76 Additive, a contract manufacturer of 3D printed components, today announced the expansion of its production capabilities with the addition of a new Carbon DLS™ (Digital Light Synthesis) printer. This investment broadens the company’s additive manufacturing portfolio, enabling production of elastomer components to complement their existing rigid component Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) PA12 production.

“Whatever their industry, our customers are looking for flexibility, speed, and production-ready quality,” said 76 Additive Founder, Rob Johnson. “Right from the start we wanted to add elastomer options to our service, we took our time accessing the options but nothing came close to the Carbon DLS for combination of material performance and production repeatability required when you need to make components in the hundreds and thousands. By adding Carbon DLS to our operations, we’re giving them more choices and the ability to move from prototyping to end-use production with a single, trusted partner.”

Following training and testing, the Carbon DLS technology is available for client projects across industries including automotive, sports and protective equipment, orthotics and prosthetic devices.

For more information, visit www.76additive.co.uk/carbon-dls

About 76 Additive

76 Additive came about as the result of having been a product startup, which went on a journey from the traditional route of injection moulding to using the latest industrial 3D printing technology to produce end-use components. The change to 3D printing as a means to series production was instrumental in the company’s growth; 3D printing advantages such as design freedom, speed-to-market and tooling free gave us an advantage over competitors that produce in the far east.