3D Systems’ EXT 800 Titan Pellet Offers Compact Format for High-Speed Pellet Extrusion

3D Systems’ EXT 800 Titan Pellet extrusion system harnesses the speed, reliability and efficiency of the company’s large-format EXT Titan Pellet systems (EXT 1070 Titan Pellet and EXT 1270 Titan Pellet) in a more compact format with lower upfront investment.

With a build volume of 800 x 600 x 800 mm, this pellet system enables  manufacturers to take advantage of the lights-out, production-ready EXT 800 Titan Pellet to fabricate more modestly sized functional prototypes, tooling, fixtures, sand casting patterns, thermoforming molds and end-use parts. With print speeds up to 10 times faster and 10 times lower material costs than traditional filament-based systems, the EXT 800 Titan Pellet is designed to efficiently, cost-effectively address applications in a breadth of markets, including foundries, aerospace and defense, thermoforming, prosthetics and footwear, and research.

“With the addition of the EXT 800 Titan Pellet to our industry-leading family of pellet extrusion systems, we are able to bring this technology to a broader set of manufacturers to enhance their products and innovation,” says Rahul Kasat, vice president, Titan, 3D Systems. “For manufacturers seeking speed and sustainability, our EXT Titan Pellet systems are a game-changer. They combine high-speed printing with cost-effective pellets, making the technology ideal for a wide range of applications. Over the years, the customers have asked us for a solution to meet their needs of producing smaller parts with a reasonable production cost. The introduction of the EXT 800 Titan Pellet is designed for manufacturers that are looking for these benefits, but do not need the very large build capacity of our existing systems. We believe the combination of high-speed, high-quality printing with a smaller footprint and lower upfront investment cost will make the EXT 800 Titan Pellet an attractive solution for a variety of industrial applications.”

The EXT 800 Titan Pellet has a single extrusion toolhead and refined industrial design making it well suited for a wide range of manufacturing environments, including offices, labs and universities, as well as larger shop floors. The compact frame enables the printer to fit through a standard set of double doors providing ease of delivery and installation. The system also includes a large, front-mounted touchscreen for an intuitive user experience.

Other performance features include industrial CNC controllers for reliable applications, heated bed and chamber for part accuracy, and the proven pellet extrusion hardware and materials. Additionally, active bed and chamber heating enables the use of glass and carbon-filled, high-temperature engineering materials such as ABS, PC, Nylons, PEI and PEKK as well as highly flexible TPE and TPU that cannot be printed on filament-based machines.