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Raplas Technologies Offers Accuracy, Repeatability, and Flexibility in SLA 3D Printing
Raplas Technologies is quietly redefining industrial 3D printing from its base in the UK. Founded by Richard Wooldridge and Paul Freeman, who each bring over 30 years of experience, the British manufacturer provides resin additive manufacturing solutions that deliver consistent&h
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Raplas Technologies is quietly redefining industrial 3D printing from its base in the UK. Founded by Richard Wooldridge and Paul Freeman, who each bring over 30 years of experience, the British manufacturer provides resin additive manufacturing solutions that deliver consistent accuracy and repeatability. Its portfolio already includes three laser-based SLA systems, built for demanding users in automotive and defense who’ve outgrown the limits of existing machines. We spoke with the founders to learn what makes Raplas Technologies so innovative and why its solutions are a real asset to industrial users.
3DN: Can you introduce yourself and your link with additive manufacturing?
Richard Wooldridge
Richard: Hello, I’m Richard Wooldridge, one of the founders of Raplas Technologies. In my previous life, I worked as a 3D printing technical specialist for Ford Motor Company. Throughout my 35-year professional career, I have been involved in 3D printing from the very beginning, testing and evaluating nearly every technology that has come along.
When I retired from Ford, I then had my dream opportunity to figure out how to create a 3D printer from scratch that actually worked as it should! Paul and I were in a similar position, so we decided to team up and create Raplas Technologies.
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