KVK uses an Eden machine to add flexibility, save time and costs of product development - Objet - #2

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Less cost, more efficiency KVK has not noticeably decreased the cost of prototyping, due to the fact that it now creates more prototypes per product. However, working with the Eden260 has cut the overall cost of product development – which is what really matters. “Our manufacturing unit cost per model has now decreased considerably compared to when we subcontracted prototyping,” noted Mr. Nachi. “After installing the Eden260, a cycle was created of checking the model the day after the 3D data is prepared, carrying out the water discharge testing immediately and molding again with the corrected data.” “With the improved prototyping process, we can do continuous model verification. This has greatly improved our work efficiency, and it has reduced stress on our designers and planners. Now we can refine the shape before ordering the die, which means there are fewer die errors – which are expensive and time consuming to fix,” he continued. Summarizing the Eden260’s impact at KVK’s, Mr. Nachi said: “The Eden260 is a firstrate tool that improves the whole product development process.” Methods for using the molded models The models that were molded with the Eden260 have been used in a wide range from the upstream to the downstream of product development and have been found to be effective Comparison of before and after installation Before installing Eden260, delivery of the prototype model took time there was a restriction in the prototyping frequency, and there was a feeling of anxiety. Now, constructive prototyping and design work of high precision can be carried out, the design efficiency has improved, and can achiieve decrease in the development period Performance of water discharge test A model that was molded with Eden was build into an actual part and water discharge test is being performed. The optimal water flow can be pursued by making molds from data while making small changes in the shape and the dimension of the water outlet info@objet.com www.objet.com Objet Geometries Ltd. Headquarters 2 Holtzman st., Science Park, P.O Box 2496, Rehovot 76124, Israel T: +972-8-931-4314 F: +972-8-931-4315 Objet Geometries Inc. North America 5 Fortune Drive Billerica, MA 01821 USA T: +1-877-489-9449 F: +1-866-676-1533 Objet Geometries GmbH Europe Airport Boulevard B 210 77836 Rheinmünster Germany T: +49-7229-7772-0 F: +49-7229-7772-990 Objet Geometries AP Asia Pacific Unit28, 10/f, HITEC 1 Trademart Drive Kowloon Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong T: +852-217-40111 F: +852-217-40555 Objet Geometries AP Limited China Rep Office Rm1701, CIMIC Tower, 1090 Century Blvd, Pudong Shanghai 200120 China T: +86-21-5836-2468 F: +86-21-5836-2469 Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing, develops, manufactures and globally markets ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials that utilize PolyJet™ polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Eden™ line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris™30 3D desktop printer are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet™ Technology. The Connex™ family is based on Objet’s PolyJet Matrix™ Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials™ on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet’s FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts. About Objet Geometries Objet’s solutions enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products. Objet systems are in use by world leaders in many industries, such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Toys, Consumer Goods, and Footwear industries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Japan. Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing worldwide customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. Visit www.objet.com. © 2010 Objet, Quadra, QuadraTempo, PolyJet, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, Objet Studio, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoBlackPlus TangoGray, TangoPlus, VeroBlue, VeroWhite, VeroBlack, VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, Polyjet Matrix and ObjetGreen are trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Q1/10