Direct Light Projection (DLP)
For fast turnaround, high accuracy, and seamless production runs, Amiga Engineering recommends the 3D Systems Figure 4 range of DLP plastic 3D printers — ideal for both end-use parts and prototyping.
We operate four in-house Figure 4 Modular printers, allowing multiple materials and designs to be set up simultaneously while being managed from a single control system. This flexibility means we can produce diverse parts quickly and efficiently without constant reconfiguration.
In addition, we run a Figure 4 Standalone printer, compatible with the same materials as the Modular series but designed for smaller material bottles — perfect for low-volume production and rapid prototyping without compromising on quality.
Figure 4 Standalone
Ultra-fast and affordable for same day prototyping and low-volume production
Highlights:
- Same day prototyping and direct digital production of tens and hundreds of parts per month
- Affordable and versatile solution for low volume production, and same-day prototyping for fast design iteration and verification
- Speed, quality and accuracy with industrial-grade durability, service and support
Software:
- 3D Sprint
Figure 4 Modular
Scalable, semi-automated 3D manufacturing solution designed to scale with growth
Highlights:
- Expandable capacity up to 24 print engines
- Automated job management and queuing, automated material delivery, and centralized post-processing
- Same-day prototyping and direct 3D production up to 10,000 parts per month
- Each printer can run different materials and different jobs as part of a single high throughput line
Software:
- 3D Sprint
Figure 4 Jewelry
Ultra-fast and affordable 3D printing solution for jewelry design and manufacturing workflows
Highlights:
- Designed to address three application-specific workflows: jewelry casting patterns, master patterns for molds, and prototype/fit check models
- Ultra-fine support structures minimize part-to-support interaction for the smoothest sidewalls and fine resolution
- Print at 16mm/hr at 30µm layer – up to 4x faster than comparable printing systems for a full platform of rings
Software:
- 3D Sprint
DLP 3D Printing is a great option that can work hand in hand with injection moulding.
Upfront costs of a mould or tool can work well if you have a design that will not need to have any changes made to it for a long time. If you are testing a design or only need a short production run; have you considered 3D printing with a high end range of polymer materials?
Faster than your average FDM printer, and a smoother finish with minimal support structure needed.
The 3D Systems brand offers 17+ materials that are perfect for end-use, high temperature applications, bio-compatibility and much more.
When it comes to injection moulding, 1 slight deviation in design means making a complete new set of moulds or tooling, which can be a large cost for a business or individual. The Figure 4 DLP provides a solution of changing design in software and printing a new production run whenever needed.