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News Release from: Independent Testing Laboratory | Subject: Rapid prototyping
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 24 October 2006
Rapid prototyping can save thousands
Independent Testing Laboratory has a state-of-the-art 3D modeller which can transform STL exported Cad drawings into an actual, functional prototype part at minimal cost in a fast turn-around time
The ability to print a 3D prototype part can save thousands of dollars in mould revisions and product testing The Independent Testing Laboratory's customers use its 3D printing service to make working prototypes of new products, compare multiple designs, or create scale models of large parts for marketing displays
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 7 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In some cases, customers will even use the printed part in products with low production volumes, saving them time and money in developing process capabilities.
In most cases, new customers are pleasantly surprised with how inexpensive the service is, the company says Its 3D printing service will reduce design time and speed time to market.
The spacious build envelope allows ITL to print large parts, as well as multiple parts simultaneously.
Parts larger than the available build envelope can be printed in sections and then bonded together.
There are several different colours available, and ITL can also print parts in custom colours when needed.
The printer will create parts in rigid, functional ABS plastic.
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