INTAMSYS, a pioneering industrial-grade FDM 3D printing equipment manufacturer, has successfully partnered with JLC, a leading player in the electronics industry, to break new ground in the field of large-size 3D printing services.
In response to the industry’s longstanding challenge of undervalued and expensive sampling, JLC has strategically positioned itself to provide a comprehensive electronic one-stop service, Venturing into high-quality 3D printing services in 2020, JLC sought to meet the demands for affordability, top-notch quality, and swift delivery, making prototyping a convenient and accessible service for all. JLC has grown into an electronics industry chain sampling giant, its annual revenue in 2022 has exceeded 6.3 billion RMB, and the 3D printing service factory opened in Zhuhai prints millions of samples annually.
Addressing the Challenge of Large-Size Printing
JLC3DP (JLC 3D printing service business) initially encountered limitations with Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technologies as they faced increasing demands for large-size samples. SLA technology fell short of meeting stringent material property requirements, while SLS struggled with the printing of large-size parts.
To overcome these challenges, JLC3DP made the strategic decision to introduce Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM) technology printers, marking the 1st printing service bureau to do so in China. INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT emerged as the preferred choice after rigorous assessment of all the FDM 3D printers available in the market and consideration in cost and delivery. The 610HT proved its mettle in large-size engineering plastic parts production, with Head of JLC3DP, Luo Zhiwen, expressing satisfaction with the equipment’s overall performance.
“We researched all domestic and international FDM 3D printers. After comprehensive evaluation of print quality, stability and cost factors, we decided to introduce two INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HTs. Following more than a year of process exploration and optimization, we are highly pleased with the overall performance of 610 HT. In 2023, we purchased 4 more 610HT units at once in order to increase production capacity for large parts. This marks our first cooperation with FDM 3D printer manufacturer. 610 HT has been instrumental in our business for large engineering polymer parts.”
JLC 3D Printing Service Bureau
Empowering Continuous Production with INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT
The INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT not only addressed the limitations in large-size printing but also empowered the company to build large-size continuous production capacity. The collaboration between INTAMSYS and JLC3DP has resulted in the successful integration of cutting-edge technology to meet the dual demands of end customers for performance and size.
Delivering Quality and Stability
Meeting strict standards for customer delivery quality, JLC3DP relies on INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 610HT for large-size parts, ensuring a high-quality surface finish with dimensional accuracy averaging at 0.2-0.3mm. JLC3DP’s FDM Process Leader, Ye Yongchi, highlights the significant advantages of the 610HT in printing larger ABS and PC parts while avoiding common FDM process issues such as warping and deformation.
“As for the parts with the dimensions over 25cm that are more difficult to print, we would turn to 610HT. Following JLC3DP’s commitment to high quality, printed parts must undergo 100% quality inspection, 610HT produces parts with great surface finish. Customer satisfaction and repurchase rate of parts printed by 610HT are very high”
Continuous Production Capability
Since its commissioning, the FUNMAT PRO 610HT has been operational 24/7 with high stability and a low failure rate, demonstrating its industrial-grade continuous production capacity. INTAMSYS’s commitment to providing professional technical support and training has further enhanced JLC3DP’s ability to swiftly meet the demands of the rapidly growing 3D printing service business.
350*366*115mm FUNMAT PRO 610HT printed ABS parts
Long-Term Cost Reduction and Efficiency
In addition to offering a competitive price during the initial purchase, INTAMSYS collaborates closely with JLC3DP to determine the parameters of the “open source material” printing process, ensuring printing stability and long-term cost reduction. This partnership signifies a strategic move towards popularizing industrial-grade FDM technology in China.
PEEK、PEI、PPSU filaments and printed parts
Looking ahead, the goal is to empower JLC3DP to expand its 3D printing services to include high-performance materials such as PEEK, PEI, PPSU, paving the way for innovation in the high-end manufacturing industry.
For further information on INTAMSYS and its groundbreaking contributions to the 3D printing industry, please contact: info@intamsys.com
INTAMSYS is a world-leading high-tech company that provides high-performance 3D printing materials, direct additive manufacturing solutions and software. Co-founded by a team of engineers with years of precision equipment development and high-performance material research, the company is headquartered in Shanghai. Currently, it has established a complete marketing and after-sales service system covering the whole world, with 2 European and American marketing and technical service centers, respectively located in Germany and in the United States. INTAMSYS focuses on aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, consumer products, medical, scientific research and other industries, providing complete additive manufacturing solutions, from functional test prototyping, tooling fixture manufacturing to customized mass production. For further information, contact us at info@intamsys.com.
