Stratasys, a global leader in 3D printing solutions, is adding high-resolution printing capabilities to its polymer powder-based SAF product line, which is expected to increase applications in various industries.

Stratasys announced on the 7th that it has released the 'H350 V1.5', a high-resolution (HighDef) 3D printer that has further upgraded its Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology based on nylon (PA) series and PP powder materials.

This upgrade brings more precise 3D printing to additive manufacturing across a wider range of industrial processes.

The newly upgraded Stratasys 3D printer 'H350 V1.5' has improved sensors and remote service functions, making printer operation and management easier. The existing H350 model can also implement high-resolution printing with SAF technology through a firmware update.

The high-resolution capabilities added by the advancement of SAF technology support more sophisticated printing. This allows manufacturers to rapidly expand additive manufacturing by reliably repeating the 3D printing process and expand their manufacturing capabilities to include the production and design of complex parts. Companies in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical can use SAF thermal control to create applications that require smooth, precise function, such as gears and mechanisms.

“High-resolution printing enables us to offer our customers greater durability, mobile assembly processes and a new range of applications,” said Adam Ellis, Enterprise Applications Manager for Stratasys. “This technology launch will help our customers expand and improve their production capabilities and expand the adoption of 3D printing in manufacturing.”

“The upgraded H350 with additional features delivers the performance our customers demand, specifically to help them maximize the benefits of additive manufacturing and SAF technology,” said Torben Lange, vice president of SAF Research and Development at Stratasys. “This new application and use case will enable manufacturers to produce more complex parts without compromising speed or quality.”