Rapid prototyping system maker, Stratasys, has
added another PolyJet system to its offerings in North America. The Eden260, a
photopolymer jetting system manufactured by Objet Geometries, is a compact rapid
prototyping system.Rapid prototyping system maker, Stratasys, has
added another PolyJet system to its offerings in North America. The Eden260, a
photopolymer jetting system manufactured by Objet Geometries, is a compact rapid
prototyping system.
The Eden260 is a high-speed jetting system that fully cures the modeling material with UV light during the modeling process. Models do not need curing after being built, nor do they require other steps beyond support removal, which is done at a standard water-jet station. PolyJet modeling resin comes in sealed cartridges that are safe and clean, so users aren't exposed to liquid resin throughout the process. According to the company, models built on the Eden260 have excellent surface finish smoothness and a high resolution of 16 microns (0.0006"). The system is priced at $99,000.
"Based on the success of the Eden333, Stratasys and Objet decided that the timing was right to offer the Eden260 in North America," says Eden product manager Fred Fischer. "PolyJet technology is setting a new standard in photopolymer rapid prototyping systems. We believe there is a tremendous potential for PolyJet growth in North America in 2005."
The Eden260 is part of the Eden family of PolyJet rapid prototyping systems, and it shares the technology of the larger Eden333, introduced in the US by Stratasys in 2003. The Eden260 was first introduced in Asia and Europe in 2004 by Objet.
The Eden260 is designed for in-office prototyping and has a small footprint, measuring 34" x 29" (870mm x 735mm). Its build envelope measures 10" x 9.6" x 7.9" (255mm x 245mm x 200mm). The front-end software runs on Windows NT, 2000 or XP.
No special power requirements are necessary; the system will run on standard power of 120 VAC, 60Hz, 20 amps. Its dimensions are 34" x 29" x 47" (870mm x 736mm x 1200mm), and its weight is 620 lbs (280 kg).
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