3D Systems’ PSLA 270 Full Solution Includes Postprocessing Accessories to Wash, Cure and Dry Parts

3D Systems’ PSLA 270 full solution with the Wash 400/Wash 400F and Cure 400 is a midframe projector-based polymer 3D printing platform which enables faster production of end-use parts. The company says the technology updates are designed to address production applications and accelerate the time to part.

The PSLA 270 is a high-speed, projector-based stereolithography (SLA) additive manufacturing (AM) solution that efficiently delivers midsize, high-quality parts with stable mechanical properties. This compact, cost-efficient, versatile mid-frame 3D printing solution provides accuracy with speed and the material portfolio of Figure 4 projector-based technology.

The company says the Dual HD projector-based SLA offers up to 5 times faster curing layer times compared to laser-based technology. The high-power 7-watt projectors deliver first article success at 90 µm pixel resolution, with exceptional print quality and repeatability. It features a compact size with a large build volume capacity, making it well suited for service bureaus and production applications.​

The Wash 400/Wash 400F and Cure 400 is a purpose-built postprocessing solution to wash, cure and dry parts. The Wash 400 supports non-flammable detergents, while the Wash 400F supports flammable detergents such as IPA — with both eliminating most of the manual cleaning of resin-printed parts. The dual system design enables “dirty” and “clean” washing workflows, a parts holder for loose parts or full-build platforms, and a piston lift mechanism for removing parts from the detergents. Both solutions have simple, intuitive user interfaces and accommodate full 400-mm build plates, making them well suited for professional and industrial workflows and facilities.

The Cure 400 is a tool that provides scalable options for postprocessing UV-curable resins. It features a rotary table for part shadow reduction, full spectrum LEDs and a 400 × 400 × 400-mm curing volume. The Cure 400 is compatible with all UV photopolymers in the 3D Systems portfolio to ensure a lasting postprocessing solution. It was designed with scalability in mind to optimize floor space and user workflows of medium-frame printer systems. Streamlined recipes control the temperature and UV exposure to achieve optimal material properties, and the rotating part platform ensures uniform UV exposure for even curing over the total cure volume.

The Wash 400, Wash 400F and Cure 400 are designed to work with all 3D Systems SLA systems (limited to Wash and Cure volumes), all Figure 4 systems and all PSLA systems. General availability for these products is anticipated for the first quarter of 2025.