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ANIMATION & ENTERTAINMENT
Objet's true-to-life models offer a
unique opportunity in the Animation and
Entertainment industry. In this segment
it's all about delivering the most vivid
prototype so as to reflect the
designer's original intent. With Objet
technology, parts are printed in such
high accuracy and with such fine details
that it can be challenging to
differentiate between prototype and end
product. Furthermore, the material used
is acrylic-based photopolymer, making it
all the more easier to paint on
(a common prerequisite for prototypes in
the Animation and Entertainment
industry).
Coraline:
Bringing Coraline To Life with Objet's
3D Models
see case study
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture can require significant
details to be created as part of the
prototype. Because architectural designs
are scaled down, details are commonly
lost during printing.
Objet's high accuracy and fine details
thus play a pivotal role in preventing
loss of detail. With the ability to
print thin walls of 0.6mm (and even
less), Objet enables architects to print
highly detailed parts, despite the
scaling factor. Such small details can
be of primal importance to the user; the
difference between preserving details
and losing them can make all the
difference to the customer.
Rietveld Architects: Objet
Technology Enables New York-Based
International Architecture Firm to Shave
Months Off Model-Building Time
see case study
AUTOMOTIVE
The Automotive industry thrives on 3D
Printing. Prototypes are commonly used
on a massive scale when planning a
future vehicle. Solutions that offer
multiple offerings thus become all the
more important.
Objet's large tray size and impressive
throughput is just one of the many
reasons why the Automotive industry and
Objet are strongly linked. In terms of
material selection, Objet offers its
customers in this industry ample
possibilities: rubber-like material to
simulate elastomeric products, such as
seals and gaskets; translucent materials
to allow fluid analysis; and
acrylic-based materials allowing varied
post-processing applications.
AP Racing: Coventry-based AP
Racing, one of the worlds leading
manufacturers of brake and clutch
systems for motorsport
see case study
CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
Consumer Electronics products are
becoming more and more challenging.
Products are designed for maximum
efficiency from the perspectives of both
design and production. This is commonly
translated into elements that are small
in size and that require fine details
and high accuracy, which is where Objet
shines.
Objet's ability to print thin walls
(0.6mm and even thinner), coupled with
its high accuracy (+/- 0.1mm) together
make Objet solutions highly attractive
in the Consumer Electronics industry.
Furthermore, the ability to print parts
using translucent material allow for the
designer to view the electronics fitted
inside the prototype generated.
Aran Research & Development:
Aran cuts design time by 50%,
strengthens competitive advantage with
its Eden 3D printing system
see case study
CONSUMER
Consumer Goods commonly use 3D printing
for product visualization and packaging.
Concept models are printed and displayed
internally or via focus groups so as
enable a better understanding of the
product at hand. Of primary importance
is the beauty of the printed model and
its similarity to the end product.
That's where Objet fits in. With its
highly detailed parts, its smooth
surfaces (due to its ultra-thin 16΅
layer thickness) and its great accuracy,
Objet provides Consumer Goods designers
with a complete solution in one build
process. Furthermore, the material used
is acrylic-based photopolymer, making it
all the more easier to paint on (a
common prerequisite for prototypes in
the Consumer Goods industry.
Trek: Award-winning bicycle
manufacturer now produces 4x as many
prototypes as before while speeding time
to market with Objet 3D printer.
see case study
DEFENSE
Common 3D printing requirements in the
Defense industry rest around
versatility. Companies in this sector
want their 3D printer to deliver parts
of various scopes, sizes and material
property simulations. Objet serves this
industry well with the varied
capabilities of its multiple systems.
In particular, Objet's PolyJet Matrix
Technology, used in Objet Connex
multi-material 3D printers, is a best
seller in this industry segment. The
model materials' watertight and airtight
properties, coupled with the ability to
create dual materials simultaneously,
allow various applications in the
Defense industry that are of prime
importance. Impact resistance, shock
absorption, gaskets plugs and seals
applications, as well as over-molding
are, all possible with PolyJet Matrix
Technology
DRS Tactical Systems: DRS
Tactical cuts development cycles up to
40 percent, reduces development costs by
two thirds, with Objet 3D printers
see case study
DENTAL
For a growing number of dental lab
owners, digital dentistry is already
here. By incorporated CAD/CAM automation
into their strategic business models,
dental labs are able to save time and
labor, while at the same time improve
the quality and precision of dental
parts they manufacture.
Protec Dental Laboratories:
Protec Selects Objet's 3D Printer to
Complete Full Integration of Digital
Workflow
see case study
EDUCATION
The Education sector is presently
amongst Objet's biggest customer bases.
This phenomenon stems mainly from the
fact that Objet touches on a vast range
of possible applications.
This allows students and professors to
bring theory into practice. One student
(say from the Architecture Department)
might want to focus on the visual
appreciation of a complex structure,
while another wishes to use Objet's
translucent rubber-like material for
simulated stent operations in human
anatomy environments.
All is possible using Objet, making it
one solution that fits all. Furthermore,
the PolyJet Matrix Technology, used in
Objet Connex 3D printers, provides
extensive research potential with its
ability to print multiple materials in
one build process. Universities involved
in research commonly opt for this
technology to explore new possibilities
in various fields.
