IPFL expands printing possibilities with new multi-material Polyjet printer

IPFL, experts in plastic machining, fabrication and 3D printing, has begun running the latest J850 Polyjet 3D printer from Stratasys.

The machine will support the company’s compilation of 3D printing technologies and expand on its current polyjet capabilities with the J850’s latest advancements.

The Stratasys J850 is known as the fastest printer within the Jseries, able to produce highly accurate prototypes and tooling from a range of materials. IPFL’s polyjet addition also features a new "super high-speed" mode, through which the printer can utilise seven materials at once to provide five times more design iterations.

The J850 offers horizontal build layers 14 microns thin on a sizeable build envelope (495x395x195mm). Furthermore, the printer welcomes a variety of new materials, such as VeroVivid rigid photopolymers, VeroUltraClear glass-like polymers, and ABS-Like: temperature resistant polymer, that is tough against shrinkage. Backed by Pantone validation, IPFL now provides these materials in over 600,000 colour variations.

IPFL director, Adam Bloomfield, said: “With the Stratasys J850 polyjet, we can further enhance our quality of parts for customer prototyping and production requirements. IPFL offers smooth and accurate parts in a short space of time, and is always committed to servicing its dedicated sectors. Moving forward, the J850 is a significant addition to our production of medical devices and will enhance our suite of 3D printing capabilities.”