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Printing

The LCI provides access to 3D and resin printing equipment as well as, collaboration with design and prototyping. 

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Ambreen Akhtar

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Ambreen Akhtar

Type: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 

Special Features: 

  • Built-in filament sensor  
  • Automatic Mesh bed leveling 
  • Slice with Prusaslicer 

  • Can use a wide range of materials: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC (Polycarbonate), CPE, PVA/BVOH, PVB, HIPS, PP (Polypropylene), Flex, nGen, Nylon, Carbon filled, Woodfill 

Optimized for: 

  • Good detail, modest speeds, simple and mid-range materials 

Technical Specifications: 

  • Layer height: 0.05 - 0.35 mm 
  • Nozzle: 0.4mm default, wide range of other diameters/nozzles supported 
  • Filament diameter: 1.75 mm 
  • Max travel speed: 200+ mm/s 
  • Max nozzle temperature: 300 °C / 572 °F 
  • Max heatbed temperature: 120 °C / 248 °F 
  • Extruder: Direct Drive, Bondtech gears, V6 hotend 
  • Print surface: Removable magnetic steel sheet(s) with different surface finishes, heatbed with cold corners compensation 
  • Printer dimensions (without spool): 7 kg, 500×550×400 mm; 19.6×21.6×15.7 in (X×Y×Z) 
  • Power consumption: PLA settings: 80W / ABS settings: 120W 
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Ambreen Akhtar

Type: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 

Special Features: 

  • Uses AI functions (AI camera and AI-assisted LiDAR) and automatically monitors and optimizes the printing process 
  • Optical automatic bed leveling and calibration 
  • Model cooling by dual fans 
  • Very high printing speed 

Optimized for: 

  • Very rapid prints with PLA materials, larger prints 

Technical Specifications: 

  • Print speed of 600mm/s  
  • Print volume of 300x300x300mm 
  • High temperatures of up to 300℃ and integrates an air purifier  
  • Print jobs can be monitored and controlled via WLAN 
  • Max. 32mm³/s Flow 
  • 1μm Lidar resolution 
  • Supported Filaments: PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ABS, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF 
  • Slicing Software: Creality Print; compatible with Cura, Simplify3D, PrusaSlicer 
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Ambreen Akhtar

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Ambreen Akhtar

Type: Stereolithography (SLA) Resin 

Special Features: 

  • Biocompatible resin 
  • Quick release part removal  
  • Precision post-curing for peak material properties 
  • High resolution, able to create open channels approximately 0.5 to 1 mm in diameter 

Optimized for: 

  • 3D printing patient-parts in healthcare  
  • Creation of surgical/laboratory instruments and medical devices 
  • Fluidic devices  

Technical Specifications: 

  • 250mW laser power  
  • 25-300μm layer thickness  
  • 25μm XY Resolution 
  • 85μm laser spot size  
  • Vacuum chamber for degassing resins and epoxies 
  • Silicone/urethane molding facilities 
  • FDM printed silicone mold capabilities