, prototyping and tooling as suitable applications for the Neo 800+.
The machine incorporates Stratasys’ ScanControl+ technology that’s designed to boost printing speeds by up to 50% without compromising precision. Stratasys claims that real-world performance benchmarks have shown ScanControl+ to improve time-to-part by 39% on average and by 44% or more on applications such as tooling molds, depending on the materials. Other features on the Neo800+ include Vacuum System Protection, Z-Stage Collision Detection, and real-time environmental monitoring.
“Engineered with precision and performance in mind, the Neo800+ is designed to meet the growing demands of industries like automotive and aerospace, where high-speed production and flawless part quality are critical,” said Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer for Stratasys in a press release.
The Neo800+ is optimized for ScanControl+ Ready Materials from Somos, including Somos WaterShed XC+, which was engineered specifically for the new machine. Based on Somos WaterShed XC 11122, the resin is designed to produce optically clear parts with a smooth finish.
“The improved speed has allowed us to increase throughput and maintain open capacity as well as offer quicker turnaround times to our customers,” said Sean Schoonmaker, director of operations at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing in the same press release. “We’re seeing sharper detailed features and consistent accuracy well within our standard tolerances.”
Stratasys officially announced the Neo800+ at the Additive Manufacturer’s User Group (AMUG) Conference in Chicago, IL.
