Market Advantage
Z Corporation has introduced more innovations than any other provider of rapid prototyping solutions, including development of the fastest 3D printers, the world’s only color 3D printers, and high-definition 3D printing (HD3DP™) capabilities.
Our 3D printers create physical models from computer-aided design (CAD) data by using an inkjet print-head to deposit a liquid binder that solidifies layers of powder. This cutting-edge technology supports a full line of 3D printers that deliver the speed, low operating costs, and high-quality models that product developers need to compete in today’s global market.
Speed
Z Corporation 3D printers are the fastest commercially available 3D printers, 5-10x faster than other RP technologies. A part can be printed at the rate of 25mm (1”) vertical per hour. In addition, multiple parts can be printed simultaneously resulting in increased throughput. In today’s highly competitive global market, speed in product development has become a critical factor for success, and a Z Corp. printer can make the difference between getting a part in an hour and having to wait until the next day.
High-Quality Color
Z Corporation 3D printers are the only ones capable of printing in multiple colors. They operate like a 2D desktop inkjet printer, allowing for the use of multiple print-heads to support full-color printing with dramatic increases in speed. Full, 24-bit color capabilities use colored binder materials (cyan, magenta, and yellow, just like a 2D printer) to produce millions of distinct colors. Full-color printing allows the addition of annotations, engineering labels and texture maps. Z Corporation’s introduction of HD3DP (High-Definition 3D Printing) capabilities also supports the production of models having complex geometries and small, detailed features.
Other 3D printers billing themselves as color capable are in fact monochrome machines that can only print one color at a time, requiring the user to laboriously assemble various monochrome parts into something that resembles a full color model.
Affordability
Z Corporation® sets the standard for affordability in 3D printing. Because Z Corporation printers leverage standard inkjet printing technology, they are more reliable and affordable. The approach results in material usage costs that are a fraction of other rapid prototyping technologies; finished parts cost $.10 USD per cubic centimeter in materials. A handheld part can be produced for about $10 USD in material costs. Z Corporation 3D printers recycle all unused material, so you only pay for the actual materials used to produce a part.
Ease-of-Use
Z Corporation 3D printers are easy to install and operate in any standard office environment. With just a few hours of training, you can single-handedly operate a Z Corporation 3D Printer. There is no need for a dedicated operator. Each Z Corporation 3D printing system is designed for use by multiple operators with limited expertise, which enhances accessibility to the equipment within your organization.