HP’s 4200 Jet Fusion printer
Digital manufacturer Fluxaxis is the UK’s first 3D printing bureau to invest in HP’s 4200 Jet Fusion printer.
The HP 4200, supplied by Europac3D, was chosen for its ability to produce parts for prototyping and final use manufactured parts – a full build, regardless of the number of parts contained within it, takes just 10 hours to complete.
Fluxaxis’ investment will open the technology up to a wide customer base allowing more to benefit from the machine’s faster and higher print quality at a 50% cost-per-part reduction. With the addition of an HP fast cooling station, continuous 24-hour 3D printing is possible.
‘We are thrilled to be amongst the first to back the HP Multi Jet Fusion,’ said Edwin Stokes, director at Fluxaxis. ‘We were attracted not only by the speed and quality of printing but by the fact the HP Multi Jet Fusion is an open platform that allows external companies to create new materials with enhanced properties and at lower costs. The next couple of years are going to be extremely exciting as new materials are developed for applications across the medical, engineering and creative industries.’
‘It’s becoming increasingly evident that these new technologies from HP are going to revolutionise 3D printing and open up the technologies to new and exciting markets,’ commented John Beckett, managing director of Europac 3D. ‘Coupled with an open platform system we’re excited by the opportunities and look forward to further developments in months to come.’
