
3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone
Ultra-Fast Industrial DLP 3D Printer
Overview
Part of 3D Systems' scalable, fully integrated Figure 4® technology platform, the Figure 4 Standalone is an affordable and versatile solution for low volume production and same-day prototyping for fast design iteration and verification. Using non-contact membrane Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing technology, it delivers speed, quality, and accuracy with industrial-grade durability, service, and support.
Technical Specifications
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Build Volume (LxWxH) | 124.8 × 70.2 × 196 mm (4.9 × 2.8 × 7.7 in) |
Build Volume Capacity | 1.7 L |
Technology | Digital Light Processing (DLP) |
Light Source | LED-based DLP projector |
Pixel Resolution (XY) | 65 µm (0.065 mm) |
Projector Resolution | HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) |
Print Speed | Up to 100 mm/hour |
Material Feed | Manual material feed system |
Printer Dimensions | 426 × 489 × 971 mm |
Weight | 34.5 kg (76 lbs) |
Repeatability | Six sigma repeatability |
Key Benefits
- Affordability: Industrial-grade durability at an affordable price with low total cost of operations
- Speed: Ultra-fast printing with throughput improvement up to 15x compared to traditional methods
- Versatility: Quick and easy material changeover for diverse applications
- Precision: Six sigma repeatability for consistent, high-quality parts
- Compact Design: Easy-to-use design that fits in small production environments
Key Features
- Non-contact membrane DLP technology
- Same-day functional prototyping capability
- Low volume production ready
- Manual material feed system
- Compact footprint for small businesses
- Industrial-grade single engine system
- Fast design iteration and verification
- No robot arm required for operation
- Compatible with separate post-processing units
- Scalable Figure 4 platform integration
Compatible Materials
The Figure 4 Standalone is compatible with 3D Systems' extensive Figure 4 material portfolio, including:
- Production-grade plastics: For end-use parts with industrial specifications
- Prototyping materials: For rapid iteration and functional testing
- Thermosets: High-performance polymer materials
- Photopolymers: Light-curable resin materials
- Specialized materials: Application-specific formulations
Applications
- Same-day prototyping
- Fast design iteration and verification
- Low volume production
- Functional prototyping
- Concept models
- End-use parts
- Small batch manufacturing
- Product development
- Tooling and fixtures
- Custom components
Target Industries
- Small businesses and service bureaus
- Product design and development
- Manufacturing and production
- Automotive prototyping
- Consumer goods
- Electronics and hardware
- Education and research
Post-Processing
The Figure 4 Standalone is augmented with separate post-processing units available for:
- Cleaning: Removal of uncured resin from printed parts
- Drying: Solvent removal and part preparation
- Curing: UV post-curing for final material properties
Software Integration
- 3D Sprint software for file preparation
- Figure 4 platform compatibility
- Scalable workflow integration
- Production management tools
Advantages
- Up to 20% lower parts cost compared to traditional manufacturing
- First scalable, fully-integrated 3D printing platform
- Ultra-fast speed enabling high throughput
- Industrial-grade reliability and support
- Compact design suitable for various work environments
- Easy material changeover for application diversity
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