Glass Art, A Hurricane & A ProtoMAX
On the beautiful island of St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Mitchell Larsen Studio employs the new OMAX ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet in the process of their glass art creations.For over fifteen...
View ArticleSmarter Parts
Blackstone Tek (BST) is a wheel manufacturer that combines innovative carbon fiber manufacturing with a love for racing to create exceedingly strong and lightweight parts. Their mission is to provide...
View ArticleWhy FDM And PolyJet Are Essential Technologies
I have been in the 3D printing industry since 2013. I’ve seen how trends come and go, new technologies promise to be a silver bullet, and how everyone is holding out for the latest and greatest...
View Article30 on 3D: Stratasys H350
On this edition of 30 on 3D, learn about Stratasys’ H350. It leverages SAF, or selective absorption fusion, the H350 produces accurate, production-grade parts with best-in-class consistency. Here...
View ArticleTake A Closer Look At The F770
The F770 makes printing large, complex parts affordable and easy. It utilizes engineering-grade thermoplastic materials and has Stratasys’ FDM reliability built-in. With the longest build volume of...
View ArticlePrint Like Never Before With VeroUltra
New Opaque Color Materials VeroUltra White and VeroUltra Black are here to introduce vibrant and refined colors to 3D printing. These opaque color materials achieve an incredible model appearance,...
View ArticleMagics Top Offerings
In the video Senior Sales Engineer, Gabe Suppes, breaks down Materialise Magics top five offerings. 1. Easy to process different file typesAs any RP manager knows, the number of additive files can...
View ArticleThink Bigger With The F770
Doug Steindl is the corporate development lab supervisor for Sub-Zero Group, maker of luxury home appliances. His team helps bring products from an idea to the kitchen showroom. The lab acts as...
View Article30 on 3D: Showroom Tour
On this edition of 30 on 3D, see the Purple Platypus Additive Manufacturing Technology Center where you can experience the industry’s most capable industrialized products and workflows.We have...
View ArticleFDM Part Orientation
Explanation of XY- and Z-Tolerance FDM 3D printing builds a part by depositing individual layers at a specified resolution. These parts are subject to two tolerances (XY- and Z-). The XY-planes are...
View ArticleNew Product Primer: Exciting Stratasys Releases
Stratasys has been making waves in the 3D printing industry, releasing new, ground-breaking products. The April announcement of the F770, H350, and the Origin One, started an avalanche. As more...
View ArticlePost Processing Technician
About Us Purple Platypus is the premier Stratasys 3D printer reseller in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. We also sell and support these industry leading products: ExOne Metal 3D Printers,...
View Article30 on 3D: The Stratasys Origin One
On this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior Sales Engineer, Mark Dewey, covers the Stratasys Origin One. The Origin One is the newest machine to arrive at the Purple HQ.Our team is incredibly excited to have...
View Article2021, In Review
2021 was a whirlwind of a year, full of incredible product announcements, new 3D printing capabilities, and growth. We’re excited for what 2022 has in store, but want to take some time to appreciate...
View ArticleThe WRAP Technology Solution: Sustainable Resin Disposal
Background Ultraviolet and electron beam-curable resins have become common manufacturing materials, used across many industries. This is largely due to the global adoption of additive manufacturing....
View Article30 on 3D: Part of the Month
In this edition of 30 on 3D, Senior Sales Engineer, Gabe Suppes, shows off one of his favorite parts in the Purple showroom. He also gives a brief overview of the evolution of PolyJet, from grayscale...
View ArticleEntry Level Production Assembler
*Please Note: This is an in-person position. We are only interviewing applicants who are local.* THE ROLE Are you ready to be a part of a multi-talented team focused on bringing the latest technology...
View ArticleLove Letter To The F370
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing some of the 3D printer love letters that get sent to us by Stratasys machine operators. This one comes from a songwriter, who has reprised the classic...
View ArticleLove Letter To The W7500
To my one true love, the W7500,While you may just be a young printer, there is still much to love. There are so many fantastic features and abilities you have, and it is but a small matter of time...
View ArticleLove Letter To The F900
Oh, Fortus 900, how I love you so!First, you are big, sexy, and bold! Of all the Stratasys FDM 3D printers, you are the fastest and can print huge parts. At the same time your ball screws make you...
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