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Agenda of needs • Reduce time-to-market • Increased team productivity • Reduce design & manufacturing costs • Improved solution for manufacturing tools • Convenient & confidential in-house solution Why Companies Choose FDM • Variety of durable thermoplastics • Large capacity & envelope • Versatile & expandable Thermoplastics Family Material Characteristic ABS-M30 Versatile material ABS-M30i Biocompatible (ISO-10993) ABSi Translucent PC-ABS High Impact Strength Polycarbonate High Tensile Strength PC-ISO Biocompatible (ISO-10993) ULTEM 9085 FST Certification, High Mechanical PPSF/PPU Thermal and Chemical Resistance Soluble Supports* *Not a thermoplastic, alternate usage Performance • • • Envelope size Materials Accuracy • • • Resolution Flexibility Supports Summary • Reduce time-to-market • Increased team productivity • Reduce design & manufacturing costs • Improved solution for manufacturing tools • Convenient & confidential in-house solution Thermoplastic Materials Materials: ABS-M30 Unique Properties • Up to 70% stronger than ABS material • High tensile, impact, and flexural strength • More durable part than standard ABS • Versatile, good for form, fit and function • Variety of colors Materials: ABS-M30 Success Story • Simple fixture to aid in assembly process • Consistent height of post above plate • Integrated part number & description • Single vs. multiple piece construction • Time & cost savings Materials: ABS-M30i Unique Properties • Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) • Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging • Sterilize using gamma radiation EtO • Best fit for good strength and sterilization Materials: ABS-M30i Success Story • Custom dental drill guide in hours • Contact with flesh - ISO-10933 • Designed from dental impression scan • Locks in and accurately positions drill • Tungsten bushing on wear surfaces • Fast, accurate, inexpensive tools Materials: ABSi Unique Properties • Translucent material • Amber • Clear • Red • Ideal for automotive tail lens applications • Blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties Materials: ABSi Success Story • Bidding process for after-market supplier •Desired new design concept model • Set apart from others with concept model • Chose their design over others • Attributed to lighted concept model Materials: PC-ABS Unique Properties • Best properties of PC and ABS • Mechanical props heat resistance of PC • Feature definition surface appeal of ABS • High impact strength Materials: PC-ABS Success Story: New Stapler Design • Design objectives • Ergonomic & modern design • Reduce manufacturing cost • Consumer focus group •8 design concepts evaluated • 3 month field testing • PC-ABS functional prototype • Good fit with high-impact strength • Improved design & profitability Materials: Polycarbonate (PC) Unique Properties • Most widely used industrial thermoplastic • Superior mechanical properties • Accurate, durable, and stable • High heat resistant Materials: Polycarbonate (PC) Success Story • Small scanner for research subjects • PC does not show up in imaging •Reduced time & cost •14 days vs. 5 days (64% savings) •£1800 £680 (62% savings) vs. Materials: PC-ISO Unique Properties • Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified) • Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO • Medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging • Applications requiring strength and sterilization Materials: PC-ISO Success Story • Patient custom cutting & drilling guide • Designed from 3D MRI data • ISO 10993 Certification • Increased surgical accuracy • Reduced surgery and recovery time Materials: ULTEM 9085 Unique Properties • FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) certified • High heat and chemical resistant • Ideal for commercial transportation • Highest tensile and flexural strength Demonstration of mechanical strength Materials: ULTEM 9085 Success Story • New “eye-ball” air vent design required • Required for commercial aircraft approval • Initially to test fitment and validate design • Certifications allowed commercial flight • Also use for low-volume manufacturing Materials: PPSF/PPSU Unique Properties • Highest heat and chemical resistance • Mechanically superior, greatest strength • Sterilize using gamma radiation or EtO • Applications in caustic and high heat Materials: PPSF/PPSU Unique Properties • Diesel vapor coalescer filter • Captures & re-burns oil, fuel, soot • Required by new emissions standard • Robust & functional prototype required • Testing +70hrs part survived • Validated design to OEM Materials: Soluble Supports Unique Properties • Soluble material • Dissolves in detergent/water • Quick and hands free • Flush down drain • Easy to sand and polish • Soluble supports & cores BMW Reduces Time and Cost to Build Fixtures Conventional fixture making Cost and time requirements were high Lack of design freedom reduced productivity FDM used to produce fixtures Have over 400 assembly fixtures Several built on Fortus system Method FDM enhances ergonomics Organic shapes maximize performance Sparse fill cut weight 72% Conventional CNC Typical cost reduced from £420 to £176 Typical lead-time reduced from 18 to 1.5 days Time £420 18.0 days Fortus system ABS-M30 £176 1.5 days Savings £244 (58%) 16.5 days (92%) Time and cost savings Cost