Integra P 450 This new, mid-range 3-D printer from EOS can perform both prototyping and serial production. The powder-bed-based machine features a thermal imaging camera, a 120-watt carbon dioxide laser and eight independently controlled heating zones that can produce temperatures of up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit.
What’s new? The printer, which came out a few months ago.
Benefits Cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and repeatable, consistent part production. The fast, efficient printer is considered an open-platform technology, meaning users can employ a wide range of nylon, elastomer and polyetherketoneketone resins. Also, compared with comparable machines, the printer is less expensive to use. It is built for long service life.
EOS of North America Inc., Novi, Mich., 877-388-7916, www.eos.info/en
Vital Statistics
| Dimensions | About 6.8 feet by 4.3 feet by 8.1 |
| Weight | 4,000 pounds |
| Build volume | 16.5 inches by 16.5 inches by 19.7 inches |
| Typical build rate | About 1 inch per hour |
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