Stratasys J55 Prime

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Specs

Technology: Polyjet
Material Type: Photopolymers
Material Format: Liquid Resin
Material Capacity: 5 model, 1 support
Material Names:

Build Volume: 1174 cm².

Max Print Height: 7.362 in (18.7 cm)
The J55 3D printer features a special rotating build tray and stationary print head, which allows for a better footprint-to-tray ratio and maintains the excellent quality and resolution that PolyJet technology provides. See Build Volume for more details.
Price: $99,000
Resolution: as thin as 18.75 micron. XY resolution varies based on placement in radial build tray (outer ring has higher resolution)
Link: Objet J55 / J55 Prime, more details, Printing Elastico (video)
Software:
GrabCAD Print
GrabCAD Print Pro (includes voxel printing, printing on objects, liquid printing)

Description

The Stratasys J55 Prime is a professional-grade 3D printer offers high-quality output and efficiency ideal for research applications and design prototyping. It supports full-color, multi-material printing with over 500,000 color combinations and Pantone validation for accurate color reproduction. Utilizing PolyJet technology, it offers high-resolution prints with layer thicknesses as fine as 18.75 microns, producing intricate details and smooth surfaces. The unique rotary platform enhances reliability and reduces noise. Designed for ease of use, the J55 Prime simplifies setup and operation, allowing students and researchers to quickly produce realistic prototypes, functional parts, and presentation models essential for advanced studies and design validation.

Build Volume

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Transfer zone: The transfer zone is essential for efficient print time and part quality therefore, using the entire tray for active printing without the transfer zone is not possible.

Three separate swaths: The printing tray is broken up into three swaths. In general, the print jobs placed on the inner swath can finish up to three times faster than print jobs placed on the outer swath. (Stratasys)

Benefits to Jacobs

Adds new material capabilities while maintaining ability to use the same materials as our current polyjet printers (not all new J-series can print Vero materials)
Small machine footprint
Ability to print using full color
Ability to print multiple materials on the surface of a part
Ability to use voxel printing
Ability to plan an inserted element into parts

Downsides

TangoBlack is no longer supported. Stratasys is phasing it out in favor of Elastico, a much more durable rubber-like material. I think Elastico might be based on the Agilus material.

Applications

Being able to print high-resolution parts with multiple materials and full color makes this printer useful for a wide range of applications:

Design prototyping
Concept models
Research applications
Medical devices
Case Study: University of Boulder

Other Notes

Includes GrabCAD Pro.

Curriculm

See J55 Prime Operation