Accurate, high-precision 3-D printing with Origin Two

Tri-Tech 3D, the UK provider of Stratasys 3-D printing solutions, now offers the Origin Two, a new open material 3-D printer that can accurately produce end-use parts with exceptional repeatability. Designed for high-precision applications, it achieves tight tolerances and an injection moulding-like surface finish. The system enables short production runs and on-demand manufacturing of parts that require superior quality and performance, like those found in medical device production.

The Origin Two is primarily designed for the low-volume manufacturing of small series end-use parts, customised production, on-demand spare part manufacturing and bridge production — offering a strong alternative to traditional injection moulding processes. As an open material system, it can support a wide range of high-performance materials including 3172 and MED412, which is a biocompatible medical grade that can support applications such as orthotics guides and braces. Furthermore, material changeovers can be completed in under 10min, saving valuable production time.

The new system also offers real-time data monitoring and high-temperature 3-D printing. This can help manufacturers achieve repeatability without needing to recalibrate the build heads between prints. Also, Origin Two can be combined with Origin Cure, a custom post-processing solution, to ensure precise, consistent curing. Manufacturers can also benefit from the tightest tolerances in 3-D printing, with X, Y and Z tolerances of up to +/-50µm for validated applications and +/-100µm in general.

Low-volume, high-precision manufacturing
Silvana Arteaga Moreno, Stratasys 3-D printing medical specialist at Tri-Tech 3D, said: “Low-volume, high-precision manufacturing is a key strength of 3-D printing technology, and Origin Two demonstrates how far these capabilities have come. The ability to get real-time data from the system is a game-changer. Manufacturers can gain insights into every aspect of their production, from workflow efficiency to the accuracy and perfection of each component. This visibility is crucial, it allows users to maximise 3-D printer production and uptime while achieving high-quality outputs.”

The Origin Two is equipped with a heated chamber, which constantly controls the processing temperature up to 60°C when using high temperature and high viscosity materials. This makes it an ideal choice for many UL- and FR/FST-certified workflows as well as digital light processing (DLP) material developers.

Over the next few weeks, Tri-Tech 3D will be hosting 90min sessions where visitors can get an exclusive look at the Origin Two and experience its capabilities. It will be hosting a session at its Stoke on Trent site on 14 November. Limited spaces are available — book a place by clicking here.