3D PRINTING
A large-format stereolithography system is currently being demonstrated
at Waterford Institute of Technology’s 3DWIT facility.
Words by Paul Fanning • Image RPS Industrial 3D printing expert
RPS has partnered with the
Waterford Institute of
Technology’s 3DWIT to demo
the fl agship RPS NEO800, a
world-class large-format
stereolithography system.
3DWIT is Ireland’s only
dedicated centre for 3D printing and
hands-on training and is based in the
Waterford Institute of Technology.3DWIT
off ers support and education to industry
in the high potential and fast growing fi eld
of additive manufacturing.
Recently, 3DWIT has hosted technical
open days with RPS and DSM, inviting
companies to learn about the capabilities
of the NEO800 and DSM resins for the
medical sector.
Funded under Enterprise Ireland’s
Regional Enterprise Development Fund
(REDF) 3DWIT, has been set up for the
support and education of industry needs
in the high potential and fast-growing fi eld
of Additive Manufacturing (AM).
3DWIT activities include training,
development of standards for AM and
provide product/prototype development
services for the manufacturing sector
across the south east region and beyond.
Mike Kelly, Centre Manager at 3DWIT
comments; “As part of our remit to raise
awareness of Additive Manufacturing
technology, we are delighted to welcome
both RPS and DSM to our Waterford based
AM Lab. The delivery of successful
applications in AM is dependant on the 3D
Print platform working in harmony with
the latest generation materials. This week
has been a great opportunity for 3DWIT to
showcase the NEO800 SLA platform
along with DSM’s leading SLA materials.”
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RPS is a British owned and operated
company who are experts in industrial 3D
printing technology. Founded on servicing
and supporting industrial 3D printers, RPS
specialise in polymer additive
manufacturing and provide a range of
industrial 3D printing solutions for
customers world-wide.
David Storey, director at RPS
comments; “We are delighted to have been
given the opportunity to showcase the
NEO800 and specifi cally its use within the
medical sector.”
“Medical devices such as surgical guides
require full manufacturing process
traceability, from the raw materials being
utilised, the printing process, and fi nally
the post processing of the printed parts.
This traceability is completely supported
by the NEO800 through its
comprehensive build parameter recording
software which allows exporting of data
fi les in csv format.”
“The NEO800 complies with the latest
Industry 4.0 manufacturing data exchange
and facilitates integration of real time
processing for smart factory monitoring”.
“The NEO800 is renowned for its
reliability and has exceptional layer-tolayer
scanning repeatability, producing
parts with industry-leading sidewall
quality.Dynamic laser focusing enables the
production of highly accurate and detailed
parts which in turn lends itself perfectly to
the bespoke need of the medical industry.”
“RPS is moving into an exciting phase
and we are committed to taking our
state-of-the-art technology to new
markets, we are very optimistic about
what the future holds.” MADE
Additive
manufacturing
goes large
The machine in place at 3DWIT
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