PolyJet ToughONE™

Prototypes are an indispensable part of the production process. The sooner you discover design or manufacturing defects, the less it will cost later. No one – you nor your customer – wants a defective end product that may have to be recalled.

3D printing as a solution for rapid prototyping 
 

Since the emergence of 3D printing technology in the 1980s, it has been used for making prototypes. Thanks to its design freedom and fast turnaround time, 3D printing is ideal for quickly developing and testing designs.

Yet a single printer often has limitations. You usually have to compromise on things such as:

• Surface quality
• Material strength
• Print speed or number of iterations
• Color accuracy
• Use of materials that differ from the end product

PolyJet: all-in-one 3D printing technology

That's why there is PolyJet . This technology, combined with GrabCAD software, gives you complete control over every detail of your prototype – down to voxel level – without compromise.

What makes PolyJet unique?

• Full color : Multiple printheads with different resins allow you to create realistic prototypes in Pantone-validated colors, including transparent elements.
• Multi-material printing : Print different materials at the same time in one model. Combine them digitally for custom properties or directly simulate the complex composition of the final product.
• Built-in labels : Should you distinguish between versions or provide the final design with a print? With full-color printing you can apply labels directly without modifying the model.
• Smart integrations : Leave room in the design for parts that are not printed – such as a circuit board or other component.
• Print directly on other materials : PolyJet makes it possible to print directly on surfaces such as wood, metal or textiles.

In short: with PolyJet you can quickly create realistic, complex and multifunctional prototypes – without hassle or concessions.

ToughONE™: for functional prototypes

We have not yet discussed one important aspect of prototyping: functional prototypes . Models that behave like the final product are essential to thoroughly test your design before launch.

The new ToughONE material from PolyJet has been specially developed for this purpose.

Immediately notched Izod impact resistance up to 250 J/cm and a heat distortion temperature (HDT) up to 77 °C (depending on settings and curing), ToughONE can withstand serious real-world tests such as shock absorption and impact resistance. Ideal for strong, reliable prototypes that can take a beating.

Thanks to ToughONE, PolyJet printers can now truly print a fully functional prototype in one go. No more concessions to quality. No hassle with multiple machines or complicated assembly. Simply print and your development process will continue smoothly.