In recent months we have seen how the additive manufacturing industry continues to grow. From acquisitions and collaborations of large companies in the sector, to openings of some of them to new markets. This is the case of the Asian manufacturer RAYSHAPE, known for developing high-precision DLP 3D printers. It has recently announced two major developments that represent a breakthrough in its activity. The first refers to the launch of the Shape 1+ series of 3D printers, which includes the Shape 1+, Shape 1+ HD and Shape 1+ Dental machines.
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With the latest updates, these new DLP 3D printers are expected to be more powerful, accurate and reliable than any other solution. On the other hand, the second novelty refers to the opening of RAYSHAPE to the European market through a new subsidiary in London, which positions the brand on the ideal path towards international expansion.
All these exciting news highlights the current state of the 3D industry, which, after experiencing a significant slowdown in 2020, is slowly making a comeback. We already saw this in the 2022 Wohlers report, which showed that the additive manufacturing market was registering higher growth and a more widespread maturation of the sector, compared to the previous year. This is especially important, not only in terms of technological and material advances, but also in terms of the opening it represents for many companies seeking internationalization. Today we come to talk specifically about RAYSHAPE, how this expansion has been possible and where the company is when it comes to developing new solutions, such as the Shape 1+ series.
As we have mentioned, the new RAYSHAPE Shape 1+ series is made up of 3 3D printers. This range of machines is characterized by being based on resin DLP technology, which projects an LED light source through the so-called DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) chip. The 7″ touch screen with a powerful embedded computer provides an easy and reliable experience, making the Shape 1+ series truly intuitive and easy for the user to operate. They also incorporate an air filter inside to control the closed environment during the manufacturing process. It should be noted that the three 3D printers of the Shape 1+ series work with ShapeWare software, a slicer to get into the modeling of solid objects and to prepare the 3D printing parts. As for the more technical aspects, the Shape 1+ series has an industrial-grade linear guide module that serves to guarantee greater precision in layer thickness, as well as high surface quality. In this way, RAYSHAPE has developed high-strength, high-quality 3D printing solutions capable of withstanding use for long-term mass production.
If we focus on the characteristics of the 3 machines, we can see that they are generally quite similar. However, each of them is specifically designed to respond to the most demanding industrial needs. First of all, we have the Shape 1+ 3D printer, the most standard of this range launched by RAYSHAPE. With a maximum build volume of 192 x 108 x 200 mm and a pixel pitch of 100 microns, this machine offers great advantages in terms of precision, efficiency, quality and maintenance costs. On the other hand, the Shape 1+ HD model differs from the previous version in the print volume (144 x 81 x 200 mm) and pixel thickness (75 microns). This solution is especially interesting for applications that require extremely precise surface finishes. Thanks to Shape 1+ HD, the pieces obtained stand out for their good quality and high attention to detail. Finally, there is the Shape 1+ Dental, which, as its name suggests, is intended for the dentistry sector. With a manufacturing volume and pixel thickness similar to the HD model, this machine is ideal for manufacturing dental pieces, such as aligners, crowns or implants. In addition, it is compatible with ShapeMaterials Dental resins, developed by RAYSHAPE for this industry, as well as third-party resins.
The opening of RAYSHAPE to the international market
The launch of the Shape 1+ series once again demonstrates the Asian manufacturer’s intentions to continue innovating in the field of 3D resin printing. And not only offering new solutions, but also making its machines accessible to more people around the world. For this reason, they recently officially opened a new branch in the English capital, with the aim of opening up to European territory. The London subsidiary is already operational since the beginning of June 2022 and has the mission to offer commercial support throughout Europe, including pre- and post-sale support aspects. The formalization of this branch has also allowed RAYSHAPE to have a presence at major industry events, such as the TCT 3Sixty, held earlier this month in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Regarding this, Zhen Liu, founder of RAYSHAPE, comments: “The expansion of the international market this year is natural for us due to the high demand for resin 3D printers. The advantages of RAYSHAPE products are reliability and ease of use, and we believe that our solutions can solve the problems of many users”.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the company’s plans do not stop there. RAYSHAPE hopes to continue expanding its availability in the different continents; in fact, it is currently in the process of expanding and looking for new distributors and partners to expand operations in the European and North American markets. You can find more information about the company and its new line of 3D printers on its website, here.
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