3D Systems Expands Hearing Aid Production to Its Latest ProJet 3D Printer
-- ProJet(R) 6000 Doubles Production Output -- Superior Surface Finish Slashes Time To Market
ROCK HILL, S.C., Dec. 13, 2012 -- 3D Systems
hearing aid material for use in its best in class ProJet(R) 6000
professional 3D printer.
As a leader in additive manufacturing for healthcare, 3D Systems'
printers transformed the production of hearing aids almost a decade ago from
labor-intensive, hand-crafted devices to fully automated, 3D printed,
personalized in-ear hearing aids. The ProJet 6000 combines the ease of use
of an office printer with the performance of genuine SLA(R) parts to deliver
a nearly 2X improvement in throughput for hearing-aid production with a
printed surface so smooth that it results in 50% less finishing time.
"We are pleased to expand our 3D Systems partnership with the addition of
the ProJet 6000 to our own fleet of 3D Systems production printers,"
stated Dr. Volker Dreve, CEO Dreve GmbH. "Our customers, like Comfoor B.V.,
will benefit by upgrading to the new ProJet 6000 using our new Fototec
Otoplastik SL.E material based on its proven performance."
"We are thrilled to offer our hearing aid customers a proven, integrated
solution that combines the latest products from two leading providers into a
powerful and affordable manufacturing tool," said Lee Dockstader, Vice
President of Business Development for 3D Systems.
Find more information on healthcare solutions at 3DSystems.com.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including
3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for
professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD software
and plugins, and affordable consumer create-and-make printers, apps and
services.Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement
traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products
by printing real parts directly from digital input.These solutions are used
to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts,
empowering customers to create and make with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com
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