Mahidol University: Elevates
Model Accuracy and Cuts Costs with Objet
3D Printing
see case study
HEARING AIDS
Hearing Aids is what is dubbed in the 3D
Printing industry as Rapid Manufacturing
(RM); where end products are actually
printed on the Objet systems and the
tray becomes a form of production line.
RM is a challenging application,
requiring the matching of similar
mechanical properties of the end product
in question.
Objet's solution in the Hearing Aids
industry has undergone rigorous tests to
assure that the materials developed are
medically approved as well as suitable
for the solution in question. Special
materials were developed to match the
stringent criteria of this industry.
Today, hundreds of thousands of
Objet-printed ear mold solutions are
presently being used as end-products,
worn by people around the world!
Ivivi Technologies: With Objet,
Ivivi Technologies rapidly, accurately
and cost-effectively engineers, develops
and manufactures...
see case study
INDUSTRIAL
MACHINERY
Common 3D printing requirements in the
Industrial Machinery industry center on
versatility. Companies in this sector
want their 3D printer to deliver parts
of various scopes, sizes and material
property simulations. Objet serves this
industry well with the varied
capabilities of multiple systems. In
particular, Objet's PolyJet Matrix
Technology, used in Objet Connex
multi-material 3D printers, is a best
seller in this industry segment.
The model materials' watertight and
airtight properties, coupled with the
ability to create dual materials
simultaneously, allow for various
applications in the Industrial Machinery
industry that are of prime importance.
Impact resistance, shock absorption,
gaskets, plugs and seals applications,
as well as over-molding, are all
possible with PolyJet Matrix technology
Sanchuan: Perfects Water Meter
Parts and Assemblies with Objet Alaris30
see case study
MEDICAL
Objet's 3D printed models assist medical
experts in a range of medical fields
from audiology to dental, orthopedic and
other applications.
The biocompatible properties of Objet's
3D printing materials serves the needs
of the medical segment well. Tests such
as cytotoxicity, irritation,
sensitization, USP Class VI, and more
provide medical experts with the ability
to undertake advanced experiments using
Objet-printed models.
Ivivi Technologies: With Objet,
Ivivi Technologies rapidly, accurately
and cost-effectively engineers, develops
and manufactures
see case study
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Medical Equipment products are becoming
more and more challenging. Products are
designed with maximum efficiency from
the perspectives of both design and
production. This is commonly translated
into elements that are small in size and
that require fine details and high
accuracy, which is where Objet shines.
Objet's ability to print thin walls
(0.6mm and even thinner), coupled with
its accuracy (+/- 0.1mm), makes Objet
solutions highly attractive. Objet
serves multiple facets of the Medical
Equipment industry, such as implants,
drug delivery systems, diagnostic
equipment, clinical laboratory
instruments, surgical devices, and
Pharmaceutical packaging. Furthermore,
Objet's biocompatible materials provide
this segment with the ability to test
prototypes in environments similar to
those of the desired end product.
Ivivi Technologies: With Objet,
Ivivi Technologies rapidly, accurately
and cost-effectively engineers, develops
and manufactures
see case study
SERVICE BUREAU
Service Bureaus use 3D printing
solutions to serve companies in need of
a 3D model but without the means or
justification for purchasing a system
themselves. Such companies turn to
Service Bureaus for assistance, hence
Service Bureaus are required to have
systems that are capable of significant
throughput and that enable a versatile
solution offering.
Objet's 3D printers meet both these
requirements. With the biggest platforms
measuring 500mm x 400mm x 200mm, the
vast range of materials available, and
the agility provided in using them
(materials come in form of cartridges
that can easily be replaced and reused)
Objet is a very strong candidate for the
Service Bureau industry.
Yacht Model Digmey Hagalil:
In-Objet accuracy puts wind in the sales
of yacht model building business
see case study
SPORTING GOODS
Sporting Goods typically require
prototypes with a combination of both
rigid and flexible materials integrated
into one part. To best simulate the
desired end product shoe soles require
various levels of flexibility (different
shore levels), as well as rigid
materials.
Objet offers such solutions with both
its PolyJet and PolyJet Matrix
technologies. With the latter, used in
Objet Connex platforms, the user can
actually select the desired Shore level
so as to fit the design requirements. By
selecting the suitable Digital Material
(DM), the prototype can be used for more
advanced testing, not only in fit and
form testing, but also in preliminary
function testing.
Trek:
Award-winning bicycle manufacturer now
produces 4x as many prototypes as before
while speeding time to market with Objet
3D printer.
see case study
TOYS
Objet's true-to-life models offer a
unique opportunity in the Toys industry.
In this segment, appearance of end
products is key; it's all about
delivering the most vivid prototype so
as to get a better understanding of the
desired end result.
With Objet
technology, parts are printed in such
accuracy and with such fine details that
it can be challenging to differentiate
between prototype and end product.
Furthermore, the material used is
acrylic-based photopolymer, making it
all the more easier to paint on (a
common prerequisite for prototypes in
the Toys industry.
Trek:
Award-winning bicycle manufacturer now
produces 4x as many prototypes as before
while speeding time to market with Objet
3D printer.
see case study |
