Access to the new additive manufacturing (AM) technology HP Multi Jet Fusion is now available through GoProto, a provider of prototyping and short run production services.
HP selected GoProto as a partner to produce prototypes and functional end use parts for customers throughout the U.S. and Canada due to its industry expertise and customer solutions orientation.
"While Multi Jet Fusion technology improves the ability to create stronger, faster and more precise prototypes, its more important application may lie in production," said a spokesperson. "The rapid build and cooling process has the potential to replace the need for tooling in many cases, opening up the possibility for true on-demand manufacturing."
Multi Jet Fusion fits into GoProto's adaptable model, delivering quick-turn evaluation prototypes during the design phase or more sustained end-use parts through contract manufacturing, depending on customer requirements.
"The powerful fusion process is achieved by applying heat to an entire layer of Nylon 12 particles simultaneously," said the spokesperson. "While it may seem counterintuitive, this means that less intense heat is applied to each single powder granule, resulting in less violent, higher quality fusion of the material."
"We have never seen an additive technology like this in our 25+ years in the business," said Jesse Lea, President of GoProto. "The level of part precision and strength allows us to serve customers in ways previously unavailable, and at much faster lead times."
For more information contact:
GoProto
10250 SW Greenburg Road, #201
Portland, OR 97223
888-GoProto (888-467-7686)
info@goproto.com
www.goproto.com