All-in-One prototyping with ToughONE PolyJet materials
Most of the time, in the prototyping process, compromises are made.
If you need strength, you compromise surface quality.
If you want accurate color, you compromise durability.
If you want to speed things up, multiple machine setups and post-processing slow things down. Now there's a better solution.
PolyJet 3D printing – with voxel-level digital control – eliminates forced compromises. ToughONE PolyJet materials guarantee fine detail, Pantone-validated colors, and functional strength in a single print.
Instead of multiple machines, multiple materials, multiple settings, here's the all-in-one approach:
– Need a prototype with rigid and rubbery parts?
Let's print it all together!
– Need transparent windows, colorful branding, and working hinges?
It can be done – in one step.
ToughONE takes the next level: durable in real-world conditions.
These high-toughness 3D printing materials provide superior impact resistance, flexibility, and high-resolution detail for prototypes. Whether it's form-fit, function, or durability testing, ToughONE performs like the real thing.
Smart inserts and printing on objects are features that open up even more possibilities. You can embed PCBs (printed circuit boards) or mechanical parts while printing, or print directly onto wood, fabric, or metal for hybrid solutions. Label each iteration directly onto the part, without any extra effort.
This is true, no-compromise functional prototyping – without the complexity and delay. Design faster, test smarter, and move to production with confidence with PolyJet + ToughONE!
Want to learn how ToughONE™ PolyJet materials are revolutionizing prototyping?
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“Design is one of the most important purchasing considerations for Audi customers, so it is crucial that we adhere to the highest quality standards in the design and concept phase of vehicle development.” – explains Dr. Tim Spiering, head of Audi’s 3D Plastics Printing Center. – So we need prototypes that have accurate part geometry, are free of distortion, are of extremely high quality, and have true-to-design color and transparency. The Stratasys J750 3D printer is a huge advantage for us, as it allows us to print accurate textures and colors that match our designs. This is essential for getting design concepts approved for production. When it comes to 3D printed transparent parts, I haven’t seen any other technology that meets our specifications.”
“By using the Stratasys J750 to prototype taillight housings, we are speeding up the design review process.” – adds Spiering. – We estimate that we can achieve up to 50 percent time savings by using 3D printing technology in prototyping taillight bulbs.”
Dr. Spiering and his 24-person team are responsible for 3D plastic printing expertise, consulting and production at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. Since investing in the first Stratasys FDM 3D printer in 2002, the division has expanded its portfolio with ten 3D polymer printers, including Stratasys FDM and PolyJet 3D printers. Andy Middleton, Regional President of Stratasys EMEA, summed it up:
“Audi is a prime example of how our unique 3D printing technology, based on real-time mixing of multiple materials in full color, can simplify various design processes and effectively shorten development cycles. If the time savings that Audi achieved with the taillights are extended to other vehicle components, the overall impact on time to market will be enormous. We are excited to see how Audi will use our FDM and PolyJet technologies in new and emerging application areas, taking advantage of the advantages we offer in increasing the efficiency of the development process.”
Source: STRATASYS.com