RedEye RPM To Employ PolyJet Rapid Prototyping Process

Minneapolis - RedEye RPM announced the availability of PolyJet (photo-polymer jetting) technology. RedEye RPM is a business group of Stratasys.

PolyJet Eden systems can build layers as fine as 16 microns (0.0006 inch) for a Z-axis resolution more than 300% finer than the older rapid prototyping method, SLA (or stereolithography). This results in parts with an ultra-smooth surface finish. And high resolution in the X and Y axes allows parts to be built with excellent feature detail. In a process similar to ink jet printing, liquid photo-polymer resin is jetted out in fine layers to build a part.

"PolyJet's advantages complement the strengths of RedEye's core technology - FDM (fused deposition modeling)," says RedEye RPM director Eric Lindberg. "FDM is known for building accurate plastic parts with superior strength, and with the addition of PolyJet, we have a solution for customers requiring excellent feature detail and superior surface finish. RedEye offers clients the best of both worlds in rapid prototyping and manufacturing - FDM for tough, functional prototypes and rapid manufactured parts using engineering thermoplastics, and PolyJet for fine detail and surface finish."

RedEye RPM is a state-of-the-art rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing facility. It uses high-end rapid prototyping equipment to create physical models of CAD designs using durable high-performance engineering materials. RedEye RPM provides automated, instant quoting and ordering around the clock, seven days a week.

SOURCE: Stratasys Inc.