TRUMPF TruPrint 1000 additive system designed for dental and medical components

TRUMPF has introduced the TruPrint 1000 for 3D additive processing, which has been redesigned for dental prostheses and medical technology manufacturing. It also is suitable for R&D work and small series production.

The system has two 200-W lasers and also a multiplate option, which allows users to run multiple builds without operator intervention by automatically exchanging the build plate. Users can stack up to four build plates on top of each other in the build cylinder, and the system prints components on them one after the other.

A new compact design uses half of the floor space needed by previous editions.

With an exchange kit, the build, powder, and overflow cylinders can be changed quickly and easily, the company states. Filters are accessed on the side of the machine. A material change, such as from cobalt-chrome to titanium, can be completed in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Brushes and gloves are integrated into the machine. The user can clean the additively manufactured components and unpack the build job without opening the door.

The 3D printer uses a beam expander to automatically adjust the spot diameter of the laser for the particular build job. The spot diameter is 55 or 80 µm, depending on the application. The wider spot allows for higher productivity, while the 55-µm spot can be used when special powders need higher energy density.

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