Protolabs has put in its second Axtra3D Lumia X1 3D printer, lower than a 12 months after buying its first.
The digital manufacturing service supplier initially adopted Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) expertise in September 2024.
A second Lumia X1 machine has been sought in response to rising buyer demand, with Protolabs leveraging the HPS expertise primarily for ceramic mould inserts and fire-retardant purposes. Protolabs has felt the expertise is appropriate for these sorts of purposes due to the machine’s ‘precision, floor high quality, dimensional accuracy, and throughput.’
Kenny Capps, Protolabs Director of 3D Printing Operations, mentioned: “From the outset, the Lumia X1 has exceeded expectations in each efficiency and reliability, making it a wonderful alternative for scaling. Its capacity to persistently ship high-quality components with minimal post-processing has allowed us to increase manufacturing with out compromising on velocity or precision. The addition of a second unit permits us to satisfy the rising buyer demand for HPS components.”
“Protolabs’ determination to put in a second Lumia X1, pushed by increasing utility use, reinforces the worth of our Hello-Pace SLA. The truth that we moved from PO to full set up in simply three days is a testomony not solely to the energy of our partnership, but additionally to the operational alignment and dedication on each side,” added Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Technique Officer at Axtra3D. “Protolabs is understood for figuring out and scaling transformative applied sciences rapidly, and their continued funding within the Lumia X1 highlights the platform’s unmatched mixture of velocity, precision, and materials functionality. We’re excited to assist Protolabs’ progress and innovation.”
