Analyzing and reporting: Screenshot of the software EOSTATE 12 in the statistics mode

EOSTATE 1.2: Statistical analysis and intelligent reporting for a more predictable e-Manufacturing
With its new and versatile reporting and analysis options, the EOS software EOSTATE 1.2 offers increased transparency and continuous quality assurance in serial production processes. Therefore the software is an excellent addition to the Part Property Profiles (PPPs), which we have already presented in this newsletter and which is available for all plastic and metal systems. As follows we present four modules for performance analysis here.

PA 2200: Biocompatible material and derived dental models, produced on a Formiga P100 (courtesy of 3shape)

Polyamide is entering into medical applications
The fine powder PA 2200 provides a very balanced property profile for a wide range of applications. Due to its biocompatibility, it is also used in various medical applications such as dental models, which allow proper finishing of dental restorations (see photo). On the other hand, disposable instruments for surgery are manufactured out of polyamide. An application that Martin Bullemer, Key Account Manager Medical at EOS, describes here in more detail.
The characteristics of PA 2200 are available in the Materialdatacenter for plastics.

Lightweight: Rendering of a lattice structure, producible by laser sintering (courtesy WITHIN Technologies Ltd.).

Stiff, yet strong
New functional requirements, the pursuit of user comfort as well as economical and environmental constraints increase the attractiveness of lightweight design. This requires a rethink in product development, manufacturing, processes and materials. UK-based company WITHIN Technologies Ltd. has developed an algorithmic method of deriving an object’s internal structure. It is partly based on evolution, and partly on deterministic structural engineering principles. Finally, the (lightweight-) part is produced by laser-sintering.

Online community and marketplace for personalized products
Shapeways is an online-platform where people can make, buy and sell their own creations. Custom-made and one-of-a-kind products are created on demand in a variety of materials using the latest additive manufacturing 3D printing technologies. Among others, they use plastic laser-sintering systems from EOS.
For all readers of the EOS e-Manufacturing News Shapeways propose a special discount of 10% till the end of this year. To take advantage, use the following discount code in step 4 during the ordering process: winf1.

World Dental Show: 29.-31.10.2010 in Mumbai, India

Airtec: 2.-4.11.2010 in Frankfurt, Germany, hall 11, booth C14

Greater New York Dental Meeting: 28.11.-1.12.2010 in New York / NY, USA, booth 4538

EuroMold: 1.-4.12.2010 in Frankfurt, Germany, hall 11, booth C08

Autosport International: 13.-16.01.2011 in Birmingham, UK

PD&M: 8.-10.02.2011 in Anaheim, CA/USA, booth 3600

AAOS: 16.-18.02.2011 in San Diego, CA/USA, booth 2656

For more Information about upcoming events please visit our Website.

Anders Rydén: Regional Manager Nordics and Baltics at EOS and head of the Swedish branch

EOS opens up new office in Gothenburg/ Sweden
To strengthen local sales and service presence in this region EOS opened up a new office in Gothenburg, Sweden and appointed Anders Rydén as the new EOS Regional Manager for the Nordic and Baltic region. Operating from the Chalmers Innovation Business Park located in Gothenburg Anders Rydén represents EOS in Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltic markets. EOS Nordic and Baltic also provides Field Service by three engineers with up to ten years of experience in serving EOS equipment.
For contact details of the new subsidiary please visit our website.