Affordable 3D Printing of Aerospace Interior Cabin Parts

For manufacturers needing to produce larger parts with superior durability and finishing, 3D Systems, Inc. (Rock Hill, SC) offers their ProX® SLS 6100, a next-generation 3D printing platform that enables users to seamlessly scale from functional prototyping to low volume functional production parts. By combining the printer, new materials, software and cloud-based services, this system satisfies specific needs for aerospace interior cabin parts, and also addresses the majority of the plastic prototyping and production needs of the automotive, durable goods, and healthcare industries. The ProX SLS 6100 also delivers larger parts than small-frame systems, industry-leading TCO and is aggressively priced against similar printers in its class. A strong portfolio of Nylon materials is available to complement this new selective laser sintering printer:

• Six materials in Nylon 11 and Nylon 12, including white, black, aluminum-filled, and glass-filled to serve a variety of aerospace, automotive and medical applications for both prototyping and production.
• DuraForm® PA has USP Class VI as well as FDA certification for food safety, and DuraForm FR1200 is FAR compliant to meet aerospace regulations on flame retardancy.

The ProX SLS 6100 system incorporates production-grade materials, 3D Sprint™ software, and 3D Connect™ capability for cloud-based monitoring services to address prototyping and production needs. The complete system of materials, technology and software – combined with a competitive initial purchase price – delivers a 20 percent lower TCO over similar printers. The ProX SLS 6100 is available as part of a complete turn-key system for less than $300,000.

3D Systems, Inc., 333 Three D Systems Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29730, 803-326-3900, www.3dsystems.com.