SAF technology promises production-scale 3D printing

Representing the culmination of over a decade of research and development, Stratasys state that SAF-based 3D printers will deliver a competitive cost per part at production level throughput along with part quality, consistency, and reliability ‘that ensures satisfaction and high production yield’.

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In use, SAF technology employs a counter-rotating roller to coat powder layers onto a print bed and prints absorber fluid to image the part layers.  The imaged layers are fused by passing an IR lamp over the entire span of the print bed. According to Stratasys, SAF technology performs these steps in the same direction across the print bed to provide a uniform thermal experience – and part consistency – for all printed parts regardless of their placement in the build.