Recently, Intermountain 3D, a service organization in Boise, Idaho, announced the acquisition of 3D Systems' new selective laser-sintered ProX SLS printing device to expand its growing range of laser pointer services and services.
Intermountain 3D is not only a distributor of 3D Systems 3D printing technology, but also a user - providing prototyping and production services to customers. After working with 3D Systems' On Demand Manufacturing Services to provide customers with production parts, Intermountain 3D decided to add SLS printers to their own portfolio. Through its complete portfolio of 3D Systems additive manufacturing solutions, Intermountain 3D now offers services ranging from prototyping to low-volume production applications, reverse engineering and scan-based design to help customers increase productivity and reduce time-to-market.
Intermountain 3D opened in 2014 as a distributor of 3D Systems 3D printing and scanning products - seeing the value of 3D laser pointer printing and its power to change manufacturing. Intermountain 3D provides printing services for customers who are not yet ready to purchase their own printers.
Intermountain 3D CEO Lynn Hoffman said: "When we collaborate with our customers on prototyping needs, we are beginning to see more and more demand than just prototyping." "We realize that customers are getting more and more Need to know how to design additive manufacturing and expand to 3D printing for production."
Intermountain 3D's customers include companies that produce virtual reality devices, human prosthetics, bronze sculptures, food processing equipment and a variety of entertainment technology manufacturers. All of these have unique requirements that are difficult to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. In addition, these customers have very specific material requirements and requirements.
In order to provide customers with a full range of laser pointer services, Intermountain 3D enhances its business capabilities by outsourcing some of its parts to 3D Systems' on demand manufacturing. “As a startup, it’s a huge advantage to be able to rely on 3D Systems’ on-demand manufacturing services during peak capacity,” Hoffman said. Intermountain 3D chose to invest in its own SLS 3D printer as production service products have a positive impact on the customer's business and their business.
"With the help of 3D Systems, our business has made tremendous progress," Hoffman said. “From the beginning of the year to the present, we have seen revenue growth of 120%, and our market demand for SLS print production continues to grow”
3D Systems' ProX SLS printers are known for their ability to produce functional prototypes and end-use production parts. These printers are equipped with DuraForm production grade nylon material combinations that are optimized, validated and tested to ensure quality and uniform 3D mechanical properties. 3D Systems' ProX SLS printers and DuraForm materials enable Intermountain 3D and operation to produce tough, durable parts more efficiently at a lower overall cost.