PADT Triples 3D Printing Capacity with New Large Stereolithography System

TEMPE, Ariz. - Oct. 25, 2017 - PRLog -- Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies (PADT) today announced it has added a new UnionTech RSPro 450 Stereolithography (SLA) system to its suite of 3D Printers at its Tempe, Arizona headquarters. It will join PADT's two existing SLA machines along with the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), PolyJet, and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) solutions currently producing parts daily for its customers across the country.

"An SLA machine started PADT's 3D Printing service in 1994 and the technology is still heavily used today," said Rey Chu, principal and co-owner, PADT.  "The UnionTech system gives us added capacity in size, speed, and material choices. We looked at a wide range of SLA systems and felt that UnionTech provided the quality and robustness we need to provide our customers with the best possible service."

The UnionTech machine is a refined and proven application of SLA technology that is a perfect match for PADT's current needs.  With a build volume of 17.7 x 17.7 x 15.75 inches, the RSPro 450's additional volume and speed will allow for three times as many parts to be printed in a given week than is possible with the current smaller machines. PADT's team will be able to produce parts that are about 75 percent larger than they can currently. The RSPro 450 not only allows the printing of larger parts, it can create multiple smaller parts in less time.

Stereolithography is the oldest commercial 3D Printing process. It uses photo-curable liquid resins to build parts one layer at a time.  A vat in the machine is filled with liquid material, and a plate is placed just under the surface. Then an ultraviolet laser draws on the very top layer of the liquid, and all of wherever the laser traces, the liquid turns to a solid.  The plate is lowered, a new layer of liquid is spread on top, and the laser creates a new layer. The process repeats until the part of parts are made.

"Our commitment is simple, 'We Make Innovation Work,'" said Eric Miller, principal and co-founder, PADT. "With the UnionTech RSPro 450, we've enhanced our 3D Printing services and provided a more robust technology to strengthen our ability to meet customer needs."

PADT is the Southwest's leading provider of 3D Printing services. The company has survived industry consolidation and a vastly changing landscape by focusing on providing high-quality 3D Printed parts to customers using Fused Deposition Modeling, Polyjet Printing, Selective Laser Sintering, and Stereolithography systems combined with one of the most experienced and knowledgeable teams in the Additive Manufacturing space.  PADT's advanced manufacturing facility currently features ten machines dedicated to printing parts for customers.  The lab includes a full machine shop, part finishing facilities, and an advanced scanning and inspection capability.

"When a long time vendor that provides outstanding service also adds additional capacity, it is a win for Bard," said Bill Parmentier, principle engineer, Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. "Prototypes from PADT are an integral part of our product development process, and being able to produce larger parts and quicker turnaround is a win for us."

Customers can begin to take advantage of the new UnionTech machine at the end of the month. Visit www.padtinc.com or call 1-800-293-7238 to learn more.

About PADT

Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT) is an engineering product and services company that focuses on helping customers who develop physical products by providing Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing solutions. PADT's worldwide reputation for technical excellence and experienced staff is based on its proven record of building long-term win-win partnerships with vendors and customers. Since its establishment in 1994, companies have relied on PADT because "We Make Innovation Work." With over 80 employees, PADT services customers from its headquarters at the Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe, Arizona, and from offices in Torrance, California, Littleton, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Murray, Utah, as well as through staff members located around the country. More information on PADT can be found at www.PADTINC.com.