Concept
models are a critical part of the design process
in every industry from automotive and aerospace
to footwear. a 3D printer creates early stage concept
models of any complexity directly from the digital
data. It enables design teams to efficiently iterate
on product concepts early in the design process
and test the ergonomics of the design and conduct
shape studies in the industrial design process.
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Finite Element Analysis
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| 3D printers can
be used to output finite element analysis data in
full color. This will enhance communication among
project teams and aid in the discovery of design
flaws early in the design cycle. The Z Corp. 3D
printer is the only rapid prototyping machine capable
of outputting FEA data because of its unique ability
to create full-color parts quickly and inexpensively. |
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Presentation Models
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| Companies need to
stay ahead of the competition by delivering innovative
products to market quickly. Collecting valuable
market feedback is a crucial step in the design
cycle to develop a rapid response to competitive
threats. 3D printer helps manufacturers to make
sales demonstration models and mock-ups for design
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Packaging
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| Z Corp. 3D Printer
helps glass and plastic packaging companies to speed
and improve their design process and make economical
and innovative designs. Z Corp. parts can be used
to bid on new business by clearly communicating
design ideas and establishing an advantage over
the competition. |
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Metal Casting
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| The ZCast Direct
Metal Casting process provides the ability to produce
cast metal parts from a CAD file significantly faster
and less expensively than traditional prototype
casting methods. The process involves printing molds
and cores on a 3D Printer directly from digital
data, eliminating the pattern and core box production
step in the traditional sand casting process. Metal
is then poured into the 3D printed molds. |
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Architecture
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| Leading Architects
use Z Corp 3D printers from conceptual design through
construction. From massing models printed directly
from CAD, to iterations of detail components for
a design study, Z Corp 3D printers are the fastest,
most cost effective way to fabricate complex geometries
in high definition color. |
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Education
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| Educational institutions
integrate Z Corp. 3D printers into many departments
(Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Industrial
Design, Fine Arts, Bio-Medical Research etc.) to
enhance programs and expose students to leading
edge technologies. The printers are indispensable
in providing students access to physical models. |
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Healthcare
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| Z Corp.'s 3D Printers
enable surgeons to rapidly produce inexpensive 3D
models to obtain better case information to reduce
operating time, enhance patient and physician communication
and improve patient outcomes. Applications include
pre-surgical planning, implant pre-contouring, custom
implants, practitioner communication, presentation
tools, student/resident education, prosthesis design
etc. |
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