RAYSHAPE Strengthens its International Expansion With The Launch of its Shape 1+ Series

In recent months we have seen how the additive manufacturing industry continues to grow. This has taken place in a number of ways from acquisitions and collaborations of large companies in the sector to increased globalization and research into even more applications for the technologies. This is notably the case for Asian manufacturer RAYSHAPE, known for developing high-precision DLP 3D printers. It has recently announced two major breakthrough developments. The first is the launch of the Shape 1+ series of 3D printers, which includes the Shape 1+, Shape 1+ HD and Shape 1+ Dental machines. With the latest updates, these new DLP 3D printers are expected to be more powerful, accurate and reliable than any other solution. Meanwhile, the second is the opening of RAYSHAPE to the European market through a new subsidiary in London, which positions the brand on the ideal path towards international expansion.

All this exciting news highlights the current state of the 3D industry which, after experiencing a significant slowdown in 2020, we see is slowly making a comeback. We already saw this in the Wohlers Report 2022, which showed that the additive manufacturing market was registering higher growth and more widespread maturation of the sector compared to the previous year. This is especially important, not only in terms of technological and material advances, but also around the openness it means for many companies seeking internationalization. Today we come to talk specifically about RAYSHAPE, how this expansion has been possible and where the company is in the development of new solutions, such as the Shape 1+ series.

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Features of the Shape 1+ Series

As mentioned, the new Shape 1+ series from RAYSHAPE consists of three 3D printers. The machines in the range use DLP resin technology, which projects an LED light source through the so-called DMD chip (digital micromirror device). The 7″ touch screen with a powerful integrated computer provides an easy and reliable experience, making the Shape 1+ series really intuitive and simple to operate for the user. The printers also have an air filter inside to control the closed environment during the manufacturing process. It should be noted that all three 3D printers in the Shape 1+ series work with ShapeWare software, a slicer for getting into solid object modeling and for preparing 3D printing parts. On the more technical side, the Shape 1+ series features an industrial-grade linear guide module that serves to ensure greater precision in layer thickness as well as high surface quality. In this way, RAYSHAPE has developed high-strength, high-quality 3D printing solutions that can withstand long-term mass production use.