Zortrax is launching a third generation industrial 3D printer

Zortrax is launching a third generation industrial 3D printer, designed for industry and production lines. It is named Endureal and will be unveiled at the TCT Show in Birmingham between the 24th and 26th of September. For Zortrax, this is a new and bold move. It is true that the 3D printing market is moving away from using additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping purposes only. Instead, the market is adopting industrial solutions that will enable large-scale production. At the beginning of the year, a survey initiated by Essentium revealed that 57% of respondents expected future production runs to be in the thousands of parts – a growing percentage.

As for the Endureal 3D printer, it has been designed for advanced engineering and medical applications – designed for a future of effortlessly-operated manufacturing lines. It showcases a volume of 36 liters and the device measures 30 x 40 x 30 cm. You can use it in dual and single extrusion modes with Zortrax’ LPD Plus technology. As for the build plate, it is made of ferritic stainless steels covered with PEI film so that all supported filaments adhere properly and models are easy to remove. In high-volume production, this is a crucial feature.

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Moreover, the new solution provides advanced thermal management, filament temperature is tightly controlled at each stage to achieve high-precision and the best possible mechanical properties for 3D printed parts – making it compatible with high-performance materials such as PEEK. PEEK’s unique properties include high wear resistance, excellent thermal properties, proven biocompatibility, a great strength-to-weight ratio and high radiation resistance. These features are important for the medical sector as well as aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering.