RS Components Augments Rapid-prototyping Product Portfolio with New Ultimaker 2 3D Printer
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Posted on November 25, 2014 at 9:14:01 AM
RS Components Augments Rapid-prototyping Product Portfolio with New Ultimaker 2 3D Printer
TAIPEI, Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://twen.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand ofElectrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has added to its growing range of rapid-prototyping machines with theUltimaker <https://www.ultimaker.com/> 2 3D printer, recently voted Best Consumer Product 2014 at theLondon 3D Print Show Global Awards. This new desktop 3D printer employs fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and targets electronics and mechanical engineers involved in design, prototyping and research and development, as well as enthusiasts and students.
Manufactured from premium parts and materials the latest version of the Ultimaker 3D printer, compared to its previous incarnation, now adds a heated bed, which smoothens the print output, allows for ABS material printing and also prevents warping. Claiming the highest speed and accuracy possible on any desktop 3D printer available today, the printer offers a print speed of up to 300mm/s and a layer resolution of only 20 microns or 0.02mm. In addition, it is available in a highly compact design with frame dimensions of 357 x 342 x 388mm (not including filament spool), offering an overall build volume of 230 x 225 x 205mm.
Other specifications include a nozzle diameter of 0.4mm, with the capability to handle a recommended filament diameter of 2.85mm. Operating temperatures of the print nozzle and heated bed are +180 - 260degree Celsius and +50 - 100 degree Celsius, respectively.
Approximate usage cost, provided by the manufacturer Ultimaker, is EUR0.05 per cubic centimetre, combining both material and power cost. The use of FFF technology also allows the choice of a wide range of material filaments including popular choices such as PLA and ABS.
The printer also comes with a standalone SD-card for 3D-model file upload and Ultimaker's Cura open-source software, which essentially slices a 3D-model into the requisite layers in preparation for printing. Cura was voted Best Consumer Software 2014 also at theLondon 3D Print Show Global Awards.
The Ultimaker 2 is available now from RS Components in EMEA and some Asia Pacific countries, and will be offered in Taiwan at TWD 80000.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-components.com <http://www.rs-components.com/>.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Further information is available via these links:
@RSElectronics; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS
RS Components on Linkedinhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components <http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components>
RS Components on Weibohttp://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0 <http://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0>
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plcwww.electrocomponents.com <http://www.electrocomponents.com/>
RS Componentshttp://www.rs-online.com/ <http://www.rs-online.com/>
DesignSparkhttp://www.designspark.com <http://www.designspark.com/>
Logo - http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/05/04/20110504368830.jpg <http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/05/04/20110504368830.jpg>
SOURCE RS Components Singapore
RS Components Singapore
Web Site: http://www.designspark.com
TAIPEI, Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://twen.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand ofElectrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has added to its growing range of rapid-prototyping machines with theUltimaker <https://www.ultimaker.com/> 2 3D printer, recently voted Best Consumer Product 2014 at theLondon 3D Print Show Global Awards. This new desktop 3D printer employs fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and targets electronics and mechanical engineers involved in design, prototyping and research and development, as well as enthusiasts and students.
Manufactured from premium parts and materials the latest version of the Ultimaker 3D printer, compared to its previous incarnation, now adds a heated bed, which smoothens the print output, allows for ABS material printing and also prevents warping. Claiming the highest speed and accuracy possible on any desktop 3D printer available today, the printer offers a print speed of up to 300mm/s and a layer resolution of only 20 microns or 0.02mm. In addition, it is available in a highly compact design with frame dimensions of 357 x 342 x 388mm (not including filament spool), offering an overall build volume of 230 x 225 x 205mm.
Other specifications include a nozzle diameter of 0.4mm, with the capability to handle a recommended filament diameter of 2.85mm. Operating temperatures of the print nozzle and heated bed are +180 - 260degree Celsius and +50 - 100 degree Celsius, respectively.
Approximate usage cost, provided by the manufacturer Ultimaker, is EUR0.05 per cubic centimetre, combining both material and power cost. The use of FFF technology also allows the choice of a wide range of material filaments including popular choices such as PLA and ABS.
The printer also comes with a standalone SD-card for 3D-model file upload and Ultimaker's Cura open-source software, which essentially slices a 3D-model into the requisite layers in preparation for printing. Cura was voted Best Consumer Software 2014 also at theLondon 3D Print Show Global Awards.
The Ultimaker 2 is available now from RS Components in EMEA and some Asia Pacific countries, and will be offered in Taiwan at TWD 80000.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-components.com <http://www.rs-components.com/>.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Further information is available via these links:
@RSElectronics; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS
RS Components on Linkedinhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components <http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components>
RS Components on Weibohttp://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0 <http://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0>
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plcwww.electrocomponents.com <http://www.electrocomponents.com/>
RS Componentshttp://www.rs-online.com/ <http://www.rs-online.com/>
DesignSparkhttp://www.designspark.com <http://www.designspark.com/>
Logo - http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/05/04/20110504368830.jpg <http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2011/05/04/20110504368830.jpg>
SOURCE RS Components Singapore
RS Components Singapore
Web Site: http://www.designspark.com