New additive manufacturing technology to enter UK market

XJ3D, part of the Carfulan Group, was unveiled at this week’s TCT show as the first appointed worldwide partner of Israel-based XJet, whose NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) systems are capable of 3D printing high quality, geometrically complex parts rapidly and safely.

Developed by a team of industry experts over more than a decade, patented NPJ technology enables users to produce intricate metal or ceramic parts with the same ease and versatility afforded by inkjet printing.

This is made possible by a liquid dispersion technique, where liquid suspensions containing solid nanoparticles of selected build and support materials are jetted onto a build tray to create dense and detailed models.

By eliminating the hazardous and hard-to-handle powders that are prevalent in other technologies, NPJ is introducing a growing number of metal and ceramic materials to meet evolving industry needs.

Carfulan Group director Matt Fulton said: “We’ve followed the evolution of XJet for a number of years and have kept in constant communication with its developers in Israel. Through our company SYS Systems, a Stratasys UK platinum partner, we have been at the forefront of the 3D printing movement for more than a decade so we already have considerable experience in the industry. The addition of XJ3D to our group of companies underlines our ambition for continuous growth and we’re very excited about demonstrating NPJ’s capabilities as a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.”

Haim Levi, VP manufacturing and defence markets at XJet added: “Carfulan Group’s reputation as a trusted supplier, combined with its team’s considerable knowledge of the local market, make it the perfect partner for XJet to deliver its additive manufacturing systems to the UK. We’re looking forward to a dynamic and fruitful relationship.”

By depositing nanoparticles simultaneously in ultra-thin and micron-precise layers, XJet systems significantly shorten workflows and offer virtually unlimited design flexibility. Part quality is excellent with models offering 99.9% density, isotropic uniformity and low shrinkage, making them ideal for a multitude of precision applications.

The Carfulan Group will be holding an open house in December at its headquarters near Derby, where an XJet machine will be displayed for the first time in the UK. Interested parties are invited to register via the link below.

Carfulan Group open house www.carfulan.com/carfulan-group-open-house

XJ3D www.xj3d-uk.com